Indigenous Peoples
Educate Yourselves
Websites/ Articles
History on Indigenous Residential Schools
https://indigenousfoundations.arts.ubc.ca/the_residential_school_system/?fbclid=IwAR2XVi6kXGLGsYYdXb5QX5n-karL8qEyZQIsHwHHbN7yLZ7o0ErB-ainkys
Carrds
https://indigenouslivesmatter.carrd.co/
https://aboriginallivesmatter.carrd.co/ (Australia)
Listen
Listen to Indigenous Canadians and be educated on their culture and history. There are many different cultures and traditions represented amongst our First Nations, Metis and Inuit Communities with a variety of perspectives and yet they all have this in common: An abusive history of mistreatment, oppression and inequality towards their people. A history that continues to this day and found in many forms including the way we ignore their needs and their right to self govern and live as a prosperous and thriving people.We cannot ask them to forgive until we have listened to the whole story, to understand them, their way of life, culture and traditions and their history, good and bad. The message is clear that we must engage in thoughtful, honourable dialogue if together we will improve their quality of life in Canada. See article engagement with first nations
Although we have made some progress in recent years with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, with increased awareness of the plight of northern peoples and other problems, there is still a very long way to go. We could learn so much from the ways of First Nations’ people, to teach us better how to steward the land we live on, our water, rivers and habitat and how to honour and respect a culture and a people different from our own.
Read
Film & Television
https://gem.cbc.ca/category/everything-indigenous/featured-all/fc9505b4-0cb5-4a16-aadf-863654041afb
Music
https://www.indigenousmusicawards.com/nominees
History on Indigenous Residential Schools
https://indigenousfoundations.arts.ubc.ca/the_residential_school_system/?fbclid=IwAR2XVi6kXGLGsYYdXb5QX5n-karL8qEyZQIsHwHHbN7yLZ7o0ErB-ainkys
Carrds
https://indigenouslivesmatter.carrd.co/
https://aboriginallivesmatter.carrd.co/ (Australia)
Listen
Listen to Indigenous Canadians and be educated on their culture and history. There are many different cultures and traditions represented amongst our First Nations, Metis and Inuit Communities with a variety of perspectives and yet they all have this in common: An abusive history of mistreatment, oppression and inequality towards their people. A history that continues to this day and found in many forms including the way we ignore their needs and their right to self govern and live as a prosperous and thriving people.We cannot ask them to forgive until we have listened to the whole story, to understand them, their way of life, culture and traditions and their history, good and bad. The message is clear that we must engage in thoughtful, honourable dialogue if together we will improve their quality of life in Canada. See article engagement with first nations
Although we have made some progress in recent years with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, with increased awareness of the plight of northern peoples and other problems, there is still a very long way to go. We could learn so much from the ways of First Nations’ people, to teach us better how to steward the land we live on, our water, rivers and habitat and how to honour and respect a culture and a people different from our own.
Read
- Goodreads’ list: Best_Canadian_Aboriginal_Literature
- 14 Aboriginal women writers you should read\
- Amazon.ca’s Best Sellers in Native Canadian Literature
Film & Television
https://gem.cbc.ca/category/everything-indigenous/featured-all/fc9505b4-0cb5-4a16-aadf-863654041afb
Music
https://www.indigenousmusicawards.com/nominees
Take Action
Petitions
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YouTube Streams
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Animikii.com put out a list of 7 Indigenous-centered non-profits
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More Donation Resources
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YouTube Streams
SOS Rainforest LIVE
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Donate
Animikii.com put out a list of 7 Indigenous-centered non-profits
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More Donation Resources
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/explore/charities/category/indigenous-peoples/
More Ways To Support
Volunteer
True North Aid
https://truenorthaid.ca/how-to-help-first-nations/
Events To Attend
Pow-Pow
*Not every pow-wow is open to non-natives, so be sure you are welcome before planning to attend*
Pow wows include traditional costumes, drumming, singing, and a dance competition and there are many held across Canada like the Six Nations Champion of Champions Pow Wow in Brantford, with over 400 participants annually and attended by more than 20,000 people. There is also the largest pow-wow in Canada the, Manito Ahbee Festival in Winnipeg.
Attending pow-wows and traditional native events are practical ways to meet with and talk to Indigenous Canadians, to make friends and learn about their culture, way of life and concerns. Connect with a local college/university and search for local native associations in your area. Check out CBC’s Maggie Moose’s tips for attending a pow-wow.
Kairos Blanket Exercise
The KAIROS Blanket Exercise program is a unique, participatory history lesson – developed in collaboration with Indigenous Elders, knowledge keepers and educators – that fosters truth, understanding, respect and reconciliation among Indigenous and non-indigenous peoples. Our Indigenous Medical Alliance Team hosted this event in 2018 in Kingston and it was well received.
Check out KAIROS’ website and the great work that they do, including their blanket exercises at www.kairosblanketexercise.org
True North Aid
https://truenorthaid.ca/how-to-help-first-nations/
Events To Attend
Pow-Pow
*Not every pow-wow is open to non-natives, so be sure you are welcome before planning to attend*
Pow wows include traditional costumes, drumming, singing, and a dance competition and there are many held across Canada like the Six Nations Champion of Champions Pow Wow in Brantford, with over 400 participants annually and attended by more than 20,000 people. There is also the largest pow-wow in Canada the, Manito Ahbee Festival in Winnipeg.
Attending pow-wows and traditional native events are practical ways to meet with and talk to Indigenous Canadians, to make friends and learn about their culture, way of life and concerns. Connect with a local college/university and search for local native associations in your area. Check out CBC’s Maggie Moose’s tips for attending a pow-wow.
Kairos Blanket Exercise
The KAIROS Blanket Exercise program is a unique, participatory history lesson – developed in collaboration with Indigenous Elders, knowledge keepers and educators – that fosters truth, understanding, respect and reconciliation among Indigenous and non-indigenous peoples. Our Indigenous Medical Alliance Team hosted this event in 2018 in Kingston and it was well received.
Check out KAIROS’ website and the great work that they do, including their blanket exercises at www.kairosblanketexercise.org
- YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/5MueDiYhM70