Time to rummage through our drawers and closets, September 30th is Orange Shirt Day! So, what is this day about? September 30th is a day to remember and honour the survivors (and those who did not survive) of the Indian Residential School System. It is also a day for survivors to share their stories and… Continue reading Orange Shirt Day
Author: Miss. Solidarity
A Child and Youth Care Worker on a journey to become an advocate alongside Canada's First Nations, Metis, and Inuit communities.
Email: allyinthemaking@gmail.com
She Called Me “Auntie” !
I'm 5 months in at my new job and it's due time that I give an update on the journey! Since the beginning of April I've been working as a casual staff in NCFST's Child Care Centres and Aboriginal Head Start programs promoting the well-being of children ages 0-6 years old. So far it's been a… Continue reading She Called Me “Auntie” !
Buffalo Soldier
As I was driving to work my favourite Bob Marley song came on the radio. I turned up the volume and began to mouth the words... "Buffalo soldier, dreadlock Rasta. There was a buffalo soldier, in the heart of America..." ...And then Wayne Lavallee's raspy soulful voice came to mind. Back in the month of… Continue reading Buffalo Soldier
Indigenous Day: My Top 3 Moments!
Three weeks ago was my first time celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day (formally called National Aboriginal Day). It was also my city's first time celebrating too! *grins* MY TOP 3 MEMORABLE MOMENTS at the Indigenous Day Event... #1 - Meeting people from Wiky: I was surprised and excited when I met a few folks from Wikwemikong… Continue reading Indigenous Day: My Top 3 Moments!
THRILLED! Indigenous Day in My City
This evening I was on Facebook and one of my aunts sent me a short video clip promoting an Indigenous cultural event happening in our city. I was intrigued and clicked play...One hour later I still have a grin of excitement on my face! My city is celebrating National Aboriginal Day for the first time! I… Continue reading THRILLED! Indigenous Day in My City
The O Canada Challenge
Hey Canada, I have a challenge for you! JUNE is National Aboriginal History Month (NAHM), a time for Canadians to celebrate, honour, and acknowledge the Inuit, Metis and First Nations! Although this month has been officially declared as NAHM since 1996 this is the first year that I am hearing about it...and I've lived in… Continue reading The O Canada Challenge
ALLY 101: Language
Aanii! Boozhoo! Since starting my new job at Native Child and Family Services of Toronto I've become familiar with common Ojibwe greetings used among the staff, children, and parents. I smile whenever I hear them and am fascinated when I see Ojibwae-English signs and labels throughout the centre. For those readers who may not know,… Continue reading ALLY 101: Language
