With day 2 of Atamiskākēwak underway Tuesday, there are a number of events taking place all across the city up until Saturday, including an exhibit at the Western Development Museum, a film viewing at the library Tuesday evening, and many presentations and speakers.

Chief Dr. Robert Joseph hosted an information sessions this week as well, focusing on Truth and Reconciliation as well as the 94 Calls to Action.

Chief Dr Joseph, explains what Truth and Reconciliation is all about

"We would be remiss to really simply think it's only a negotiation of past disparities...It's got to be about finding new ways to see each other, hear each other, respect each other, to understand each other, and that's all a part of a process that is really important."

He went on to say that despite the complicated, and often horrific, past between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Canada, he believes we are on the right path.

"Our collective experience together - Canadians and Indigenous people in this country - has not been good, it's actually been horrific in a lot of ways. The good news is that more than 8 out of 10 Canadians are prepared and willing to find ways to reconcile that legacy of the past, and reconcile with Indigenous people."

"I'm inspired by Canadians," he continued to say, "They all come together and talk about this idea, finding ways to discover love, to create love between all of us. It's as basic as that when it comes to reconciliation as well."

The full Atamiskākēwak event schedule can be found here.