Projects

Reconciliation Through Action

PROJECTS

Walking the Journey Together

Since 2018, the syiyaya Reconciliation Movement has developed projects that bring reconciliation to life. Guided by collaboration, creativity, and respect, each initiative reflects our shared commitment to truth, healing, and building stronger relationships across the shíshálh swiya.

Celebrating the projects that bring reconciliation to life.

Survivors Graduation

Honouring a Journey Beyond Graduation The Survivors Graduation was created to honour Residential School Survivors and Day Scholars who attended St. Augustine Indian Residential School.

Survivors Graduation

Honouring a Journey Beyond Graduation The Survivors Graduation was created to honour Residential School Survivors and Day Scholars who attended St. Augustine Indian Residential School.

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Lifting Hearts

The Lifting Hearts project brings Survivors, students, schools, and community together through a simple but powerful symbol.

Lifting Hearts

The Lifting Hearts project brings Survivors, students, schools, and community together through a simple but powerful symbol.

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Carving Tears into Dreams of Reconciliation

Through the art of cedar carving, this project honours truth, healing, and reconciliation.

Carving Tears into Dreams of Reconciliation

Through the art of cedar carving, this project honours truth, healing, and reconciliation.

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Healing Regalia

Supporting the creation of traditional regalia while celebrating cultural identity, healing, and Indigenous traditions.

Healing Regalia

Supporting the creation of traditional regalia while celebrating cultural identity, healing, and Indigenous traditions.

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Weaving Tears into Dreams of Reconciliation

Weaving together culture, connection, and reconciliation.

Weaving Tears into Dreams of Reconciliation

Weaving together culture, connection, and reconciliation.

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Honouring Survivors

Honouring Residential School Survivors, their families, and the enduring strength they share with our communities.

Honouring Survivors

Honouring Residential School Survivors, their families, and the enduring strength they share with our communities.

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Movement Launch

The syiyaya Reconciliation Movement was launched in April 2018, bringing people together to begin a shared journey of reconciliation.

Movement Launch

The syiyaya Reconciliation Movement was launched in April 2018, bringing people together to begin a shared journey of reconciliation.

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Visioning Reconciliation

Through dialogue and collaboration, community members explored a shared vision for reconciliation in the shíshálh swiya.

Visioning Reconciliation

Through dialogue and collaboration, community members explored a shared vision for reconciliation in the shíshálh swiya.

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Exploring Reconciliation

Community events and cultural experiences create opportunities to deepen understanding and strengthen relationships.

Exploring Reconciliation

Community events and cultural experiences create opportunities to deepen understanding and strengthen relationships.

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Meet our talented artists

Shy Watters, Jessica Silvey, ch’elkwilwet Raquel Joe, kwayimin Andy Johnson, tetalus Audrey Joe Santiago, xets’emits’a Candace Campo, Shain Jackson and Ɂantuni Tony Paul.

Meet the artists

Discover the talented Indigenous artists whose creativity and cultural knowledge have helped shape the syiyaya Reconciliation Movement.

Their work—from weaving and carving to painting and design—celebrates culture, healing, and reconciliation.

kwayimin Andy Johnson

Weaver & Cultural Ambassador
Sharing shíshálh traditions through weaving, song, and cultural teachings.

ti’talus Audrey Joe Santiago

Elder & Weaver
Honouring culture, healing, and tradition through weaving and regalia.

xets’emits’a Candace Campo

Artist & Cultural Educator
Sharing Indigenous knowledge through art, storytelling, and cultural experiences.

Shain Jackson

Coast Salish Artist
Celebrating Indigenous design, culture, and creative expression.

Projects

Reconciliation Through Action

PROJECTS

Walking the Journey Together

Celebrating the projects that bring reconciliation to life.

Meet the artists

Discover the talented Indigenous artists whose creativity and cultural knowledge have helped shape the syiyaya Reconciliation Movement.

Projects

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