Chief Robert Joseph brings words of wisdom and meaningful ways forward in reconciliation. Part memoir, part witnessing, he shares his story and chronicles his journey from Survival from colonization and residential school legacies to his present-day role as a peacebuilder and voice that teaches us how to remove discrimination and hatred in our society. His writing asserts the important work done by Survivors to make a pathway to reconciliation and a future forward. He reminds us, "When the day is done and it becomes the past, learn all that you can," as reconciliation begins within each of us.

Cautions / Content Warnings: Abuse, trauma, and suicidal ideation.
Other End Matter: Epilogue, glossary, acknowledgements
Images: Colour photographs, b&w photographs
Contributor Affiliation: Chief Robert Joseph Kwinkwinxwaligedzi Wakas (Gwawaenuk), Editor Amanda Lewis
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Source: Books BC - Indigenous Books for Schools

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Chief Dr Robert Joseph, OBC, OC is a Hereditary Chief of the Gwawaenuk People, Ambassador for Reconciliation Canada, Chair of the Native American Leadership Alliance for Peace and Reconciliation, and the 2016 winner of the Indspire Lifetime Achievement Award. He has worked with social change leaders in countries around the globe, including South Africa, Israel, Japan, and the US, was Executive Director of the Indian Residential School Survivors Society, and is an honorary witness to Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission.