First Nations

The Inclusion in Northern Research Project, which was developed through the course of the last year and premiered at the Arctic Change 2020 virtual meeting, began with the creation of videos highlighting the varied journeys of our colleagues.… En savoir plus

Following on from IASCs 2020 Statement on Tackling Racism and Systemic Bias, acknowledging that Arctic science still suffers from systemic bias that marginalizes and excludes people who are Black, Indigenous, or from other under-represented minorities in the Arctic region and around the world, this panel session aims to discuss these issues facing our community, and also some practical solution… En savoir plus

 Grandfather Wanbdi Wakita shares teachings about how we receive a name and the connection to language, song and personal colors in Dakota culture.

 My Father's Footsteps follow Cameron Watts, Tseshaht tribe, and the beginning of his journey to find out what happened to his father.

Hey Cuzzin is a look at the lives of Indigenous cousins on and off the rez.

This 72 min documentary captures the heart felt struggle of a community to protect the Red Hill Valley (one of Canada’s largest urban parks) from a four-lane expressway. The story follows the unique cooperation of First Nations and various Hamilton citizens in setting up a camp in the Red Hill Valley and holding off construction crews.… En savoir plus

This informative panel presentation share stories of practical experience from those engaged in community engagement activities that support community resilience.

In this session moderated by Matthew Bishop of The Economist, Florence and Kluane Adamek (Jane Glassco Northern Fellowship, Walter and Duncan Gordon Foundation) share what sums up their feelings of greatest isolation, and when in their lives have they felt most isolated.

Canadian singer-songwriter and internationally recognized humanitarian Bruce Cockburn, is lending his voice to suicide prevention by partnering with the Collateral Damage Project. The Order of Canada recipient is releasing a video calling for a dialogue on suicide. To view the video, go to www.leftbehindbysuicide.org

CONTENT (in-order) ::: Inuit throat singing duet & lessons; native drumming; photo-op with the Nishiyuu walkers; round dance & final send off prayers by Cree Grand Edler Ray Robinson    ..:)))...   .:.   LS-directed live by Dee Shanger & uploaded (here) from our full-LS-… En savoir plus

 This is a video for a trailer video of Frank Wolf and Todd McGowan as they bike, hike, raft and kayak the track of the pipeline. During their travels they look at the pipeline from the perspective of citizens who live along the proposed route. See the movie: onthelinemovie.com.

Thanks to Frank Wolf for sharing the trailer!