The city of Vancouver is on the traditional territories of the Musqueam (xสทmษฮธkสทษyฬษm), Squamish (Sแธตwxฬฑwรบ7mesh รxwumixw) and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations.
September 30, 2021 marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
The day honours the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.
93.7 JR Country encourages all of us to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Mรฉtis peoples. This isnโt a definitive collection as the stories and history is so wide-spread, but perhaps itโs a place to start.
LEARN:
Learn the land acknowledgements in our region
Consider your relationship to the land that you live on and the traditional territories of the Indigenous peoples who were here for thousands of years before colonization.
https://maps.fpcc.ca/ or https://www.bcafn.ca/first-nations-bc/interactive-map
Here are some of the Nations around our area
Squamish : https://www.squamish.net/
Tsleil-Waututh : https://twnation.ca/
Musqueam : https://www.musqueam.bc.ca/
Kwikwetlem: https://www.kwikwetlem.com/
Tsawwassen : https://tfnedc.com/
Kwantlen : https://www.kwantlenfn.ca/
Where are the Children
Residential School Survivor Stories.
www.wherearethechildren.ca
First Nations Child & Family Caring Society
Residential School Survivor Stories.
https://fncaringsociety.com/
The 215+ Pledge
Explore, learn more and sign the pledge.
https://www.215pledge.ca/
Settlers Take Action
Explore how to take a more responsible and personal role in reconciliation.
https://oncanadaproject.ca/settlerstakeaction
Indigenous Storyteller in Residence
In recognition of Indigenous Peoples in Canada and the importance of oral storytelling to learn about and from Indigenous communities in Vancouver.
https://www.vpl.ca/storyteller
Government of Canada โ Read, Listen, Watch, Try
Resources to help you start your learning journey.
https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1621447127773/1621447157184
#IndigenousReads
This government initiative encourages reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples by sharing Indigenous literature.
https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1496255894592/1557840487211
First Nations in Canada
This e-book offers an overview of First Nations history in Canada.
https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1307460755710/1536862806124
BC Treaty Commission โ Understanding Our Treaties
A resource to learn and understand treaties and why they are important for all British Columbians.
https://understandingtreaties.ca/
Learn more with Indigenous Canada, a massive and free online course
Explore Indigenous histories and contemporary issues in Canada
https://www.ualberta.ca/admissions-programs/online-courses/indigenous-canada/index.html
Read the Truth & Reconciliation Commission of Canada Calls to Action
SUPPORT:
National Centre for Truth & Reconciliation
www.nctr.ca
Orange Shirt Day
www.orangeshirtday.org
Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre
http://www.vafcs.org/
Indian Residential School Survivors Society
https://www.irsss.ca/donate
Support Indigenous Companies
www.indigenousbc.com
www.bcibic.ca/work-with-first-nations
https://shopfirstnations.com/
Visit a commemorative exhibit that honours the students & victims of residential schools
www.projectofheart.ca
The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund
https://downiewenjack.ca/
Here are some more Indigenous Charities to donate to
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/explore/charities/category/indigenous-peoples/