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“Life is about more than just pretty pictures. It’s about storytelling, celebrating the now and lifting the spirits of those around you. And sometimes a photo can convey all of that in an instant.”

- Teena Legris

Cover image by Teena Legris. Photo taken at the 14th Annual Manito Ahbee International Pow Wow May 18-19, 2019, at the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

To learn about a photowalker’s journey, flip to page 13.

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First Nations-Owned Wineries in British Columbia and Ontario Set the Standard for Experiential Tourism

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SAY MAGAZINE Volume 20, Issue 3 SAY Magazine publishes six times a year: Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall, as well as two special editions, including the annual Education Guide for Indigenous students.

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Indigenous Tourism Ontario Finds New Ways to Bolster Tourism

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From the Kitchen of Chef Shawana

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Cover Story: Meet Teena Legris, the Artist Behind our Cover Photo

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EDITOR’S MESSAGE

“After over a year of isolation, the longing for the freedom and the sense of community a pow wow brings is almost unbearable. Indigenous Peoples have a history of not being allowed to gather or hold celebrations, so even though these times are hard, we are resilient just like our ancestors. We are connected even in these times of great separation by our love and need for community.”

- Cheliza Crawford

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he sentiments above echo the feelings of many who may be missing the pow wow trail and other ceremonies that come with the celebration of summer solstice and National Indigenous History Month. The wise words above come from SAY Magazine’s newest team member, Cheliza Crawford, who we are pleased to welcome as our summer intern. With a fresh perspective, she reminds all of us to remember the feelings of friendship, honour and unity that is vital at this point in our lives. “We have to reminisce about those good times to put the uncertainty of today at ease,” said Crawford. These feelings also inspired the selection of this issue’s cover image by Cree artist Teena Legris.

and exciting things. This year, those discoveries are likely in your backyard and/or just a short drive away. Technology is also supporting the evolution of tourism, allowing others the opportunity to find and connect with Indigenous culture. With these things in mind, we’ve compiled many incredible stories and resources to inspire your summer plans with this issue of SAY Magazine.

Inside read about two First Nations-run wineries that are symbols of hope for Indigenous tourism, and feed your culinary cravings with a recipe from Chef Shawana on page 11. Keep flipping to find out how Indigenous Tourism Ontario is meeting the needs of its members with advanced technology, and on page 20, learn how aviation leader Teara Fraser is changing the world one flight at a time.

Keep reading for more on music, virtual tours, summer camping and Indigenous Day Live celebrations with APTN on June 21.

This season is usually synonymous with increased tourism, great food and hopefully some relaxation.

In 2021, the tourism industry looks much different than in past years. And like all industries affected by the pandemic, tourism offerings have evolved to suit our continuing need to explore and discover new

Stay safe and enjoy all our land has to offer this summer!

Danielle Vienneau, Editor-in-Chief

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2021 JUNE 17

Indigenous Women in Leadership (IWIL) Hosted by the CCAB and themed Empowering Women to Lead: What it will take to move the Indigenous economy forward, this event features a panel of prominent Indigenous women, all previous recipients of CCAB’s national IWIL award. ccab.swoogo.com/iwil/home

AUG 23-26

World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference 2021 Hosted by the First Nations Health and Social Secretariat of Manitoba, this virtual event themed “Strengths in our Communities” focuses on prevention and intervention strategies encompassed by culture and Indigenous knowledge. wispc2021.ca

SEPT 10-12

Celebration of Nations Niagara’s annual Indigenous arts gathering that celebrates creativity, diversity and resilience. celebrationofnations.ca

OCT 22-23

Indigenous Youth Summit Two-day event that focuses on empowering youth with skills and advice to jumpstart their careers.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada natoa.ca/indigenous-youth-summit-2021

OCT 26-28

24th Annual Vision Quest Conference and Trade Show This event promotes Indigenous business, community and economic development.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada vqconference.com

NOV 17-19

National Conference on “Indigenous Peoples and the Law” CIAJ’s 45th National Conference will focus on the important issue of reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples of Canada.

Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada ciaj-icaj.ca/en/upcoming-programs

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Business Recovery Forum A CCAB full-day virtual event that will assist members, Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs to continue rebuilding the economy. Award presentations to be made. ccab.com/events

SAY Magazine has made every effort to ensure our calendar of events is up to date; however, we encourage you to check event websites regularly for updates due to interruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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PROFILE

Putting Education into Practice at SAY Magazine SAY Magazine is pleased to welcome Cheliza Crawford as the newest member of the editorial team as a content creator. Crawford joins SAY Magazine as an intern through NPAAMB Indigenous Youth Employment & Training—a not-for-profit organization that provides skills development and training opportunities for urban Indigenous youth in Southern Ontario. Crawford represents the youngest generation on the team, offering a fresh and insightful perspective. Welcome, Cheliza!

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rawford is a proud member of both the Ojibwe of the Mississaugas of the Credit, as well as the Mohawk Nation of the Haudenosaunee (Ontario). She is Makwa Dodem (Bear Clan) and takes her role in the community and clan very seriously. Crawford has lived the majority of her life on Six Nations of the Grand River while also spending her early years on the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. On her journey, she has chosen to find her own path to her culture by fully embracing both parts of her heritage. Here, Crawford shares more about her life and future goals.

SAY: Why is it important to be a role model for other youth in your community?

Crawford: As a First Nations youth in my community, it is important that I do all that I can to honour my ancestors and pave the way for the generations to come. It is my re-

sponsibility to carry on the teachings of my culture while creating a new world for the next seven generations. I hope to join the past with the present, to create a place where our traditions and knowledge are respected and combined with present-day life.

SAY: What excites you most about working with SAY Magazine?

Crawford: I’m very honoured to get the opportunity to contribute to Indigenous awareness. I hope that I can get more Indigenous youth interested in the impact they make and help them realize they have the power to mold a more inclusive and accepting future.

SAY: What is a major career goal of yours?

Crawford: I hope to one day own my own business focusing on holistic health, to build a place where people can seek natural health care treatment with ethically

This image is a self-portrait, drawn by Cheliza Crawford herself. It is inspired by a traditional Haudenosaunee craft known as cornhusk dolls.

Read the story about the cornhusk doll to find out why it purposefully has no face.

harvested herbs and other non-traditional healthcare methods. While maintaining a close connection with my own cultural heritage, I plan to continue educating myself on the traditional healthcare practices of other First Nations.

SAY: What do you like to do in your free time?

Crawford: I spend most of my time taking care of my many cats, or outside learning and harvesting herbs. I also practice a variety of art forms, my favourite being painting and drawing. I typically draw portraits in my style of the traditional Haudenosaunee cornhusk doll. This year in particular I will be trying my hand at gardening.

Photo credit: Kymberly Farmer

Story of the Cornhusk Doll

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You may have heard about the legend of the no face doll. Crawford was taught the following: The Haudenosaunee people refer to corn, beans and squash as the three sisters.

As the old stories go, the sister Spirit of the Corn wanted to give back to the people who had honoured her with such a position. She crafted a doll made from her husks and gave this doll a mission, to go from village to village entertaining and making children happy.

When she did this, everyone in the village would compliment her on how beautiful she was, and over time her vanity got the best of her. She neglected her duties to the children and she would spend more time admiring her reflection in lakes and rivers.

The Creator expressed great disappointment and reminded the doll of her purpose—to bring joy to others. The Creator explained if she did not go back to her duties, her vanity would have to be controlled. She listened and returned to the villages and the children, but when she did, the compliments about her great beauty began again. This boosted her ego, and she became vain and selfish once again.

The Creator summoned her one last time.

After their meeting, the doll was told to go look in the lakes and rivers to see her reflection. When she did, she realized the Creator had taken her face; she had no features. In taking away her face, the Creator took away her vanity. From that moment on, the Haudenosaunee no longer put faces on their corn husk dolls as a reminder that vanity can cause one to lose their way and lose sight of what is important.

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New Tech Expands Possibilities in Indigenous Tourism

By Terra Kerani MacPhail

Indigenous Tourism Ontario (ITO) has been at the forefront of cuttingedge technological advances long before the pandemic highlighted the need for the melding of technology and cultural tourism. The genesis of the grassroots organization dates back to the 2000s but has really solidified its programming since 2018.

