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Growing Understanding

  • Feb 19, 2024
  • Social
  • ESG Updates

Employees from the Mint’s Ottawa Boutique attended the 2023 Indigenous History and Heritage Gathering (IHHG), hosted by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) and the First Nations Confederacy of Cultural Education Centres (FNCCEC).

Held during Indigenous History Month, the IHHG brings together diverse groups from across the country who are working to amplify the distinct stories of Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island. Community members developing history and heritage projects, including commemorative histories such as the Mint, were also invited to participate. 

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Truth and Reconciliation Keepsake

Employees from the Mint’s Ottawa Boutique attended the 2023 Indigenous History and Heritage Gathering (IHHG), hosted by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) and the First Nations Confederacy of Cultural Education Centres (FNCCEC).

Held during Indigenous History Month, the IHHG brings together diverse groups from across the country who are working to amplify the distinct stories of Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island. Community members developing history and heritage projects, including commemorative histories such as the Mint, were also invited to participate. 

Mint employees Christopher Ward and Salim El Rhaffari at the 2023 IHHG in Ottawa

Christopher Ward said attending IHHG was a great learning opportunity.

Several delegates came by our table and said what a fantastic piece of work we'd created. It was so fascinating hearing some of their stories and listening to them tell stories from where they were from! I was very proud to say I work at the Mint.

Christopher Ward said attending IHHG was a great learning opportunity.

Amber Van Der Hoeven (Supervisor, Retail)

This gathering is one of the many important events held during Indigenous History Month in Ottawa. The connections built were very special and I'm pleased with our staff's participation and representation of the Mint.

Amber Van Der Hoeven (Supervisor, Retail)
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