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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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Indigenous Veterans - The story of Sanford F Stinson

Norm Stinson tells the story of his father who sacrificed his life to serve in WW2. Norm was 7 years old at the time his father walked from their family home in his community of Rama, to Orillia, ON.

30 years after his father’s death, his mother finally told him about the day Sandford F. Stinson (Father) left home. It took Norm 60 years to go and visit his Father’s grave in France. He struggled with the guilt but knows he will see him again in heaven.

Indigenous people at that time were termed ‘non-entities’ by the Indian Act. Therefore, they were not conscripted for War. Yet thousands volunteered to protect their families and fight for their freedoms.

Today, we have a vital role to ensure their sacrifices were not in vain.

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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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National Day for Truth & Reconciliation 2021

September 30, 2021 is a very significant day for Canadians.

This new day is designed to commemorate the Indian residential school experiences, and honour survivors, communities and families as they walk out their healing journey. As they do, we will be here to love, support and encourage them, together.

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National Day for Truth & Reconciliation (Sneak Peak)

Join us on September 30, 2021 as we reflect on Orange Shirt Day and the new National Day for Truth & Reconciliation (wait, what?)

Without initiatives like Orange Shirt Day, we wouldn't have had a National Day for Truth & Reconciliation! Why do we need this day? Why is this important? Who is this about?

Join us on Sept 30 as we tackle all of these questions and more!

This story shares how the Nawash House of Prayer team went from the most forgotten, to the most favoured!
100 Huntley Street - First Peoples Voices
Fiery thank yous and love from Bev and Crystal

We are still recovering from the Re-Ignite Hope Tour.... BUT..... we wanted to send you a little message to share how much we love and appreciate you all!
Metis Hunter Shawn Paul / FIRST PEOPLES VOICES

Shawn Paul, a Metis from Manitoba, was born to play hockey! It was during his teenager years that a voice continued to speak to him about specific things. What were those things? Watch and find out!
2021 RV Re-IGNITE HOPE TOUR!

5 women from 5 nations, travelled across 5 provinces in Western Canada to re-ignite hope on 9 Indigenous communities! It took us 21 days and we all still loved and valued each other when we finished! haha

The stories in this video do not even begin to communicate all the hope we saw ignited in many hearts.

28 Indigenous leaders from across 4 Provinces made the pilgrimage to the former residential school in Kamloops, BC.

So much to learn from our experiences!

GOOD NEWS - we are launching our podcast next week with upcoming guests of honour:

Ron Desjardins - 'Let it burn' policy.

Ted Gottfriedson - Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc (Kamloops residential school, the WHOLE STORY)

Josie Dingler - Her healing story

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Dale Smith / FIRST PEOPLES VOICES

An incredible story of Metis fisherman and wild rice harvester - Dale Smith! Like most Metis people, the struggle with not being 'native' enough is a real thing. Today, Dale expresses his joy at finding peace with his identity! Take a listen.

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Joshua Montana / FIRST PEOPLES VOICES

A powerful story of overcoming racism!

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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
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LOUIS SAYS

ACROSS THE LAND

HOME NATIVE LAND

2021 RV RE-IGNITE HOPE TOUR

WATCH

STORIES

Indigenous Veterans - The story of Sanford F Stinson

NORM STINSON FORMER CHIEF OF RAMA First Nation

National Day for Truth & Reconciliation 2021

National Day for Truth & Reconciliation (Sneak Peak)

100 Huntley Street - First Peoples Voices

Fiery thank yous and love from Bev and Crystal

Metis Hunter Shawn Paul / FIRST PEOPLES VOICES

2021 RV Re-IGNITE HOPE TOUR!

Dale Smith / FIRST PEOPLES VOICES

Joshua Montana / 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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Indigenous Veterans - The story of Sanford F Stinson

NORM STINSON FORMER CHIEF OF RAMA First Nation

National Day for Truth & Reconciliation 2021

National Day for Truth & Reconciliation (Sneak Peak)

100 Huntley Street - First Peoples Voices

Fiery thank yous and love from Bev and Crystal

Metis Hunter Shawn Paul / FIRST PEOPLES VOICES

2021 RV Re-IGNITE HOPE TOUR!

Dale Smith / FIRST PEOPLES VOICES

Joshua Montana / FIRST PEOPLES VOICES

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