In a follow-up to last weeks episode, I reflect on what I've seen go on in the past few days surrounding the Indigenous solidarity movement. There has been a lot of activism taking place, and while I think this is great, I want to offer some cautions, context, and draw some connections between standing up for Indigenous communities and dismantling deep-seated racist, colonial mindsets. If you have any comments, questions, or concerns about this episode, or if you would like additional resources (some listed below) you can reach me in the following ways:

• @kayelehkay (Instagram)
• [email protected]
• lookatthismess.wordpress.com

Resources I cited/extras to guide you:

• U of A Indigenous Canada course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/indigenous-canada
• Truth and Reconciliation Report: http://trc.ca/assets/pdf/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf
• Indian Act: https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/i-5/
• more on the Indian Act: https://indigenousfoundations.arts.ubc.ca/the_indian_act/
• more on the Indian Act: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Act
• Anishnaabe World: A Guide to Building Bridges Between Canada and First Nations by Roger Spielmann
• The Inconvenient Indian by Thomas King

Until next time,
xox Kait