East York Historical Society commemorates and honours the families and children of
First Nations, Metis and Inuit who survived residential schooling and those who did not.
For continuing to tell us your stories, experiences and the Truth, we say THANK YOU.
We are listening and we are learning.
First Nations, Metis and Inuit who survived residential schooling and those who did not.
For continuing to tell us your stories, experiences and the Truth, we say THANK YOU.
We are listening and we are learning.
TRUTH & RECONCILIATION
Indigenous Themed Resources
Inuit, Metis & First Nations (The acronym FNMI is not respectful)
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The 20 Page Document
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An Outstanding Residential Schools Resource List (Metis, Inuit & First Nations) Recommendations from Cindy Blackstock,
Pam Palmeter et al. Courtesy of Future Pathways in conjunctions with Taking It Global Direct links to free documentaries, PDFs and more. |
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INUIT KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Experimental Eskimos [Documentary]
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Experimental Eskimos [2009] Documentary
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Nunavut Tunngavik Naniiliqpita 2009 Publication
High Arctic Relocations
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Qimmit A Clash of Two Truths
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A 2011 Documentary about
The Sled Dog Killings |
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Exile Nutaunikut
1953, Inuit families were forcibly relocated to the uninhabited and inhospitable high arctic, 1500 kilometres north of their traditional homeland of Nunavik, in northern Québec, to extend Canadian claims of sovereignty to Ellesmere Island. Inuit endured families torn apart and many years of hardship. Devastating first-person accounts of survival and broken promises express the continuing impact effects of these events on the people forced to endure them. Directed by Zacharias Kunuk, survivors tell their stories. Exile Nutaunikut. Igloolik Isuma Productions, Kunuk Cohn Productions, History Television 2008, Inuktut w/English s-t. https://www.isuma.tv/isuma-productions/exile-0 |
Documentary: Exile Nutaunikut
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METIS KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
LOUIS RIEL DAY
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GABRIEL DUMONTMétis leader (Photo 1885)
(b. Dec. 1837 at Red River Settlement; died 19 May 1906 at Bellevue, SK). Dumont rose to political prominence in an age of declining buffalo herds. He fought for decades for the economic prosperity and political independence of his people. Dumont was a prominent hunt chief and warrior, but is best known for his role in the 1885 North-West Resistance as a key Métis military commander and ally of Louis Riel. Dumont remains a popular Métis folk hero, remembered for his selflessness and bravery during the conflict of 1885 and for his unrivaled skill as a Métis hunt chief. Info here from The Canadian Encyclopedia Link below https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/dumont-gabriel |
Authentic Metis Knowledge
from Rupertsland Institute
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First Nations Themed Resources
The Agenda with Steve Paikin | TVO Today. (2022, Mar 20). Land Back: Indigenous Perspectives
Guests Prof. Pam Palmeter and University of Toronto PhD Candidate Riley Yesno
Discuss, what "Land Back" means and how Canadians are Actioning Truth & Reconciliation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGscdzV6SfY
Guests Prof. Pam Palmeter and University of Toronto PhD Candidate Riley Yesno
Discuss, what "Land Back" means and how Canadians are Actioning Truth & Reconciliation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGscdzV6SfY
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CANADA'S HISTORY
Website A LINK TO A GOLDMINE OF
EASY-TO-NAVIGATE RESOURCES! |
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Ideas and Ways to Action and Practice
Truth & Reconciliation
his City of Toronto link offers ideas on how to action our shared responsibility in Truth & Reconciliation.
https://www.toronto.ca/.../national-day-for-truth.../
What Can We Do?
Reconciliation is the responsibility of every Canadian. It means acknowledging the past and ensuring history never repeats itself by respecting Indigenous treaties and rights, and letting go of negative perceptions and stereotypes to work towards solidarity. Reflect on how you can work towards reconciliation in your own life and create your own personal reconciliation plan.
EDUCATE YOURSELF
GIVE
https://www.toronto.ca/.../national-day-for-truth.../
What Can We Do?
Reconciliation is the responsibility of every Canadian. It means acknowledging the past and ensuring history never repeats itself by respecting Indigenous treaties and rights, and letting go of negative perceptions and stereotypes to work towards solidarity. Reflect on how you can work towards reconciliation in your own life and create your own personal reconciliation plan.
EDUCATE YOURSELF
- Read the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action PDF and the National Inquiry on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Calls for Justice Opens in new window
- Read the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Opens in new window
- Visit the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation website Opens in new window
- Explore the Legacy of Hope Foundation Opens in new window‘s online exhibitions and educational resources about the history and effects of the residential school system and the ongoing experiences Indigenous Peoples continue to face.
- Learn about residential schools and take a tour of former sites, such as those offered by the Woodland Cultural Centre Opens in new window
- Learn about Mohawk Village Memorial Park Opens in new window to honour the children who attended the Mohawk Institute Indian Residential School, which operated from 1834 to 1970
- Research First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in your area to understand their history and contributions to society – The Indigenous History of Tkaronto (via University of Toronto)
- Honour treaties – visit ontario.ca/page/treaties Opens in new window and native-land.ca Opens in new window
- Learn about the significance of land acknowledgements and learn the one in your area “Land acknowledgements: uncovering an oral history of Tkaronto Opens in new window,” via Local Love
- Access the Indigenous Resource Guide Opens in new window curated by NSCC Libraries
- Explore Two Spirit and LGBTQIA Indigenous Resources, via University of Toronto Libraries
GIVE
- Donate to Indian Residential School Survivors (IRSS) Restoration of Identity Project and Spirit Garden at Nathan Phillips Square, led by Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre in partnership with the City of Toronto
- Support or volunteer for local Indigenous organizations or causes
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Sol Mamakwa MPP speaks on
National Truth & Reconciliation Day Sept 30th "Once We Were Many" by Kamloops Residential School Survivor, and "Word Warrior" Poet Dennis Saddleman
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PARTICIPATE
- Wear orange on September 30 for Orange Shirt Day, established by the Orange Shirt Society to honour “Phyllis’s story” Opens in new window
- Buy an orange shirt from an Indigenous artist or company that supports Indigenous causes or directly through the Orange Shirt Society Opens in new window
- Attend community events open to the public, such as: Truth and Reconciliation Week public events through the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
- Read books – the Toronto Public Library Opens in new window curated a list of Indigenous must-reads
- Watch films and documentaries that reflect on the residential school experience – the National Film Board of Canada offers a rich collection of Indigenous-made films
- Support local Indigenous artists and businesses
- Support the reclamation of identity, language and culture
- Learn greetings/phrases Opens in new window in Indigenous languages, or explore Hart House’s Indigenous Language Exhibit Opens in new window
- Watch Toronto History Museums’ Awakenings programming, which includes short films by Indigenous filmmakers Alexandra Lazarowich Opens in new window and Jonathan Elliott
A Powerful Explanation of Treaties
by Dr. Diana Steinhauer Associated with University of Alberta
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Part 1
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Part 2
8 mins 13 sec |
Dr. Diana Steinhauer's Lecture on the Indigenous Authentic Meaning of Treaties [2021]
Dr. Steinhauer will make us rethink everything we thought we knew about Treaties,
by showing us the meaning of the language used.
Dr. Steinhauer will make us rethink everything we thought we knew about Treaties,
by showing us the meaning of the language used.
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RIGHT is a downloadable PDF visual of
Dr. Steinhauer's video presentation |
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Part 3
18 mins 27 sec |
Part 4
5 mins 50 sec |
First Nations themed Resources for
Learning, Teaching & Researching
Courtesy of Niigaan Sinclair
2023-2024 TRC Calls-to-Action Webinar
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