Bear Witness Day - Prince Rupert

The Public Service Alliance of Canada National Indigenous Peoples’ Circle and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans invites you for tea, cookies, and reconciliation

May 10 is Spirit Bear’s birthday and an important date in the history of Jordan’s Principle at the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal. The Tribunal’s first non-compliance order called for Canada to fully implement Jordan’s Principle by May 10, 2016. Unfortunately, it took several more years and many non-compliance orders against Canada before any real progress was made.

Jordan’s Principle is a child first principle and legal rule named in memory of Jordan River Anderson. It ensures First Nations children receive the services and supports they need when they need them.
Please show your support and "Bear Witness" to ensure Jordan's Principle is fully implemented by bringing a bear to work and to our event on this date. A laptop will be available so that you may also electronically pledge your support to “Bear Witness”.

At this event we will also announce our intent to embark on a long term Northwest BC Spirit Bear Reconciliation Initiative also known as Reconciliation Ambearristers as created by the First Nations Caring Society. We are truly excited to share with you our ideas and welcome you to join us on this healing and learning journey.

Please RSVP to Jill MacNeill MacNeiJ@psac-afpc.com by May 8, 2019.

For more information, visit www.fncaringsociety.com/BearWitness