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National Indigenous People's Day - Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw

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Talking Stick Festival 2023 - Full Circle: First Nations Performance

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The 22nd annual Talking Stick Festival 2023: Summer Reverb kicks off on June 1.

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Coast Salish Anthem | Chief Dan George's Prayer Song

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Squamish Nation Sing Siiyam Slulum, Cheif's Honor Song

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Stories are not just fun to read, they also tell us many important things about the people who first told them.

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Kids Stop - Find activities, games and stories for youth and educators about Indigenous peoples' culture, history and languages.

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Find activities, games and stories for youth and educators about Indigenous peoples' culture, history, languages and more. Kids' Stop is not currently being updated and, as a result, may contain outdated language and information. For our current educational resources and content, go to Learn more about First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada.

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Find activities, games and stories for youth and educators about Indigenous peoples' culture, history, languages and more. Kids' Stop is not currently being updated and, as a result, may contain outdated language and information. For our current educational resources and content, go to Learn more about First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada.

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In honour of Indigenous History Month, the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund is pleased to present a series of four events in celebration of the diversity of Indigenous Peoples across Canada.

Throughout the month of June, we will be featuring Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Keepers, artists, and allies from communities coast to coast to coast.

Join us on Facebook and Youtube as we come together in hope, unity, and celebration.

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The Indigenous History Month events are made possible through the support of our Community Event Partners.

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Indigenous History Month 2021 - Teaching History & Reconciliation

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CONNECTING THE CORE COMPETENCIES WITH FIRST PEOPLES LEARNING CHART

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The Two-Headed Serpent: A Story from the Squamish Nation

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The triptych painting, "Temíxw," was created through an artist residency offered by the Squamish Nation Language, Art, and Culture Department with funding received from the First People's Cultural Foundation in 2017. The artist, Chief Ian Campbell, followed traditional protocols by calling witnesses at an unveiling ceremony held at the Museum of Vancouver on December 13, 2019.

"Temíxw" translates as "land, earth, dirt," but this vibrant painting contains much more than local geography. A diversity of stories, important places, and traditional knowledge taught to Chief Ian Campbell by his Squamish and Musqueam family members, and other elders from his community, animate this map.

On October 28, 2020, Chief Campbell selected several stories, which he deemed appropriate for sharing with museum visitors and local educators, to create an online program. We thank Chief Ian Campbell for his generosity.

We would also like to remind museum visitors that while we have been invited to listen to these stories, they do not belong to us, and we are not meant to tell them ourselves.

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Chief Leonard George, son of Chief Dan George

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Ḱa'niya: National Indigenous Peoples Day Virtual Celebration 2020

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'It's about being a good friend or neighbour to someone,' says expert

⭐️HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW⭐️

June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day.

With recent headlines about residential schools and Indigenous women and girls, you might be wondering how you can help.

The term "ally" or "Indigenous ally" might have come up.

Keep reading to find out more about allies. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️

During the past few weeks, I've seen so much hurt in the headlines of news stories.

From the loss of 215 children at a former residential school, to new goals to end violence against Indigenous women and girls, the news can feel overwhelming.

My friends and even some teachers have been approaching me, wondering what they can do to help.

I've been getting lots of questions like, "How are you feeling?" and, "What can I do?"

People have also been asking me how they can be allies to Indigenous people.

That got me thinking: What are allies, anyway?

To be honest, I haven't always been sure how to answer, and after getting so many of these questions, I decided I needed to know more.

So I spoke to two experts to ask them what an ally means, what allies do and how we can all be better allies to Indigenous people.

Watch the video here or keep reading for the highlights:

What is an ally?

With a simple Google search, the Merriam-Webster dictionary told me that the term ally means: "One that is associated with another as a helper, or a person or group that provides assistance and support in an ongoing effort, activity, or struggle."

Huh?

That just left me feeling more confused. Was there a simpler way of putting it?

Larissa Crawford, an Afro-Indigenous activist and educator from Calgary, Alberta, defines "ally" not as a word, but as an action.

"It's something we do," she said.

For Crawford, being an ally to someone means acting when you see an injustice.

Larissa Crawford said that you need to expect that you will make mistakes as a new ally. The key is to 'lean into the mistakes and we learn from them.' (Image credit: Larissa Crawford/Future Ancestor Services)

"It's about being a good friend or neighbour to someone," said Cindy Blackstock, an Indigenous educator, activist and community leader.

So where do you start?

The first task as an ally is to listen and learn about what is going on in our world and what is affecting our friends, said Blackstock.

"Our job [as allies] is to learn more about that injustice, even if it doesn't affect us," she said.

Cindy Blackstock said being an ally is 'hard work,' but that showing you are an ally says, 'You don't have to face this alone. We are with you.' (Image credit: Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press)

Injustice can look like unfair treatment of a person based on their race, religion, sexuality and more.

According to Blackstock, justice looks like the opposite of unfair treatment.

Justice is respecting people's rights, honouring people's individuality, and celebrating people for who they are, she said.

How can you be an ally?

When situations are challenging and tough, most people want to make sure they are doing the right thing.

But sometimes it can be hard to know exactly how to help other people.

Crawford described allyship as being many different things, such as:

Supporting your peers.

Listening.

Researching.

School projects.

Having conversations.

Posting on social media.

Trying to do the right thing.

Student allies outside of a Scarborough, Ontario, school wear their orange shirts in support of Indigenous communities. One student holds up a map of residential schools in Canada, the other holds up a book about the topic. (Image credit: Martin Trainor/CBC)

According to Blackstock, allyship starts with making sure no one is left behind or ignored.

"That means that we all need to look out for one another. It doesn't work if some of us get that [help] and others are left behind," she said.

To be an ally to Indigenous people, Blackstock said you have to learn, listen and challenge yourself.

Learn about residential schools, listen to their survivors and challenge others and our government to "honour and celebrate" Indigenous cultures in Canada, she said.

Does being an ally make a difference?

Growing up, Crawford never told her friends that she was Indigenous.

Why?

Because of a lack of allies.

National Indigenous Peoples Day takes place every year in Canada on June 21. It's a day to celebrate Indigenous culture, traditions and to reflect on history. Pictured here are Indigenous youth dancing in jingle dresses at a powwow at Piapot First Nation in southern Saskatchewan. (Image credit: Bryan Eneas/CBC News)

"I didn't tell my friends I was Indigenous when I was in school, because I heard all of the awful things they would say about Indigenous people, not knowing that I was Indigenous," she said.

She said people around her didn't stand up for others, didn't listen and didn't learn.

It wasn't "safe enough" for her to be herself, she said.

Allies can help make the world a safer place to be our true selves, and it doesn't come at a high price.

Being an ally to others makes a "huge difference," said Blackstock, and it "doesn't cost you anything."

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National Indigenous History Month- What does it mean?

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June is National Indigenous History Month - a time for all Canadians - Indigenous, non-Indigenous and newcomers - to reflect upon and learn the history, sacrifices, cultures, contributions, and strength of First Nations, Inuit and Metis people. It's important to keep in mind that First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples each have their own unique histories. And within each group, there are distinct histories.

So, where do you begin to learn about the history of Indigenous Peoples? You could start with this recently released report from The Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples:

Why do Indigenous Peoples need to learn about their history?
Because, due to assimilation and segregation policies of the federal government, Indigenous Peoples were physically removed from their lands onto reserves or into
settlements. Their relationship with their traditional lands was the foundation of who they were as a People; the land held their history. In addition to removing them from their lands, everything that made them who they were - their distinct cultural practices, languages, spirituality - was outlawed, prohibited or erased.

It is estimated that 150,000 Indigenous children were forced into the residential schools that operated from the late 1800s until the last one closed in 1996. While at the schools the children were taught or forced to accept that they, their families and cultures were inferior to European culture and lifestyle. The children learned to be ashamed of their identity. It has been a struggle for many individuals and communities ever since to relearn, regain, and revitalize what was taken.

Indigenous Peoples need to celebrate their history because doing so helps to stop the loss and grow their cultures. Celebrating their history invigorates pride in being Indigenous. In their existence. In the preservation of their cultures, protocols, spirituality, traditions, and languages. In their resilience against the ravages of assimilation policies that were geared towards a final solution of getting rid of the Indian problem.

Why do non-Indigenous Canadians need to learn about Indigenous history?
For many Canadians, the history of Indigenous Peoples and Canada was, until recently, unknown. Generations of Canadians have gone through their lives without knowing about residential schools, the historic and ongoing impacts of the Indian Act, the significance of treaties, or the contributions of Indigenous Peoples to the mosaic of Canada.

Non-Indigenous Canadians need to understand why many Indigenous Peoples were offended when Canada chose to have an expansive celebration to mark its history of 150 years since Confederation. Indigenous Peoples have been here much, much longer than a mere 150 years and that timestamp did not acknowledge or respect their relationship with this land that extends back tens of thousands of years. Many Indigenous Peoples were also disturbed by the celebration because most of the egregious acts of assimilation took place during that era and those experiences were not something to celebrate.

Indigenous Relations Tip:
There was a work around the issue of 150 though and it was to celebrate the 150+. By adding the "+" or "plus" it signified to Indigenous peoples this longer period of history.

Non-Indigenous Canadians need to learn about Indigenous history because by doing so they demonstrate their recognition of the important role of Indigenous Peoples in shaping this country historically and their contributions to protecting democracy.

The month of June is an opportunity for all Canadians to learn about Indigenous history together. And June 21st, National Indigenous Peoples Day, is an opportunity for all Canadians to come together and celebrate with Indigenous Peoples.

Here's the timeline on how Indigenous History Month came to be:
1982: The National Indian Brotherhood (now known as the Assembly of First Nations) called for the creation of a National Aboriginal Solidarity Day on June 21.

1990: The Quebec legislature recognized June 21 as a day to celebrate Aboriginal* culture

1995: The Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples recommended a day be designated as National First Peoples Day. The Sacred Assembly, a national conference of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people chaired by the late Elijah Harper, called for a national holiday to celebrate the contributions of Aboriginal Peoples in Canada.

1996: Governor General Romeo LeBlanc proclaimed that National Aboriginal Day would be celebrated June 21 each year. "On June 21st, this year and every year, Canada will honour the native peoples who first brought humanity to this great land," said Leblanc. "And may the first peoples of our past always be full and proud partners in our future."

2008: Prime Minister Harper offered the full apology on behalf of Canadians for the Indian Residential Schools system.

