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Visit the Comox Band Treaty Site, just don't expect much

It is troublesome to me to see how much is dedicated to the treaty and how little within these two connected sites (see “My Neighbours”) is dedicated to history and/ or education about either the K’omoks people or the land itself. I am not sure why, but I expect more. But really,why do I have any expectation in this regard at all? I mean you can’t deny any person or organization from the chance to earn a living and perhaps there is a reason for not sharing more about the culture and for dedicating the bulk of web efforts to commercial purposes. Maybe it is the best way? Maybe there isn’t much you can learn about the thousands-of-years history of a people on a two decade old technology? I think I will go ask somebody at the band office about the reasoning…..

http://www.firstnationsfilms.com

This is an awesome website to see what First Nations films/documentaries are out there! they have an extensive on line category. I am amazed at how many great works are out there!

http://www.coqualeetza.com/

This is good example of how a community can bring about positive change for the community.  Coqualeetza was the residential school out in Chilliwack which both my grandparents attended. Over the years it has gone from Residential school, to TB hospital and now turned into our cultural center. This is also a good example how a community is using technology and culture together in a respectful way.

http://www.sd48.bc.ca/aboriginal/Slahal.html

This is one of the links from SD 48. It uses technology to share and teach students about the game Slahal. This is a traditional game played by Coast Salish people. This is a link that I often share with my students who are interested in the Slahal game. This is a good exampe of how something cultural can be preserved, shared, and taught through technology.

http://www.sd48.bc.ca/aboriginal/Home%20Page.html

This is a website that School district 48 and Squamish Nation have created. It is an awesome website demonstrating how First Nations and Non First Nations can work together! Has some really good resources, information sharing about cultural. Effectively uses technology to share information with students and community!

http://www.coastsalishgathering.com/index.html

This is a good example of communities working together for a cause. This are Coast Salish people from Canada and the United States. As stated on their website

“The Coast Salish peoples sacred inherent right is to restore, preserve, and protect our shared environmentand natural resources in our ancestorial homelands — the Salish Sea.”

They have some good resources in written form, photos and videos posted. They are using technology to share information, record pictures of events and use videos

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