Thread by @MeanwhileinCana

Artwork by Hawlii Pichette
September 30th is Canada's first National Truth and Reconciliation Day. Below is a reading list, recommended films, and free courses.
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It's extremely important for all of us to learn how colonialism has affected First Nations peoples in Canada. We need to acknowledge the truth of the past and also the present.
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Put some effort into learning about the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and amazing contributions of First Nations, Inuit & Métis peoples, and double-down on your commitment to the work of truth and reconciliation by pushing for the implementation of all 94 Calls to Action.

Recommended Reading Thread:
Seven Fallen Feathers - Tanya Talaga
Indian Horse - Richard Wagamese
Mamaskatch - Darrel McLeod
Life Among the Qallunaat - Mini Aodla Freeman
The Reason You Walk - Wab Kinew
Bearskin Diary - Carol Daniels
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The Right To Be Cold: One Woman's Story Of Protecting Her Culture, The Arctic And The Whole Planet - Sheila Watt-Cloutier
From the Ashes - Jesse Thistle
Lucy & Lola- Monique Gray Smith
The Orange Shirt Story: The True Story of Orange Shirt Day - Phyllis Webstad (children's book)

Recommended Films:
We Were Children
Indian Horse
The Secret Path
RISE: The Urban Rez
Add more in the comments!
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Free Course on Indigenous Canada by the University of Alberta:
ualberta.ca/.../indigenous…
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What are the 94 Calls to Action?
www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/bri…

Contact your MP and let them know you want action:
ourcommons.ca

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