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Crossroads2020-09-30 09:15:422020-10-05 15:02:43Orange Shirt Day – Every Child MattersABOUT
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.
MEDIA
Louis Says is a unique, half-hour animated television series for North American Indigenous children.
Follow hosts Crystal Lavallee and Barry Mitsuing-Chalifoux as they share uplifting stories of culture and reconciliation in Indigenous communities across Canada.
Home and Native Land follows the lives of two indigenous men who’ve overcome adversity and are making a difference in their respective communities.
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!
STORIES
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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!
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She left her dream of modelling in NYC to...?
Ellen Anderson is an incredible women with an incredible story!
For the past 30 years, Ellen has been working in Indigenous communities, listening and learning. Growing up, she thought she was going to be a model, however, after a terrifying experience in NYC, she returned home to Canada. What felt like a huge a loss, ended up being her biggest blessing, rerouting her to the Yukon and Northern British Columbia!
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Drug Addicted & Ticking Anger Bomb - SET FREE / FIRST PEOPLES VOICES
"It was a ticking time bomb" says Sharon Martell. Growing up in a home with parents who were residential school survivors, war veterans and 60s scoop victims. The enormous build up of pain on the inside of 14 year old Sharon, expressed itself with violence and drug abuse.
When we asked the question "what advice would you have given to your 14 year old self today?" She broke down crying before she could say.
Let's continue to break the negative cycles in our lives.
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Women Survives Horrific Car Accident / FIRST PEOPLES VOICES
Roxy Flett's compelling story about her upbringing in Easterville, Manitoba will touch your soul. When a First Nations woman overcomes their cycles of abuse and addiction, it is worth sharing.
Please share this video to your socials, with your friends and family.
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9 year old First Nation boy describes what reconciliation is to him!
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120 Indigenous Communities Receiving Christmas Boxes / FIRST PEOPLES VOICES
#FirstPeoplesVoices is on the move again!
As Canada’s inflation rate nears a 20 year high, rising prices in transportation, shelter and food all mean a substantial jump in the cost of living across the nation.
The effects of this can often hit Indigenous communities the hardest. With many communities remote and isolated – access to affordable products and produce falls further away. Here is how WE impacted 122 communities across Canada!
Our Christmas Gift Campaign to 122 Indigenous communities across Canada was completed. Canadian Bible Society graciously allowed us to use their warehouse. That meant we could process four times what we did out of Bev's garage last year. Almost $200,000 worth of gifts were donated from CBS, Socks for Souls, Share World Global and our donors. Thai Ngo who is warehouse manager had his staff weigh, stamp and ship each item for us. That saved us a lot of time.
Walking out reconciliation looks like love in action!
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$100K sent to Lytton First Nation in BC for Flood Victims
#FirstPeoplesVoices URGENT PRAYER REQUEST.
For those of us who do not live in British Columbia, this is a small glimpse into what is happening right now with the floods. The focus of this story is on Lytton First Nation. On June 30 the community was ravaged by the fires. Now, they are battling the floods. Prayers needed ASAP! Stay tuned for more ways we can help!
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Remembering Indigenous Veterans - The Story of Sanford Stinson
Over 12,000 Indigenous people fought in WW1, WW2 and the Korean War.
According to the Indian Act they were deemed 'non-entities' meaning they had no land. Therefore they were not PAID to go to war, yet they went to fight for their families, communities and freedom.
Norm Stinson recalls the story of his father leaving home. "I believe one day we will see our loved ones again".
More information on the work of First Peoples Voices can be viewed on our Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/FirstPeoplesVoices/?ref=pages_you_manage
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How is Canada doing with the 94 Calls to Action? Truth and Reconciliation Commission
We bring you a brief update on the progress of the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions, 94 Calls to Action. How do YOU think Canada is doing?
With 13 projects completed and 20 that haven't started, where do YOU see yourself walking out healing?
What an honour to record this update on the beautiful Wet'suwet'en territory!
To track the progress, here is a link to an interactive website. https://newsinteractives.cbc.ca/longform-single/beyond-94?&cta=1
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NORM STINSON FORMER CHIEF OF RAMA First Nation
Norm Stinson served as Chief of Rama First Nation for 26 years.
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