The Wake of 2020: Truth, Reconciliation & Uncomfortable Transformation with Jonathan Hamilton-Diabo
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Authors
Tebutt, Andrew
Hamilton-Diabo, Jonathan
Issue Date
2021-07-01
Type
Other
Language
en
Keywords
Residential School , Truth and Reconciliation , Indigenous Community , Social Justice , Faith and Life , Memory , Trauma , Enactment
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Abstract
Description
How can Indigenous peoples and their histories not simply be seen as "additions" to society but rather help to transform its very structures?
Recently, Jonathan Hamilton-Diabo joined Andrew to reflect on what the past year has brought to light for him about Indigenous experiences.
Jonathan knows well the long work of truth-telling, open-hearted listening, and deep community transformation. He is a member of the Mohawk nation, and is the June Callwood Professor in Social Justice and Special Advisor on Indigenous Issues at Emmanuel College at Victoria University in Toronto. He was also an integral part of the Steering Committee for the University of Toronto’s response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.
In this episode, Jonathan considers the ongoing calls to action of the TRC, some dynamics of "making space" and changing the narrative, and how the history of residential schools impacts all of us. In light of the recent tragic findings of the unmarked graves of hundreds of children at residential school sites across Canada, we are especially grateful that Jonathan shared his wisdom on these matters and his time with us.
Citation
"The Wake of 2020: Truth, Reconciliation & Uncomfortable Transformation with Jonathan Hamilton-Diabo." Critical Faith. Podcast audio, Jul 1, 2021.
Publisher
Institute for Christian Studies