Land acknowledgment is the start of action

"A verbal memorial in honor of Indigenous peoples"

https://theconversation.com/ive-started-acknowledging-the-people-who-lived-on-this-land-first-and-you-should-too-118496

Chip Colwell is a lecturer on Anthropology, from the University of Colorado Denver. In this article (see excerpt below) he speaks about why he believes territorial acknowledgement is an important part of the reconciliation process:. (Visit link for complete post.)

"...But, in recent months I have come to believe land acknowledgment is the start of action – a concrete step to bring forgotten histories into present consciousness. Land acknowledgment is a recognition of a truth, a kind of verbal memorial that we erect in honor of indigenous peoples. Like a memorial, land acknowledgment pays respect to indigenous peoples by recognizing where they came from and affirming who they are today. And like a memorial, land acknowledgment is an education – enlisting speakers and audiences to learn about a region's indigenous history.

Reconciliation with indigenous peoples will require work: improving education, creating economic opportunities, protecting sacred places and much more. Confronting the past in all its beauties and horrors does not replace these efforts, but helps animate them."

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Indigenous Renaissance: 10 to Watch at the NFB

Reshaping Canada's cultural landscape and national self-image

https://blog.nfb.ca/blog/2019/06/19/indigenous-awakening-10-to-watch-at-the-nfb/

"The National Film Board is now two years into its Indigenous Action Plan, a plan that commits to putting no less than 15% of production funds into Indigenous projects, and there are currently over thirty Indigenous-driven projects in the works in English Program alone. The filmmakers mentioned below represent different communities across Canada, and their work ranges from classic linear storytelling to community-engaged doc projects and experimental forays into Augmented Reality."

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Video -The 6,000-Year-Old Village

Hauyat - ancient village

https://greatbearrainforesttrust.org/explore-2/

Learn more about a landscape touched by a people.

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Indigenous Games for Children

A collection of traditional Indigenous activities

https://www.nscrd.com/uploads/document/files/indigenous-games-for-children-en.pdf

"The Indigenous Games for Children Resource is a collection of traditional Indigenous games and activities to help front line leaders introduce or reconnect children to recreational and sport activities that reflect the rich cultural heritage of our Indigenous peoples across Canada. Through consultation with Indigenous communities and cultural organizations, researchers and existing publications, this resource is a collection of activity cards for use by leaders working with children in a program setting. There are several activities that put children in touch with nature. Indigenous people in Canada have always had a special bond with their natural environments and for many years, depended entirely upon Mother Earth for their survival. "

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Traditional Food "Fact Sheets"

Fish, Hunting, and more

http://www.fnha.ca/documents/traditional_food_fact_sheets.pdf

This PDF compilation of traditions food "Fact Sheets" offers a comprehensive overview of food that would have been historically consumed (and still are in certain regions.) by First NAtions across BC: Salmon, Moose, Bivalves, Deer, Seaweed, Berries, Roots, etc.

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How can we embed Truth and Reconciliation in every school?

A journey for all students and educators

https://www.edcan.ca/articles/how-can-we-embed-trc/

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This one-page handout offers practical advice for teachers wanting to be more intentional in how they embed Indigenous perspectives into their instruction.

"Eleven of the ninety-four Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) final report are specific to education. Call to Action 63, "Building student capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy, and mutual respect," challenges Canadian education systems to focus on students' understanding of Indigenous human rights and social justice initiatives. Non-Indigenous students are now beginning to learn about the truth of residential schools, treaties and other long-standing issues facing Indigenous communities such as lack of clean drinking water, housing and food shortages. Truth and reconciliation is a spiritual and emotional journey required of all students and educators – from the head to the heart – that will unfold differently for everyone."

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"Empowering the Spirit" Website

Educational Resources to Support Reconciliation

http://empoweringthespirit.ca/

"This website provides support for all levels within school jurisdictions to increase awareness, understanding and application of First Nations, Métis and Inuit histories, perspectives and ways of knowing for the purpose of implementing treaty and residential schools education and Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action for education."

Treaties and the Treaty Relationship - Canada's History

A More Balanced Understanding of Treaties

https://www.canadashistory.ca/education/kayak-in-the-classroom/treaties/treaties-educational-package

Browse the PDF versions of these documents and access the educators' guides that come with them.

"The Canada's History Treaties issue features guest editor Treaty Commissioner Loretta Ross from the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba. Contributing writers, from throughout Canada, have shared their insights and knowledge on a wide variety of aspects of Treaty history and the Treaty Relationship. As Commissioner Ross states in her Forward: "For too long, Canadians have learned about Treaties with First Nations from a singular, non-First Nations perspective. The goal of this special issue is to try to provide a more balanced understanding of Treaties and the Treaty relationship."

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Sxwi'em': Stories from the Hul'q'umi'num' people

spulqwitth'e' 'i' kwasun – Owl and Star – 

http://sxwiem.hwulmuhwqun.ca/spulqwitthe-i-kwasun-owl-and-star/

Explore this site to hear poems and stories in the Island dialect. This is an excellent resource for hearing (and seeing) Hul'q'umi'num'.

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WorkBC Career Guide for Indigenous people

Information on career planning, employment, and education and training

This guide has been developed through a collaboration of provincial Ministries and Indigenous partners. It provides information on career planning, employment, and education and training resources available for Indigenous job seekers in British Columbia.

https://www.workbc.ca/getmedia/9f259552-8baf-4d22-a78c-0d5f3559ec2d/BC-Career-Guide-Indigenous-People-2018.pdf.aspx

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