Category: Respect & Kanoronhkwátshera

Something to ponder It is crucial to acknowledge the close relationship that exists between the health of our planet's plant life and indigenous cultures as we unite to mark International Day of Plant Health on May 12. Indigenous peoples have coexisted peacefully with the natural world for ages, having long since come to grasp the delicate balance that exists between people, plants, and the environment. Indigenous knowledge systems, which emphasize the value of protecting ecosystems,...

Something to ponder With far-reaching effects on successive generations of Indigenous communities, residential schools represent a tragic chapter in the history of indigenous peoples worldwide. These institutions caused severe harm to people, families, and cultures when they were built with the goal of integrating Indigenous children into Euro-Canadian society. It is essential to comprehend the legacy of residential schools in order to promote reconciliation in modern society and heal the...

Something to ponder National Indigenous Languages Day was celebrated on March 31st. This day honors the linguistic diversity and cultural richness of indigenous communities in Canada, where more than 70 Indigenous Languages are spoken, according to Statistics Canada. Indigenous languages are vital components of cultural and spiritual legacy and identity, and archives of traditional knowledge in addition to being means of communication. However, due to institutional marginalization, historical...

Something to ponder Tragically, water—a symbol of life and a fundamental human right—is out of reach for a large number of Indigenous communities across Canada. Even though Canada is one of the richest countries in the world, its inability to provide Indigenous Peoples with clean, safe drinking water serves as a sobering reminder of systematic neglect and lingering colonial legacies. This article explores the grave injustice of Indigenous communities in Canada not having access to clean...

Something to ponder Indigenous Peoples in Canada have long been the target of social discrimination stemming from structural prejudices and historical practices that uphold marginalisation, injustice, and cultural erasure. An important piece of Canadian history, the Bagot Report, best represents the government's assimilationist policy towards Indigenous Peoples. This article examines the widespread discrimination against Indigenous populations in Canada, particularly the effects of the Bagot...

Something to ponder World Day of Social Justice, which was celebrated on February 20th, brings me to reflect about where we are today, in Canada, as regards to social justice towards Indigenous Peoples. The legacy of centuries of colonisation, eviction, and cultural genocide continues to loom large over Indigenous people, extending from the imposition of legislation such as the Indian Act and the creation of residential schools to the forced removal and expropriation of Indigenous territories....