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e were finalizing our strategy then the pandemic hit...” said Kevin Eshkawkogan, President and CEO of Indigenous Tourism Ontario, “...and we pivoted. We took all that we had gathered from our membership and looked at how we could best serve them during the pandemic. We had to look at how we could preserve, renew and rejuvenate Indigenous Tourism in Ontario over the next five years. Embracing technology is at the heart of our strategy.”

Inspired by the medicine wheel, ITO is based on four key directions of development

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and support. These four directions are cultural authenticity, human resource development, product development and marketing/branding. Together this model creates a framework for all the work they do and sets the stage for success. In addition, ITO programs strive to be educational, interactive and experiential.

Forced to explore different methods of meeting the needs of their membership and to increase and diversify businesses’ revenue streams, ITO began a journey into product development that includes high-tech solutions like virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR).

Relatively new, VR technology is often thought of as part of the gaming space. VR can also allow users to engage with and experience peoples, places and cultures in a whole new way. “We recently sold our first VR experiences and are very proud to say it was a hit, and the revenue model we created ensured over 60% of the revenue went to an operator,” said Eshkawkogan.

VR is device-dependent in that one typically requires specialized equipment, such as a headset that fits securely over one’s eyes, and once donned allows the user to experience a three-dimensional reality of a culturally significant scene.

TOURISM ITO VR and AR simply requires one to have a smartphone, a common musthave in today’s virtual world. Examples of experiences include the process of skinning and tanning an animal hide in the traditional way, hunting by bow in a tree stand, and learning about various dance styles. ITO hosts some examples of VR on their YouTube channel Indigenous Tourism Ontario VR with more being produced regularly. Their primary market at this point is corporate. Board meetings, conferences and special events are already seeking out quotes and pricing.

ITO has worked with partners such as Origin /Immersive Link to create 360-degree tourism experiences, and they’re creating an Ontario-wide app showcasing augmented reality with the help of EXAR Studios.

The ITO AR app theme is inspired by a project known as the Moccasin Identifier.

ITO is finding new and innovative ways to connect people with authentic Indigenous experiences while giving another platform for Indigenous Peoples to tell their stories.

Utilizing moccasins as the key symbol for telling a new Indigenous story allows this app to grow around the world.

So what is AR? Have you ever been to a historically significant place or monument and wish the plaques and stories told there were written and explained from an Indigenous perspective? This is the magic of what augmented reality can do. ITO is in the

process of developing ways to do just that— breathe new life into historic and culturally significant places and spaces using mobile phones and a little imagination. The app will educate travellers when they are entering First Nations, treaty or traditional territories.

It will also focus on vetted historical locations and Indigenous tourism businesses.

Indigenous Peoples are the original tourism hosts and have always been tech-savvy, from finding the best way to create fire to building incredible architecture in the harshest climates, and who can forget the canoe. And today is no different. Always innovating and learning to adapt using what

is in front of us, we create new opportunities to tell our stories. We adapt to new ways of being, thinking and knowing while using technology to preserve our language, culture and heritage. Today’s youth rely heavily on technology to learn about the world around them, and ITO knows that this can be adapted to encourage our youth to also embrace the teachings, culture and knowledge of our traditional territories, ways of life and history. Keeping these cultural ideals alive is at the heart of what ITO is focused on doing. Passing them on to the next generation, while encouraging non-Indigenous Peoples to also honour and respect our ways of life.

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Manitoulin Island

“It’s a very customized approach that we take working with our members who are tourism operators. It goes far beyond moral support because through our programming we can offer business advisors and marketing support, and we can connect the operators with other organizations that can help them with access to capital,” shared Eshkawkogan.

“We offer tangible programs such as access to being listed on our consumer-facing website indigenousexperienceontario.ca free of charge. We are here to help operators, and are very strategic and efficient in our work while taking direction directly from operators as we shape strategies that serve them.”

Authentic Indigenous experiences are core to ITO’s mission and vision to enhance and support the growth of a tourism industry that will not undermine culture, but uplift it, and create more value for our

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youth through sustainable job creation and opportunities for cross-cultural understanding and reconciliation.

