Knowledge Synthesis Report: Indigenous-Migration Relationality in the context of truth and reconciliation

Indigenous Peoples and migrant communities have long lived side by side, both with histories of colonialism, racism, and socioeconomic challenges. Yet, these two communities have lacked substantial opportunities to build relationships and engage in meaningful dialogue. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission's (TRC, 2015) Calls to Action clarified that settlers, including newcomer migrants, must reconsider dominating historical and cultural narratives of Canada and respectfully engage with Indigenous Knowledge systems, cultures, and traditions. The historical TRC ruling prompted growing policy, community, and scholarly initiatives to bridge the divide between Indigenous and migrant communities. At a policy level, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has continued to advance truth and reconciliation as a departmental priority. To this end, service provider organizations began incorporating Truth and Reconciliation efforts into their newcomer settlement programming. At the same time, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary scholarship on Indigenous-Migrant relationality grew. However, we have yet to gain a comprehensive overview of the successes and gaps of these initiatives. Therefore, this knowledge synthesis research focuses on theoretical, practical, and policy initiatives that are aimed at bridging the divide between these communities. The full report can be accessed here: https://rshare.library.torontomu.ca/articles/report/Indigenous-Migrant_Relationality_in_the_Context_of_Truth_and_Reconciliation/28847675?file=53926955