For generations, the Oneida Nation of the Thames (ONOTT) has relied on oral history as the primary means of communication. However, colonization deeply impacted their language, culture and ceremonies.
The Chippewas of Kettle & Stony Point First Nation (CKSPFN) have embarked on a transformative journey to address the profound impacts of colonization on their community's mental health and well-being.
Walking through to doors of the Dr. Peter Centre in Vancouver’s West Side offers a sense of relief for many. The HIV/AIDS care facility looks more like a home than a clinic. Smells of soup and warm bread fill the air. Those coming in off the street are welcome to shower, do laundry or join a music or art therapy group
Reconciliation isn’t something that can be done alone. It takes people coming together with an intent to learn and understand. The Council of Atikamekw of Manawan recognizes the need for more context around the impact of residential schools and says its necessary to break intergenerational cycles and racist mentalities in their communities and surrounding areas.
The pimācihtātān nēhiyawēwin: “Keeping Our Language Alive” Conference took place in May 2023 at Dakota Dunes Resort in Saskatchewan. The event focused on lessons learned from current Indigenous language strategies and exploring innovative approaches for the future, uniting grassroots speakers, aspiring language advocates and allies of Indigenous people.
Saskatoon Tribal Council's Wellness Centre in Saskatoon provides services for community members to engage in cultural revitalization and traditional teachings, as well as support services for mental health, addiction counseling and suicide prevention.
The Thames Bluewater Métis Council (TBWMC) is organizing the Annual Rendezvous, a traditional gathering that unites Métis citizens from the council's catchment area. The event celebrates and reconnects with Métis culture through worship, entertainment, food and knowledge sharing.
The goal of the Victoria Native Friendship Centre’s (VNFC) Language Revitalization & Elders Program is to provide support to those most vulnerable in the community. Elders have survived residential school, lifelong poverty, cultural displacement and ongoing racist attitudes.
The Michif Language Revitalization Circle (MLRC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the Michif language and Métis culture.
The Indigenous Beadwork project is a transformative initiative that celebrates the art form of beading, holding deep cultural significance for Indigenous, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