2009: By unanimous motion in Canada's House of Commons, the month of June was declared National Aboriginal History Month.

2017: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced plans to change the name to National Indigenous History Month, reflecting a national and international preference for the term Indigenous, rather than Aboriginal.

You will notice we move from using Aboriginal to using Indigenous. We did so because Aboriginal was the term used at the time.

If you are interested in learning more about the Indigenous history that was not taught in schools or if you want to learn about history from the Indigenous person's point of view, there are lots of reports. Some are quite lengthy but well worth the effort.
Reports:
Honouring the Truth, Reconciling for the Future Summary of the Final Report of the The TRC's 94 Calls to Action Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Report of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples
Books:
At the risk of shameless marketing, I have two books:
21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act
Indigenous Relations Tips & Suggestions To Help Make Reconciliation A Reality

The Inconvenient Indian, Thomas King
Unsettling Canada: A National Wake-Up Call, Arthur Manual and Grand Chief Ronald M. Derrickson
Surviving as Indians: The Challenge of Self-Government, Menno Boldt
The Comeback, John Ralston Saul

Training/courses:
Again, at the risk of shameless marketing, we offer a full range of courses that take you from basic Indigenous awareness right through to understanding the complexities of the United Nations Declaration For The Rights Of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).

To learn more about terminology in relation to Indigenous Peoples, here's a free eBook you can download.

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I am so excited to share with you all Indigenous Cities: The Stories Here.

Now covered over with asphalt and concrete, the stories of our lands past and present are obscured by the busy streets of our modern reality. Indigenous Cities reveals the Stories Here, stories told about these cities from an Indigenous perspective.

I hope you enjoy these wonderful stories and that they help peel back the concrete and asphalt to reveal something new to you, about the cities you thought you knew.

Artistic Director, Indigenous Theatre Nlaka'pamux Nation in British Columbia Kevin Loring

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The stories here | Te squélquel ikwe'elo

From the shores of skwtsa7s (Island of Dead Men), to the banks of the Sto:lo (Fraser River), experience a collection of stories revealing the land they are from.

An NAC Indigenous Theatre and Savage Society co-presentation
Listen now!

Passage: Who We Are and Where We Come From
© Mary Longman, AskiPiyewsiwiSkwew

The stories here | O hêh achimona Otâh

From the banks of the South Saskatchewan River to the inner-city streets, look past the landmarks of Saskatoon and hear stories embedded within Treaty 6 Territory.

An NAC Indigenous Theatre and Gordon Tootoosis Nikaniwin Theatre co-presentation
Listen now!

Sacred Land at the Chaudiere Falls
© Pam Cailloux, Métis (Huron and Algonquin), Québec

The stories here | Adsokàn Ondaje

From Akikodjiwan to Kijik Pikwadin, and along the Kichizibi, a collection of moments both personal and historical examine deep connections recalled through song, poem and memory.
Listen now!

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An updated list of Indigenous events open to the public in British Columbia.

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Indigenous communities and organizations across British Columbia host events and gatherings that bring people together to share Indigenous culture, knowledge, and hospitality.

While some gatherings are for community members only, many Indigenous events are open to all. Vibrant powwows, gallery openings, readings, in-person workshops, dance performances, tournaments and other events have returned.

CELEBRATE AND LEARN

These offerings are your welcome to experience Indigenous cultures and communities in person. All events listed below are open to the general public. This means all are welcome. Attend a local event to celebrate and learn from more than 200 unique Indigenous communities in British Columbia.
Bookmark this page for an updated list of Indigenous gatherings and events open to the public.

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We walk gently and encourage education and exploration about the rich and diverse Indigenous cultures in British Columbia.

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National Indigenous History Month is a time for learning about, appreciating and acknowledging the contributions First Nations, Inuit and Métis people have made in shaping Canada.

Explore how Manitoba is appreciating Indigenous history, diversity, and experiences with the content and resources below.

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Events

APTN Indigenous Day Live brings together Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in celebration. This year IDL is moving away from the concert of the past and will be reinvented into a cultural and artistic showcase. It will be an event to honour and express gratitude to our lands and the important relationship Indigenous Peoples have with it.

Artists, musicians, poets, dancers, comedians, and more will collaborate in Celebrating Our Lands. Check out some of the performers you'll see in the show.

WAG Exhibits and Events

KAKINIIT HIVONIGHIJOTAA explores traditional Inuit tattooing, which were once banned by missionaries. The exhibition explores the history and meanings of these tattoos, and celebrates the resilience of Inuit culture.

features a stunning array of Inuit art that challenges preconceptions of Inuit art, from digital media and installation art to mixed-media sculpture, painting, and photography. Emerging artists are celebrated alongside more established, senior, and elder artists. You can access INUA online through our virtual tour.

Kwaata-nihtaawakihk: A Hard Birth tells the story of the formation of the province of Manitoba from a Métis perspective. The exhibition encourages reflection on the Métis nation's role in Manitoba's creation and on the significance of the events of 1869-70 in relation to our current times. This show guides visitors to a better understanding of the Métis, Anishinaabek, Cree, and European experiences of debate and negotiation, displacement, trauma, and resilience.

