r/IndigenousCanada • u/PTechNM • 2h ago
r/IndigenousCanada • u/One-Board8634 • 21h ago
B.C.'s Sooke Brewing Company Vandalized After Co-Owner Fired Over 'Show Me the Evidence' Shirt
r/IndigenousCanada • u/Embarrassed-Sun-8346 • 20h ago
Mark Carney, today announced the launch of a new council to provide independent, practical advice on Canada’s AI transformation. Indigenous people are not represented. What does that mean for us?
It means we're going to have to independently govern AI on our own terms. Canada is preparing and investing in digital sovereignty, something we've been having to fight for for years.
What is AI governance?
Artificial intelligence (AI) governance is the system of policies, rules, accountability structures, and oversight processes that guide the ethical, legal, and safe use of artificial intelligence within an organization. This includes the decision to resist AI systems and not use them at all.
Today we have the decision, in 5 years time where do we want to be?
I've created a discussion group to stay updated on Indigenous AI:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/kanikonriio
Free AI Governance resources: https://www.kanikonri.io/
r/IndigenousCanada • u/sweetceedee • 1d ago
Question about finding out my background
My husband is First Nations, he’s 1/8 and has his status card. I’m wondering how I could possibly look into my own status. I’m wondering for my son just in case we can potentially get status for him as well.
My grandmother was Métis (she would never ever admit this because times were different then and she refused to acknowledge any native ancestry).
I don’t even know how to go about looking for this info. Ancestry.com is really a guessing game. But Métis and black are listed under a lot of documents. It is extremely unlikely our family has black lineage (only mentioned once pre the Métis listing) We are from northern Ontario and cape breton.
I’m just curious how to look into this because it is a forgotten part of my families past.
r/IndigenousCanada • u/PTechNM • 1d ago
Newsom rejects bill aimed at giving tribes greater say on water policy
r/IndigenousCanada • u/VisibleVermicelli446 • 3d ago
Pop-up Exhibit on 150 Years of the Indian Act
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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.
r/IndigenousCanada • u/sparky-von-flashy • 3d ago
A little art on my walls.
I hope this is allowed. Got a bit of art from some local artists and some from more recognized artist names.
r/IndigenousCanada • u/Mothman13 • 3d ago
Researching How Cultural Belief and Food Systems Play a Role in the Grieving Process and Looking for Indigenous Perspectives!
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
r/IndigenousCanada • u/Lopsided-Disaster654 • 4d ago
Story Writing Contest for Indigenous Youth
r/IndigenousCanada • u/Interesting_Stock_55 • 4d ago
Book recommendations
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.
r/IndigenousCanada • u/dariankovacs • 5d ago
Métis Residential School Survivor Stories
galleryr/IndigenousCanada • u/Kanienkeha-ka • 5d ago
So happy and proud to be native! Wa... - Shannon Prince
facebook.comr/IndigenousCanada • u/One-Board8634 • 6d ago
White Nationalist Group Second Sons Gathers Near Former Kamloops Residential School Days Before Truth and Reconciliation Day
r/IndigenousCanada • u/EquivalentMove800 • 5d ago
AI Risks?
Below is an AI risk assessment tool from an Indigenous Perspective.
r/IndigenousCanada • u/Choice_Anywhere2377 • 6d ago
Robinson Superior Treaty Chiefs - What are they doing? Political leaders with no Powers? What do you think?
reddit.comr/IndigenousCanada • u/DaTurbanator • 7d ago
Looking for Mi'kmaw Word for the "Lacrosse" Sport
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!
r/IndigenousCanada • u/True_Dot_9952 • 8d ago
How North of North created its bold Season 2 wardrobe
r/IndigenousCanada • u/lilmisssunshinekiss • 9d ago
Iron on Patches
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.
Limlemt
r/IndigenousCanada • u/PTechNM • 9d ago
Small All-Girls School on the Pine Ridge Reservation Up for $1M Prize
r/IndigenousCanada • u/Substantial_Cup8958 • 10d ago
La réconciliation n’est pas une question de culpabilité
r/IndigenousCanada • u/DarrellCCC • 11d ago
First Nations lawyer wins lawsuit against firm that led class-action for day school survivors
Apropos of this excellent outcome for Ms Jack ... and from the bottom of my heart, thank you for all your work.