Indigenous Heritage

Throughout history, Indigenous peoples have often been looked over or excluded from important conversations. Though June is Indigenous Heritage Month here in Canada, we hope this page is an opportunity to learn more about Indigenous cultures, educate ourselves of their struggles and acknowledge their importance in the modern-day society we live in, as their culture is not limited to one month. Below are resources crafted by Indigenous voices, highlighting their stories, their beliefs and their dreams.

Overview

Supporting Indigenous groups in Canada is extremely important, as allied support amplifies Indigenous voices. Listening to their stories, supporting their businesses and donating to their organizations implies that we will continue to stand in solidarity.

Books

Legacy - Waubgeshig Rice
The Moons Speak Cree - Larry Loyie & Constance Brissenden
Medicine Walk - Richard Wagamese
The Winter We Danced - Kino-nda-niimi Collective

Media

There are many free websites that allow viewers to watch Canadian Indigenous films available for free use.

Reel Canada - https://www.reelcanada.ca/
The National Film Board of Canada - https://www.nfb.ca/
Knowledge Network - https://www.knowledge.ca/
Isuma TV - http://www.isuma.tv/

Spotify

There are many Indigenous artists that use their music to spread messages about their culture, history and struggles. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6auaeyb8nkpRdYdJ9UFxcO?si=dtxRVA1OTOWUndDhuo_skw

In addition, there are a wide range of podcasts available for listening.

Truth Be Told - Danielle Orr
Indigenous Land Rights and Reconciliation Podcast – CFRC Podcast Network
Think Indigenous - Indian and Cowboy
The Secret Life of Canada - CBC Podcasts

Films

Indian Horse
Colonization Road
The Daughter of Dawn
Reconciliation on Bay Street
First Stories - Two Spirited

Donate Here!

These are a few of the non-profit organizations run by or on behalf of the Indigenous community.

The Moose Hide Campaign - they aspire to help end violence against women and children in the Indigenous community. https://moosehidecampaign.ca/
Legacy of Hope Foundation - a charity hoping to raise awareness of the impacts of various acts of oppression against Indigenous people. http://legacyofhope.ca/about-us/
The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund - this organization hopes to make Reconciliation easier by building awareness and educating all Canadians. https://www.downiewenjack.ca/
Indspire - a charity that funds the education of people of Indigenous heritage for their long-term benefit. https://indspire.ca/