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Less than 500 years ago, the only people living in Canada were the First Peoples. The Indigenous people of this land have a rich history and unique relationship with our country, one that includes chapters of hurt but also new chapters of healing.
Together, through tangible acts of love and hope-filled testimony, we can be a blessing to Indigenous communities across the land! Partner with us today.
STORIES
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National Indigenous Peoples Day 2022 - Let's Celebrate / FIRST PEOPLES VOICES
Tanshi and welcome to our special program. -
Trina Mather-Simard / FIRST PEOPLES VOICES
Trina is the CEO of Indigenous-Experiences.ca (check out that website to learn more!)
We were honoured to be at Madahoki Farm this year to film the National Indigenous Peoples Day special program! Lot's of fun with the Ojibway Spirit Horses!
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BARRY MARACLE / FIRST PEOPLE VOICES
Barry shares about the oldest covenant in North America, the Two Row Wampum – Gä•sweñta.
In 1613 the Dutch govt came here and made a covenant with the Iroquois. More details in the story! -
National Indigenous Peoples Day 2022 - Let's Celebrate!
Join hosts, Crystal Lavallee and Steven Carleton, as they celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day at Mādahòkì Farm. You'll hear from Cheekbone Beauty CEO, Jenn Harper, Indigenous Experiences CEO, Trina Mather-Simard and Mohawk Warrior, Barry Maracle!
Leave a comment below to let us know what you love about Indigenous people and culture! -
Jenn Harper from Cheekbone Beauty
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MMI / BRENDA WILSON'S STORY
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Smithers, British Columbia Walks Out Reconciliation
Many communities have risen to the occasion to take the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action seriously. Mark DeHoog shares how his community recognizes Indigenous history and authority.
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Kamloops Residential School Survivor Virginia Dewitt / FIRST PEOPLES VOICES
This amazing woman grew up in her Indigenous community, surrounded by family until....as a teenager, she was sent to Kamloops. When the news of unmarked graves came out in May of 2021, she instantly remembered her experience. This is what she has to share -
YWAM Muskoka, Walking with Onion Lake First Nation!
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Wet'suwet'en Territory with Wanda Nikal / FIRST PEOPLES VOICES
"This story was filmed in Witset First Nation, which is part of the the Wet’suwet’en Territory. Their ancestors have lived in the regions for over 6,000 years. Their territory encompasses 22,000sq km of land.
The Wet’suwet’en people are divided into 5 clans. They have Hereditary Chiefs as well as Elected Chiefs. H. Chiefs govern the land, E. Chiefs govern the people.
**Elders are the knowledge keepers. Due to covid, no elders were available for recording this story about the land so Wanda stepped in!
Water is life for the Wet’suwet’en people because it provides their major food source – salmon. Without water, their culture ceases to exist.
Catholicism was pushed on their people by Father Morice. Although he had their language transcribed, he was not a very nice man.
The people want to be proud of their language and culture. By telling this story, we are RESTORING HONOUR and DIGNITY to them as a people group.
"The land is us. The water is us.
This is where we get our life from.
I want my grandchildren to enjoy what I enjoyed on the land - clean water, berries, medicines, abundance of food and animals."
- Chief Hagwilnegh (Ron Mitchell)
Thank you for allowing us onto your land to tell your stories. Our hearts are forever impacted by what you shared. We cannot wait to come back and visit!
www.firstpeoplesvoices.ca
www.witset.ca
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