In honour of National Indigenous History Month we want to point out how we can be an ally to the Indigenous community through action. See below ways you can personally do to support Truth & Reconciliation.

1) LEARN

• Learn about the history of residential schools in Canada
  • Indian Residential School and Dialogue Center of BC
  • Indigo/Chapters Residential School Reading List
  • Books for Kids about Residential Schools
• Learn about Murdered and Missing indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQTQQIA+
• Read the Truth and Reconciliation Report ‘s 94 Calls to Action
• Learn about Indigenous people, language, art, cultural heritage in Canada through the First People’s map

2) SUPPORT EMERGING INDIGENOUS ARTIST AND MUSICIANS

• Indigenous Music Canada
• Canadian and Indigenous Art
• Indigifest – a celebration of Indigenous music and culture
• Indigenous Art and Artistry
• Museum of Anthropology

3) SUPPORT INDIGENOUS BUSINESSES

• Indigenous Businesses in Canada
• Indigenous led businesses in BC
• Some Indigenous Businesses in Vancouver

4) DONATE TO INDIGENOUS FOCUSED ORGANIZATIONS

• Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Center Society
• Downtown  Eastside Women’s  Center
• Aboriginal Mother Center Society
• Kilala Leum Urban Indigenous Health and Healing Cooperative  
• And many more!

5) BE AN ALLY

• Ask questions
• Write the prime minister and your government representatives to implement the TRC’s 94 calls
• Talk to an Elder in the community
• Join a local reconciliation committee in your community