Celebrate National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21st
The city of Vancouver is on the traditional territories of the Musqueam (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm), Squamish (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw) and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations.
102.7 THE PEAK encourages our listeners to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
Celebrate and learn by joining events and workshops, reading books and listening to stories, and by enjoying the taste of traditional dishes!
CELEBRATE:
Indigenous Tourism BC
Support Indigenous tourism experiences this summer.
Indigenous Tourism BC continues to update their list of Indigenous tourism operators open for business and reminds travellers to respect Indigenous communities’ wishes.
https://www.indigenousbc.com/stay-local-support-indigenousbc/
Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre
The Squamish and Lil’wat people, proudly invite you to learn about their rich and unique cultures.
https://slcc.ca/
Salmon n’ Bannock
Salmon n’ Bannock Bistro is Vancouver’s only Indigenous owned and operated restaurant, proudly serving wild salmon, free range and organic game meats. They work closed with Indigenous organizations such as Helping Spirit Lodge and Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society.
https://www.salmonandbannock.net/
Museum of Vancouver
Celebrate Indigenous History Month this June at MOV with the Unraveling Colonial Threads Series.
https://museumofvancouver.ca/mov-and-reconciliation
Museum of North Vancouver
Visit MONOVA in person or virtually and experience some of their Indigenous events, exhibits and films this month or anytime!
https://monova.ca/
Indigenous BC has a list of events open to the public in BC
https://www.indigenousbc.com/things-to-do/events
EDUCATE:
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 – 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 – 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/
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