Mr. Speaker, last week, I had the honour of welcoming the Nibun Chorus to Burnaby Central. This award-winning indigenous youth chorus from Kaohsiung, a city in southern Taiwan, represents the proud Bunun people. Through their extraordinary harmonies, they share stories of identity, resilience and belonging, offering songs that cross oceans and awaken the hearts of those who listen.
Their visit reminds us that reconciliation and respect for indigenous people are not bound by geography, but are universal values. From the Bunun people in Taiwan to the first nations, Inuit and Métis here in Canada, indigenous communities teach us the meaning of courage, culture and harmony with the land.
Thanks go to the Tian-Jin Temple and Jeffrey Yu in Burnaby for organizing this tour and allowing Canadians to experience the beauty of Bunun culture and the unifying power of music.
I invite all members of the House to answer the call to listen, to learn and to stand together with indigenous people, so that we may honour their legacy and build a future defined by mutual respect.