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!
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
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
Residential School Reading List
Many of you have asked for a reading list on the topic of residential schools. Ask and ye shall receive. Here’s part of a larger reading list I use. There are several related topics of course which I recommend people take a look at such as Genocide, Colonization/Decolonization, Indigenous activism, child welfare and Indigenous children, […]… Continue reading Residential School Reading List
Peel District School Board Honour’s First Nations
Last week a couple of children that I care for invited me to their school's Sharing Assembly. They were very eager to show me a dance and skit that they've been practicing with their classmates for quite some time, so I agreed to come. Little did I know that the theme of the assembly was… Continue reading Peel District School Board Honour’s First Nations
Dream Job Becomes Reality
"Hi Shaleena ... We would like to offer you the position..." This week I've been eager to share some exciting news with those of you who have been following my journey! I am now a firm believer in the power of networking and perseverance because they are the main reasons why I can now say...I… Continue reading Dream Job Becomes Reality
