About the Network
The Sistema Canada Network (SCN) is a national organization composed of Sistema inspired programs from across Canada. Although there is much diversity in the specifics of each Member Program, all programs share the same values and are committed to the overall mission of the Network. SCN currently operates under the administrative partnership of the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra, a registered charity.
Our Commitment to Reconciliation
The Sistema Canada Network acknowledges the historic and ongoing colonial violence across Turtle Island. We support the 94 Calls to Action by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and commit to furthering reconciliation efforts in our own work and the work of our Member Programs.
We acknowledge that education and music have been used as tools of systemic oppression and commit to promoting practices that support decolonization and healing. As our commitment to reconciliation, we pledge to take the following actions and to revisit them annually.
In 2025 we commit to:
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In 2023/2024 we committed to:
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RETHOUGHT - Determined that ‘Teaching Materials’ are not the most relevant/appropriate resource for the Network to develop. Moving forward with curating resources rooted in Indigenous experiences and perspectives.
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COMPLETE - Tapestry of Turtle Island, September 10th 2024
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COMPLETE - Funds made available through application, disbursed to Sistema Kingston & Sistema Toronto.
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