Education
To move toward a better space and improve, we must educate ourselves on our past, and we must hear the thoughts and experiences of oppressed groups.
To move toward a better space and improve, we must educate ourselves on our past, and we must hear the thoughts and experiences of oppressed groups.
Shapes of Native Nonfiction
Black Indian
A Mind Spread Out
Living on Borderlines
Eyes Bottle Dark with a Mouth Full
The Body Remembers When the World Broke Up
Falls Around Her
Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance
Four Sheets to the Wind
Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner
All My Relations
Coffee with my Ma
Missing and Murdered
New Fire
The Secret Life of Canada
When the land that the United States was built on was stolen, the Indigenous people the lived there were displaced, murdered, and disregarded. Our colonization of their land and erasing of their culture has hindered the life, growth, and improvement of Indigenous communities and we must do everything we can to right these wrongs that our ancestors committed and prevent the wrongs that our political leaders and large corporations are currently committing. Here are some ways you can make sure you’re aiding the improvement and protection of Indigenous cultures and communities every day.
Nonprofits need every bit of help they can get to give us the information and resources our communities need. Donating time and skills are just as valuable as donating money to these organizations. Anything helps, even simply spreading the word. It costs nothing to share, follow and like a social post.
Shop and support Native-American-owned businesses by utilizing their services and products. Below are a few of our favorite eco friendly businesses. If you’re not in the position to buy, we’ve also listed a few ways to help businesses without spending money.
B. Yellowtail
SheNative
TPMOCS
Eighth Generation
Quw’utsun’ Made
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Boost your social feeds with Native American activists and pages that are making a difference.
When she was sworn into the 116th Congress, Rep. Davids became one of the first two Native American women to serve in congress. Rep. Davids has centered her work in office on putting Kansans first, fighting to limit the influence of special interests and make healthcare more affordable and accessible to everyone.
IG: @REPDAVIDS
Chief water commissioner for @anishinabeknation. Autumn comes from Wikwemikong First Nation/Manitoulin Island and is from Ojibway/Odawa heritage.
IG: @AUTUMN.PELTIER
The Union of Ontario Indians is the secretariat of the Anishinabek Nation (39 First Nations). Their roots stem to the Three Fires Confederacy.
ICA is an Indigenous-led organization working to inspire & support Indigenous-led climate action. Their work inspires, connects, and supports Indigenous Peoples, reinforcing our place as leaders in climate change discourse and driving solutions for today and tomorrow. Their work is grounded in four main pathways: Gatherings, Resources and Tools, Amplifying Voices, and Supporting Indigenous Sovereignty.
Get connected and gain perspective by seeing real people and their experiences. Just because something doesn’t directly impact your life, doesn’t mean that it does not exist. Listen to what people from Native American communities have to say.
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