#126: Truth and Reconciliation
Shawna Cunningham talks about truth and reconciliation in Canada and why it’s so important to build a cultural bridge between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.
#126: Truth and Reconciliation
Inclusivity and active listening are key to achieving authentic reconciliation in Canada.
Meet our guest
Shawna Cunningham is the director of the Indigenous Strategy for the Office of the Vice-Provost (Indigenous Engagement) and the former director of the Native Centre at the University of Calgary. Shawna is Métis/Cree, born and raised in Southern Alberta. She received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Lethbridge with a minor in Native American studies and a major in dramatic arts, and her Master of Arts from the University of Alberta, majoring in theatre history. Prior to her career with UCalgary, Shawna worked in Aboriginal post-secondary education for the U of A and Mount Royal University.