Indian Homemakers’ Association of British Columbia
…people. In their work to create safe spaces for urban Aboriginals they facilitated a women’s Healing Circle, provided counseling for addictions and violence, and hosted arts and crafts sessions. The…
Royal Proclamation, 1763
…settlers. The Royal Proclamation further sets out that only the Crown can buy land from First Nations. Most Indigenous and legal scholars recognize the Royal Proclamation as an important first…
Métis
…in our nation’s history.” —Supreme Court of Canada, R. v. Blais [2003]2 Scrip is a certificate that can be exchanged for land (land scrip) or for money to buy land…
Totem Poles
…website here, or the Tyee’s excellent article “Totem Poles: Myth and Fact.” Socio-cultural importance of totem poles From their earliest origins to today, totem poles hold a significant socio-cultural role…
Oral Traditions
…anyone who misbehaved, resulting in a number of distinct geological formations throughout S’olh Temexw (or Stó:lō territory). Xe:xals also rewarded individuals who showed exemplary behaviour by turning them into valuable…
Aboriginal Identity & Terminology
…1982. The Constitution itself was a site of struggle for Native rights in Canada, and in the negotiations leading to the inclusion of section 35, which acknowledges Aboriginal rights, “Aboriginal”…
About Indigenous Foundations
…engaging with Aboriginal content in their coursework, and in current public debates. Particular topics on this website may be related to other content in interesting and unexpected ways. For this…
The Residential School System
…were often given numbers, and their days were strictly regimented by timetables. Boys and girls were kept separate, and even siblings rarely interacted, further weakening family ties. Chief Bobby Joseph…

The Residential School System
…were often given numbers, and their days were strictly regimented by timetables. Boys and girls were kept separate, and even siblings rarely interacted, further weakening family ties. Chief Bobby Joseph…
Musqueam Legal History Digital Media Archive
Musqueam Legal History — A Digital Media Archive The Musqueam Indian Band has been involved in a number of precedent-setting legal battles over the past few decades. Four of these…