Ally Is a Verb: A Guide to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples - Paperback
by Rose Lemay (Author)
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-why reconciliation is mostly the responsibility of non-Indigenous people
-approaches to intervene when you see racism happening
-better ways to respond to emotions that come up when doing the work of an ally
-how to be an active team player for equity and inclusion LeMay describes key principles to promote reconciliation, deepen your practice of allyship, and contribute to meaningful change.
Author Biography
Rose LeMay is a speaker, trainer, and coach on reconciliation--and an unrelenting champion for the inclusion and well-being of Indigenous peoples. As a facilitator and trainer in cultural competence and anti-racism, she has supported thousands of Canadians from coast to coast to deepen their understanding and capacity for reconciliation. As a keynote speaker, she can take people through difficult topics of racism and reconciliation to find common ground and hope for the future. LeMay has over twenty years of experience in policy and program development in health and mental health systems in government and the non-profit sector. She is an alumnus of the Governor General's Canadian Leadership Conference, a Certified First Nations Health Manager, certified in Prosci Change Management, and a 2021 Global Pluralism finalist. LeMay is from Taku River Tlingit First Nation in northern British Columbia.