The territories that are collectively known as Ontario are rich with dozens of nations, cultures and languages. Anishinaabe, Cree, Haudenosaunee and so many others have lived in this land for as long as memory. ITO is not only the voice of their tourism operator members, but they also represent the voices and echoes of the past as well. Ontario makes up about one third of the Indigenous tourism industry in Canada, and ITO is the voice of Indigenous tourism for the province.

The entire drive behind ITO is to improve the socio-economic conditions of Indigenous Peoples through involvement in the tourism industry. Developing new opportunities and reinvigorating the economy right where Indigenous Peoples live, work and play is at the core of what is occurring with ITO. Creating opportunities that allow people to stay on the ancestral lands that they love while encouraging youth to stay in their communities instead of migrating elsewhere is also at the root of ITOs inspiration for helping.

To make this all, and much more, a reality, ITO has launched the Indigenous Business

Advisor Program through which new and existing tourism operators can gain access to support such as mentorship, consulting and financial support. The critical issues facing the sector since the pandemic are ones of basic survival and preservation of their business. ITO is here to help but in ways that go beyond more loans. ITO offers tangible marketing support, sales and business development programs.

Once travel restrictions are lifted, consider planning your next adventure using the resources available at indigenousexperienceontario.ca.

Terra Kerani MacPhail is a prairie-born Métis (Swampy Cree, Scottish and Polish) with roots in the Red River. She is a content creator and account manager on the SAY Magazine team.

CUISINE

From the Kitchen of Chef Shawana Summer is here and SAY Magazine is honoured to share two recipes from the kitchen of Chef Joseph Shawana. Chef Shawana is Odawa, part of the Three Fires Confederacy. He is currently the Indigenous Culinary Professor at the School of Hospitality and Culinary Arts located at Centennial College in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is also a founding member and Board Chair of Indigenous Culinary of Associated Nations (ICAN).

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orn and raised in Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve located on Manitoulin Island in Ontario, Chef Shawana is one of 13 children in his family, and the oldest male.

His love of food and cooking stems from the matriarchs in his family, learning to cook by watching his mother, who learned from her mother. Chef Shawana was brought up

knowing that food is life, and by 13 years of age he knew he wanted to be a chef. He pursued culinary arts and graduated with honours. Classically trained in French cuisine, Chef Shawana creates dishes that are elevated, packed with flavour and also represent his Indigenous heritage.

Chef Shawana enjoys experimenting with traditional Indigenous ingredients and

creating culinary masterpieces that reflect the seasons.

Chef Shawana looks forward to reopening his Toronto restaurant in the spring of 2022.

Ready to cook?

Chef Shawana shares one of his favourite seasonal recipes for roasted squash and venison loin.

Roasted Squash INGREDIENTS:

1 acorn squash 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 Tbsp sumac

DIRECTIONS: 1.

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Preheat the oven to 375° F. Cut acorn squash into six wedges.

Remove seeds from squash.

Brush maple syrup on the squash wedges and season with sumac.

5. Place in the oven for 25-30 mins, or until tender.

TO SERVE: Simply plate, serve and enjoy!

Tip: For easier cutting, heat squash in the microwave for about 1-2 min.This will soften the peel, making it easier to cut through. Stabilize squash before cutting and use a sharp, heavy chef ’s knife.

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Venison Loin INGREDIENTS:

1 kg venison loin Salt and pepper 4 plums, peeled and sliced 1 cup ramps (wild leeks) 50 g pine needles 1/2 cup water

DIRECTIONS: 1. Bring a pan to medium-high heat.

2. Season venison with salt and pepper.

3. Place venison on a pan and sear on all sides until golden brown.

4. Remove from heat after 10 minutes and place on a cutting board to rest.

5. In the same pan, sauté the plums and ramps.

6. Place pine needles in a pan and add water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.

7. Cut venison into four pieces.

TO SERVE: Plate venison and garnish with plums, ramps and pine needle broth.

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COVER FEATURE

Like a Butterfly Featured on the cover is the brilliant photography of Cree artist and selfproclaimed “photowalker” Teena Legris. In celebration of the summer solstice, this image represents a time of celebration and a reminder to honour our ancestors, bringing hope for a return to the people and activities we are all missing dearly during these uncertain times.

