Learn about Canada’s Collaborative Modern Treaty Implementation Policy, which the government hopes will advance reconciliation and support the full, effective and timely implementation of all Modern Treaties in Canada.
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Calls for a return of Indigenous sovereignty over traditional territories have gained momentum in recent years, here are three places the Land Back movement unfolded in 2023.
Read MoreLearn about the underlying values, principles and basic concepts of Metis legal traditions in this paper The Origins of Metis Governance and Customary Law With a Discussion of Metis Legal Traditions
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“Racism is a heart disease,” writes Ruth King, “and it’s curable.” Explore racism and how to fight it through the work of Ruth King’s books and articles.
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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.
Read MoreA 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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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.
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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.
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Decolonization is as much a process as a goal. Decolonization is a dramatic reimagining of relationships with land, people and the state. Learn about moving beyond the politics of solidarity toward a practice of decolonization in Decolonizing together.
Read MoreDecolonization is every Canadian’s responsibility. As Canadians, we can all take part in building a genuine decolonization movement. This movement would respect the land on which we are all living and the people to whom it inherently belongs. Learn more in Indigenization Guide: Decolonization and Reconciliation.
Read MoreWhat is Decolonization? What is Indigenization? And what does it mean to dismantle colonial structures while recreating processes to ensure Indigenous sovereignty and self-determination.
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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 MoreFamiliarize yourself with Canada’s Indigenous Languages Act, which recognizes the importance of Indigenous languages and commits to supporting their revitalization, preservation, and promotion. Share your learnings with a friend or family member.
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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.
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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.
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Learn about Indigenous political organization as it relates to Canadian federal, provincial or territorial political bodies in this entry in the Canadian Encyclopedia.
Read MoreLearn 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
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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 MoreYou’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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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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The National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health created a fact sheet with a focus on the lived and structural forms of racism. Indigenous Experience with Racism and its Impacts includes a discussion of how the dominant racialized group expresses racism in historic and current contexts and how it impacts the wellbeing of Indigenous peoples.
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Racism is increasingly recognized as a factor that plays a role in mental health as well as disparities in mental health care. This article looks at the Mental Health Effects of Racism on Indigenous Communities.
Read MoreSocial conditions, including health, income, education, employment and community, contribute to the well-being of all people. Social Conditions of Indigenous Peoples in Canada is an entry in the Canadian Encyclopedia that looks at how for Indigenous people social conditions have been impacted by the dispossession of cultural traditions, social inequities, prejudice and discrimination.
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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.
Read Gender and Indigenous Issues, a paper from the United Nations Office of the Special Adviser on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women and the Secretariat of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
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Learn about The History of Two-Spirit Folks in an article shared by The Indigenous Foundation about the term Two-Spirit, where the term originated and the power it carries.
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Read an Indigenous Elder Definition, a Question and Answer with information on what makes an Elder and protocol for Elders in Indigenous communities.
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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This article shares 8 Two-Spirit Artists, Activists, and Healers Showing the World Queerness is Indigenous. If you are looking to learn more about Land Back, water protectors, and the fight for Native sovereignty? These creators can show you the way.
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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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Learn about Aboriginal Rights and Title in Canada in this paper from the Office of the Treaty Commissioner.
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Learn about how the United Nations Declaration On The Rights Of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) came to be and how Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the United States initially refused to sign the declaration before reversing their position 4 years later.
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Learn about the United Nations Declaration On The Rights Of Indigenous Peoples adopted by the UN General Assembly on Thursday, 13 September 2007. This document is the most comprehensive international instrument on the rights of Indigenous Peoples.
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Read the Yellowhead Institute special report, Calls to Action Accountability: A 2022 Status Update on Reconciliation. It concludes that a tremendous amount more needs to be done on reconciliation —especially in areas like health, education, child welfare, justice, and Indigenous languages.
Read MoreRead the final settlement agreement from the Moushoom and Trout class action lawsuits for compensation for First Nations children and families harmed by discriminatory underfunding of the First Nations Child and Family Services program and the federal government’s narrow definition of Jordan’s Principle.
Read MoreLearn about Indigenous Justice including restorative justice models and Saskatchewan Justice’s Restorative Justice Initiative in this entry from the Indigenous Saskatchewan Encyclopedia from the University of Saskatchewan.
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Use the Community-Based Global Learning Collaborative to learn about land restitution, how it relates to the Land Back movement, and how it works in practice.
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The federal government released Moving Forward on Reconciliation from the Department of Finance Canada in April 2022 to show their commitment to a “renewed nation-to-nation relationship with Indigenous peoples based on recognition of rights, respect, truth, co-operation, and partnership.”
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While Canada’s reconciliation project with Indigenous people is showing signs of progress, it’s moving much slower than many had hoped. This CBC article looks at feedback from Indigenous communities, organizations, and leaders.
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Hear from Elders in Treaty Elders of Saskatchewan: Our Dream is that Our Peoples Will One Day be Clearly Recognized As Nations or read The True Spirit and Original Intent of Treaty 7 and engage in the spirit and intent of Treaties.
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