A Deeper Understanding
Sacred gatherings have been used for countless generations in Indigenous cultures. These ceremonies mark important social, cultural and spiritual events and vary from Nation-to-Nation.
Unearthing Sight
In the community of Sipekne’katik, Nova Scotia, lies the Sainte-Anne Mission site. This site is a powerful symbol of the Mi’kmaq ancestral homeland and the enduring relationship between the Mi’kmaq people and the Roman Catholic faith.
It Starts at Home
In 2021, the Canadian Census found that Indigenous children under the age of 15 accounted for 53.8% of those in foster care, despite only making up 7.7% of the general population. This number paints a stark picture of the impacts that intergenerational trauma and colonization continue to have on Indigenous children and their families today.
A Calm Oasis
Indigenous women have always played the vital cultural role as caregivers, leaders, knowledge keepers, and supports for their families and communities. But these traditional roles have become warped by colonialist viewpoints and intergenerational trauma.
Stitching Together Connections
Indigenous communities have always passed down ancient traditional practices from generation to generation. Sewing, beading, and the creation of cultural clothing and regalia is an art form that helps define Indigenous Nations and Treaty territories through unique weaving patterns, colour and shapes.
Wrapped in a Blanket
Métis identity is nuanced and can be difficult to understand in the complex space of Indigeneity. Impacted by colonization and the residential school system, critical cultural knowledge, traditional skills, and community connections have been lost across generations. Métis peoples are often left behind in the push to revitalize First Nation cultures.
Colouring Outside the Margins
Indigenous Peoples have played essential roles in shaping communities through leadership, cultural knowledge, service, education, and advocacy. However, many of these contributions are not documented, leading to important stories remaining largely unrecognized outside of the communities in which they originated, and at risk of being lost to time.