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The Bostonian Robert Kemp, on the brig Otter just north of the Queen Charlotte Islands in December 1810, reported that "the Natives are all infected with the Land Scurvy which Renders them Completely Incapable of Hunting[.] this Coast is as Silent...
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Decolonization Decolonization once viewed as the formal process of handing over the instruments of government, is now recognized as a long-term...
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When working closely with an Aboriginal community there are many factors and layers of complexities to be considered, some of which are very apparent...
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"I speak partly for the record, but mostly in memory of the kindly and well-intentioned men and women and their descendants — perhaps some of us here...
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As Canadians from coast to coast to coast prepare to mark Canada’s 150th birthday on July 1, 2017, I wanted to revisit and reflect on the late Chief...
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Sacred smoke created from burning medicinal or sacred plants is an aspect of many cultures and religions the world over. In North America, it is a...
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There are many reasons for researching an Indigenous community but for the purposes of this article, we are talking about research in terms of a...
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Simply put, Indigenous procurement is the act of purchasing goods and/or services from an Indigenous-owned business. For example, our company,...
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December is typically a month in which many Canadians look for ways to provide some financial assistance to not-for-profit organizations that help...
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Following every training session we ask learners if they would kindly take the time to fill in a survey about the training. We find these surveys...