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egris describes the cover photo as “transformational, in that it is energetic and speaks to connection, fluidity and freedom. Like a butterfly.”

of pouring over her grandparents’ National Geographic magazines, admiring the people, colours, majesty, pain and strength she saw. Their lives were real and so different from hers—she was fascinated.

“Finding that moment in a photograph is like watching a movie, having an innate sense that a certain angle would emphasize an emotion, the direction of light would be stunning for contrast or line, and that smile,” Leegris explained. “That move, that motion just works, and mirroring my images is like the perfect flip and fun edit to a photo.

It makes an entirely different experience with seeing the image—its colours and how movement affects the feeling, being drawn to textures, and discovering a new image that comes out of such a blend.”

“It’s an honour to watch dancers at powwows,” said Legris. “I observe as someone so in awe of the strength, dignity and beauty of each dancer. But it’s also a beating of my blood, calling me to reclaim part of me that has never left my being during this lifetime. Every time I hear those drums, I feel the vibrations of the singers, the jangling of the brilliantly adorned jingle dresses, and the hops from the young children who courageously feel their power. It gets me every time. No matter which nation we come from, it feels like we’re honouring our lives together.”

Leegris has always loved capturing a moment in time, ever since her early years

A proud member of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation in Saskatchewan, Legris lived and worked in Vancouver, British Columbia, for 19 years, where she owned and operated an eco-chic maternity boutique in the Kitsilano neighbourhood called Ni’mama.

The boutique celebrated the sacredness of motherhood, Mother Earth and her own Woodland Cree heritage.

While living in Vancouver, her Instagram was called Vancity Reflections because her photos were taken while reflecting on her life. “It was around the time I got divorced, when I had to navigate my scheduled days to myself with activities that would have me experience something visceral to take my mind through this change,” said Legris.

Teena Legris

“It’s almost like taking these photos were a visual diary of my own transformation.”

Legris moved to Winnipeg with her two children in 2017.

In addition to her passion for photography, Legris has pursued opportunities to further her dedication to support the health and wellness of Indigenous Peoples. As a result, she has worked in the communications industry with various Manitoba health entities, most notably with Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin Inc. (KIM)—a selfgoverning First Nations health organization.

This summer she celebrates another transformation as she transitions into her role as senior communications advisor with Indigenous Services Canada, and continues her partnerships with health organizations that advocate for equitable healthcare and health transformation for First Nations.

For more visual inspiration, visit Legris’ Instagram page: @on_my_walk_today.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Nk’Mip 2019 Winery

Nk’Mip Cellars

Osoyoos Indian Band British Columbia

By Danielle Vienneau

In operation since 2002, Nk’Mip Cellars (pronounced “in-ka-meep”) is the first Indigenous-owned and operated winery in North America. It is located in the Okanagan Valley, the hottest and driest part of Canada on the Osoyoos Indian Reserve, which stretches 32,000 acres of picturesque landscape. Surrounded by mountains and lakes, Nk’Mip (meaning “bottomland”) is located at the southern end of the Osoyoos reservation and is one of many businesses contributing to high employment rates and the economic independence of the Osoyoos Indian Band.

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estled in the vineyard overlooking the town of Osoyoos, Nk’Mip Cellars includes a world-class patio restaurant offering a locally-sourced menu and several international award-winning wines, including their Qwam Qwmt (which translates to “achieving excellence”) family of wines.

A proud member of the Osoyoos Indian Band, Justin Hall is a winemaker, crafting the award-winning wines of Nk’Mip Cellars.

After almost two decades of learning his craft, Hall is just as passionate about this

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industry as when he was first introduced to it in 2004. In this interview with SAY Magazine, he shares why this winery is so unique and worthy of all its accolades.

SAY: Why is Nk’Mip Cellars such a desirable destination?

Hall: A lot of it has to do with the experience. We offer a quality product, through wine and food, that reflects our stories and heritage. We also have a beautiful deck and patio restaurant—I don’t know if there’s a better view in the

Justin Hall Okanagan. The lake is directly below, and we have the view of the gorgeous vineyard and views of the “pocket desert”, which is about 1,000 acres of just untouched pristine land, which is not something you see often in the world today.

SAY: How does Nk’Mip Cellars and winemaking connect to the community?

Hall: The love of winemaking comes from the fact that our people have been protectors of this land for many generations. I feel a sense of pride that this is my land. We get most of our grapes off

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT artwork and turned it into our label.

