The Residential School System
…in the child.” On June 11, 2008, the Canadian government issued a formal apology in Parliament for the damage done by the residential school system. In spite of this and…
Special Projects
…Valley, to Chicago. The Berger Inquiry broke precedent. For the first time, Aboriginal and environmental organizations were given funding so they could cross-examine oil company experts and call their own…
About Indigenous Foundations
…Foundations. First Nations and Indigenous Studies UBC, 2009. Website. [Date accessed]. Chicago format Foot/endnote: 1. Author surname, first name. “Article name”. Indigenous Foundations. indigenousfoundations.arts.ubc.ca. (accessed Month, day, year). Bibliography: Author…
Sixties Scoop
…Available online at: https://www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/English/parl_oag_200805_04_e_30700.html 18 Ibid. 19 Ball, Jessica. “Promoting Equity and Dignity for Aboriginal Children in Canada.” Institute for Research on Public Policy Choices. 14 (7). June, 2008: 21….
Totem Poles
…between 3 to 18 metres tall, although some can reach over 20 metres in height.3 Different types of totem poles are erected to serve various architectural and ceremonial purposes. Most…
R. v. Sparrow Press
…Vancouver Sun, June 1, 1990 The Vancouver Sun, June 1, 1990 The Vancouver Sun, June 1, 1990 The Province, June 1, 1990 The Globe and Mail, June 1, 1990 The…
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…
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…
About Sovereignty Performance
…use when he acted as film and photography assistant to internationally renowned native artist, Brian Jungen. The film documented Jungen’s and Duanye Linklater’s trip to Northern Ontario to hunt. He…
George Manuel
George Manuel (1921-1989) was an Aboriginal political leader in Canada who held a number of influential roles throughout his career. George Manuel was born February 17, 1921, a member of…
