Your Indigenous Relations Strategy Needs to be More Than “Sounds Good”
Everything you do within your business, corporation, or organization must consider the impacts on Indigenous communities. If you cannot understand that statement, that is a strong indicator you are living with a strong knowledge gap. Why "sounds good" is not enough for your Indigenous Relations Strategy.
Are Historians “Failed Scientists?”
In 1970, historical analyst David Hackett Fischer argued that History is a “problem solving discipline”, going so far as to call the discipline "antiethical". Has historiography, or writing about history evolved since then?
Can You Be a Proud Canadian While Knowing Canada’s True History? A Canada Day Reflection
Is it possible to still be a proud Canadian once you learn more about Canada’s genocidal history? My personal reflections on being Catholic, miseducated, and Canadian, and my journey to re-define my Canadian identity through Indigenous Relations.
The 4 “Ds” of Honouring the Protected Rights of Indigenous Peoples
In what ways can non-Indigenous people contribute to decolonizing, dismantling, deconstructing, and democratizing systems? A reflection from a settler for National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada.
Review of “Working Effectively with Indigenous Peoples®” Self-Guided Training
A review of “Working Effectively with Indigenous Peoples(R)” course by Indigenous Relations Academy, with a recommendation that non-Indigenous organizations consider taking this learning opportunity to underscore every Canadian’s duty to work towards Truth & Reconciliation.