Indigenous Resources
Below are resources and information for those who are Indigenous.
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Dr. Leroy Little Bear: The Parallel Experiences of the Blackfoot and the Buffalo
Dr. Leroy Little Bear is a distinguished professor at the University of Lethbridge who teaches Indigenous studies. He is hosting an online lecture to discuss the parallels between the history of Indigenous peoples in the Americas and the history of the Buffalo. This...
Dawnland and Dear Georgina Online Film Screening
On October 11th from 4:00-6:00PM PDT, there will be a free online screening of Dawnland and Dear Gerogina, followed by a question and answer period. These films discuss various Indigenous issues. Dawnland is an award winning documentary about how the child welfare...
Phyllis Webstad’s Orange Shirt
Phyllis Webstad is Northern Secwpemc (Shuswap) from the Stswecem'c Xgat'tem First Nation (Canoe Creek Indian Band). Her personal experience with the residential school system and one orange shirt has led to the founding of Orange Shirt Day. Follow the link below to...
Orange Shirt Day Website and Resources
A website dedicated to Orange Shirt Day provides information about the annual event and the meaning behind it. On the site, you can access educational info about Orange Shirt Day and how it began, as well as what events are taking place across the country this year....
First Peoples Cultural Council Community Art Spaces
First Peoples Cultural Council Community Arts Spaces program is granting $35,000 to support the development of Indigenous community arts and culture. Application deadline: September 30, 2021 Contact: 250-652-5952 or info@fpcc.ca More information:...
HelpStartsHere.gov.bc.ca
HelpStartsHere.gov.bc.ca is a website developed by the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions to help people in B.C. connect with free and low-cost mental health and substance use information and resources. There are specialized resources available for youth,...
Native Youth Sexual Health Network
Native Youth Sexual Health Network (NYSHN) works with Indigenous peoples across Canada and the United States to advocate for and build culturally safe sexuality and reproductive health initiatives in their own communities. You can find toolkits and other resources on...
First Peoples’ Cultural Council’s Mentor-Apprentice Program: Connections
The Mentor-Apprentice Program is a one-on-one language immersion program that helps people to become fluent speakers by learning the language for daily life at home and on the land. The program supports one-on-one learning between an adult learner (16 years of age and...
Indigenous Mental Health Resource List by the Firelight Group
The Firelight Group is an indigenous-run consulting group that has compiled a list mental health support resources that are specifically for Canadian Indigenous populations. They list website links as well as a brief description of services and location. Website:...