Meet Legacy Leader and Future Legacy Leaders of the Yurok Tribe – Abby Abinanti, Dr. Blythe George, and Jessica Carter. Abby, Blythe, and Jessica are working together to exchange their own Indigeous knowledge and traditions of the Yurok peoples, while also encouraging others within the community – especially young women…
Name Wah pi ki iw ls kwew White Eagle Woman Tribal Nation Chippewa Cree, Rocky Boy Reservation Create Be it fate, coincidence, or serendipity, Kaylene Big Knife entered the world on her father’s birthday. She grew up creative and adventurous, exploring what she called her grandmother Minnie’s backyard—the hills and…
The film, Gviḷásdṃalas Haíɫzaqv: Building Our Constitution, provides insight into the extensive work the Heiltsuk peoples have undertaken to make a constitution that suites the community. Continuing the traditional ways of governing and of life are key to the Heiltsuk peoples process in making their constitution. Teachings that were passed…
Sarah James, Neetsa’ii Gwich’in Nation, sings the Welcome Song, Caribou Skin Hut Dance, sharing the process and practice of the song and dance. Articulating the importance of the ceremonial role the song has had in shaping the image of her people as generous and welcoming, As the song is used…
Lorna Williams (Lil’wat Nation) and chuutsqa L. Rorick (Hesquiaht) are focused on how activism can have a greater impact across international audiences. The pair are developing digital platforms and strategies to increase access to traditional teachings and language by interweaving traditional teachings into educational spaces and organizations. View Lorna’s…
Loretta Afraid of Bear Cook takes the viewer through the traditional preparation of food used by the Oceti Sakowinin in “Sacred Food Spoke.” The food used for ceremonies, such as the Sun Dance, which happens once a year, must be gathered with their season and stored or prepared prior to…
Read the Original PDF. Elders’ Council named 2020 Guthrie Award recipient Toronto, ON – The Law Foundation of Ontario is pleased to announce that the Elders’ Council is the 2020 recipient of the Guthrie Award, the Foundation’s signature award to recognize exceptional access to justice champions. The Elders’ Council was…
Tribal Nation Chippewa Cree, Rocky Boy Reservation Remember Minnie Big Knife was born at her family’s home. The first words she heard were Cree. Her parents were members of the Cree group who had been displaced from their homelands after the Louis Riel Rebellion of 1855. Traveling throughout Montana, they…
Name Watakhayetsxw Has a Large Copper Shield Tribal Nation Gitanyow Sustain The traditional territory of the Gitanyow is a breathtakingly beautiful landscape in British Columbia. It is the homeland of Debra Good, and the place her ancestors and relatives have lovingly protected through their inherent title, jurisdiction and law. The…
Name Wánosts’a7 Tribal Nation Lil’wat Nation Honor Wánosts’a7, Woman Who Walks in Peace Among Her People, is the name given to Lorna Williams. It was her grandmother’s name. Lorna was given her name at the age of seventeen and she says it has guided her throughout her life. The name…
