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September 29, 2021

National Day of Truth and Reconciliation – September 30th – Resources List

Emergency Assistance:

If you have Indigenous loved ones in need of urgent help:

 

  1. Indian Residential School National Crisis Line (24/7): 1-866-925-4419
  • For survivors of Residential Schools
  1. Hope for Wellness Help Line (24/7): 1-855-242-3310
  • For Indigenous peoples in need of immediate mental health intervention
  1. Indian Residential School Survivors Society – North Vancouver: https://www.irsss.ca/
    • Assists Survivors with litigation process pertaining to Residential School abuses
    • Assist descendants of Survivors
    • Implement community education measures to Indigenous & Non-Indigenous

 

Useful Links:

 

  1. https://www.indianhorse.ca/en/residential-schools/resources-for-survivors (Regional breakdown of resources for survivors)
  2. https://native-land.ca/
  3. https://www.irsss.ca/ (this is headquartered in Jonathan’s Riding)
  4. http://www.trc.ca/resources.html
  5. https://www.indianhorse.ca/en/residential-schools/resources-for-survivors (Regional breakdown of resources for survivors)
  6. Truth and Reconciliation Commision: https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1450124405592/1529106060525#chp2
  7. School District 44 (North Vancouver): For questions about First Nations content in education & curriculum Contact Us - North Vancouver School District (sd44.ca)
  8. North Shore Culture Compass - https://www.northshoreculturecompass.ca/pages/first-nations
    • An interactive online tool that showcases First Nations art pieces and resources found in our neighbourhoods across the North Shore
  1. National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
    Phone: 204-474-6069
    Toll Free: 1-855-415-4534 (North America)
    Email: [email protected]

 

On Residential Schools

  1. TRC 94 Calls to Action http://trc.ca/assets/pdf/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf
  2. Unsettling the Settler Within: Indian Residential Schools, Truth Telling, and Reconciliation in Canada by Paulette Regan
  3. Residential Schools, With the Words and Images of Survivors by Larry Loyie, Wayne K. Spear and Constance Brissenden
  4. They Called Me Number One: Secrets and Survival at an Indian Residential School by Bev Sellars
  5. A list of kids books is available here for those of you with kids https://www.todaysparent.com/family/books/books-to-teach-kids-about-residential-schools/#gallery/books-to-teach-kids-about-residential-schools/slide-1

 

Books - On Indigenous issues and history more generally

 

  1. Alec, Elaine.  Calling My Spirit Back.  Tellwell Talent, 2020.
  2. Blackstock, Cindy. Spirit Bear series of books for children.  University of Toronto Press.
  3. Campbell, Maria Half-breed
  4. Indigenous Corporate Training Inc. Dispelling Common Myths About Indigenous Peoples (free EBook)
  5. Joseph, Bob. 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act and Indigenous Relations.
  6. Joseph, Bob. Indigenous Relations Insights, Tips, & Suggestions (sequel to “21 Things”)
  7. King, Thomas. The Inconvenient Indian.  Harper Collins, 2012.
  8. Robinson, Eden.  Son of a Trickster.  Penguin Random House, 2017.
  9. Talaga, Tanya. Seven Fallen Feathers
  10. Talaga, Tanya. All Our Relations
  11. Thistle, Jesse.  From the Ashes. Simon and Schuster Canada, 2019. (2020 Canada Reads finalist)
  12. Wall Kimmerer, Robin. Braiding Sweetgrass
  13. Watt-Cloutier, Sheila. The Right to Be Cold
  14. Wente, Jesse. Unreconciled: Family, Truth, and Indigenous Resistance. 2021
  15. Whitehead, Joshua. Jonny Appleseed. (Finalist Governor General’s Literary Award for Fiction)

 

Films

National Film Board, on Residential Schools:

  1. Jordan’s River Anderson, The Messenger (Jordan’s Principle): https://www.nfb.ca/film/jordan-river-anderson-the-messenger/
  2. We Were Children: https://www.nfb.ca/film/we_were_children/
  3. We Can’t Make the Same Mistake Twice: https://www.nfb.ca/film/we_can_t_make_the_same_mistake_twice/
  4. Holy Angels: https://www.nfb.ca/film/holy-angels/
  5. Sisters & Brothers: https://www.nfb.ca/film/sisters_brothers/

