Each week, we feature a few articles about Indigenous news, issues and initiatives with a local, national and global focus. We feature these as an educational resource, and they should not be construed as an official stance or reflective of the opinions or beliefs of the Institute, CIS staff or faculty.
Local
- “He Was My Grandson” By Dave Connell from The Tyee. An article of reflection for Overdose Awareness Day.
- “The UBCIC’s Call for More Support” Interview of Grand Chief Stewart Phillip concerning Overdose Awareness Day with CBC Listen
- “How Clayoquot Sound’s War in the Woods transformed a region” by Stephanie Wood for the Narwhal
National
- Introducing yourself as a ‘settler’ creates division, an opinion piece is by Shawn Cuthand, a Cree/Mohawk comedian and podcaster living in Treaty 6 territory for CBC
- “’It touches my heart’: Mi’kmaw lawyer called to the bar in historic ceremony, believed to be 1st for P.E.I.” by Cody MacKay for CBC
- “Life on the rez for 4 2SLGBT Indigenous people” by Riley Yesno for CBC Indigenous
International
- “Brazil’s Indigenous Groups Mount Unprecedented Protest Against Destruction of the Amazon” by Andrew Fishman for the Intercept. Indigenous communities in Brazil organized the largest-ever native protests to block what they described as “a declaration of extermination” from lawmakers representing agribusiness, mining, and logging interests.
Events and Opportunities
- CIS is participating in Imagine Day this year! Imagine Day is an opportunity for first year and transfer students to ask questions about different areas of study, courses, and more. Come visit us at our booth in Buchanan Courtyard from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Pick up some Institute for Critical Indigenous Studies swag and learn more about our programs, First Nations and Indigenous Studies and First Nations and Endangered Languages.