Perfectly in line with module 4 readings, this article discussed the challenges Indigenous actors face in the film industry.
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Jordan Abel and Ethnographic Erasure
Like other ethnographers of the time, Jordan describes what Ethnographers recorded, such as authentic aspects of West-coast Indigenous cultures before they were supposedly corrupted by colonial cultures.
5 Indigenous artists you need to know in 2018
From bringing hip-hop and poetry to city hall to creating teen-friendly traditional music (throat singing plus ukulele for the win!), CBC Music celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day with five emerging artists that you need to know in 2018. With embedded videos, and introductions to the artists, have a listen to wonderful current indigenous artists.
Gord Hill, Indigenous Artist and Anarchist
Gord Hill is an anarchist artist and a member of the Kwakwaka’wakw nation who has been active in anti colonial and anticapitalist struggles for decades. In this interview with artist Gord Hill, we discover a history of resistance, art and politics.
All mouth and no ears: Settlers with Opinions
Authored by Daniel Heath Justice, Professor and Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Literature and Expressive Culture, University of British Columbia, a worthwhile read on the surge of Settler Opinions.
Aboriginal punk band becomes accidental role model for younger generation
Aboriginal punk band becomes accidental role model for younger generation. When music becomes an outlet for the young, but how music can be the tool the instill change and excitement in youth.
Indomitable ft. Northern Cree Singers
For those of you who have watch Who is America, the title song was actually written and produced by DJ Shub, a Mohawk DJ, and music producer and member of the Six Nations of the Grand River. He produced the title track, Indomitable ft. Northern Cree Singers, which is pretty significant for such a controversial show. Have a listen. The song blends EDM, with traditional Cree Singers. You can see the same singers perform at the Grammy’s.
Aboriginal Perspectives on Social-Emotional Competence in Early Childhood
A paper on Aboriginal Perspectives on Social-Emotional Competence in Early Childhood. The paper examines parents and Aboriginal children throughout a period of time, specifically looking at how SEL literate the families and children are. I believe this type of research and perspective to be interesting and important, specifically with regards to children and their ability to self-regulate. The study shows that “Aboriginal children require an additional set of social-emotional skills to successfully navigate different cultural contexts during development”. While the paper brings up important and responsible questions, they address the fact that they have not looked into how culture, history, and language can play a large role in addressing social-emotional competence in early childhood, specifically indigenous children.
Braiding Indigenous knowledge with science education
Braiding Indigenous knowledge with science education is an article on a University of Alberta Profesor using Indigenous education in the classroom, and establishing a point that western education and indigenous education have a place in the same classroom and should be used in sync with one another.
InSTEM: Indigenous Youths in STEM
InSTEM: Indigenous Youths in STEM: is a site depicting the enormous benefits, successes, and programs offered through this organization. Derived from Actua, the founding organization that leads inSTEM, help prepare youth to be innovators and leaders by engaging them in exciting and accessible STEM experiences that build critical skills and confidence. InSTEM is a customized, community-based approach to engaging First Nations, Métis, and Inuit youth in locally and culturally relevant STEM education programs. Over the past twenty years, they have worked closely with hundreds of Indigenous communities and tens of thousands of Indigenous youth.