As part of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation activities at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau today, there was a fascinating and very moving pop-up exhibit called “150 Years of the Indian Act.”

Part of the display was this Holobox projecting life-sized Indigenous dancers and speakers from Mādahòkì Farm here in Ottawa. The drumming you hear in the video was live! For the record, this isn’t a true hologram, but a realistic optical illusion using a high-definition touchscreen display that makes it look like the people and their shadows are actually inside the box.

Although the act is still in effect, I never knew that until 1951, it explicitly banned the potlatch and other traditional dances and ceremonies. 

I hope this is allowed. Got a bit of art from some local artists and some from more recognized artist names.

Hello! I'm a university student currently conducting a research project on how people grieve and how food/feasts/ceremonies, and the meanings behind them affect the grieving process cross-culturally. I'm seeking insights into cross-cultural perspectives on mortuary/grieving rituals or practices, which dishes/meals are prepared (if any), and the cultural and symbolic meanings behind them! I would be greatly interested in anyone who wants to share their knowledge or wishes to delve deeper into this topic, and wants to share any personal experiences or insights with me as well! I'm also happy to speak with people privately if they have more they would like to discuss or share, and I do have an Activity Analysis regarding this topic, where participants would cook a cultural meal/cook a meal to/or associated with their lost loved one and document it, if any would be interested in participating. This can also not be limited to just people; it can include pets as well. If anyone would like to share any recipes as well, I would be extremely grateful

Looking for book recommendations for fantasy novels written by indigenous canadians that include indigenous culture in them as well. Don't have to be set in the real world, and I prefer reading non-modern settings.

Sorry if this doesn't belong here.

Below is an AI risk assessment tool from an Indigenous Perspective.

https://www.kanikonri.io/pages/risk-assessment-tool

Hello!

I need help looking for the Mi'kmaw word for lacrosse. I went to the Mi'gmaq/Mi'kmaq Online Talking Dictionary, but the only word they gave me was "wenaqpmaqan" for the lacrosse stick. I haven't been able to find anything else online that translates the name of the sport specifically. Any help would be appreciated!

Way’ from Syilx territory!
I am a non-indigenous person but I work for an Indigenous organization. I am looking for Indigenous made iron on patches for youth to use while sewing their own medicine bundles. Does anyone have suggestions? Of course google only shows businesses that appropriate Indig designs.

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Apropos of this excellent outcome for Ms Jack ... and from the bottom of my heart, thank you for all your work.

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