Missing Murdered Indigenous Women: displays

Indigenous Studies in Ontario High Schools

In the spirit of Reconciliation, on National Aboriginal Day, I think it important to understand the people on whose land we live, work and play. Our area lies within unceded Algonquin Territory. I have made it a point to read all I can, listen, and watch,  to understand the stories of First Nations.


We visited this display as part of a Pow Wow.

Part of this includes listening to the histories of Missing Murdered Indigenous Women. At the Pow Wow June 10/11th, there was a somber display about the MMIW, with photos, and stories.

Part of the horror, is the blankets that the government gave to First Nations, infected by Small Pox to reduce the population of Native Peoples.

HBC blanket

Respect for the earth is one of the lessons of First Nations.  Respect for the land. Respect for other nations. I tell the story my gramma told, about getting lost in the forest on their farm in Quebec, when natives would rescue her. My family tree - life in the bush.

 

Pow Wow

Smiths Falls Pow Wow: Spirit of the Drum

We attended a Pow Wow in Smiths Falls!

In the spirit of Reconciliation, I think it important to understand the people on whose land we live, work and play. Our area lies within unceded Algonquin Territory. I have made it a point to read all I can, and to understand the stories of First Nations. Part of this is listening to the stories of Missing Murdered Indigenous Women, the lack of effort on the part of police to solve these crimes, and the horrid living conditions for some First nations. I am reluctant to participate in Canada 150th activities, as well. Another part of Reconciliation, is recognizing the racism inherent on the part of many on this continent, and the racially-fused incidents that are on the increase. We must listen to their stories.

The Mohawks of Akwesasne First Nation and  Pikwàkanagàn  First Nation conducted the Pow Wow. It was held in Smiths Falls, on Duck Island.

I really enjoyed the dancing. The regalia is amazing. Beautiful, beautiful colours, styles and traditions. Now, one doesn't take photos during certain ceremonies, but the dancers were amazing during the competition and the fund dances. There was some inter-tribal dancing, when we white folks can get up and dance, but we pale in comparison!
 I bought a wild rice salad, hubby had a strawberry drink.

Our grandie has had her ears pierced, and we bought a pair of earrings from one vendor. The older they get, the less we see them, as they are busy. I don't think we see the kids until August! Sad!

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