Indigenous Reconciliation Resources
by Sxwpilemaát Siyám aka Chief Leanne Joe​
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These resources were thoughtfully developed by Chief Leanne Joe to guide nonprofit organizations and youth as they embark on their reconciliation journeys. Designed to support learning, reflection, and meaningful action, these tools provide accessible ways to deepen understanding of Indigenous histories, cultures, and perspectives.
Each section below is a clickable resource—simply select a category to explore curated materials that will support you and your organization in creating more inclusive and respectful practices:​
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These resources are designed to meet you wherever you are in your journey—whether you’re an organization striving to build capacity for truth and reconciliation or a young person seeking to expand your knowledge and grow as a leader.
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Sxwpilemaát Siyám, also known as Chief Leanne Joe, of the Squamish Nation, is one of sixteen Hereditary Chiefs of the Squamish Nation and the first female Chief of her Lackett Joe Family. Sxwpilemaát Siyám is also a descendent of the Kwakwaka’wakw speaking people and carries the traditional name of Q-Gee-Sea Loud and the Thomas family of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation. Sxwpilemaát Siyám was born and raised on the beautiful shores of North Vancouver while having close relations to her roots on the east coast shores of Vancouver Island. Her family lives in her husband’s ancestral territory of the Sylix and Nlaka’pamux speaking people, in the settler town know as Merritt, BC. Sxwpilemaát Siyám holds space in many organizations, focusing her work on Economic Reconciliation, rematrician and education. She owns her own consulting company, Siyam Consulting. She currently serves as a Trustee for the Squamish Nation Trust, Board member of the New Relationship Trust and the Women in Leadership Foundation and advisory to other committees. Her greatest role is being a mom. Her son is paying witness to the legacy work she embodies every day.
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Key Terms
This Key Terms resource provides clear, respectful definitions and context for terminology related to Indigenous Peoples in what is now Canada. It supports inclusive language, cultural understanding, and reconciliation in both personal and professional spaces.
Must Learn Resources
This Must Learn resource offers a curated collection of Indigenous-led learning tools, workshops, and teachings that support truth, reconciliation, and economic justice. It highlights key values, training opportunities, and Indigenous knowledge systems to help individuals and organizations engage respectfully and meaningfully in reconciliation work.
Must Listen Resources
This Must Listen resource features a curated collection of Indigenous-led podcasts sharing stories, teachings, and perspectives from across Turtle Island. It helps individuals and organizations deepen their understanding of Indigenous histories and cultures, supporting meaningful steps toward reconciliation and justice.
Must Read Books
A collection of Indigenous-led podcasts sharing stories, teachings, and lived experiences from across Turtle Island. This resource invites meaningful listening as a step toward reconciliation, helping individuals and organizations deepen cultural understanding, challenge assumptions, and honour Indigenous voices.
Must Watch Resources
This collection features impactful documentaries, talks, and video series that explore Indigenous histories, truths, and futures. From personal testimonies to systemic analysis, these visual stories invite viewers into deeper learning, reflection, and action. A powerful resource for anyone seeking to witness the lived realities of Indigenous Peoples and engage in reconciliation through meaningful understanding.
Funding Acknowledgement
The Emerging Leaders Placement Program is funded by the Government of Canada through the Canada Service Corps Program.
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