Indigenous Music/Musican: Jeremy Dutcher
From the East Coast of Canada, Dutcher’s powerful music is deeply connected to Indigenous resurgence and revitalization of the Wolastoqey language.
Indigenous Art/Artist: Kent Monkman
With a poignant focus on historical and contemporary Indigenous experiences, discover Monkman’s provocative, complex and incredibly nuanced works of art!
Indigenous Centered Classroom Game by The Ojibwe Cultural Foundation
A fun resource to learn more about the Ojibwe language and hear the traditional stories of Nanabush!
Indigenous Podcast: This Place
Hosted by Rosanna Deerchild, this 10-episode podcast delves into Indigenous resistance and resilience in so-called Canada.
Indigenous Directed Film: Rhymes for Young Ghouls directed by Jeff Barnaby
Set on a fictional Mi’kmaw reserve in 1976, Jeff Barnaby’s Rhymes for Young Ghouls follows the story of a young Mi’kmaw teenager named Aila (Kawennáhere Devery Jacobs) and her noble quest for revenge and justice for her community.
Indigenous Directed Documentary: Angry Inuk directed by Alethea Arnaquq-Baril
In her documentary, The Angry Inuk, Arnaquq-Baril sheds light on the central role that seal hunting plays in the lives of the Inuit and brings awareness to the cultural and economic challenges that the Inuit community has faced as a result of international shaming of traditional seal hunting practices.
Indigenous Authored Non-Fiction: 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act
21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act: Helping Canadians Make Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples a Reality, written by Bob Joseph, is a vital introduction and resource to understanding the Indian Act of 1876 and its troubling impact on First Nations.
Indigenous Authored Picture Book: Stand Like A Cedar
Stand Like a Cedar, written by Nicola I. Campbell, introduces children to Indigenous languages, sustainability and the West Coast landscape through beautiful illustrations and expressive storytelling.
Indigenous Authored Novel: A Girl Called Echo (Series) by Katherena Vermette
A Girl Called Echo, written by Katherena Vermette, is young adult graphic novel series that tells a story about Métis history through the lens of a 13-year old girl.
