The videos in Week #8; March Point Project, Fraser River Project and Allariarniq- Stepping Forward, demonstrated the challenges faced by your today as well as their courage in taking steps to make a difference. These videos reminded of the courage and commitment of Shannen Koostachin, a young girl from Attawapiskat First Nation who took a stand and worked on trying to convince the Federal Government for better conditions at First Nations School. Tragically, she died in a car crash at the age of 15 in 2010. Her dream has been an inspiration for First Nations communities as well as for non native communities to learn more about the educational conditions and add their voices to making a difference.
Here are some links to learn more about Shannen’s dreams.
Shannen’s Dream- First Nations Child & Family Caring Society Website
http://www.fncaringsociety.com/shannens-dream
Videos made by students to talk about educational inequality
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=111&v=tpK0tDKoMc0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHPHUHYq8A8
Articles about Shannen being the inspiration for the creation of a new superhero
http://www.yesmagazine.org/happiness/first-nations-teenager-inspires-new-superhero
Aboriginal Multi- Media Society- Article about Shannen
Information to access NFB Documentary about how Shannen’s dream was brought all the way to United Nations in Geneva
https://www.nfb.ca/film/hi-ho_mistahey_en/clip/hi_ho_mistahey_clip2