AUVIQSAQTUT 22nd Inuit Studies Conference - June 19-22, 2022

In partnership with the 22nd Inuit Studies Conference: Auviqsaqtut, The WAG also is also hosting a concert for National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21 @ 7-11pm, featuring Fawn Wood, IVA, Uyaraqk, 2oolman, and Leonard Sumner, along with a special surprise guest. Admission is free for Indigenous people.

University of Winnipeg

Conference: The National Report on MMIWG: The University Responds - June 17 and 18

This conference, to be held at The University of Winnipeg, will be a gathering of scholars, activists, educators, community and family members of MMIWG2S, direct student service providers and students to think together about ways in which the Calls for Justice might be effectively addressed within the university context. Indigenous women's and 2S voices will be centered in all levels of the discussion. Register now.

Community event: First Annual STEM Day hosted by Wii Chiiwaakanak Learning Centre - June 22

Adding to the STEM outreach hosted by Wii Chiiwaakanak Learning Centre, the first annual STEM day will bring the entire grades 1-8 classes from Niji Makhwa School for a range of activities such as: Anishinaabe astronomy in a pop-up planetarium; a STEAM room with multiple activities hosted by volunteers, UM staff and UW faculty; a chemistry room with multiple stations hosted by volunteers, UM staff, and UW faculty; coding/robotics, dry ice experiments with Dr. Russ Mammei; digital media creation using procreate; a stethoscope activity with MLA Uzoma Asagwara; stop-go animation workshops; and others. For more information contact Julie Hiebert at j.hiebert@uwinnipeg.ca.

Listen

Kuper Island - An 8-part series that tells the stories of four students: three who survived and one who didn't. They attended one of Canada's most notorious residential schools - where unsolved deaths, abuse, and lies haunt the community and the survivors to this day. Hosted by Duncan McCue.

BUFFY - Launching Tuesday, June 21, 2022 - Buffy Sainte-Marie is one of the most prolific singer-songwriters of the past century and her music has quietly reverberated throughout pop culture and provided a soundtrack for Indigenous resistance for the last 60 years. In this five-part series, Mohawk and Tuscarora writer Falen Johnson (co-host of Secret Life of Canada) explores how Buffy's life and legacy is essential to understanding Indigenous resilience.

This Place - Based on the acclaimed graphic novel anthology, This Place is a 10-part journey through one-hundred and fifty years of Indigenous resistance and resilience. Through dramatizations and interviews, along with your host and time-guide storyteller Rosanna Deerchild, the series reveals the heroes, battles, triumphs and traditions which live outside and beyond the national story we have been taught ... to learn, to share, and to heal the future of "this place" we call Canada.

Telling Our Twisted Histories - Words connect us. Words hurt us. Indigenous histories have been twisted by centuries of colonization. Host Kaniehti:io Horn brings us together to decolonize our minds- one word, one concept, one story at a time.

Playlists

CBC Radio

Reclaimed with Jarrett Martineau is a weekly series that explores the many worlds of contemporary Indigenous music from traditional songs and acoustic sounds to Native hip-hop, R&B, and the dancefloor-filling beats of electric powwow.

Unreserved with Rosanna Deerchild is the radio space for Indigenous community, culture, and conversation. Host Rosanna Deerchild takes you straight into Indigenous Canada, from Halifax to Haida Gwaii, from Shamattawa to Ottawa, introducing listeners to the storytellers, culture makers and community shakers from across the country.

Children's Novels

The Case of the Burgled Bundle - by Michael Hutchinson

Tapwe and the Magic Hat - by Buffy Saint-marie

Jo Jo Makoons - by Dawn Quigley

The Great Bear - by David A. Robertson

Children's Graphic Novels

Road Allowance Era - by Katherena Vermette

Version Control - by David A. Robertson

Teen Books

Firekeeper's Daughter - by Angeline Boulley

The Summer of Bitter and Sweet - by Jen Ferguson

Read

offers a free 50-minute guided audio tour in English or French. Niigaan Sinclair, Curator of Indigenous History at The Forks and Professor of Native Studies at the University of Manitoba, leads the audio tour with guest appearances from elders Barbara and Clarence Nepinak, architects Glen Manning, Constantina Douvris, and Étienne J. Gaboury, Curator of Archaeology at the Manitoba Museum, Kevin Brownlee, and local musician Matt Schellenberg. Download the free audio tour .

Download the Native Women's Association of Canada's resource manual to learn about First Nations elder perspectives, Indigenous histories, the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG), definitions, useful links, and more here.

The Government of Canada

June 2022 National Indigenous History Month

Indigenous Communities Feature

Indigenous trail-blazers

Learn

Online Resources

Stay up to date on Indigenous news stories with CBC Indigenous.

The Spirit Panels are a series of 13 works of art on display in the Museum's Indigenous Perspectives gallery. They were created in communities across Canada by Indigenous artists working collaboratively with Indigenous youth and Elders. The art reflects youths' experiences, perspectives on Indigenous and human rights, and visions for their future. This online web interactive has detailed descriptions and short films about each panel.

Nursing and Indigenous peoples' health: reconciliation in practice shares the story of nurses working together for respect, fairness and social justice for First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.

"Childhood denied" focuses on Indian Residential Schools and their role in the genocide committed against Indigenous peoples in Canada.

"The murder of Elzéar Goulet and the struggle for Métis rights" shares the struggle for Métis rights and recognition from the founding of Manitoba to the present day through the story of Elzéar Goulet.

