Virtual Indigenous Student Centre, mamawapowin

On September 29, Northern Lakes College is proud to launch the Virtual Indigenous Student Centre, mamawapowin, a virtual space with resources to support Indigenous students and those who want to learn about Indigenous culture.

TRUTH & RECONCILIATION RESOURCES

Please Note: Newly-added resources are indicated by the ^New symbol.

Royal Alberta Museum
^New Honouring National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
^New Blog – Sixties Scoop: Stories of Loss, Strength, and Hope | RAM Blog
^New Blog – The Chief’s Daughter – Creations for the Generations | RAM Blog
^New Blog – The Artistry of an Octopus Bag | RAM Blog
^New Blog – Appreciation or Appropriation | RAM Blog
^New Indigenous Reading List | RAM Blog

Historica Canada
^New Video – Adam North Peigan | Voices from Here (Sixties Scoop)
^New Video – Lillian Elias: A Residential School Survivor’s Story
^New Video – Intergenerational Trauma: Residential Schools
^New Video – Madeleine Basile | Voices from Here (FRENCH)
^New Video – Andre Carrier | Voices from Here (FRENCH)
^New Video – Lori Campbell | Voices from Here
^New Podcast – Residential Schools: Métis Experiences
^New Podcast – Residential Schools: First Nations Experiences
^New Podcast – Residential Schools: Inuit Experiences (FRENCH)
^New Video – Tom Longboat | Heritage Minutes
^New Video – Chanie Wenhack | Heritage Minutes
^New Video – Tommy Prince | Heritage Minutes

Government of Canada
^New Learning Resources About First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Across Canada

Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Video – Picking up the Pieces: The Making of the Witness Blanket
Story – Nursing and Indigenous Peoples’ Health: Reconciliation in Practice
Story – Dick Patrick: An Indigenous Veteran’s Fight for Inclusion

National Centre for Truth & Reconciliation
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
Residential School History
Truth and Reconciliation Commission Reports
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action
The Survivors’ Flag

Métis Nation of Alberta
^New Truth & Reconciliation: The Métis Experience

      Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
                Videos – Elders and Knowledge Keepers
                Modules – Indigenous Learning Series 
                Videos - Indigenous Speaker Series

The Anglican Church of Canada
Video – Doctrine of Discovery: Stolen Lands, Strong Hearts

Canadian Geographic
Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada

United Nations
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Video – UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: a conversation with Experts
 Video – Indigenous Voices – Mr. Adelard Blackman, Dene Nation
 Video – United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues - Speakers Corner: Dr. Dalee Sambo Dorough

University of Alberta
^New Indigenous Canada – Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) - A 12-lesson course from the Faculty of Native Studies at the University of Alberta that explores the different histories and contemporary perspectives of Indigenous Peoples living in Canada.

Alberta Health Services
^New 2023 National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

Saskatchewan Intercultural Association
^New Intercultural Programs and Services

CBC
Video series – 8^th Fire
Podcast – Why the ‘Indians of Canada Pavilion’ at Expo 67 still matters
Exploring Identity: Who are the Métis and what are their rights?
48 books by Indigenous writers to read to understand residential schools
Radio – Unreserved with Rosanna Deerchild

National Film Board
Videos – Residential Schools
Films by Indigenous director, Alanis Obomsawin

Kendal Netmaker
Video – 4 Ways To Become An Indigenous Ally




^New Video – Speaking Reel



^New Blog – Keep Moving Forward

Land Acknowledgement Guide – CAUT (Canadian Association of University Teachers)
Guide to Acknowledging First Peoples & Traditional Territory

The Canadian Encyclopedia
Collection – Indigenous Peoples

Northern Lakes College
^New Virtual Indigenous Student Centre - Visit mamawapowin, a virtual space with resources to support Indigenous students and those who want to learn about Indigenous culture. 
NLC Library – Check out the collection of Indigenous resources on the Northern Lakes College Library website.
Elders-in-Residence Program - Students are encouraged to contact Elders when seeking personal or professional cultural advice or guidance, with questions about Indigenous protocol or languages, or just to have a casual conversation or to say ‘hello’. 
Video – Celebrating Métis Week: Northern Lakes College and Rupertsland Institute

The Orange Path
^New The Orange Path – shape your path and demonstrate your support.
^New Resources for Learning
^New Your Journey on the Orange Path

Orange Shirt Society
Orange Shirt Day – Wear an orange shirt every September 30 to recognize the experiences of children who were taken from their families and placed in residential schools.

Contacts for Support
National Indian Residential School Crisis Line (24-hour crisis support): 1-866-925-4419
Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program: 1-888-495-6588
24-hour Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310
Educational Counselling Services
After-hours, Crisis, & Emergency Resources