WIN acknowledges with deep respect the lands and Nations of all Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island. We honour Survivors, their families, and all those carrying the work of truth forward.
Dancer Keisha Jones performed at Centennial Square during Xe xe Smun' eem - Victoria Orange Shirt Day ceremony. Photo: Zoë Ducklow
September 30th, List of Events:
5th Annual South Island Powwow
(free and open to everyone)
Royal Athletic Park, 1014 Caledonia Ave.
Gates open at 10am, Grand Entry 12pm
Truth & Reconciliation: A MMIWG Gathering of Remembrance & Care
(free and open to everyone)
#204-990 Hillside Ave, 5-8pm
All funds from the sale of EVERY CHILD MATTERS ORANGE SHIRTS and our INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE POSTERS in our stores will go towards WIN’s annual bursary for an Indigenous Student studying Social Work at UVIC.
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Victoria Foundation: 5 amazing Indigenous-led organizations making a difference
National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Final Reportspart 1a, part 1b
NWAC’s Action Plan to End the Attack Against Indigenous Women, Girls, This is a great resource for learning about local communities, Indigenous pronunciation of words, and more.
First Voices - Language learning
Free E-Books on Indigenous Reconciliation
Megaphone Magazine article - From Acknowledging to Honouring
What You Can Do as a Settler Canadian on National Truth and Reconciliation Day
Multiple resources for Indigenous Perspectives education via the Canadian Encyclopedia
Circles for Reconciliation - to establish trusting, meaningful relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples as part of the 94 Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
IndigiNews (@indiginews) on Facebook and Instagram
Indigenous Perspectives Society- Local society providing cultural perspectives, Indigenous history, and reconciliation training
Article- ‘You belong in this world’: Two-Spirit survivors share their stories
Article- Meet the two-spirit people fighting to be included in Canada’s reconciliation process
Reproduce Her Justice Podcast-Ep 1: Discussing The Impact of Residential School