Living Into Right Relations (LIRR)

Something to ponder The Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples (RCAP) was a very consequential investigation in Canadian history, initiated to tackle the intricate and enduring challenges confronting Indigenous peoples in Canada. Formed in 1991 following the Oka...

Something to ponder Idle No More is a potent grassroots movement that originated in Canada in late 2012, calling for the rights of Indigenous peoples and the preservation of the environment. Driven by an increasing sense of immediacy regarding the Canadian...

Something to ponder The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) is a significant global accord designed to safeguard the dignity, survival, and welfare of Indigenous populations across the globe. UNDRIP, which was adopted by the United...

Something to ponder I recently had the pleasure of meeting Claudia Sescu from the Ivirtivik Centre. The Center aims to empower the Inuit community by providing education, skills enhancement, and assistance in finding work. The Ivirtivik Centre was founded with the...

Something to ponder The historical record of treaties between the Canadian government and First Nations Peoples is extensive and intricate, originating from centuries of diplomatic discussions, formal pacts, and confrontations. These treaties are fundamental to the...

Something to ponder I had the pleasure to meet with Roger Twance and Christina Apostolakis from Projets Autochtones du Québec, and here is some information about this wonderful organisation as well as ways to contribute to their mission. Projets Autochtones du Québec...

Something to ponder Manifest Destiny is a concept invented by John O'Sullivan in July-August 1845. It refers to the view that the expansion of the U.S. over the American continents was morally right and bound to happen. Such beliefs have likewise exerted a substantial...

Something to ponder In order to celebrate National Indigenous History Month, I thought it could be interesting, and inspiring, to give a little taste of the rich and diverse Indigenous culture that is being created in our region. [Small disclaimers: 1. Because a lot...

Something to ponder The creation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in Canada was a significant turning point in the country's endeavor to acknowledge and rectify the deep-seated injustices suffered by Indigenous peoples, especially those who experienced...