The Highway is a music video and song by N’we Jinan artists about the cases of missing and murdered Indigenous people along the highway of tears.
Watch this video on Red Dress Day as part of your honouring of those missing and the loved ones they left behind.
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Their Voices Will Guide Us is an educational and outreach initiative of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls intended to facilitate critical thinking, purposeful reflection, and dialogue around the perceptions and lived realities of Indigenous women and girls, including members of 2SLGBTQQIA communities. This is a good learning resources for Red Dress Day.
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Canadian Michelle Chubb, the Indigenous Baddie on TikTok is an activist and influencer using her following to educate people about Indigenous life and issues by sharing her cultural traditions and injustices Indigenous people face.
Read MoreWatch a performance by Tanya Tagaq as she accesses deep emotions and connections in her unusual and powerful performance. Her unique vocal expression is rooted in Inuit throat singing, but expands well beyond traditional culture to incorporate electronica, industrial, and metal influences.
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Watch The Sacred Sundance: The Transfer of a Ceremony on the National Film Board website. The 2008 feature-length documentary chronicles the Sundance ceremony brought to Eastern Canada from the Blackfoot Confederacy in Alberta. This event marks a transmission of culture and a link to the warrior traditions of the past.
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Learn about the honoured ceremony, the Sundance. APTN National News was invited to the Sprucewoods Sundance ceremony in western Manitoba, guided by Sprucewoods Sundance Chief David Blacksmith.
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In First Nations, Métis, and Inuit cultures, Elders and traditional teachers play a prominent, vital, and respected role. Carleton University created this guide for working with First Nations to support building and creating working relationships.
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This article from Simon Fraser University, What is Economic Reconciliation? examines what it is and the understanding/meaning that Economic Reconciliation should be flexible for each Nation/Community.
Read MoreThe greatest barrier of engaging businesses in Reconciliation is the idea that participating in Reconciliation is optional. This from Animikii, an award-winning Indigenous tech company based out of the Songhees Innovation Centre in Victoria, in their post 7 Ways to Incorporate Reconciliation into Your Business.
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Understand political Treaty representatives in your area, support the work of the Treaty Commissioner of Saskatchewan.
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Read examples of Indigenous-led movements that honour and recognize Indigenous resistance to assimilation and the status quo in their journeys to “be alive,” in Indigenous activism in Canada’s past, present and future.
Read MoreWhile this history is not your fault, but it is absolutely your responsibility, says Nikki Sanchez during her TEDx Talk, Decolonization Is for Everyone. She discusses what colonization looks like and how it can be addressed through decolonization. An equitable and just future depends on the courage we show today.
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Meet the Indigenous artists blending traditional art forms with pop culture, modern medical images — Artists combining Woodlands painting or beadwork with Lego men, COVID-19 and more
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Love a great good-news story? Want to be part of creating strong systems to ensure the sustained success of Indigenous students as they graduate and go on to become the leaders of tomorrow? Check out Rivers to Success: Indigenous Student Mentorship Program by Indspire.
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Are you tired of always reading or hearing negative stories about how Indigenous people are treated in Canada? Here are stories of Indigenous Success — 85 examples of reconciliation in action!
Read MoreTake a trip with CBC News to visit the only Mi’kmaq immersion school in the world. The school in Eskasoni, N.S., is taking steps to preserve its Indigenous language among the next generation.
Read MoreKhelsilem shares the reasons we need thriving indigenous languages and how we can make it happen in his 2017 TEDx Talk. He works to promote and connect his Indigenous language in everyday life.
Read MoreVoices on the Rise: Indigenous Language Revitalization in Alberta is a multipart series that follows the language journey of Eli Hirtle. The first stop is the community of his ancestors.
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Learn about the good news stories of the work of the First Peoples’ Cultural Council as they support with First Nations communities in BC to build the vitality of their languages, arts, cultures and heritage – for today and for the future.
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CILLDI is the Canadian Indigenous Languages and Literacy Development Institute. We are dedicated to the revitalization of Canada’s Indigenous languages through documentation, teaching, and literacy. Read about their projects and successes here.
Read MoreInuit have been working to promote, protect, maintain and revitalize their language Inuit and are focused on promoting and supporting the continued use of Inuktut in Inuit Nunangat. Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami has a project to explore the feasibility of a unified Inuit language writing system.
Read MoreBe inspired by tuning into recordings of the Indspiring Change @ Home series of thought-provoking virtual events Indspire.
Read MoreJody Wilson-Raybould, Jennifer Harper, Autumn Peltier make Chatelaine magazine’s annual roundup of inspirational change-makers – see why in this 30 second video from APTN News.
Read MoreThe names you need to know as Etalk celebrates Indigenous artists and changemakers who are making waves in their industries and beyond.
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Be introduced (or re-introduced) to the work of coastal visionaries who knowledge-keepers, artists, business people, thought leaders and community pillars based primarily on Coast Salish territories.
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Get to know female Indigenous leaders in Canada who have made meaningful contributions to Canadian society and the world of work – past and present.
