National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Reflecting on Allyship in the Health Professions

Join Frances Elizabeth in a discussion around how allies can help to disrupt anti-Indigenous racism and shift towards a culturally appropriate, trauma-informed approach that recognizes self-determination and integrates traditional healing practice while creating your own beaded Orange Shirt Day pin. Materials and instructions for the beginner friendly activity will be provided.

Together participants will explore how allies can approach the continuous learning, unlearning, and relearning needed to understand both the historical context and modern-day implications; embracing cultural safety and humility in their practices; disrupting systemic barriers; and building authentic relationships with Indigenous peoples and communities.

Please register by September 4, 2026. Advance registration is required so that the event team can prepare the appropriate quantity of supplies and materials. Once your RSVP is received, you will receive a Calendar invitation. Register here.

Facilitator Profile

Frances Elizabeth Moore is an Anishinaabe Kwe from Timiskaming First Nations, Quebec residing in London, Ontario. She is an active member of the local Indigenous community who considers herself to be a storyteller, community advocate, facilitator/educator, non-profit leader, Indigenous beadwork artist, and mother who is invested in promoting awareness for and healing in First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. Frances Elizabeth holds a Legal Administration Diploma from Georgian College; Building Abundance in Indigenous Communities (BAIC), Advancing Women’s Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding for Community Development and Indigenous Women in Community Leadership certificates from the COADY Institute at St. Francis Xavier University; and an Indigenous Peoples Certificate in Indigegogy and a Wholistic Healing Practices and Colonial Trauma Certificate both from Wilfred Laurier University.

Frances Elizabeth currently works in the philanthropic sector as Program Manager supporting marginalized youth and parents, guardians, and caregivers’ grassroots groups during the lifecycle of their grants; consults, facilitates, and guest lectures locally on Indigenous issues; is the former co-chair of the board at LIFE*SPIN where she volunteered for 10 years and is now ex officio and currently sits on the board of Nii'kinaagana Foundation; is involved in a number of advisory committees; and mentors youth from Kings University College.