Canadian Human Rights Museum – Indigenous Perspectives
https://humanrights.ca/exhibit/indigenous-perspectives
I visited this museum a few years ago and it was an incredible experience. The museum has endeavored (and succeeded) in creating a space for learning and discussion about all kinds of cultures that have been repressed, suppressed and horribly treated by us and others throughout history. Amazingly, the experience of being in the museum is not one of blame or despair about all of humanity’s wars and genocides – it is one of indomitable hope.
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
In a democratic society, cultures have a right to protect themselves. This declaration, adopted by the General Assembly in 2007, covers all areas of cultural rights. In 2016, Canada removed its objector status to the declaration and adopted it as well.
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) – controversial
The Assembly of First Nations is an advocacy organization representing First Nations citizens in Canada. Modeled after the UN, it is an assembly of First Nations (Indian bands) represented by their chiefs. However, because the AFN depends on federal funding, it has sometimes been viewed as not representative of the First Nations community.
American Indian Republic
https://americanindianrepublic.com/
While studying for this class, I have come across many articles that talk about white people pretending to be Indigenous. It is a real problem for the Indigenous community as they try to rebuild their identity and identities to have non-indigenous masquerading as provider of Indigenous education. One of these articles “The Perplexing Nature of “Wannabe Indians” is hosted on a site called the American Indian Republic, which is a site dedicated to discourse of the American Indian experience, including features and interviews.
Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada
https://indigenouspeoplesatlasofcanada.ca/
Co-developed by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and Canadian Geographic, with Indigenous people on the editorial board, this amazing book (one of 4 volumes) was created to address actions of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, specifically the development of “culturally appropriate curricula” for Aboriginal Canadian students. The atlas is a map of Indigenous lands without the geographical Canadian borders; if you have never seen one, it is humbling.