The shared date of Canadian Thanksgiving and Indigenous Peoples’ Day holidays presents an opportunity for Canadians to reflect on their country’s complex history and consider ways to promote reconciliation and understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.

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Incorporating Indigenous traditions into Thanksgiving celebrations, using the holiday as a chance to learn about and support Indigenous causes, and advocating for more comprehensive education about Indigenous history and culture would be a start.

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As Canada continues to grapple with its past and work towards reconciliation, the coincidence of these holidays serves as a reminder of the ongoing need for dialogue, understanding, and respect between all peoples in the country.

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