Do more than apologize

the editors of afternoon stand in solidarity with the indigenous community in not celebrating colonialism, land theft, and genocide. as settlers, we acknowledge we need to do much better for the original caretakers of this land.

THE EDITORS OF AFTERNOON NOW LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY ON THE RESPECTIVE TERRITORIES OF TREATY 13, LANDS SUBJECT to THE DISH WITH ONE SPOON WAMPUM BELT COVENANT—A TREATY BETWEEN the Anishinaabe, Mississaugas, and Haudenosaunee that bound them to share the territory and protect the land; AND THE UNCEDED TERRITORY OF THE Tongva, chumash, and kizh peoples.

we’ve attempted to compile a starting point of resources below for settlers who want to do more than just apologize on july 1.

EDUCATE

• Learn about whose land you live on. Visit native-land.ca for an interactive map. *

• Research your homeland’s Indigenous People who were the land’s original caretakers. *

• Read the 94 Calls to Action recommended in the Truth and Reconciliation report. **

• Read the MMIWG2S+ Calls to Justice. **

• Enroll in the Indigenous Canada course offered by the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Native Studies.

*Thanks to the On Canada Project for these ideas
**Thanks to Kluane Adamek’s Open Letter for these ideas

donate

Below, you’ll find links to Indigenous charities you can donate to this July 1. This is only a small collection of the many Indigenous charities operating in Canada and North America. We encourage settlers to also do their own research to find Indigenous initiatives in their own communities to support. Please note: AFTERNOON is not affiliated with the organizations listed below.

• Geronimo’s Dream

• Native Canadian Centre of Toronto

• Legacy of Hope Foundation

• Indian Residential School Survivors Society

• Native Women’s Association of Canada

• Toronto Indigenous Harm Reduction

Advocate

• Connect with your local elected official and ask them what they are doing to make changes that take action on the TRC recommendations.

• Be vocal about your solidarity with Indigenous Peoples.

• Amplify Indigenous voices and initiatives.

• This July 1, wear orange, forgo celebrating with fireworks, and join a rally or event in your community, like Idle No More’s #CancelCanadaDay rallies.

Support is available for anyone affected by their experience at residential schools and those who are triggered by the latest reports.

A national Indian Residential School Crisis Line has been set up to provide support for former students and those affected. People can access emotional and crisis referral services by calling the 24-hour national crisis line: 1-866-925-4419.

The Hope for Wellness Help Line offers 24/7 support to Indigenous People across the country. Call 1-855-242-3310 or visit hopeforwellness.ca.