#indigineous canada

[auressea]

uncolonize your mind..

https://thedialoguevictoria.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/SettlersTakeAction_OnCanadaProject.pdf

@allthecanadianpolitics

[jjneeps]

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[lemonlamblaura]

We were celebrating National Indiginous day in my city! I took a few videos to show off some of the culture in my area. Here's video one of the opening speech.

[kirbee-hd]

Help me Native Tumblr

I wanna learn more about Native Canadian folklore stories (because I wanna make a fakemon region based off canada and not including any pokemon based off of native folklore feels wrong) but I don't know where to start?

Apparently it's really common for people to just make up fake folklore stories, which scares me because what if I find one and accidentally think it's real (and then make a pokemon based off it and look like an idiot)

But I don't know any good recourses to learn about this kind of folklore, and I don't know where to start. So please reblog this post telling me where to look

[sanguinarysanguinity]

This is a central pillar of the Western liberal myth of a level playing field: recognizing Indigenous peoples have legitimate grievances stemming from awful things that were done in the past, but [believing that] the advent of modern democracy means we are now all equals and we have an obligation to behave as such.

Chelsea Vowell, Indigenous Writes

[thejayalejandra]

If liberals really cared about decolonization, they would be working towards giving natives in the Americas their land back. Just a thought.

[feckcops]

‘They’re destroying us’: Indigenous communities fear toxic leaks from Canada oil industry

“In May, Calgary-based Imperial Oil notified Alberta’s energy regulator it had discovered discoloured water near its Kearl oil sands project. The regulator soon concluded the water had come from tailings ponds where the company stored the toxic sludge-like byproducts of bitumen mining. Environmental samples showed high levels of several toxic contaminants, including arsenic, iron, sulphate and hydrocarbon – all of which exceeded provincial guidelines.

“But the company failed to notify the federal government and nearby Indigenous communities. In February, there was another leak, in which 5.3m litres of tailings water escaped from an overflowing catchment pond. This time, the community was informed two days later …

“For residents who are forced to live in fear about the water they can’t drink or the food that could be tainted, environmental justice remains elusive.

“‘We’re not talking about compensation. I don’t want compensation. I want them off our traditional land. This is Treaty 8 territory, where my great-uncle signed that treaty. They’re using our land, and they’re destroying us,’ said Rigney. ‘This is a battle worth fighting for. I can’t say I see the light at the end of the tunnel. But as long as I have a voice, I will keep speaking.’”

[wack-ashimself]

You ever notice how almost no matter where you go in the world, the indigenous people are treated like utter shit? Canada, USA, Australia, Russia. Oh...and those are all controlled by fucking white people. Gotta be a coincidence, right?

[thehandwixard]

i like voices of the void it plays into one of my favorite things i have discussed which is trying to eke out a home in a large building maybe not meant for that purpose and using the space in ways that were not intended by the designer but are crucial to YOUR life patterns, especially if you do not have to accomodate others' life patterns, or if none of you care about the propriety. yknow?

[paterday]

I saw somebody in that poles notes talking about how it was very American centric, but I don’t think it is, because everyone’s family is indigenous to somewhere. Of course there’s a major difference between the dictionary definition indigenous and the political (that’s the word I’m going with. I’m sure there’s better ones) definition indigenous but like. There’s still French indigenous people because France is a place you can be from

[mey-rin-is-fabulous]

THERE'S AN ARTICLE ABOUT THE DISPLAY AT UPPER CANADA VILLAGE

I actually have a video of the chants/singing, you can hear my brother and dad in the background

Also one thing the article doesn't show is the Hoof Lady from Iroquois legend

[milkandxyz]

Protest History

[lemonlamblaura]

Indiginous Peoples Day dance, June 21, 2024

[culturaleducators]

Reminders: Appreciating a culture without appropriating it

(Please be aware, the above photos are showcasing cultural appropriation, not appreciation)

Appreciating a culture without appropriating it is an important aspect of respecting and honoring diversity. Here are some reminders to help you navigate cultural appreciation in a respectful manner:

➀ Educate Yourself: Take the time to learn about the culture you wish to appreciate. You can do this by reading books, watching documentaries, or consuming information from reliable sources to gain knowledge about its history, traditions, customs, and significance. Understanding the cultural context and history is crucial for respectful appreciation.

➁ Respectful Attitude: Approach the culture with genuine curiosity and respect. Recognize that you are an outsider and don't fully understand the lived experiences and complexities of the culture. Show humility, open-mindedness, and a willingness to learn!

➂ Acknowledge and Give Credit: If you are drawing inspiration or using elements from a particular culture, give credit where it's due.

➃ Engage in Meaningful Exchanges: Foster genuine connections with individuals from the culture you appreciate. Engage in respectful dialogue, ask questions, and listen attentively.

➄ Seek Permission and Follow Guidelines: When participating in cultural activities or events, be mindful of any rules, protocols, or permissions required. Some cultural practices may be sacred, restricted, or not open to outsiders.

Please remember to be open-minded to those willing to learn and honor your culture. It takes time for different communities to fully understand how to respect and appreciate other diversities.

Resource:

Gardenswartz, Lee, and Anita Rowe. “10 Ways to Learn More about Other Cultures.” SHRM, 16 Aug. 2019, www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/behavioral-competencies/global-and-cultural-effectiveness/pages/learn-more-about-other-cultures.aspx.

[nightimecoyote]

Sometimes I feel upset I grew up in canada but then I remember all of the lovely history here that’s rarely talked out. I live on shushwap land and I’m white but I grew up around a lot of the culture because of the mentors I had in my life growing up and because my two younger sisters are Métis. It’s really the true Canadian culture here and I’m so glad I got to be a part of it even in a small way. My boyfriend is also Métis and I’ve been getting to see more of the culture again and it’s just so lovely. It’s so important to stand with the indigenous people of your area especially in these trying times. I owe so much to the local Shuswap people I knew as a kid and not that I’m older I know I never want to be come like some of my ancestor’s.

So, fuck the racists y’all and don’t forget that just because it isn’t often talked about. Just because something is common (like being a racist to native people in a lot of places) doesn’t mean it’s right and you should always discover what you believe in yourself. Racism is never the answer and if you think it is I hope you get help man.

Anyway support to the local shushwap band near me I try my best q.q damn ancestors.