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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.

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LOUIS SAYS

Louis Says is a unique, half-hour animated television series for North American Indigenous children.

ACROSS THE LAND

Follow hosts Crystal Lavallee and Barry Mitsuing-Chalifoux as they share uplifting stories of culture and reconciliation in Indigenous communities across Canada.

HOME NATIVE LAND

Home and Native Land follows the lives of two indigenous men who’ve overcome adversity and are making a difference in their respective communities.

2021 RV RE-IGNITE HOPE TOUR

Through your prayers and generous support, First Peoples Voices was able to journey and go on the Re-Ignite Hope Tour. As you responded to the need, Crossroads was able to cover expenses for our media Mentorship graduates.

The video above, produced by Crystal, will give you a sense of our journey. Great laughter and joy, along with deep crying and pain. Our three weeks packed into eight minutes!

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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!

https://indigenous-experiences.ca/
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
MMI / BRENDA WILSON'S STORY
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.

www.firstpeoplesvoices.ca
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!
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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Finding Truth in Reconciliation

April 11, 2022

This month has been extremely profound. I sat glued to my computer and watched reporters in Rome cover the historic exchange between Pope Francis and Indigenous delegates from across Turtle Island (North America).

Orange Shirt Day – Every Child Matters

September 30, 2020

On the first day at residential school, survivor Phyllis Jack Webstad wore her shiny new orange shirt, bought by her grandmother. She loved it! However, it was taken from her as a six-year old girl at the school. September 30th was chosen because it is the time of year in which children were taken from their homes and forced onto a plane, bus or truck and sent to residential schools.

Crossroads Celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day with 100 Huntley Street Featuring Susan Aglukark & Michael Linklater

June 11, 2020

On Friday, June 19th, Crossroads will celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with a special 100 Huntley Street program from Queenston Heights National Historic Site, Niagara on the Lake, ON., which commemorates the significant contributions of First Nations and their allies in the War of 1812.

Report on Saskatchewan, Quebec and British Columbia

November 18, 2019

Sept. 28 to Oct. 8/19 - Our various Crossroads teams travelled across three provinces in ten days for an amazing example of First Peoples Voices: Media and Mission. Project Hope Youth Empowerment Weekend, SaskatoonOver fifty youth gave their hearts to Jesus at ‘Project Hope’ in Saskatoon....

Finding Truth in Reconciliation

April 11, 2022

This month has been extremely profound. I sat glued to my computer and watched reporters in Rome cover the historic exchange between Pope Francis and Indigenous delegates from across Turtle Island (North America).

Orange Shirt Day – Every Child Matters

September 30, 2020

On the first day at residential school, survivor Phyllis Jack Webstad wore her shiny new orange shirt, bought by her grandmother. She loved it! However, it was taken from her as a six-year old girl at the school. September 30th was chosen because it is the time of year in which children were taken from their homes and forced onto a plane, bus or truck and sent to residential schools.

Crossroads Celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day with 100 Huntley Street Featuring Susan Aglukark & Michael Linklater

June 11, 2020

On Friday, June 19th, Crossroads will celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with a special 100 Huntley Street program from Queenston Heights National Historic Site, Niagara on the Lake, ON., which commemorates the significant contributions of First Nations and their allies in the War of 1812.

Report on Saskatchewan, Quebec and British Columbia

November 18, 2019

Sept. 28 to Oct. 8/19 - Our various Crossroads teams travelled across three provinces in ten days for an amazing example of First Peoples Voices: Media and Mission. Project Hope Youth Empowerment Weekend, SaskatoonOver fifty youth gave their hearts to Jesus at ‘Project Hope’ in Saskatoon....

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LOUIS SAYS

ACROSS THE LAND

HOME NATIVE LAND

2021 RV RE-IGNITE HOPE TOUR

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National Indigenous Peoples Day 2022 - Let's Celebrate / FIRST PEOPLES VOICES

Trina Mather-Simard / FIRST PEOPLES VOICES

BARRY MARACLE / FIRST PEOPLE VOICES

National Indigenous Peoples Day 2022 - Let's Celebrate!

Jenn Harper from Cheekbone Beauty

MMI / BRENDA WILSON'S STORY

Smithers, British Columbia Walks Out Reconciliation

Kamloops Residential School Survivor Virginia Dewitt / FIRST PEOPLES VOICES

YWAM Muskoka, Walking with Onion Lake First Nation!

Wet'suwet'en Territory with Wanda Nikal / FIRST PEOPLES VOICES

MISSION UPDATE

Finding Truth in Reconciliation

Orange Shirt Day – Every Child Matters

Crossroads Celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day with 100 Huntley Street Featuring Susan Aglukark & Michael Linklater

Report on Saskatchewan, Quebec and British Columbia

Finding Truth in Reconciliation

Orange Shirt Day – Every Child Matters

Crossroads Celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day with 100 Huntley Street Featuring Susan Aglukark & Michael Linklater

Report on Saskatchewan, Quebec and British Columbia

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National Indigenous Peoples Day 2022 - Let's Celebrate / FIRST PEOPLES VOICES

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BARRY MARACLE / FIRST PEOPLE VOICES

National Indigenous Peoples Day 2022 - Let's Celebrate!

Jenn Harper from Cheekbone Beauty

MMI / BRENDA WILSON'S STORY

Smithers, British Columbia Walks Out Reconciliation

Kamloops Residential School Survivor Virginia Dewitt / FIRST PEOPLES VOICES

YWAM Muskoka, Walking with Onion Lake First Nation!

Wet'suwet'en Territory with Wanda Nikal / FIRST PEOPLES VOICES

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