Understand political Treaty representatives
Understand political Treaty representatives in your area, support the work of the Treaty Commissioner of Saskatchewan.
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Negotiation and implementation of modern treaties
Find out what motivates the Government of Canada to negotiate and implement modern treaties – in the first episode on the negotiation of modern treaties.
Read MoreReconciliation and Indigenous Rights landmarks
A critical part of reconciliation is that we understand, acknowledge and appreciate the unvarnished account of the relationship between Indigenous people and Canada. Learn about the key landmark decisions that have progressed the recognition of Indigenous Rights in Canada.
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Modern Treaties
The making of Treaties is not just a historical process, there are many treaty processes happening today including the creation of modern Treaties. Learn more about modern Treaties here.
Read MoreThe role of Indigenous organizations
Learn about Indigenous organizations and understand what they do. Here are some to get you started Native Women’s Association of Canada, Indspire, Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business, Metis Nation Council, Congress of Aboriginal People, and Assembly of First Nations
Read MoreWatch: A New Path Forward
The Renewing Indigenous Economies Project is looking at how Native Americans are overcoming colonial obstacles and regaining control over their lives and resources in this 5-minute video, A New Path Forward.
Read MoreRead: What is the Crown’s Duty to Consult?
You’ve heard that Indigenous People need to be consulted when it comes to pipelines and other projects, but what does that mean? Law firm Goldblatt Partners share information in What is the Crown’s Duty to Consult and Accommodate Indigenous peoples?
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Treaty Backgrounder
The Office of the Treaty Commissioner produced this Treaty Backgrounder, because we can all benefit from learning more about the historical events association with Treaty making. The document also speaks to the benefits and responsibilities of the parties in Treaty.
Read MoreThe Duty to Consult: 5 FAQs
There is a duty to consult Indigenous groups when the Crown contemplates actions that may adversely affect rights under section 35 of the Canadian Constitution. But, what does this mean? The law firm McInnes Cooper tackles this in The Duty to Consult Indigenous Groups: 5 FAQs
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8 Key Issues for Indigenous Peoples in Canada
Read about 8 Key Issues for Indigenous Peoples in Canada. These concerns are complex and inexorably intertwined – so much so that government, researchers, policymakers and Indigenous leaders seem hamstrung by the enormity. The roots of these issues lie in the Indian Act and colonialism.
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Understanding UNDRIP and FPIC
Understanding the UN’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in the Everyday – read excerpts from resources on UNDRIP and Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC).
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Aboriginal Rights and Title
Learn about Aboriginal Rights and Title in Canada in this paper from the Office of the Treaty Commissioner.
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A Trauma-Informed Approach
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States shares the Six Guiding Principles To A Trauma-Informed Approach.
Read MoreThe numbers behind the impact of assimilation tactics
See the facts and figures of the impact of assimilation tactics on Indigenous language and culture shared by Indigenous Watchdog.
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Tune into a podcast about systemic racism
Tune into a podcast about systemic racism in Canada. The Colour Code hosted by Denise Balkissoon and Hannah Sung is a new conversation on race in Canada. Don’t Call Me Resilient hosted by Vinita Srivastava goes deep with academic experts and those with lived experience to bring you your weekly dose of news, from an anti-racist perspective.
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First Things First
In this web series called First Things First, Cindy Blackstock, executive director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada, talks about racism like in Canada, 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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Systemic Racism in Canada
This 2020 CBC video speaks to how the police killing of George Floyd and the protests that followed brought renewed attention to systemic racism. In Canada, some have been quick to deny its existence. But these experts say racism has been normalized within Canadian institutions.
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Watch: systemic racism
In this video from the United States, learn how systemic racism affects every area of life from incarceration rates to predatory loans, and trying to solve these problems requires changes in major parts of our system.
Read MoreThe myth of meritocracy
Learn about the impact of Canada’s colonial history and the myth of meritocracy, in “We built a life from nothing” in Policy Alternatives.
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Mapping Indigenous Languages in Canada
Read this interesting Canadian Geographic article that maps Indigenous languages in Canada and visually shows where 60 languages belonging to 12 language families are being used.
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Indigenous Groups
Learn about Canada’s Indigenous groups from Indigenous Watchdog’s website. Indigenous Watchdog is a non-profit monitoring and reporting on how reconciliation is advancing on the critical issues that are impacting the Indigenous world – including the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action.
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Presentation: 21 Things You Didn’t Know about the Indian Act
If you want to understand the impact the Indian Act has had and continues to have on Indigenous Peoples, watch this YouTube video with Bob Joseph as he talks about his national bestseller 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act.
