Transport Canada confronts racism in Indigenous education program

Reports and internal emails reveal that a Transport Canada Indigenous education program encountered racist reactions among staff. The revelations point to systemic issues within the department, prompting calls for meaningful reforms and a reassessment of how government-led Indigenous initiatives are both delivered and received.


thetyee.ca / This Land Holds Truth: A Farmer’s Journey

An Indigenous education program for employees met racist reactions in the department, reveal internal emails obtained by the Tyee.

thetyee.ca / How Transport Canada’s Education on Residential Schools Went So Wrong

An Indigenous education program for employees revealed racism within the department.


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