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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.

Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day 2020

With all the celebrations and festivals cancelled due to ‘the COVID’ our team worked hard to take you DIGITALLY across the nation. The resilient stories from our First Nation, Metis and Inuit neighbours will INSPIRE you. We are in this together. Hiy hiy (thank you).

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Personal Story / Shireen Gamble
Grassy Narrows First Nations - Mercury Poisoning Survivor - Shane Pennells

Shane Pennells originates from Grassy Narrows First Nation in Ontario. His mother had mercury poisoning in her system when she gave birth to her son, Shane. His struggle with the negative effects left him struggling to survive at 6 hours old. Yet 40 years later, he's still here. Find out how!
Christmas Will Happen for Community Members in Neyaashiinigmiing First Nation

Many Indigenous communities have encouraged their community members to stay home to prevent the spread of COVID 19. This makes Christmas shopping challenging for families. BUT there is always HOPE.

Donate directly to the Nawash Food Bank by emailing John Ramage: [email protected]
Nawash Food Bank / First Peoples Voices

The mission of First Peoples Voices continues! After hearing the need in a First Nation community, a quick response was made to help. // www.firstpeoplesvoices.ca
Honouring Indigenous Veterans / FIRST PEOPLES VOICES
Made with Love / FIRST PEOPLES VOICES

Teenage girls in Nova Scotia made bracelets for new young moms in a remote northern community in Ontario. Aw.

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Northern Saskatchewan Mission Tour

August 20, 2019

Many times I have travelled the seven-hour drive through the Boreal Forest Region of northern Saskatchewan to Birch Narrows/Turnor Lake. Many times I have enjoyed bear sightings along the way....

Alaska Highway, Northern British Columbia, June 19-25

July 10, 2019

The highway was built in eight months and paid for by the US government during World War II. It runs from Dawson Creek, BC to Fairbanks, Alaska. Back then the road was dirt through forests. Today it is paved all the way making for easier access to the many Indigenous communities located miles into the interior. The access roads are all still dirt.

Love In Action: Bringing Fresh Food To Our Indigenous Communities

April 30, 2019

... I was shocked because so many northern Indigenous communities can’t afford the high cost of nutritious food. A head of iceberg lettuce costs $7.09. Three pounds of no-name ground beef costs $22.00. Such is the added cost of transportation to remote areas...

Media Mentorship Program for Indigenous Youth

April 3, 2019

Two years ago, Crossroads pioneered an exciting media mentorship program for Indigenous youth! The goal was and is, to give high school students living on reserves a positive cross-cultural experience. The youth stay with staff, and enjoy special trips to the CN Tower, Ripley’s Aquarium and Niagara Falls interspersed during their training.

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....

Wabasca to Maskwacis, Northern Alberta Mission

September 12, 2019

The emphasis of this Alberta trip was maintaining and strengthening the relationships with the many young people Crystal and I previously met. It is a four-hour drive from the Edmonton Airport, south-west of Fort McMurray to Wabasca. ...

Support hope and healing
for Indigenous youth!

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MEDIA

LOUIS SAYS

ACROSS THE LAND

HOME NATIVE LAND

Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day 2020

STORIES

Personal Story / Shireen Gamble

Grassy Narrows First Nations - Mercury Poisoning Survivor - Shane Pennells

Christmas Will Happen for Community Members in Neyaashiinigmiing First Nation

Nawash Food Bank / First Peoples Voices

Honouring Indigenous Veterans / FIRST PEOPLES VOICES

Made with Love / FIRST PEOPLES VOICES

MISSION UPDATE

Northern Saskatchewan Mission Tour

Alaska Highway, Northern British Columbia, June 19-25

Love In Action: Bringing Fresh Food To Our Indigenous Communities

Media Mentorship Program for Indigenous Youth

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

Wabasca to Maskwacis, Northern Alberta Mission

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Grassy Narrows First Nations - Mercury Poisoning Survivor - Shane Pennells

Christmas Will Happen for Community Members in Neyaashiinigmiing First Nation

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Honouring Indigenous Veterans / FIRST PEOPLES VOICES

Made with Love / FIRST PEOPLES VOICES

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