In the centuries before major European presence in this area, the primary residents of the Niagara Peninsula were the Neutrals. […]
VMLS via Podcast – The Indigenous Underground Railroad
On today’s episode of VMLS via Podcast we’re sharing a lecture titled “The Indigenous Underground Railroad” with special guest Dr. Roy Finkenbine, professor of history and Director of the Black Abolitionist Archive at the University of Detroit Mercy. This lecture was originally recorded on April 26, 2022.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30, 2021 marks the first time that Canadians will be marking the new National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day is also marked as Orange Shirt Day across the country as people are encouraged to wear an orange shirt and reflect on the experiences of Indigenous children – those who survived and those who did not – who were sent to residential schools across the country where their culture and identity was stripped away.
To mark September 30th, we are all encouraged to take some time to reflect on the truth of the treatment that Indigenous people have encountered throughout our country’s history. This blog post will provide a few suggestions on resources you can explore that will help you to understand the experiences of the Indigenous community with a view towards reconciliation.