
Canada Day 2021
This year, we choose to acknowledge Canada Day as a day to reflect and learn more about Indigenous history and culture. We must face the truth about our country’s history and honour the children, their families, and the survivors of residential schools. The roadmap to meaningful change exists.
Use this list of resources to help you take action this Canada Day.

Wear Orange or Black in Solidarity
Honour all the children who never came home and send love and healing to all survivors. Showcase solidarity this Canada Day by wearing orange or black as we mourn the loss of 1,323 children.
You can purchase a shirt from a local Indigenous company, Dreamcatcher Promotions.

March in Solidarity
“No Pride in Genocide” Walk & Ride for the #215+
Date: July 1, 2021
Time: 12 PM
Location: Canadian Museum of Human Rights (The Forks)
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- The walk and ride will end at Peguis Urban Reserve, 1075 Portage Avenue
- There will be a sacred fire at the end of the walk
- Participants will be able to smudge and be eagle fan brushed
- Please follow all social distancing protocols: wear a mask and stay 6-feet apart
Click here for more details of the event.
Every Child Matters Walk
Date: July 1, 2021
Time: 1 PM
Location: The designated meeting point will be at the intersection of Portage Avenue and Main Street.
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- To begin there will be prayers, singing, and a moment of silence
- The walk will begin on Main Street, continue down Broadway, and end at the Legislative Building
- Elders will be at the Legislative Building to educate and tell stories of Indigenous culture
- Please follow all social distancing protocols: wear a mask and stay 6-feet apart
Click here for more details of the event.

Call for Change from Elected Officials
Non-Indigenous people must be actively engaged in calling for change across Canada. Do this by writing a letter to your federal and provincial government representatives.
Actively call for these actions:
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- A forensic and independent search of all residential school properties for graves
- To provide clean running water in all Indigenous communities
To find your MLA visit: Elections Manitoba
To find your MP visit: Our Commons

Educate yourself on Indigenous history
Find out whose land you live on.
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- There are many traditional territories and communities that served as the land’s original caretakers.
- Visit Native Land for an interactive map.
Read the summary of the Truth and Reconciliation report.
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- The report was published over 6 years ago outlining 94 calls to action.
- #71 to #76 calls to action are regarding missing children and burials.
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As of 2020, only 8 calls to action have been completed
- View the final report here.
Research about Indigenous culture and history in your area.
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- Start your research with this guide for Indigenous topics to research
- Visit Millenium Library to view their Indigenous Resources Collections for children and adults
- The First Peoples Historic Sites and Attractions PDF by Manitoba

Embrace Indigenous Culture
Read an Indigenous Book:
Listen to Indigenous Music:
Watch an Indigenous Movie:
Immerse Yourself in MB Indigenous Art:
Order Food from a Local Indigenous Restaurant:

Support an Indigenous Business
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- Eat at a local Indigenous restaurant
- Shop at a local Indigenous store
- Visit a local Indigenous gallery
For a comprehensive list of Indigenous businesses to support please visit the Aboriginal Chamber of Commerce website.

Donate to an Indigenous Organization
Donating to an Indigenous organization helps provide ongoing trauma support to survivors of residential schools and contributes to actions regarding ongoing colonial laws, policies and institutions.
Donate to any of the following organizations:
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- Indian Residential School Survivors
- National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
- First Nations Child and Family Caring Society
- Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre
- Ka Ni Kanichihk
- Indigenous Women’s Healing Centre
- Ikwe-Widdjiitiwin Inc.
- Wahbung Abinoonjiiag Inc.
- Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad
- Voices: Manitoba’s Youth in Care Network