Indigeneity/ Indigenous Issues

A Day to Listen, A Day to Act: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Indigeneity/ Indigenous Issues / By

Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Orange Shirt Day.  We invite you all to build bridges, continue to educate yourself and those around you on the history of Indigenous Peoples.  Be Brave! Lean in and do the work. At youthLEADarts we remain committed to amplifying, supporting, and collaborating with Indigenous youth, artists, educators, …

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Xwist Memin Kin

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“I Want to Go Home” –Memories of Kamloops Residential School and Joeyaska Ranch New Book by:  Mary Jane Joe (Elder Nk’xetko) Today we celebrate the release of Mary Jane Joe’s (Nk’xetko’s) new book Xwist Memin Kin “I Want to Go Home” –Memories of Kamloops Residential School and Joeyaska Ranch published by Tellwell Talent. The youthLEADarts team has had …

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Take that Kanata! Youth Raise Their Voices for National Indigenous Peoples Day

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Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day across Turtle Island. youthLEADarts is excited to once again share this video with you. It was written, filmed, edited, acted in and produced by youth who participated in our national on-line program this past February. Youth immersed themselves in art activities that explored breaking down stereotypes, encouraged them to …

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