Our labels always reflect something that is meaningful to us. Some of the pronunciations of our lines are difficult to say for those not familiar with our language, so we came up with Dreamcatcher and Talon, easier to remember, but still very significant to the Osoyoos Indian Band people.

of this land, all from the traditional lands of the Osoyoos Indian Band people. We make sure to look after our vines, making sure the earth is healthy. The vines are living and part of this world, so whatever you put into it, it will give back to you the same quality. We want beautiful wines, and that’s what we get here at Nk’Mip Cellars because we respect and look after our land. A good quality wine comes from good vineyard sites, good grapes and, of course, good vineyard managers as well.

SAY: Talk a little bit about the selection of wines, names and label designs.

Hall: We feature artists from the Osoyoos Indian Band whenever we can, and we update our labels frequently to stay current.

We have three tiers of wine: Winemakers, Qwam Qwmt and Mer’r’iym—the Mer’r’iym (meaning “marriage”) line originally featured “Flicker Dreams”, which is a painting done by Linda Anderson, one of our people. We took that beautiful

SAY: How has the pandemic affected how Nk’Mip Cellars operates?

Hall: Despite having to close temporarily last year, this whole experience actually had a positive impact on the quality of the tasting experience we offer. Groups now get a more personal experience, where they feel more connected to the winery.

We were very organized and efficient in making changes. In the end, our sales were higher than we expected, so it was very positive for us.

SAY: What do you love most about what you do?

Hall: Pretty much everything! I‘ve put so much into this company, but it’s also given it back to me. It’s been a real symbiotic relationship for the last 18 years. After being a cellar hand for a few years, I was really encouraged to pursue this as a career—the company invested in me and my education. Winemaking has become my passion. With every season comes a new challenge. Every day is different, and every year is a little different. It’s always exciting and keeps my brain stimulated.

The Perfect Pairing for Summer If you’re lucky enough to get your hands on the Qwam Qwmt Reisling (aromas of lime, orchard fruits and honey with citrus flavours), Hall suggests pairing it with a delicious, well-seasoned shredded meat sandwich.

Choose a fatty protein like bison or a glazed pulled pork. Top it with caramelized onions and a light aioli, and serve on lightly grilled garlic bread, crusted on one side and soft on the other. The acidity of the Qwam Qwmt Reisling will cut through the fat, offering a delectable experience for the palate.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Caldwell Three Fires Vineyard’s Chef Billy Alexander

Three Fires Vineyard and Restaurant

Caldwell First Nation Ontario

By Danielle Vienneau

Located on their traditional lands enroute to Point Pelee, Caldwell First Nation has embarked on building the gold standard of Indigenous tourism.

This includes the development of Three Fires Vineyard, the first Indigenous winery in Eastern Canada, as well as Three Fires Restaurant, which will be the largest Indigenous restaurant in the world. After years of research and planning, Three Fires plans to officially open their doors in the fall, showcasing the stories of Caldwell First Nation through wine and food.

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he development of this new vineyard was truly a gift received from the Creator. Not long after purchasing land, Caldwell First Nation were surprised to find existing vines, including chardonnay and riesling varieties. After exploring the possibility of wine-making in consultation with wine experts, the band council agreed to move forward with the development of their own organic winery.

Leading the charge in establishing Three Fires Restaurant is award-winning Executive Chef Bill Alexander, who learned

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about traditional Indigenous cooking from his Mohawk mother. With the goal of offering a truly enjoyable and authentic experience, he plans to offer organic fare, pairing wines with traditional Indigenous and locally-sourced foods. In a recent interview with SAY Magazine, Alexander described just how Three Fires Vineyard and Three Fires Restaurant are redefining what experiential tourism looks like.

SAY: What is the story behind the name Three Fires?

Alexander: The Three Fires name draws from history and comes from the many

Chef Billy Alexander

significances of fire to Indigneous Peoples.

For the restaurant, we have narrowed it down to three. First, fire represents our oldest ways of survival—living, cooking techniques, smoking, drying, the curing out process, and the heat and warmth associated with it. The second is how fire can be regenerative—how we once used fire for controlled burns, which promotes regrowth and rebirth. It’s something we’ve done in our culture for our entirety.

