Before reconciliation can happen in a meaningful way, Canadians must first acknowledge the truth about Indigenous peoples’ history, says Semiahmoo First Nation Chief Harley Chappell.
One of the truths that he feels has not been accepted not only by the government, but also settlers, is that the majority of land that people live and work on is unceded.
“When we speak of unceded, these are our lands and they’re occupied.
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