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Listen as CBC’s Unreserved tackles the Indian Act
CBC Unreserved with Rosanna Deerchild tackles the Indian Act. Guest Bob Joseph, author of 21 Things You May Not Know about the Indian Act, walks listeners through its continuing impact. You’ll meet First Nation people who are challenging what it means to be a status Indian.
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Watch: What is a status card?
In this CBC video, the broadcaster looks as what is a status card, what it does, and how people apply for them.
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Read: Land back, a red paper
The project of land back is about reclaiming Indigenous jurisdiction: breathing life into rights and responsibilities. This Red Paper by the Yellowhead Institute is about how Canada dispossesses Indigenous peoples from the land, and in turn, what communities are doing to get it back.
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Canadian Reconciliation Barometer
The Canadian Reconciliation Barometer was designed for Understanding, Tracking, and Promoting Reconciliation in Canada. It’s a set of questions that Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Canada complete through a large online survey.
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Read: Indigenous Writes
In Indigenous Writes, author Chelsea Vowel, starts an important dialogue about social beliefs associated with the relationship between Indigenous peoples and Canada. In 31 essays, Chelsea explores the Indigenous experience from the time of contact to the present through five categories: Terminology of Relationships; Culture and Identity; Myth-Busting; State Violence and Land, Learning, Law and Treaties.
Read MoreLearn About Gaps in Education for Indigenous Peoples
The Nicola Valley Institute of Technology created this video, which highlights the impacts of gaps in Indigenous Education and the opportunities to improve the quality of life for all Canadians.
Read MoreSeek Professional Development that Expands Your Knowledge of Indian Residential Schools
The Facing History and Ourselves website offers educational resources and professional development with the intention of addressing racism and discrimination. Stolen Lives: The Indigenous Peoples of Canada and the Indian Residential Schools is both a book and online resource.
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Learn About First Nation Communities Near You
Indigenous & Northern Affairs Canada
The Canadian Government’s Department of Indigenous & Northern Affairs offers First Nation Profiles—a collection of information that describes individual First Nation communities across Canada. The profiles include general information on a First Nation along with more detailed information about its reserve(s), governance, federal funding, geography, registered population statistics and various Census statistics. Their interactive map will help you locate Indigenous communities near you.
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Read Studies & Surveys on Reconciliation
Reconciliation Canada commissioned a national public opinion survey to measure the perspectives of Indigenous Peoples and non-Indigenous Canadians on key aspects of Reconciliation. Download their report & findings here.
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Read the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Report
Everyone, at some point in their journey of Reconciliation, needs to read the 94 Calls to Action recommended by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to “redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation.” Or connect here to the Truth & Reconciliation Commission Final Report to read other sections and excerpts.
We have included this action in every category and every path on this website as a reminder of how important it is for us to understand the history and path of Reconciliation in our country.
Read MoreUnderstand the Root of Stereotypes
“Why Are There Stereotypes About Indigenous Peoples”
This blog by Indigenous Corporate Training Inc. seeks to understand the root of stereotypes by looking at Canadian history, when Europeans first arrived.
Read MoreDispel Myths About Indigenous People
Dispelling the Myths about Indigenous People
Myths and Facts about First Nations Peoples
Many misconceptions about Indigenous peoples in Canada are based on stereotyping and lack of information. Help to eliminate racism and discrimination by becoming informed—substituting myths with real facts and having open conversations with those who perpetuate myths.
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Read Local Quality of Life Statistics
Saskatoon Community Foundation’s Vital Signs
The Saskatoon Community Foundation released its second Vital Signs report on 20 November 2017. Vital Signs looks at facts and figures around the quality of life in Saskatoon and reveals inequality between Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations.
Read MoreVisit Statistics Canada for Information on Indigenous Populations in Canada
Statistics Canada, “Aboriginal Peoples: Fact Sheet for Saskatchewan”
Statistics Canada, “Aboriginal Peoples” in other provinces and territories
Learn from a series of geographic profiles that include provinces and territories as well as the four Inuit regions of Inuit Nunangat. Statistics Canada presents a summary of characteristics about Indigenous populations living in these areas, including demographic data, information on living arrangements of children, education, employment, income, housing, health and language.
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UNDERSTAND the connection between racism and health
First Peoples, Second Class Treatment
First Peoples, Second Class Treatment explores the role of racism in the health and well-being of Indigenous peoples in Canada. This extensive study was published by The Wellesley Institute and the entire study can be downloaded here.
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Debunk Myths Around Indigenous Post-Secondary Education
Debunking the Myth that all First Nations Peoples Recieve Free Post-Secondary Education
This CBC News article covers one of the commonly held beliefs about First Nations people in this country: they all get free post-secondary education. Get the facts straight and circulate links to articles helping others understand the real situation.
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