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    Indigenous Resources

    The City of Waterloo Museum is located on the traditional lands of the Haudenosaunee, Anishnaabe and Chonnonton Peoples. 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 granted to the Haudenosaunee following their contributions to the British, in the American Revolutionary War. This granted 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

    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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