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Our mission is to provide academic and culture support, in a culturally sensitive manner, and encourage Indigenous student success. For more information about our supports for Indigenous students as well as upcoming on-campus events, please visit our website.

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“Truth Before Reconciliation – Stories of Resiliency” – Student Panel

In the era of truth and reconciliation, the educational gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous postsecondary students continues to persist due to the longstanding effects of colonization. Despite this gap, more and more Indigenous students are enrolling in postsecondary studies. This panel of Indigenous students from Niagara College share their successes, challenges, and recommendations for faculty and staff to support their continued success in the spirit of reconciliation.

This panel was originally presented on May 3, 2018 for Niagara College’s Day of Reflection (presented by the Centre for Professional and Organizational Development).

Online Videos/Films

8th Fire Series (Four-Part Documentary Series) by CBC
Call Number: Curio.ca
Publication Date: 2012
8th Fire is a provocative, high-energy journey through Aboriginal country showing you why we need to fix Canada's 500 year-old relationship with Indigenous peoples; a relationship mired in colonialism, conflict and denial.
Hi-Ho Mistahey! by Alanis Obomsawin
Call Number: National Film Board (NFB)
Publication Date: 2013
In this feature-length documentary, Alanis Obomsawin tells the story of Shannen’s Dream, a national campaign to provide equitable access to education in safe and suitable schools for First Nations children. Strong participation in this initiative eventually brings Shannen's Dream all the way to the United Nations in Geneva.
Mag and the Spirit of the Woods by Phyllis Grant
Call Number: National Film Board (NFB)
Publication Date: 2006
This animated short tells the story of Maq, a Mi'kmaq boy who realizes his potential with the help of inconspicuous mentors.
We Can't Make the Same Mistake Twice by Alanis Obomsawin
Call Number: National Film Board (NFB)
Publication Date: 2016
In this documentary, distinguished filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin focuses her lens on the landmark discrimination case filed by the Assembly of First Nations and the Child and Family Caring Society of Canada against Indian Affairs and Northern Development Canada in 2007. Obomsawin exposes injustices to the community by showing how the child and welfare services provided to them are vastly inferior to the services available to other Canadian children, while giving voice to the childcare workers at the heart of the battle.
NFB - Residentail Schools Channel
Call Number: National Film Board
A selection of films by Indigenous filmmakers and allies about the tragic impact of residential schools in Canada.

ncLibraries DVDs

Spirit of the Trees
Call Number: E98 .S7 2008
Publication Date: 2008
"A 6-part series" SPIRIT OF THE TREES: Weaves together native voices, art and music from 40 indigenous tribes and nations ... with traditions of their spiritual practices, foods and medicines, art and music, shelter and land management.
Stolen children by CBC Learning
Call Number: E96.5 .S76 2008
Publication Date: 2008
"In this package of documentaries from The National, CBC explores the impact of residential schools on former students and the larger community, presenting ideas for what more can be done to address this painful chapter in Canada
Indigenous Plant Diva by National Film Board (NFB)
Call Number: E98.M4 I53 2009
Publication Date: 2009
Cease Wyss reveals the remarkable healing powers of plants growing in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia.
We Were Children by National Film Board (NFB)
Call Number: E96.5 .W4 2012
Publication Date: 2012
"As young children, Lyna and Glen were taken from their homes and placed in church-run boarding schools. The trauma of this experience was made worse by years of untold physical, sexual and emotional abuse, the effects of which persist in their adult lives. In this emotional film, the profound impact of the Canadian government's residential school system is conveyed unflinchingly through the eyes of two children who were forced to face hardships beyond their years. We Were Children gives voice to a national tragedy and demonstrates the incredible resilience of the human spirit."--APTN website.

APTN

Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) is the world's first Indigenous national broadcaster dedicated to Indigenous programming.

Explore the great programming APTN has to offer

Wild Archaeology

Wild Archaeology takes viewers on exciting, never-before-seen adventures into Canada’s ancient Indigenous past. The first series in the world to explore Canada’s deep history, bringing over 14,000 years of human inhabitation vividly to life, all while highlighting cultural continuity, language, and revitalization in the present.

In addition to our Online Digital Packages and educational guides, Wild Archaeology features a rich and immersive website (www.wildarchaeology.com) with interactive content including 360-degree videos, providing a deeper exploration into the educational and cultural experiences featured throughout the series.

Our Online Digital Packages and bundle options can be viewed here, along with viewer testimonials and this recently published article by Peter Steven about the significance of the series.