Canada Day is a time to reflect on the past and present injustices done to Canada’s Indigenous people. The legacy of colonialism is lived to this day by Indigenous mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers that have survived all the genocide of the past, and which continues on today. While we must extend a hand of love and understanding, we must also be aware of the role that we play in supporting modern colonialism. The responsibility is on all of us to set things right.

We call on our country's leaders to right their wrongs of the colonial government and begin the process of transferring stewardship of Canada back to Indigenous people.

The process isn’t as difficult as it may seem, especially for those that are committed to truth and reconciliation. The truth is that the colonial government has no right over stolen land. The only true reconciliation is to give back the land and political control to the Indigenous people, who own this land by right and by birth. We call on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to start the process of setting things right, and ask Minister Marc Miller and Minister Carolyn Bennett to offer their support.

Please email or tweet this call to:
The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
Email: justin.trudeau@parl.gc.ca
Twitter:  @JustinTrudeau

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services
Email: Marc.Miller@parl.gc.ca
Twitter: @MarcMillerVM

The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations
Email: carolyn.bennett@parl.gc.ca
Twitter: @Carolyn_Bennett