Yes, cultural appropriation exists—but why is that a bad thing?
War of the words: Cultural AppropriationBy Craig Allan, Business Manager I don’t believe that things like music, clothing, food, or…
Tag: FIRST NATIONS
Oh, Canada Day
This Canada Day has brought a lot of pride, a lot of advertisements, and a lot of controversy.
Colonialism 150
You cannot persecute us for centuries and expect us to get over it with a few apologies.
Illuminating the history of the Northwest Coast
The gallery exhibit demonstrates that the peoples of the Northwest Coast continue to interact with, and bring light to, their art and heritage.
Towering above historic hardships
On April 1, a long anticipated totem pole was raised near UBC—a totem pole made to immortalize the memory and experiences of Indigenous children who lived through the residential school experience.
‘Not Just Words: Comic Books, Health, and Indigenous Youth’
Muir saw that through stories, there was the power to connect with people.
Thousands gather in memory of lost Indigenous women
“We purposely pick Valentine’s Day because it’s a symbol of love.”
Real problems likely to be ignored on nation’s birthday
The sesquicentennial celebrations around the nation will have an emphasis on the local First Nations, Inuit, and Metis cultures of each region.
Inspiring and heartbreaking tales of truth and reconciliation
“Family structures are key building blocks for healthy societies … What else has been taken from us?”
Standing Rock protests voted ‘worst music festival ever’ by white allies
“And the native people started getting kind of testy when we asked them for their food, and their blankets, and more tents, and heaters, and sweaters, and water, and like, aren’t they supposed to be all about sharing, or whatever? It’s not all about them.”