Thread by @dakotakochie

#CanadaDay today needs to be a day of reflection and thoughtfulness.

I’ve put together a short thread of resources so Canadians can learn more about Indigenous People’s, Residential Schools, Indigenous rights, and some of the many success stories of our people.

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First, all Canadians should take the time to read the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Final Report. You can read that here: nctr.ca/records/report… #CanadaDay

The work of the Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls Inquiry did good work and produced 231 Calls to Justice. Read that report here: mmiwg-ffada.ca/final-report/ #CanadaDay

Did you know that there was over 130 Residential Schools across Canada? The last one closed in 1996. Here’s a short video with a timeline on Residential Schools:

The Sixties Scoop was a mad rush in the 1950’s and 60’s to take Indigenous kids out of their homes and put them in the child welfare system. Here’s a great article explaining this: cbc.ca/cbcdocspov/fea… #CanadaDay

You’ve probably heard about Treaties. Here’s a great basic article that will take you through the basics about the history of treaty making and the impact they have on Canada: canadashistory.ca/explore/settle…

There’s a lot of myths and misconceptions about Indigenous Peoples and their rights. I recommend reading this: ictinc.ca/blog/insight-o…

Did you know that Indigenous Peoples are the only people in Canada to have a “Registration Number?
Here’s a link to the Indian Act so you can find out why: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/i-5/

Finally, you should make sure to follow these National Indigenous Organizations. They all do great work.
@AFN_Updates
@ITK_CanadaInuit
@MNC_tweets
@NWAC_CA
@NAFC_ANCA

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If you or someone you know needs support, they can call the National Indian Residential School Crisis Hotline at 1-866-925-4419.