Deepen your understanding of Indigenous communities across Canada, the critical issues they are addressing, and what your role as an ally can be.
Geraldine Standup (Elder, Kahnawake) shares a Kanien’keha:ka (Mohawk) understanding of Indigenous Knowledge
Indigenous Writes
A good place to start is Indigenous Writes by Cree Métis scholar Chelsea Vowel
"Chelsea Vowel initiates myriad conversations about the relationship between Indigenous peoples and Canada. An advocate for Indigenous worldviews, the author discusses the fundamental issues--the terminology of relationships; culture and identity; myth-busting; state violence; and land, learning, law and treaties--along with wider social beliefs about these issues. She answers the questions that many people have on these topics to spark further conversations at home, in the classroom, and in the larger community."
Learn more about critical topics
McGill’s Office of Indigenous Initiatives offers extensive resources on Indigenous nations of Montreal (Tiohtià:ke in Kanien’kéha, and Mooniyang in Anishinaabemowin) and Quebec, as well as maps, guidance on terminology, historical resources and more.
This PDF includes resources on Reconciliation, Orange Shirt Day, Indigenous Activism and MMIWG2S+ as well as a list of on-line courses created by Canadian universities. These free self-guided modules offer curated text, graphic and video resources and activities on issues related to colonization, history, contemporary Indigenous realities, Indigenous worldviews, and more.
