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"Your next step on the journey of reconciliation starts here. What can you do to be a better ally for your Indigenous colleagues, community members, and friends? By actively listening to the history and current lived experiences of Indigenous peoples, you can take steps to address the inequities they continue to face. Author Rose LeMay notes that if you continually educate yourself, you will see many opportunities to be an ally. This insightful book suggests how to enter the field of reconciliation in a good way, in your community and your workplace. You will learn: more about the true history shared by Indigenous peoples and colonial governments; 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."--Page 4 of cover.