30 years later & the story of the OKa Crisis is powerfully displayed and told through art: Louis Karoniaktajeh Hall’s Flags, Alex Janvier's O'KANADA, Gord Hill, and so many more. History is important, change is necessary, perspective is needed.
Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Oka Crisis. The struggle of Kanien'kehà:ka and human rights were put on the Canadian and international stage, and so was Karoniaktajeh Louis Hall’s warrior flag. https://t.co/5LN3sOYJIw
Anti-racism is but one part of the work needed. I’m looking for an anti-colonial path forward for myself as an Onkwehonwe. Racism is a by-product of, and is rooted in, colonialism. #inherentrights
“The paradox of education is precisely this - that as one begins to become conscious one begins to examine the society in which he is being educated.” James Baldwin
Let us know what you take away from this read! If you want a few more additions to your reading list, send us a message! So many stories need to be incorporated into the classroom! @michifman @czechmet @JWhitehead204 @CBCIndigenous @NishVPKwe @OCDSB
As of July 3, #IndigenousServices Canada has shipped 1,009 orders of Personal Protective Equipment to First Nations communities, with 3 orders in progress, to ensure they’re ready to respond to #COVID19 as effectively as possible. https://t.co/UVXG1sZ0M5
Today we celebrate the Indigenous peoples whose land remains unceded and where we do our work at @Youth_Ottawa.
Here are some amazing Inuit, First Nations & Métis youth we wanted to highlight, many of which were recipients of the RBC Spirit of the Capital Awards.
“Are we the just, rights-respecting society we think we are and we need to be?'' #Indigenous communities find little to celebrate on #CanadaDay https://t.co/Zu4P8EF6cW Talking about this tonight 7:30EDT https://t.co/HmtSXWKs6O #UnsettlingCanadaDay@agawap@Giidaakunadaad1
I’m currently travelling the turtle’s back and I can’t help but notice the land. This land was stolen, exploited and now benefits generations of settlers, meanwhile the neglect and abuse of the original care takers continues to happen.
This is Canada. I won’t celebrate it.