Gigame’dzikas Project Materials
Gatherings
The project has convened gatherings of Hereditary chiefs from across the Kwakwaka’wakw, and this page contains photos and videos from recent gatherings.
Gatherings (password protected)
UNDRIP
The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
The Indian Act
Cultural Erasure
The Impact of Colonization Past, Present, and Future
Cultural erasure is the systematic removal, suppression, or marginalization of a group’s cultural identity, language, traditions, spiritual practices, and worldviews.
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Conflict Resolution
Relationship, Accountability, and Collective Responsibility
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Feasting Guide
A Framework for Kwakwaka’wakw Ceremony
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DRIPA
The BC Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act
https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/19044
Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action
https://ehprnh2mwo3.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf
TRC Mini Documentary – Senator Murray Sinclair on Reconciliation
McKenna McBride Royal Commission
About the Royal Commission:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McKenna%E2%80%93McBride_Royal_Commission
About the Allied Tribes of British Columbia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allied_Tribes_of_British_Columbia#
News Sources
Aboriginal People’s Television Network
APTN has served Indigenous and non-Indigenous audiences in Canada for over two decades. During this time, the network has steadfastly adhered to its mission: To share our Peoples’ journey, celebrate our cultures, inspire our children and honour the wisdom of our Elders.
NationTalk
Canada’s Largest Indigenous Owned Newswire, Employment, Event and Tender Service
Sa̱nała
“To be whole.”
A leader’s goal in life is to be a whole person. This is an awakened state of mental, emotional, and spiritual consciousness; here, all his/her faculties are firing, working and available as this leader navigates the duties of a community authority, warrior-protector, healer, treasurer and economist. He is a leader responsible for his people, family, ‘na’mima, lands, and resources. It has been said that “a leader knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way. More than anything, this kind of leader empowers his/her family, ‘na’mima members, so each can reach their leadership potential. To be whole is to model wholeness, truth, opportunity and possibility. In this way, there is hope, faith, promise and trust.