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Learn about, celebrate, and honour Indigenous Trailblazers who are making a difference in their communities, and for their people. Trailblazers can be artists, athletes, activists and advocates, scientists and researchers, and more.
Read MoreWhen people are overwhelmed with what they are hearing, they tend to jump to a solution, In this web series called “First Things First,” educator Eddy Robinson explains why asking “How Can I Help?” is not the right question, and that the best way to help is to listen.
Read MoreWatch as Coast Salish consultant and cultural knowledge keeper Len Pierre, takes his TEDx audience on a learning journey of Indigenous cultural safety education and training. He touches on the history of Canadian and Indigenous relations, its power imbalances in society, and how Indigenous and non-Indigenous people alike can move together towards reconciliation.
Read MoreIn this TEDx Talk, Reconciliation is about Relationships, Dr. Stryker Calvez a Métis/Michif researcher and educator, introduces people to the understanding that building relationships with Indigenous Peoples is easy. He says the goal of reconciliation isn’t to know everything about Indigenous people, but rather about learning how to be in relationship with them.
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According to Indigenous Corporate Training Inc. the quality of your relationship with an Indigenous community will be measured by the effort invested and the integrity of your team. They offer 7 Tips on Building Relationships with Indigenous Peoples.
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Relationship building with Indigenous peoples, communities, and/or organizations is an important step in reconciliation. Building trust is where it all begins. Read Building Trust Before Truth: How Non-Indigenous Canadians Become Allies.
Read MoreIndigenous populations are affected by all social determinants of health, as well as a complex history of colonialism, racism and residential schools. In this video Indigenous health in Canada, learn about common issues experienced by Indigenous individuals in Canada, in particular, the problems they face regarding access to healthcare.
Read MoreWhat does racism look like in Canada? In this web series called “First Things First,” Cindy Blackstock, executive director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada, tells us the story of Jordan River Anderson and why she continues to fight the Canadian government to gain rights for Indigenous children.
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Are you looking for wisdom, courage, and guidance on your journey as a change maker? Tune into Become a Good Ancestor, a podcast hosted by New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author Layla Saad. Saad, is the author of Me and White Supremacy, is a passionate advocate and teacher on the topics of race, identity, leadership, personal transformation, and social change.
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The story of the School That Tried to End Racism. Australian journalist Marc Fennell explores a ground-breaking school program designed to provide a class of primary school students with the tools to identify racial bias and make positive change.
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The article, 12 things white people can do now because Ferguson, looks at some ways for white people to become white allies who are engaged thoughtfully and critically, and standing on the side of justice and equity. The list is a good place to start your fight to dismantle racial inequity and shine a light on oppressive structures.
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Read the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Calls for Justice and see how you can help ensure these calls are answered.
This is a good resource for Red Dress Day.
Engage with Two-Spirit peoples by following and supporting them on social media – people like @afrobrujx, @scottwabano, and @seansnyder on Instagram, or harawiq on TikTok are great places to start.
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Sophie Kiwala, former MPP for Kingston and the Islands, speaks to Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls being a Canadian Responsibility and that true reconciliation can only be achieved when it exists in the hearts and minds of every Canadian in this talk given at TEDxQueensU.
Read MoreWhat Does “Two-Spirit” Mean? In this video Geo Neptune explores the history of the term “Two-Spirit” and who it pertains to. Does it mean two genders? Can anyone use it to describe themselves?
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Indigenous Foundations created this article, A Brief History of the Marginalization of Aboriginal Women in Canada, which looks at topics like Aboriginal Women’s Traditional Roles & Power; Settler mischaracterization of Aboriginal women’s roles; and Indian Act Gendered Discrimination.
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Support Indigenous leaders in your community. Ideas to get your started include, supporting Indigenous-run and Indigenous-led business, sharing posts by Indigenous leaders on social media, going to events with Indigenous artists, and reading works by Indigenous authors.
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Throughout all Indigenous beliefs, women of any background are considered sacred. Indigenous Women is a video that breaks down the 5 important roles of Indigenous women that make them so important
Read MoreLearn about Indigenous leadership as well as titles and honorifics in Indigenous communities, including Elders, Traditional teachers, Knowledge Keepers and more, in this reference by Ontario’s Centennial College
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Developed by First Nations, Inuit and Métis youth from across Canada who participated in the language of their choice, this video, Our Rights: Indigenous Youth on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, promotes their perspectives on UNDRIP.
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Do something to commemorate Orange Shirt Day – have a conversation with friends and family; advocate for your workplace to make Sept. 30 a day of reflection; attend community events.
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To further your understanding of the importance of reconciliation follow and support creators on social media who share Indigenous culture and are addressing issues facing Indigenous communities, like James Jones or Autumn Peltier.
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Former senator and chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Murray Sinclair, talks to The National’s Adrienne Arsenault about the steps Canada needs to take on the path toward reconciliation.
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The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould brings her unique perspective as both a community and political leader to speak to Avoiding Performative Reconciliation in this Speakers Spotlight video
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