Essential reading: this new co-authored op-ed by Dr. Daniel Sims from First Nation Studies at UNBC.

"Virtue signaling refers to communication of certain views and beliefs to others not because one holds them, but because they know it will make them look good. It is not a new concept; indeed, for the more Biblically minded among you, it is denounced in the Bible in the parable of the pharisee and the tax collector as well as the warning against the teachers of the law. In a certain sense reconciliation and Indigenization have become two catchwords for people who want to appear politically correct and/or show that they care about Indigenous peoples. Do not get us wrong, there are plenty of people who sincerely believe in both and make earnest efforts to rectify historic wrongs. However, because neither term is easily defined, it is easy for disingenuous individuals to make token gestures to them for their own gain with little commitment to meaningful change."

Find the full article here.