"Picking up the Pieces: the Making of the Witness Blanket" is a feature-length documentary film about the Witness Blanket, a work of art made from hundreds of items reclaimed from residential schools, churches, government buildings and traditional and cultural structures across Canada.

The Canadian Museum for Human Right sgathers various resources on Indigenous rights and education on their website:

Support

The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority hasgathered Indigenous cultural healing supports, Indigenous-specific mental health counselling resources, and Indigenous crisis services.

The Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS) can be contacted toll-free at 1-800-721-0066. Support is available for people affected by residential schools, and those triggered by the latest reports. A national Indian Residential School Crisis Line has been set up to provide support for former students and those affected. Access emotional and crisis referral services by calling the 24-hour national crisis line at 1-866-925-4419.

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Is wonderful resources for books

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This fictional coming-of-age story traces a young girl's reluctant journey by canoe through the ancestral lands of the Tlicho People, as she gradually comes to understand and appreciate their culture and the significance of their fight for self-government.

Eleven-year-old Julia has lived in Wekweètì, NWT, since she was five. Although the people of Wekweètì have always treated her as one of their own, Julia sometimes feels like an outsider, disconnected from the traditions and ancestral roots that are so central to the local culture.

When Julia sets off on the canoe trip she is happy her best friends, Layla and Alice, will also be there. However, the trip is nothing like she expected. She is afraid of falling off the boat, of bears, and of storms. Layla's grandparents (who Julia calls Grandma and Grandpa) put her to work but won't let her paddle the canoe. While on land Julia would rather goof around with her friends than do chores. Gradually, Grandma and Grandpa show her how to survive on the land and pull her own weight, and share their traditional stories with her. Julia learns to gather wood, cook, clean, and paddle the canoe, becoming more mature and responsible each day. The journey ends at Behchoko, where the historic Tlicho Agreement of 2005 is signed, and the Tlicho People celebrate their hard-won right to self-government. Julia is there to witness history.

Inspired by true events, this story was written at the request of John B. Zoe, Chief Negotiator of the Tlicho Agreement, as a way of teaching the Tlicho youth about that landmark achievement. Journal of a Travelling Girl has been read and endorsed by several Wekweètì community members and Elders. The book will appeal to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous children for its relatable themes of family, loss, coming-of-age, and the struggle to connect with tradition and culture.

Reviews
"Journal of a Travelling Girl deserves to be in every northern classroom. There is so much to learn here, and there is so much to celebrate." —Richard Van Camp, Tlicho author of The Lesser Blessed and Moccasin Square Gardens

"Journal of a Travelling Girl is an absolutely wonderful and timely book that will appeal to girls and boys of any race, colour, or creed. During this time of reconciliation it is necessary for all young people to learn and embrace the ways of our Indigenous ancestors. This book will do that!" —Verna J. Kirkness, author of Creating Space: My Life and Work in Indigenous Education

"As a person born and raised right on the land, Nadine Neema's Journal of a Travelling Girl rings as true to me as the blue skies and open land she so lovingly recounts." —Antoine Mountain, Dene writer and artist

"Journal of a Travelling Girl is not only about people who generously welcome a young girl to share in a special journey, but it introduces readers to an important moment of history." —Kathy Lowinger, co-author (with Eldon Yellowhorn) of What the Eagle Sees: Indigenous Stories of Rebellion and Renewal and Turtle Island: The Story of North America's First People

"Nadine Neema presents a unique and enlightening glimpse into the customs and culture of the Wekweèti community while exploring themes of acceptance, tolerance, equality, and reparation. . . This is a crucial and timely story. A must read for young readers!" —Tina Athaide, author of Orange for the Sunsets

"A wonderful account, through the eyes of a young girl, of our people's ways of doing things today, guided by our strong history of storytelling." —Tammy Steinwand, Director, Department of Culture and Lands Protection, Tlicho Government

Educator Information
Recommended for ages 9 to 12.

Inspired by true events, this story was written at the request of John B. Zoe, Chief Negotiator of the Tlicho Agreement, as a way of teaching the Tlicho youth about that landmark achievement. Journal of a Travelling Girl has been read and endorsed by several Wekweètì community members and Elders. The book will appeal to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous children for its relatable themes of family, loss, coming-of-age, and the struggle to connect with tradition and culture.

This book is told from an outsider's perspective (the main character is a non-Indigenous girl from outside the community), but the close friendships she has with the Indigenous characters and the lessons and skills she learns from the Elders in the story promote the concept of respect for Indigenous culture and knowledge, as well as the timely issue of reconciliation between Indigenous and settler populations.

Nadine Neema lived and worked in the northern community of Wekweètì for several years, first as a community manager, then assisting with their land claims and self-government negotiations under Chief Negotiator John B. Zoe.

The canoe trip chronicled in the book is actually a yearly custom among the Wekweètì people, which ends at the site of the Treaty Council. Neema has participated in this canoe trip several times. John B. Zoe asked Neema to write this book as a way of teaching Wekweètì youth about the importance of the Agreement and the people who fought for years to gain control over their land and their government.

This is Neema’s first book, but she is an accomplished singer-songwriter who has released four albums. She was mentored by Leonard Cohen and has opened for artists such as Elton John, Joe Cocker and Cyndi Lauper.

