Background The Residential School system was not simply a bad policy in the history of this country. It was a disastrous consequence of the effects of colonialism, affecting not only First Nation children’s health and well-being but also the loss of culture and heritage. It is well established that the Residential School system purposely assimilatedContinue reading “Colonialism and Residential School: “Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing””
Category Archives: Visible Minority in Canada
Hidden Past of Residential School: “The Canadian Holocaust”
The confirmation of other unmarked burial sites in 2021 made it quite clear that the Residential School system is the undoubted “Genocide”. This act of genocide is now regarded by some as the Canadian Holocaust”. Residential School: A System found to Carry out a Genocide that killed thousands of children From the both the eyeContinue reading “Hidden Past of Residential School: “The Canadian Holocaust””
The Horror of Residential School
The recent discoveries of 215 unmarked graves at former residential schools in Kamloops, BC, horrified all Canadian communities, from the English-speaking, First Nation, the Québécois, Asian, and Black. This discovery shows this country’s history of violent oppression and the horror of the residential school system, which included the disappearance of children in suspicious circumstances, widespreadContinue reading “The Horror of Residential School”
The Road to Political Organizing and Activism For First Nations
How Did it start? In the mid 20th century, the efforts to organize politically drove the diverse Indigenous people to combine. These political bodies might differ on specific issues, were desired to assert more control over their affairs. Their political and social campaigns resulted in policies that mattered greatly to them. On the one hand,Continue reading “The Road to Political Organizing and Activism For First Nations”
Perceptions of Indigenous Identity in Canada
Complex and Challenging Task The terminology related to Indigenous identity in Canada can be complex, as identification can be self-identified and defined by the state. Identification based on connection to land and territory can become very difficult. Many Indigenous peoples lost their land base, or the terms for a community have often not been selectedContinue reading “Perceptions of Indigenous Identity in Canada”
What is the Most Appreciate Terminology: Aboriginals, Indigenous Peoples, First nations?
NO “All-Encompassing” Term There is no single term that is ‘Fits All’ or ‘politically correct’ when describing Indigenous people — Aboriginal, native peoples, and First Nations in Canada. Across our nations, there are over 630 distinct Indigenous communities, which represent more than 50 nations and 50 Indigenous languages. Thus, it is impossible to come upContinue reading “What is the Most Appreciate Terminology: Aboriginals, Indigenous Peoples, First nations?”
Foundation of HKPLTW (Canada) 