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Indigenous Resources

The City of Waterloo Museum is located on the traditional lands of the Haudenosaunee, Anishnaabe and Neutral People. For generations these individuals have gathered, cared for and lived on this piece of Turtle Island. In 1701, the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe people created the Dish with One Spoon treaty which bound them to share and protect the land. In 1784, the Haldimand Tract was land promised to the Haudenosaunee following their contributions to the British, in the American Revolutionary War. This promised land included six miles on either side of the Grand River, a river which runs through Waterloo. We also acknowledge the enduring presence and deep traditional knowledge and philosophies of the Indigenous People with whom we share this land today. There is lots of work to be done in building this relationship and it is the work of every member of community.

There are many resources to help settlers and newcomers to the land learn about our Indigenous communities. It is important that each member of our community explore the stories of our Indigenous community members as we all have things to learn and unlearn.  We have provided a variety of resources below which is intended to help start the journey of understanding and coming together as a community. 

Get to know our Indigenous Community 

Anishinabek Nations

Grand River Metis Council

Metis Nation of Ontario

Six Nations of the Grand

Native Lands Map

Woodland Cultural Centre

Local Organizations to Support

Anishnabeg Outreach

KW Urban Native Wigwam Project

O:se Kenhionhata:tie

The Healing of Seven Generations

White Owl Native Ancestry

General Indigenous Resources about Canadian History

First Nations in Canada

Historic Treaties

Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada Books

Indigenous Peoples in Canada

Inuit Peoples

Metis People

Modern Treaties

Voices From Here Oral Histories

Allyship

Indigenous Ally Toolkit

Indigenous Initiatives: Indigenous Terminology Guide

Indigenous Writers

National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

Red Dress Project

Residential School Resources

Inendi: a Short Documentary

Missing Children: What does this Mean for Canada

We Were Children Trailer

For Kids

Classroom Activities on First Nations (Ages 8-11)

Indigenous Games

Meet Indigenous Kids from Across Canada

Two-Spirit People

What is Regalia?

 

If you know other resources which should be added, please contact museum@waterloo.ca 

 

 

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