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The Seventh Generation Initiative
There is movement happening around the Great Lakes that is gathering momentum. In fact it is evolving so fast it’s hard to keep up Through ceremony and spiritual guidance, the Seventh Generation Initiative, a grass-roots phenomenon led by Indigenous women and youth, is based on our love for the the land, the water and the […]
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Indigenize or Die- The Way Ahead
Friends of the 7th Generation After 18 months of learning from numerous indigenous educators, wisdom keepers, elders, and several recent ceremonies, we come to a crossroads where we are called to decide on a next course of action. At the Talking circle on Wednesday 30th August we gathered to discuss the way ahead for the movement, […]
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Being effective allies in a Rapidly Evolving Indigenous-Settler Relationship in Toronto
A stimulating talking circle dialogue as our process of moving from community-based learning and indigenous education toward meaningful ownership and personal investment in decolonizing ourselves and our immediate communities and social worlds was organised on Wednesday, July 26 at 6:30 pm, Lambert Lounge OCADU, 100 McCaul Street. Indigenize or Die has proceeded as a continuous series of engagements with indigenous […]
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Honouring the Water Keepers
Welcoming the Mother Earth Water Walkers & Great Lakes Canoers on Toronto Island.Saturday July 1st The ceremony was a great success, despite some delays and rain. Here’s a link to the Toronto Star photos by Alex McKeen https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2017/07/01/in-photos-honouring-the-water.html We were greeted by the Arythmics band who accompanied us to the beach and ceremony fire circle. As the Picking […]
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“Indigenize or Die” extends an invitation to a CEREMONY HONOURING FIRE
led by Giidaakunedaad (Nancy) Rowe This is the territory governed by the treaty of the Dish with One Spoon. Gradually the nations that were party to that treaty will bring back their understanding of the treaty, renew it with each other and the true law of the land can be re-established. But our relatives can’t wait […]
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“Indigenize or Die” extends an invitation to a CEREMONY HONOURING FIRE
led by Giidaakunedaad (Nancy) Rowe This is the territory governed by the treaty of the Dish with One Spoon. Gradually the nations that were party to that treaty will bring back their understanding of the treaty, renew it with each other and the true law of the land can be re-established. But our relatives can’t wait […]
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Unify Toronto extends an invitation to the BAIN CO-OP’S HONOUR CANOE DEDICATION CEREMONY
Led by Pauline Shirt
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“Indigenize or Die” # 15: Fire & Water–How Indigenous Rights are the best hope for protecting the land
Indigenous Rights Holders-Indigenous Land Defenders… continuing the conversation how Indigenous Rights are the best hope for protecting the land and water. Wednesday April 266:30 doors open 7:00 (sharp) – 9:30 Click here to register and for venue info Fire and Water are medicines, relatives. Water is the blood of Mother Earth. When we light a […]
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Report on Indigenize or Die #14: “Indigenous Rights Holders: Indigenous Land Defenders”
How exercising Indigenous Rights represents the best hope for protecting and regenerating our Mother Earth and all life. We have lost so much. Despite all the rhetoric and “green” laws, the daily attack on the Earth continues. Water, the lifeblood of the Earth continues to be degraded and poisoned. But within the darkness of this […]
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Indigenize or Die #14, Wednesday, March 29: Indigenous Rights Holders: Indigenous Land Defenders
How exercising Indigenous Rights represents the best hope for protecting and regenerating our Mother Earth and all life Please register here We have lost so much. Despite all the rhetoric and “green” laws, the daily attack on the Earth continues. Water, the lifeblood of the Earth continues to be degraded and poisoned. But within the […]
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