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Preserving Identity

Language is the foundation of every culture’s spiritual and traditional knowledge, helping to form distinct and diverse cultural identities. For hundreds of Indigenous communities across Canada, decades of oppression have led to cultural erosion and language loss, with Cree and Michif among those at risk of being lost forever. Preserving and revitalizing each language is critical in supporting the future of these communities and instilling Indigenous Peoples with a stronger sense of pride, belonging and cultural continuity.

Preserving Identity2025-11-19T15:04:26+00:00

Beyond the Odds

Canada has been facing a national crisis targeting the most vulnerable members of Indigenous communities. The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) crisis has left lasting scars on families and friends and has woven itself into the very fabric of communities. Indigenous women are four times more likely to be the victims of homicide than non-Indigenous women.

Beyond the Odds2025-09-16T14:45:21+00:00

Throughout the Daylight

Spiritual practices that have endured generations of colonization and systemic suppression are returning stronger, more vibrant and louder than ever before. With each passing year, Indigenous communities are unearthing their traditional roots and celebrating their unique cultures. For the Wahpeton Dakota Nation in Saskatchewan, the Sun Dance is one of the most important events the community is dedicated to revitalizing.

Throughout the Daylight2025-09-16T14:45:12+00:00

Breathe the Language

Language is a living, breathing force in Indigenous cultures. Tied to the spirit, it is how generations have passed down traditions and histories orally from grandparent to grandchild. Today, many Indigenous languages facing extinction means not just the loss of the spoken word, but an erasure of culture and connection to land.

Breathe the Language2025-09-16T14:45:04+00:00

Capturing Culture

For over fifty years, Muskeg Lake Cree Nation in Saskatchewan has been tirelessly committed to restoring pride in the Cree language, worldview and Indigenous identity throughout its Nation. This preservation-driven strategy is rooted in the belief that no one can tell Muskeg Lake’s story better than its own people.

Capturing Culture2025-09-16T14:44:55+00:00

Beacon and Bridge

In Thunder Bay, the St. Kateri Church has become known as a champion for reconciliation and promoting Indigenous culture. One of the many events it hosts each year, the Kateri Prayer Weekend transcends cultural barriers and merges Indigenous ceremonies with Catholic faith. For three days, Indigenous Peoples from across Northwestern Ontario gather to invite and ignite the presence of the Holy Spirit within the community.

Beacon and Bridge2025-09-16T14:44:47+00:00

Making Orange Shirt Day Possible

Since 2013, the colour orange has become a symbol of reconciliation. It honours the children who never made it home from residential schools, it celebrates survivors, and it acts as a call to action that every child matters.

Making Orange Shirt Day Possible2025-09-16T14:44:39+00:00

Our Spirit, Our Gratitude

The St. Anne’s Christmas Bazaar has become a household event in Ottawa over the last decade. This annual marketplace of local vendors, holiday festivities, children’s corners and a silent auction, has Indigenous and non-Indigenous community members alike looking forward to gathering in celebration and holiday spirit each year. As the St. Anne’s Christmas Bazaar is set to return in 2025 for its 11th year, St. Anne’s is looking to give back and recognize those who have made this event a success.

Our Spirit, Our Gratitude2025-09-16T14:44:31+00:00

The Root Cause

Substance abuse issues remain a serious challenge in many Indigenous communities. Rooted in intergenerational trauma and significantly impacted by the legacy of the residential school system, substance use has been a way to cope with deep pain and loss for generations. There is a clear need for safe, welcoming spaces where Indigenous Peoples in recovery can gather without judgment and that offer understanding, cultural connection and practical tools for healing.

The Root Cause2025-09-16T14:44:13+00:00

Trailing Ribbons

In the last decade, there has been a surge in Indigenous Peoples’ desire to reconnect with traditional practices and cultural expression through hands-on activities. The Catholic Church shares this drive to revitalize a culture that has historically been oppressed under systemic institutions. Creating safe spaces to teach traditional skills and bring Indigenous Peoples of all ages together is key to achieving this shared goal.

Trailing Ribbons2025-09-16T14:44:04+00:00
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