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Sage Against the Machine

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Follow Sage Against the Machine – a Facebook page sharing videos with stories of Indigenous resilience, powwow dancing and success stories

Youth Leader: Ta’kaiya Blaney

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Ta’Kaiya Blaney is a teen activist from Tla’min First Nation. She has taken a stand against the destruction of her people’s land and become a champion of environmental causes by teaching Canadian youth about environmental exploitation and the climate crisis. Follow her on Instagram

Indigenous Leaders: Autumn Peltier

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Autumn Peltier, from Wikwemikong First Nation, is advocating for the preservation of water for First Nations people in Canada. She has spoken about the realities of water pollution before prime minister Justin Trudeau and the United Nations General Assembly. Follow her on Instagram.

Follow beaders on Instagram

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Follow incredible Indigenous beaders on Instagram and consider purchasing their work, including:

Jaymie Campbell – White Otter Design Co

B.Yellowtail

Syke Paul – RunningFoxBeads

Elias Jade Not Afraid – EliasNotAfraid

Lenise Omeasoo – AntelopeWomanDesigns

Hollis Chitto – Hchitto

Catherine Blackburn – CatherineBJewellery

Tania Larsson – Tania.Larsson

Tayler Gutierrez – Kamamabeadwork

Take the #Next150 Challenge

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#Next150 is challenging Canadians across the country to play a role in Reconciliation by educating themselves and actively seeking opportunities to learn. Look at their list of challenges, sign up, and share on social media as you embark on this journey.

Share Your ConnectR Experience

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You are beginning a path of Reconciliation by visiting ConnectR and choosing to answer some of the calls to action listed here. Share your learning journey on social media and challenge your friends and family to get involved! Use the hashtag #beaconnectr and find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Create or follow hashtags about Reconciliation

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Hashtags are a great way to follow and become involved in online conversations around Reconciliation. Try #myreconciliation; #readtheTRCreport; #reconciliation; and #myreconciliationincludes.

Create a Reconciliation Meme

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Memes are often photos with captions that are intended to be funny—but we can also use memes to virally disseminate ideas around Reconciliation or more serious issues. Take a look online and try your hand at creating a meme that can promote Reconciliation.

Read the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Report

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Everyone, at some point in their journey of Reconciliation, needs to read the 94 Calls to Action recommended by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to “redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation.” Or connect here to the Truth & Reconciliation Commission Final Report to read other sections and excerpts.

We have included this action in every category and every path on this website as a reminder of how important it is for us to understand the history and path of Reconciliation in our country.

Post About Reconciliation on Social Media

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Office of the Treaty Commissioner

Eagle Feather News

University of Saskatchewan Aboriginal Students Centre

Saskatoon Indian and Metis Friendship Centre

WIOT Magazine

We are all Treaty Parents (non-parents welcome!)

Promote Reconciliation through your social media posts. Link to Reconciliation events, articles, and websites. Invite your online community to get involved. Looking for content to post about? Visit these links for great sources of news, events and more.

Create a Social Media Post About Significant Dates for Reconciliation

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National Indigenous People’s Day

Orange Shirt Day

Louis Riel Day

Recognize dates that honour Indigenous peoples and stories. Follow these links for a good starting point and post on social media on those dates to increase awareness and start conversations.

Download Applications On Your Phone That Facilitate Reconciliation

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Apps for Learning Indigenous Languages

Language Apps by Saskatchewan Tribal Council

Search for “Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada”

Native Land App Maps Traditional Territories

Apps can offer a great way to learn and continue being engaged in the work of Reconciliation. Learn about language, stories, culture and history.

Share Your Experiences

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When you attend an event, meeting or workshop around Reconciliation, share your journey online with event organizers and your own community. Inspire others to get involved.

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