Reconciliation requires an ongoing and respectful dialogue between all members of the community. It will take open minds and a willingness to address topics and stories that may be challenging or uncomfortable. As a professional urban planner and in my capacity as a campus planner at McGill, I have made an active effort to unlearn many things that are considered typical or best practice to allow for me to be open to new ideas and ways of working. I have applied this effort not only when considering how, when and where to engage in dialogue, but also to ensure that there is plenty of space for a diversity of Indigenous voices. At the same time, I have also committed to emphasizing the role that traditional knowledge plays in the planning of our campuses and the stewardship of the land for which we are all responsible.
Adam Dudeck
