Forty Saskatchewan Polytechnic students traded classrooms for campfires this fall, gathering at the Hannin Creek Education and Applied Research Centre for a unique learning experience rooted in reconciliation. The pilot project, called ReconciliACTION, brought together students, Elders and staff from the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC).
The camp was designed to foster meaningful dialogue between Sask Polytech students, PAGC Elders and staff by creating opportunities for cultural exchange, learning and understanding. Students participated in storytelling, land-based learning and received a foundation of Indigenous history that deepened their understanding of diverse perspectives and reconciliation.
"ReconciliACTION was created as a space for students to challenge biases and misinformation and build cultural competencies to enhance their personal and professional lives," says Carlos Correa, international student advisor and project lead. "Through learning and examining our own cultural similarities, we can strengthen the fabric of our community in building awareness and empathy."
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