Additional Information
144 pages | 5.50" x 8.00"

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2021 - 2022 Selections - Indigenous & First Nations Books - Strong Nations

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This fictional coming-of-age story traces a young girl’s reluctant journey by canoe through the ancestral lands of the Tlicho People, as she gradually comes to understand and appreciate their culture and the significance of their fight for self-government.

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Chanie Wenjack foundation host some live stream events in June

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About Our Fund

Inspired by Chanie's story and Gord's call to build a better Canada, the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund aims to build cultural understanding and create a path toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. Our goal is to improve the lives of Indigenous people by building awareness, education, and connections between all peoples in Canada.
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Reconciliation Event Calendar - The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund

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Inspired by Chanie's story and Gord's call to build a better Canada, the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund aims to build cultural understanding and create a path toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. Our goal is to improve the lives of Indigenous people by building awareness, education, and connections between all peoples in Canada.

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CBC Parents | Crafts, Activities, Recipes And More

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Simple crafts, healthy recipes, active living ideas, easy ways to learn through play and details on your kids' favourite CBC Kids shows.

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The Virtual Museum of Métis History and Culture

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1. What Is Indigenous?

2. Residential Schools

3. Climate

4. Wildlife

5. Forced Population Movements

6. Seasonal Movement

7. Connection to the Land

8. Rivers, Lakes and Water Resources

9. Reconciliation

10. Natural Environment

11. Food

12. Justice

13. Arts and Culture

14. Traditional Land Use

15. Environmental Challenges

16. Protected Areas

17. Trade

18. Education

19. Traditional Ways

20. Sport

21. Ceremonial Spaces

22. Urban Indigenous Populations

23. Economy

24. Origins

25. Racism

26. Treaties

27. Language

28. Governance

29. Community

30. Frequently Asked Questions

Perry Bellegarde is national chief of the Assembly of First Nations. He is from Little Black Bear First Nation, Treaty 4 territory, Saskatchewan. He served as chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations and Saskatchewan Regional Chief for the Assembly of First Nations. He has also served as the Tribal Chair of the Touchwood-File Hills-Qu'Appelle Tribal Council, Councillor for the Little Black Bear First Nation and chief of Little Black Bear First Nation.

First Nations culture is rooted in storytelling. Since time immemorial, we have passed on knowledge from generation to generation through our Oral Traditions to teach our beliefs, history, values, practices, customs, rituals, relationships, and ways of life. Our culture and the teachings of our ancestors are preserved and carried on through the words of Elders, leaders, community members and young ones. These teachings form an integral part of our identity as nations, communities, clans, families and individuals.

Welcome to the stories of our people, beautifully showcased in this incredible Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada. We are honoured to gift you with a remarkable and breathtaking array of our experiences and worldviews.

First Nations stories can vary from the historical to the sacred and are often entertaining and humorous. Many of our stories focus on social, political and cultural experiences. Canada's history has not been kind to our people. And yet, our resilience as a people is astonishing. Sit down by the storytelling fire and immerse yourself in our world.

Welcome to the stories of our people, beautifully showcased in this incredible Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada.

The stories of our people from coast to coast to coast across Turtle Island are represented within these pages. The richness and diversity that exists in our nations is reflected through the voices of our brothers and sisters who have shared their personal experiences, their stories about family and nation and their hopes and dreams.

Our stories are centred on the land because our identities are intrinsically connected to the land and our languages. This is beautifully described in one of the stories about traditional place-naming practices in Cree territory. Our sovereignty, our nationhood, our past and our future are imbedded in our traditional practices, from eel harvesting in Mi'kmaq territory, to cutting Łuk in Gwich'in territory, to salmon as a culinary marker of ceremony in Secwepemcúlecw territory.

Spirituality is not typically discussed as a matter of practice, yet it forms the core of First Nations worldviews. Within these stories, we introduce you to our ways of knowing and being that guide our approaches to resource development and governance from the experiences of the Anishinaabe and Tutchone-Athabaskan.

Culture is not static, and our challenge is to navigate our worlds in ways that respect and honour traditions but also make room for growth and evolution. The balance of blending modern and traditional worldviews is reflected in a variety of captivating stories that include Dene music and drumming and the traditional Haudenosaunee game of lacrosse. We also provide a glimpse into the challenges of maintaining our connections to the land and culture as part of the urban experience in Treaty 1 territory.

These stories capture the authenticity and integrity of our teachings and ceremonies. For us, our stories are not fiction, but rather an acknowledgment that human life is rooted in the stories we live by. They are medicine. First Nations healing generally centres on ceremonial practice, and all ceremony is rooted in teachings and stories. These stories uplift and inspire and provide healing for all of us.

It is important that the spirit of reconciliation flow through all areas of Turtle Island in order to set a positive course for the next Seven Generations. It is important we get to know each other, appreciate and celebrate our diversity, and build bridges of understanding.

I lift my hands up to the incredible First Nations writers that took the time to share their stories from across this land. I lift my hands up to the dedicated team that worked so hard to pull this project together. We look forward to sharing this journey with you.

Kinanāskomitin.

