Reconciling Canadian History
Examining our past through an Indigenous lens Jody Wilson-Raybould (Puglass) and co-author Dr. Roshan Sanesh will be launching their new...
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Oct 253 min read
Library Introduces Squamish Language Kits
Response to hands-on learning has been 'overwhelmingly positive' Of all the consequences of colonial policies, the loss of Indigenous...
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kc dyer
Sep 272 min read
Bringing Home Truth and Reconciliation
Suggestions for Meaningful Action on September 30 The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation falls on a Monday this year, and events...
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kc dyer
Aug 71 min read
Indigenous Artisan Market This Weekend
Local Indigenous artisans demonstrate and sell their work Looking for a way to celebrate local Indigenous culture? The Museum of North...
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Jul 11 min read
Honouring Indigenous Peoples on Canada Day
Make a difference on July 1 Lions Bay lies on the unceded territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), an important fact...
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kc dyer
Jun 211 min read
Settler Education 101: National Indigenous Peoples Day
Celebrate Indigenous Traditions on June 21 National Indigenous Peoples Day has been marked on June 21 since 1996, and all those long...
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kc dyer
May 52 min read
Settler Education 101: Red Dress Day, 2024
Remembering Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Red Dress Day is an annual day to remember missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls...
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Mar 291 min read
Settler Education 101
Growing Rooted Solidarity: Landback and Allyship With a goal of supporting Indigenous-led initiatives, the organization known as...
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kc dyer
Feb 162 min read
Settler Education 101: The Witness Blanket
'Living Work of Art' depicts the history and legacy of Residential Schools The Witness Blanket is an art installation pieced together...
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kc dyer
Jan 132 min read
Settler Education 101: Indigenous Film
Cold snap makes for perfect viewing weather Plummeting temperatures mean that this is an ideal time to cuddle up inside and watch...
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kc dyer
Nov 28, 20231 min read
Settler's Education 101: Giving Tuesday
Who is on your list? After the craziness of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday is a way to share some of what you have with...
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kc dyer
Nov 10, 20232 min read
Settler's Education 101: Remembrance
National Aboriginal Veteran's Day celebrated November 8 This Saturday November 11 marks Remembrance Day in Canada. Residents of Lions Bay...
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kc dyer
Sep 29, 20232 min read
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
September 30 now a Statutory Holiday in BC For the first time this year, Canada's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation stands as a...
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kc dyer
Sep 25, 20232 min read
Settler Education 101: Indigenous Podcasts
Excellent Listening While Walking Your Coastal Canine As autumn blows in on the back of the current Bomb Cyclone , it's a good time to...
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kc dyer
Aug 7, 20232 min read
Settler Education 101: Summer Reading List
Part II: Great Fiction by Indigenous Authors In the first part of this Summer Reading series, The Watershed offered a selection of...
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kc dyer
Jul 1, 20231 min read
Settler Education 101: The Indigenous Canadian Flag
Lifting Up Indigenous People on July 1 This flag was designed by Curtis Wilson, an Indigenous artist who was born and raised in Campbell...
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kc dyer
Jun 18, 20231 min read
Settler Ed 101: National Indigenous Peoples Day
Celebrating the heritage of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Since 2017, June 21 has officially marked the date Canadians celebrate...
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May 21, 20232 min read
Settler Education 101: Summer Reading List
Great Books Offer a Path Toward Truth and Reconciliation As the weather warms and thoughts turn to summer, we at The Watershed would like...
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kc dyer
Apr 13, 20231 min read
Settler Education 101
The Importance of Supporting Indigenous Business A fundamental way to show your support for Indigenous culture is to support businesses...
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Mar 15, 20232 min read
Settler Education 101
Let's Talk About Land Acknowledgements Recently Lions Bay Council has been struggling to implement a First Nations land acknowledgement...
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