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Revitalizing Ojibwe Anishinaabemowin at Caldwell First Nation

Situated along the shores of Lake Erie, Ontario, Caldwell First Nation (CFN) is the newest established First Nation in Canada. Since receiving designated reserve lands in 2020, CFN has been working to reconnect with their lost language and culture. Every living member has been affected by Residential Schools, Adult Day Schools, and the 60s Scoop, resulting in a significant loss of connection to their Ojibwe Anishinaabemowin language and cultural practices.

Revitalizing Ojibwe Anishinaabemowin at Caldwell First Nation2024-08-26T14:33:01+00:00

Summer Success Literacy Camps Support Indigenous Students

High school graduation is a critical milestone that helps youth transition successfully into adulthood and contribute to their communities. In Canada, there are significant gaps between non-Indigenous and Indigenous students' literacy skills, reflecting the intergenerational harm of residential schools.

Summer Success Literacy Camps Support Indigenous Students2024-08-26T14:32:53+00:00

2024 Rock Your Roots: Walk for Reconciliation

The Rock Your Roots: Walk for Reconciliation in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan is held annually on June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day. It brings together community members to honour residential school Survivors, foster a shared understanding of Canada’s true history, and build relationships among Indigenous people, non-Indigenous Canadians and newcomers to Canada.

2024 Rock Your Roots: Walk for Reconciliation2024-08-26T14:32:45+00:00

Building Community and Healing Through Cooking

St. Mary's Wellness and Education is a school facility that was established in the Pleasant Hill Community of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan over 100 years ago. About 90% of its students are of Indigenous ancestry. The community continues to feel the traumatic effects of residential schools and has a strong need for community-building initiatives, inter-generational education, and healing programs.

Building Community and Healing Through Cooking2024-08-26T14:32:37+00:00

Re-awakening Ancestral Ways of Knowing at Star Blanket Cree Nation

Many issues within Indigenous family systems stem from the trauma experienced at residential schools, leading to the loss of ancestral knowledge, value systems, ceremonies, language, and identity. These losses often result in the abuse of substances, alcohol, devices, and even other people.

Re-awakening Ancestral Ways of Knowing at Star Blanket Cree Nation2024-08-26T14:32:29+00:00

Sacred Fire Ceremony for Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

On September 30, 2024, the Indigenous Health Education Committee at St. Joseph's Care Group (SJCG) in Thunder Bay, Ontario, will observe Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day is dedicated to creating awareness and encouraging conversations about the Residential School System and its lasting impact on Indigenous People in Canada.

Sacred Fire Ceremony for Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation2024-08-26T14:32:21+00:00

Building Community at Trent University: 2024 Learning on the Land Camp

In August 2024, the First Peoples House of Learning at Trent University is hosting its second annual Learning on the Land Camp on Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory on Manitoulin Island, Ontario. The project brings together 30 First Nation, Métis, Inuit and non-Indigenous Trent University students for a hands-on learning experience built to foster relationships among students, Elders, local community members, and the land and water.

Building Community at Trent University: 2024 Learning on the Land Camp2024-08-26T14:32:13+00:00

Revitalizing Métis Heritage Through Beading Workshops

Beading and fiddling are two of the major art forms of the Métis People, reflecting their rich cultural heritage and history. Known as the "Floral Beadwork People," the Métis became known in the 19th century for their fine floral design beadwork.

Revitalizing Métis Heritage Through Beading Workshops2024-08-26T14:32:04+00:00

Planting “Roots of Reconciliation” at Alderville First Nation

In recent years, Alderville First Nation in South-Central Ontario had to witness the decimation of its green spaces and tree lines due to an infestation of the Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive beetle species that has left the community looking barren. Now, to breathe new life into its landscape, the Nation is planning an extensive tree planting and landscaping effort.

Planting “Roots of Reconciliation” at Alderville First Nation2024-08-22T23:31:35+00:00

The Northern Prairie Indigenous Peoples Collective’s Summer Solstice Event

In Northern Saskatchewan, many Indigenous families grapple with socio-economic challenges and often have limited access to support services, especially for youth and children. For these communities, fostering a sense of cultural identity and pride among youth is critical for their holistic well-being and community resilience.

The Northern Prairie Indigenous Peoples Collective’s Summer Solstice Event2024-08-22T23:30:03+00:00
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