Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada

An Outstanding Resource

https://indigenouspeoplesatlasofcanada.ca/

From the foreword:

 "In this atlas, you will find outstanding reference maps of Indigenous Canada, as well as a section devoted to Truth and Reconciliation, including detailed pages on many aspects of the topic with contemporary and historical photography, maps and more. There's also a glossary of common Indigenous terms. This atlas was created by The Royal Canadian Geographical Society in conjunction with the Assembly of First Nations, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, the Métis Nation, the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation and Indspire."

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Language Nesters | ta’ulthun sqwal

Hul'q'umi'num' Language Academy

http://sqwal.hwulmuhwqun.ca/learn/language-nesters/

Lyrics and phrases in the Island Dialect. (with audio files.)

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Dean’s Distinguished Lecture | Senator Murray Sinclair

"We have to ensure that students grow up knowing who they are."

https://educ.ubc.ca/deansdistinguishedlecture/

The Dean's Distinguished Lecture with Senator Murray Sinclair – November 19, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

The presentation starts at about the 35 minute mark in the recording.

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Floral Beadwork

A Métis Cultural Heritage to Rediscover
http://www.ameriquefrancaise.org/en/article-476/Floral_Beadwork:_A_M%C3%A9tis_Cultural_Heritage_to_Rediscover_.html

"By developing their own style and by making large quantities of objects that were then sold or exchanged, women played an important economic role within the Western Canadian Métis nation. At the same time, they have also helped spread the cultural identity of the Métis ,a proud nation unique to Canada."

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Cedar Bark Weaving Videos

The Art of Cedar Weaving

https://www.revolvy.com/page/Cedar-Bark-Weaving?stype=videos&cmd=list&sml=VgnQZppNrU0

A nice collection of videos that focus on cedar weaving:

"Cedar bark textile was used by indigenous people in the Pacific Northwest region of modern-day Canada and the United States. Historically, most items of clothing were made of this material."

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Getting started in Hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓

Vocab and phrases to get you speaking

http://www.sfu.ca/~gerdts/Josephine/index.html

From the webpage: "Our language teacher is Mrs. Josephine Good. Her native name is Laha. She lives at Snuneymuxw First Nation, in Nanaimo, British Columbia. She was born on July 14, 1914, in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. The language she speaks is called Hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓. This is the dialect that is spoken in the Lower Mainland in the vicinity of Vancouver. We enjoy studying Hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ with her and we hope you will too."

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Coast Salish Artwork at the Mall

Tsawwassen Mills features Indigenous Art

https://www.tsawwassenmills.com/en/mall-artworks/

Of the 22 artworks present in the mall, the majority feature Coast Salish artists from the region. The link above will let you view images of each piece and learn more about the artists. After viewing them virtually, why not head over to the mall to see them in person?

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