Posted on behalf of Janelle Kasperski
You can learn by attending talks and events, watching Indigenous made documentaries and films, and/or reading from the many resources published in our thriving Indigenous literary community. Here are a few ways you can participate and learn this month:
UBC Office of Indigenous Education, National Indigenous Peoples Day Events: https://indigenous.educ.ubc.ca/news-and-events/
Vancouver is Awesome News Article: How to celebrate National Indigenous History Month on the North Shore and beyond
Learn about the lands you live, work and play on:
- Musqueam – A Living Culture
- Writing The Land – Short Documentary with Larry Grant
- https://native-land.ca/
- Tsleil-Waututh: Our Story
- Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw/Squamish Peoples: History, Culture, Land
- National Film Board – Indigenous Cinema
- NFB Learning Channel: Indigenous Voices and Reconciliation
- UBC Indigenous Peoples Language Guide
Support Indigenous Owned Businesses!
- Sister Sage
- Massey books
- Strong Nations: Gifts, Books, Publishing
- Cedar Root Gallery
- S&K Collective
- Salmon and Bannock Bistro
- Bannock Indigenous Cuisine & Food Truck
- Westcoast Wildflowers
- Up the river baking (IG)
- Raven & Hummingbird Tea Co.
*More listings of Indigenous owned businesses are here at https://shopfirstnations.com/
Share others you know of in the comment section!!
Listen to Indigenous Artists/Musicians!
This is a great playlist that has so many different genres of music. Whether you’re interested in folk, country, alternative, rap, traditional – it’s all in there! Like and subscribe when you find artists you enjoy!
Katja
June 21, 2021 — 10:23 am
I’ve been wanting to try out Cheekbone Beauty: https://www.cheekbonebeauty.com
Ashley Elchuk
June 21, 2021 — 1:28 pm
We’ve used https://salishancatering.com/ for some staff events in ES before and the food has always been incredible
Tara Drage
June 21, 2021 — 4:18 pm
I bought some BEAUTIFUL earrings from our very own, Chloe Erlendson (Blossom Beads). She is an incredible artist and you can find her on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/blossombeads_
Chloe Erlendson
June 24, 2021 — 3:55 pm
Chi Miigwetch, Tara! 🙂