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Debunking Misconceptions About First Nation Totem Poles
There are lots of lore and misconceptions about First Nation totem poles. In this article, we address six of the more common misconceptions.
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Canada’s Complicated History with First Nation Totem Poles
Canada has a complicated history with the totem pole. Totems have been misunderstood, coveted, stolen, quashed, copied, and celebrated. The first...
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The Importance of Indigenous Radio
By Olivia Marie Golosky When we think of the radio landscape in Canada, especially in the mainstream context, the Canadian Broadcasting Company (CBC)...
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Tips for Purchasing Authentic Indigenous Art
In Why Buying Authentic Indigenous Art is Important I talked about the cultural and economic impact knock-off art has on Indigenous artists and...
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Why Buying Authentic Indigenous Art is Important
A newsletter reader sent us a message asking if we would write something about appropriated art. The topic of cultural appropriation is increasingly...
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A Tribute to the Late Chief Beau Dick
Chief Beau Dick, or Gigame’ ‘Walas Gwa’yam, was born on November 23, 1955, and passed away, far too soon, on March 27, 2017. He was a world-renowned...
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A Brief Definition of Decolonization and Indigenization
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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A Definition of Smudging
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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What are Appropriate Gifts for Indigenous Guest Speakers
This article goes out to all the people who organize events that include Indigenous speakers and we thank one of our readers for suggesting we write...
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The Relationship Between Indigenous Peoples and Place Names
What is the relationship between Indigenous Peoples and place names? Indigenous place names carry knowledge that has been passed from generation to...