National Indigenous Peoples Day
Educate yourself about the Indigenous land you live on and the ongoing injustices that impact Indigenous Communities today.
Acknowledge the lived experience of Indigenous peoples – watch, read, listen.
Support Indigenous businesses, artists and local community initiatives.
Amplify Indigenous voices and use your voice to support land rights and reconciliation.
Wear Orange š§”
Resources:
National Center for Truth and Reconciliation: Read the reports and 94 calls to action.
Educate yourself about the residential schools: The Canadian Encyclopedia
Parents Canada recommended Indigenous books for kids
CBC Recommended books by Indigenous authorsĀ
Donate to an Indigenous organization. To name a few: Orange Shirt Society, Indian Residential School Survivor Society, Legacy of Hope
IndigiNews: Non-Indigenous People – Here is what you can do, right now.
Visit, Tour & Support: Cape Crocker Park, Thrive Tours, Cheifwoods Park, Indigenous Tourism Ontario, Six Nations Tourism
Government of Canada: National Indigenous Peoples Day: About & Events
CBC Programming, Learning & Celebration
Great Lakes through Indigenous languages: Great Lakes Guide.