 

 

Reports and Articles:

  1. MMIWG Calls to Justice https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/final-report/
  2. https://monova.ca/canada-day-2021-a-day-for-reflection-and-education/
  3. I'm A Muslim, Trying To Be An Ally To Indigenous People - Chatelaine
  4. BC Museum Repatriation Handbook: https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/first-nations/repatriation-handbook#
  5. BC Museum Truth and Reconciliation Info: https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/first-nations/first-nations-repatriation/response-trcs-calls-action
  6. NV District Library Reading: https://nvdpl.bibliocommons.com/list/share/93376420/1918095679
  7. Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada: https://indigenouspeoplesatlasofcanada.ca/section/truth-and-reconciliation/
  8. Paul’s Residential School Survivor: https://www.nsnews.com/local-news/squamish-nation-survivor-of-st-pauls-residential-school-shares-his-story-north-vancouver-3962077
  9. How to Talk to Kids: https://www.cbc.ca/parents/learning/view/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation?__vfz=medium%3Dsharebar
  10. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-all-canadians-should-take-sept-30-to-observe-national-truth-and/

 

 

Podcasts and documentaries/Online opportunities

  1. CBC: Multiple Platform learning opportunities: https://www.cbc.ca/arts/how-to-watch-and-listen-to-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation-on-cbc-1.6186017
  2. Red Man Laughing Podcast https://www.indianandcowboy.com/red-man-laughing-podcast
  3. Canadaland episode on Starlight Tours: https://www.canadaland.com/podcast/the-police-4-starlight-tours/
  4. nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up https://www.nfb.ca/film/nipawistamasowin-we-will-stand-up/
  5. Jesse Wente’s new book, Unreconciled: https://thewalrus.ca/jesse-wente-unreconciled/

 

North Vancouver resources:

 

Learn more about the First Nations upon whose Ancestral Territory we gather today:

 

  1. Squamish Nation https://www.squamish.net/
  2. Tsleil-Waututh Nation: https://twnation.ca/
  3. Musqueam Nation: https://www.musqueam.bc.ca/

 

Truth & Reconciliation Community Resources:

 

1.      National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation: a place of learning and dialogue where the truths of the residential school experience will be honoured and kept safe for future generations

2.      Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action (PDF)

3.      Learn more about Orange Shirt Day, and considering buying a T-shirt

4.      North Vancouver Libraries to remain open Sept. 30 for learning and reflection:

a.    City of North Vancouver: programming and resources

b.    District of North Vancouver: programming and resources

5.      North Shore Community Resources: Every Child Matters

6.      Download a tool-kit to learn how to start conservations on reconciliation efforts 

7.      Drum for the Children - online event

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Indigenous-Owned Businesses:

  1. Bannock Indigenous Cuisine - https://www.mrbannock.com/  Owner: Paul Natrall (North Vancouver)
  2. Satya Organic Skin Care: https://satya.ca/ (Online)
  3. Salmon n’Bannock Bistro - https://www.salmonandbannock.net/ (Vancouver)
  4. Skwachays Lodge – Canada’s first Indigenous Arts hotel - https://skwachays.com/ (Vancouver)
  5. Songhees Wellness Centre: https://www.songheesnation.ca/community/songhees-wellness-centre (Greater Victoria Area)
  6. Spirit Works - https://www.spiritworks.ca/ (North Vancouver)
  7. River Select - https://www.riverselect.ca/ (Williams Lake)
  8. Spirit Bear Coffee Company - https://spiritbearcoffeecompany.com/ (Port Coquitlam)
  9. Skwalwen Botanicals - https://skwalwen.com/ (Brackendale)
  10. Takaysay Tours - https://talaysaytours.wpengine.com/ (West Vancouver)
  11. One Arrow Meats - https://www.onearrowmeats.com/ (Online)
  12. Seyem - https://www.seyem.ca/our-companies (Fort Langley)
  13. Sisters Sage - https://sisterssage.com/pages/about-us (Online)

 

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