The Indian Act
…the passing down of our oral history. It prevented the passing down of our values. It meant an interruption of the respected forms of government that we used to have,…
About Sovereignty Performance
…have used everything from Moose antler to Acrylic paint, and any media from performance to video installation! Who or what inspires you the most? Inspiration comes to me from many…
The Residential School System (2009)
…Many were discouraged from pursuing further education. Abuse at the schools was widespread: emotional and psychological abuse was constant, physical abuse was meted out as punishment, and sexual abuse was…
Artistic Expressions
…create art. – Loretta Todd, Beyond1 Visual art is one of many ways in which Aboriginal histories, cultures and politics may be critically explored and ultimately expressed. Through the use…
The White Paper 1969
In spite of all government attempts to convince Indians to accept the white paper, their efforts will fail, because Indians understand that the path outlined by the Department of Indian…
Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs
…has consistently opposed the federal government’s “comprehensive claims” and “modern treaty-making” processes because they require that we surrender our Aboriginal Title and Rights in order to settle the land question….
