The Center for Family Equity’s mandate to address family poverty cannot happen without an ongoing commitment to reconciliation and decolonization. Family poverty is rooted in systemic inequality and trauma caused by the historic residential school system. This is not just in the past; there are ongoing inequities for Indigenous peoples in our current health care, criminal legal, family law, child apprehension, and social assistance systems, as well as ongoing land theft and denial of Indigenous rights. We are happy to announce our Reconciliation Workshop Series with CultureAlly for 2026! 

Our Decolonizing Workshop Series sessions are open to all CFE members, supporters, and allies with an emphasis on important learning for non-Indigenous people. Whether a newcomer who just arrived or if your family has been here for several generations, all are invited to join in the decolonizing process within which our work is firmly rooted. 

FIRST WORKSHOP ON JANUARY 27th 

Truth and Reconciliation  

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, Pacific Standard Time 

Online on Zoom. You must register by January 26 to receive the zoom link. 

The interactive, virtual learning and workshop on Tues Jan 27 will guide participants through Truth and Reconciliation. 

Please register for this free learning and training opportunity with us here. 

The workshop will cover the complex historical and ongoing impacts of treaties in Canada, while grounding the learning in Indigenous perspectives, lived realities, and opportunities for meaningful allyship. Together, we will gain a deeper understanding of the history of land agreements, the colonial consequences that continue to affect Indigenous communities today, and our role in reconciliation. The session challenges myths, highlights Indigenous voices and experiences, and encourages everyone to identify clear steps we can take toward reconciliation. 

This workshop will be facilitated by Dale Bennett of CultureAlly.   

About Dale: Dale is a proud member of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte and has over five years of experience as an educator. He holds a Bachelor of Education with a focus on the Aboriginal Teacher Education Program, as well as a Masters of Education in World Indigenous Studies from Queen’s University. At Queen’s, Dale developed and facilitated cultural awareness training modules for faculty and staff, combining his education expertise with his commitment to creating inclusive learning environments. 

Future Workshops: Stay Tuned! 

Understanding Indigenous Histories on Tuesday March 10 at 6:15 pm 

Intersectionality on Monday May 11 at 11:30 am