Some Indigenous people wary of Order of Canada’s “colonial symbolism”: federal study
Researchers found some Indigenous participants see the Order of Canada as colonial, while others view it as a way to support reconciliation.
- An internal April presentation for the Canada Advisory Council reveals Indigenous community members urged officials to address the Order's "deep colonial symbolism and associations," warning it "could bring feelings of discomfort or shame."
- Indigenous participants said their perspectives often privilege collective community contributions over individual distinction, which challenges an honours system designed to single out individual merit and achievement.
- A memo to Privy Council Clerk Michael Sabia identifies "frictions and barriers" within the Chancellery, noting a post-nomination "black box" that creates "prompting dissatisfaction and lack of trust" among nominators.
- Pierre-Alain Bujold, a Privy Council Office spokesman, said officials continue "conversations with Canadians, including Indigenous Peoples," as the Privy Council Office prepares its final report for the Governor General next month.
- Data analyst Andrew Griffith noted that while women made up 51 per cent of the 2021 census population, they accounted for only 36.8 per cent of Order recipients last year, a figure he said is "still striking.
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Participants wanted recognition more focused on communities than on individuals.
Some Indigenous people wary of Order of Canada's 'colonial symbolism': federal study
Indigenous community members have encouraged federal officials to reflect on how the Order of Canada can overcome its "deep colonial symbolism and associations," says an internal government presentation on efforts to modernize the Canadian honours system. The April presentation, prepared f...
Some Indigenous people wary of Order of Canada’s ‘colonial symbolism’: federal study
Indigenous community members have encouraged federal officials to reflect on how the Order of Canada can overcome its “deep colonial symbolism and associations,” says an internal government presentation on efforts to modernize the Canadian honours system.
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Some Indigenous people wary of Order of Canada's "colonial symbolism": federal study
OTTAWA — Indigenous community members have encouraged federal officials to reflect on how the Order of Canada can overcome its "deep colonial symbolism and associations," says an internal government presentation on efforts to modernize the Canadian h
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