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Support ethical brands that support Indigenous artisans and communities

A list of 10 Ethical Brands supporting Indigenous artists and communities from around the world, including Australia, the United States, Peru, Guatemala, and Saskatchewan’s She Native.

Circles for Reconciliation

Body, Participate, Reconciliation 101

Circles for Reconciliation brings Indigenous and non-Indigenous people together in talking circles to build relationships, a fundamental part of reconciliation according to the Truth & Reconciliation Commission. Find a circle in your area.

Hear and Support Indigenous Artists

Heart, Listen, Participate, Read

Hear from people like poet Rebecca Lea Thomas, writer Joshua Whitehead, and multidisciplinary artist Moe Clark.

Have Indigenous artists you love? Let us know and we can add them to our list. Email beaconnectr@gmail.com

Support organizations working with Indigenous communities

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Support True North Aid, an organization helping northern communities across the country with practical humanitarian support.

“Our priority is to help ensure dignity and health for all and to establish hope and self-determination within these communities.”

Support Indigenous Movements

Heart, Learn/Education, Participate

Idle No More asks people to join in a peaceful revolution, to honour Indigenous sovereignty, and to protect the land and water

Make a Back Pocket Reconciliation Action Plan

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A Back Pocket Reconciliation Action Plan is a starting point for individuals to think about how to make reconciliation part of their lives. The initiative is part of Reconciliation Canada’s national engagement strategy to build a national narrative on reconciliation and catalyze action.

Reconciliation Through Indigenous Education

Cultural Understandings, Head, Participate, Reconciliation 101

Learn more about Reconciliation through the 6-week massive open online course Reconciliation Through Indigenous Education hosted by the University of British Columbia.

Through the course engage with Indigenous knowledge keepers, education leaders, and resources to enhance your understanding and knowledge of practices that advance reconciliation in the places where you live, learn, and work.