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What Is Indigenous? Residential Schools Climate Wildlife Forced Population Movements Seasonal Movement Connection to the Land Rivers, Lakes and Water Resources Reconciliation Natural Environment Food Justice Arts and Culture Traditional Land Use Environmental Challenges Protected Areas Trade Education Traditional Ways Sport Ceremonial Spaces Urban Indigenous Populations Economy Origins Racism Treaties Language Governance Community Frequently Asked Questions Perry Bellegarde is national chief of the Assembly of First Nations.

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Did You Know? - The History of Louis Riel

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Kwakwala story of wild women of woods

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Teach Your Kids About .... the Inuit People

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Canada's north is a frozen tundra where many people would never venture to live. Here is where you will find the Inuit - a people with a rich cultural tradition and ancestry, along with a unique history of survival. Below are resources to learn more about the Inuit.

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nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up (Trailer)

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National Aboriginal History Month is a time "to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples."

To commemorate, CBC Docs has compiled a list of must-watch indigenous documentaries.

When the body of a 14-year-old girl was pulled from Winnipeg's Red River in 2014, it sparked a public outcry and renewed calls for a national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women. It also galvanized a small group of Winnipeg citizens, who took action and formed Drag the Red. This film follows the volunteers who search the Red River and its banks for clues that might answer some of the questions surrounding the disappearances and murders.

Heather didn't know she was Haida until she was 16. After visiting Haida Gwaii many times over the next twenty years, Heather realized she wanted to join her clan and receive her Haida name. This film follows her journey home.

Helen Knott, 500-year-old Dane-Zaa/Nehiyaw social worker, poet, and activist, explores the connection between violence against Indigenous women and violence against the land. She tracks some of the dramatic changes she's witnessed in her home territory. From woodlands that have turned to pipelines and industrial contaminations, She leaves us with a deeper perspective into why she does the work she does - and her hopes for a new world.

Climb aboard one of Canada's only First Nations-owned railways for a breathtaking train journey through Northern Quebec and Labrador.

FULL-LENGTH DOCS:

Ryan McMahon, an Anishinaabe comedian, travels across Ontario learning about Colonization Roads, the ways in which they have dispossessed Indigenous people of land and access to traditional territories while creating space for settlers in the colonial experiment that has become Canada.

READ MORE: Why I Won't Be Attending Canada's 150th Birthday Party

Watch the full doc here.

In the summer of 1990, all eyes were on the small town of Oka for a standoff between the Mohawk people of Kanehsatake, Quebec police, and eventually the Canadian army. The town of Oka's plans to expand a golf course onto un-ceded Mohawk land triggered the violent clash. Mohawk filmmaker Sonia Bonspille Boileau retraces the events that took place in her hometown in 1990 by talking with people who lived through the events.

READ MORE: Oka Timeline: An Unresolved Land Claim Hundreds of Years in the Making

This documentary retells the story of eight Inuit who came from Labrador in 1880 to Europe lured by promises of adventures and wealth, only to realize they had been trapped in a world that time has today forgotten; the world of human zoos. Thirty-five thousand indigenous people from around the world were recruited for these zoos. Author France Rivet and Inuit Elder Johannes Lampe, uncover the mystery of their disappearance as they discover the remains of five members of the group in Paris.

READ MORE: Human Zoos: A Shocking History of Shame and Exploitation

Watch the full doc here.

SERIES:

8th fire is a special four-part series that highlights the 500-year-old relationship with Indigenous peoples - a relationship still mired in colonialism, conflict, and denial.

Watch 8th Fire online.

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10 Indigenous Films to Celebrate International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples

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CBC Docs has compiled a list of must-watch indigenous documentaries.

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CBC Communications · Posted: Jun 17, 2021 8:14 AM EDT | Last Updated: June 30, 2021

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From dramas to food docs, there’s a lot to whet your streaming appetite | CBC News

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CBC Gem has a special collection of new titles, dramas and documentaries with Indigenous themes. Check them out.

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Vancouver, August 28, 2013.

Watch as Chief Dr. Robert Joseph talks with Dr. David Suzuki on Speaking the Language of Reconciliation.

Chief Dr. Robert Joseph & Dr. David Suzuki - Speaking the Language of Reconciliation from VoVo Productions on Vimeo.

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Chief Dr. Robert Joseph & Dr. David Suzuki - Speaking the Language of Reconciliation - Reconciliation Canada

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Chief Dr. Robert Joseph & Dr. David Suzuki - Speaking the Language of Reconciliation from VoVo Productions on Vimeo.

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(January 13, 2021) Indigenous musicians are no exception from the explosion of art currently erupting from Indigenous communities across the country. From pop to rock to country and hip-hop, there's an Indigenous musician doing it up good for you. The talent is obvious, the perspective is fresh and the words are there to challenge. We sifted through a lot of great music to bring you six Indigenous musicians to watch for in 2022, and one honorary lifetime contribution to acknowledge. Some you may already know. All are worth listening to. Again. And again. Here are your six Indigenous musicians to watch in 2022, and one to honour:

Shawnee Kish

We'll start off our list with a song that will get you out from under the covers and out the door- even if it is just the door of your bedroom. Shawnee Kish is a two-spirit Mohawk artist who delivers vocally driven, bluesy pop. Influenced by Nina Simone and Etta James, Kish's childhood career as a Shania Twain impersonator means that there's nothing she can't belt out.

