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 MoreSupport Indigenous Economic Development by supporting Indigenous owned businesses, share good news business stories on social media, and fighting against injustice and racism.
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Change up your Facebook feed or TikTok for you page by liking and following accounts that share language revitalization. You show that these accounts are important and you can learn something – win-win.
Read MoreIt is important to recognize that among Indigenous peoples there are social conditions and lived realities that affect all systems in Canada. Go on social media and find three Indigenous activists with causes you believe in. Be A ConnectR, follow their social media and amplify their message.
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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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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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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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Follow great accounts on Instagram that are leading the conversation on decolonization and encouraging others to get involved. Here are a few to get started:
@decolonizemyself
@oncanadaproject
@notoriouscree
@shinanova
Follow Sage Against the Machine – a Facebook page sharing videos with stories of Indigenous resilience, powwow dancing and success stories
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Ta’Kaiya Blaney is a teen activist from Tla’min First Nation. She has taken a stand against the destruction of her people’s land and become a champion of environmental causes by teaching Canadian youth about environmental exploitation and the climate crisis. Follow her on Instagram
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Autumn Peltier, from Wikwemikong First Nation, is advocating for the preservation of water for First Nations people in Canada. She has spoken about the realities of water pollution before prime minister Justin Trudeau and the United Nations General Assembly. Follow her on Instagram.
A new display at the Canadian Museum of History in Ottawa highlights the work of water rights activist Autumn Peltier. Learn more here
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Follow incredible Indigenous beaders on Instagram and consider purchasing their work, including:
Jaymie Campbell – White Otter Design Co
Syke Paul – RunningFoxBeads
Elias Jade Not Afraid – EliasNotAfraid
Lenise Omeasoo – AntelopeWomanDesigns
Hollis Chitto – Hchitto
Catherine Blackburn – CatherineBJewellery
Tania Larsson – Tania.Larsson
Tayler Gutierrez – Kamamabeadwork
Read MoreYou are beginning a path of Reconciliation by visiting ConnectR and choosing to answer some of the calls to action listed here. Share your learning journey on social media and challenge your friends and family to get involved! Use the hashtag #beaconnectr and find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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Hashtags are a great way to follow and become involved in online conversations around Reconciliation. Try #myreconciliation; #readtheTRCreport; #reconciliation; and #myreconciliationincludes.
Read MoreMemes are often photos with captions that are intended to be funny—but we can also use memes to virally disseminate ideas around Reconciliation or more serious issues. Take a look online and try your hand at creating a meme that can promote Reconciliation.
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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 MoreOffice of the Treaty Commissioner
University of Saskatchewan Aboriginal Students Centre
Saskatoon Indian and Metis Friendship Centre
We are all Treaty Parents (non-parents welcome!)
Promote Reconciliation through your social media posts. Link to Reconciliation events, articles, and websites. Invite your online community to get involved. Looking for content to post about? Visit these links for great sources of news, events and more.
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National Indigenous People’s Day
Recognize dates that honour Indigenous peoples and stories. Follow these links for a good starting point and post on social media on those dates to increase awareness and start conversations.
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Apps for Learning Indigenous Languages
Language Apps by Saskatchewan Tribal Council
Search for “Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada”
Native Land App Maps Traditional Territories
Apps can offer a great way to learn and continue being engaged in the work of Reconciliation. Learn about language, stories, culture and history.
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When you attend an event, meeting or workshop around Reconciliation, share your journey online with event organizers and your own community. Inspire others to get involved.
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