In honor of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, our seniors from the Grand River Friendship Society visited the Métis Nation of Ontario in Kitchener. Together with Jaclyn Austin, Coordinator of the Métis Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program, we prepared and delivered special gift bags for Indigenous Métis babies—carrying the message that Every Child...
Today we honour the children who never returned home, the survivors of residential schools, and the intergenerational impacts still felt today. But remembrance alone is not enough. Reconciliation means action, courage, and genuine relationships — ensuring Indigenous voices are heard, respected, and valued in our communities, classrooms, and workplaces. At GRFS, we commit to walking...
June is National Indigenous Heritage Month—a time to recognize and celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Turtle Island. It’s also a time to listen, learn, and stand in solidarity. At the Grand River Friendship Society, we proudly honour the voices and stories of Indigenous communities. Whether...