Jeremy Dutcher

Jeremy Dutcher, a Wolastoqiyik member of the Tobique First Nation, wears many hats- musicologist, classical tenor, activist, composer, and performer. On his website, his music is described as "unapologetically playful in its incorporation of classical influences, full of reverence for the traditional songs of his home,and teeming with the urgency of modern-day struggles of resistance." Dutcher's work transcribing Wolastoqiyik (a language with only 100 remaining speakers) songs from wax cylinders grew informed his album Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa, showing the incredible things that can happen when art, activism, and scholarship braid together.

Don Amero

We wish the country music we heard while snow-tubing over the holidays had been half as good as this. Big-voiced and charismatic, Don Amero (who is of Cree and Metis descent) brings an abundant sincerity and warmth to a genre that, often, really needs it. Here, the twang is sweet. Amero also dedicates a portion of his boundless performance energy to youth mentorship and advocacy work.

PIQSIQ (pronounced PILK-SILK)

"Atmospheric and energized, sensual and percussive- PIQSIQ's music lives up to the meaning of their name, an Inuktitut word referring to a snow/wind phenomenon in which snow blows upward. Sisters Tiffany Kuliktana Ayalik and Kayley Inuksuk Mackay combine 'Inuit-style throat singing' with 'eerie new compositions'. The perfect soundtrack for the coming winter," says PIQSIQ's website and we agree.

Snotty Nose Rez Kids (aka SNRK)

With a lot of energy and a lot of emotion, SNRK's music is personal and topical, infused with anger and humor, in the way that only hip hop can do. Hailing from the West Coast of Canada, Haisla rappers Darren "Young D" Metz and Quinton "Yung Trybez" Nyc are currently on a North American tour- check their website for tickets!

iskwē (pronounced iss-kway)

It would be a mistake to assume that all Indigenous music must explicitly engage with issues of oppression and Canadian imperialism, but when it does, it's important that we listen. Iskwē (who is Cree Métis, from Treaty One Territory) deploys her clear and mournful vocals to express grief, erasure, and injustice, over rich instrumentals, showing off her talent as a musician, songwriter, and artist. Bonus: the stop-motion music video for "Little Star" is a thing of beauty.

Lifetime Achievement: Buffy Sainte-Marie

On November 19 Canada Post issued a stamp celebrating Buffy Sainte-Marie, Canadian-American singer-songwriter, activist, artist and educator.

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Indigenous musicians to watch for in 2022 - The Charity Report

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Indigenous musicians are no exception from the explosion of art currently erupting from Indigenous communities.

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We are sharing colouring pages with Indigenous words from across Turtle Island featuring artwork created by Indigenous artists from the regions where these languages are spoken. Join us in colouring in these pages and share your work!

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Indigenous words colouring pages | NAC Indigenous Theatre

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We are sharing colouring pages with Indigenous words from across Turtle Island featuring artwork created by Indigenous artists from the regions where these languages are spoken. Join us in colouring in these pages and share your work!

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Coloring Pages By Hawlii Pichette

These FREE coloring pages are available to download and use as coloring pages only
They are not for resale, commercial use or to be altered in any way.

Happy Holidays!!!

Here are some Holiday themed coloring page! Free to download!

BOBA FETT'S SNOWMAN

GNOMES ~ LET IS SNOW!

Happy Halloween!!!

Here are some Halloween themed coloring pages! Feel free to download!

GOOMBA'S HALLOWEEN

*NEW FREE COLORING BOOK PDF DOWNLOAD!

This coloring book is based on my illustration the 'Garden of Relatives'.

This design is also an exclusive carpet that can be purchased at Wintergreen Learning Materials.
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Features 20 coloring pages of animals and the plants inspired by the tracks created as they move across the land. Bonus activity page 'create your own' plant included!

Orange Shirt Day and what is now called 'The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is coming up on September 30. Here is a free resource for educators and parents of children learning and participating in Orange Shirt Day. A coloring page can be a simple tool to engage children and gives them an additional way to show their support as they learn about why orange shirt day is so important.

Coloring has been proven to have the ability to help relieve stress, generate mindfulness, engage active listening and help with the processing of emotions. And don't forget, coloring isn't just for kids!

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Coloring Pages By Hawlii Pichette These FREE coloring pages are available to download and use as coloring pages only They are not for resale, commercial use or to be altered in any way. Happy Holidays!!! Here are some Holiday themed coloring page! Free to download! BOBA FETT'S SNOWMAN GNOMES ~ LET IS SNOW!

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Explore Vancouver's newest downtown park

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Wednesday June 21
9: 30 Whole School Gathering on the Front Lawn
Singing of the Coast Salish Anthem
Powwow Dance Performance by Youth

Afternoon
Noelle  (and parent volunteers) will be taking our QM Indigenous Students  up to the Education Services Centre for an Indigenous Day Ceremony.

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Noelle has provided a Coast Salish designed paddle for students to colour. The paddles will be placed on the on the walls above the feathers by 2nd floor front doors and on the walls outside of classrooms. They will be in your box by Tuesday.

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An opportunity to try lacrosse and Slahal Monday at Recess and Lunch and Wednesday at recess!

Student leaders Finn and Alysia from div. 4 along with Ms. Noelle have volunteered to teach Slahal (The Bone Game) Jen W. and Bridget will help with lacrosse. This will be set up on the east blacktop area! Announcements will be made to remind staff and students of this opportunity.