The third has to do with the spiritual side. It represents our crossing over from the physical world to the spiritual world, walking through fire as a natural

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT purification of our spirit. For me, it represents survival, regeneration and the spiritual side of our two worlds that truly govern and dictate who we are as people in this world.

culture and how we tie our Indigenous food and beverage together. The online platform should be ready to launch later this summer just prior to the restaurant opening.

SAY: Tell us more about the state-of-theart restaurant that is currently being built.

Alexander: It is a beautiful building that will operate as a world-class restaurant with all of the benefits, and the look, of a winery. Three Fires is located on a marina property owned by Caldwell, so it showcases incredible waterfront views.

The restaurant offers capacity to seat 650 people, including 400 people on our ground level and rooftop patios. With our restaurant being so big, it creates many opportunities for fluidity in our business and to do things year-round, featuring our wines and creativity, and welcoming events of all sizes.

SAY: Talk a little bit about the vineyard and selection of wines that will soon be available.

Alexander: There’s a lot of work that’s happened in the vineyard this spring.

We recently planted seven acres of vines and completed all of the ground work in preparation for the planting of another 13 acres next year. As for the wine, we bottled five varieties last year: 2020 Riesling; 2020 Chardonnay Musque Skin Fermented White; 2020 Chardonnay; 2019 Cabernet Franc; and a little something different for Southern Ontario—a 2020 Riesling: Chardonnay Musque Pet Nat. It’s a newer trendier thing we’re seeing; however, it’s one of the most original ways to do it. The Pet Nat predates champagne, but not a lot of places do it because it’s a totally different technique and process involved. We want to continue to get creative with our wines and do some different things in the coming years than what people might expect.

SAY: How will experiential tourism be different with Three Fires?

Alexander: We are setting ourselves up for the e-commerce side of things, which includes building a unique online and inperson experience, as well as developing our online restaurant reservation system.

Telling our stories is such an important part of Indigenous culture, so in addition to all of the other tangible activities available here, like access to the marina, voyageur canoes and medicine walks, we are trying to create a very interactive experience from a culinary perspective.

We plan to offer more virtual experiences: wine and food shows, cooking and pairing aspects, and master cooking classes that feature both our Indigenous ingredients and wines. The hope is to be able to ship these items to people for them to partake from the comfort of their own homes with the guidance and experience of our

SAY: What do you love about what you do?

Alexander: As a chef, I get to show the importance of food and how these gifts from the Creator have been used for thousands of years, and I get to put a modern spin on it and make it accessible and attractive to today’s world. We are in an interesting time right now because there is a lot of interest in Indigenous culture.

There are so many great stories that coincide with food. We want to share the stories of what it was like for the Caldwell people on their traditional lands, a piece of history that makes people view their food and beverages differently.

The Perfect Pairing for Summer Available soon via the Three Fires website will be the 2020 Riesling: Chardonnay Musque Pet Nat, which, according to Alexander, pairs fantastic with spicy foods. If you’re a fan of curry, then he suggests pairing this sparkling wine with a green Thai curry bowl, with coconut cream and chiles; or citrus foods, like lemon barbeque chicken.

If you’re feeling even more adventurous and confident in your cooking skills, Alexander suggests pairing it with wild game. Try a smoked venison carpaccio with a shallot aioli and preserved lemon peel.

The perfect pairing for a summer feast.

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VACATION

Conscious Camping

Creating Awareness One Vacation at a Time

By Cheliza Crawford

With all the chaos of a worldwide pandemic, it can be easy to forget what it’s like to unplug and relax. Getting outside and exploring our beautiful planet offers an escape from daily distractions and an opportunity to get some much needed Vitamin D, so why not go camping this summer? When most people think of camping, they might picture tents, cabins or even hoards of RVs parked in a remote area where fires roar and families gather.

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hat if there was a way to get even more out of your vacation? Instead of leaving with only fond memories and a longing for more time, take home a new understanding and appreciation for the world around you.

Camp, but do it more consciously. This doesn’t mean you have to go completely off the grid, but instead make your camping experience a comfortable and positive one for the whole family and the environment.

The best way to learn how to create a lowimpact camping experience is to consult the experts.

Many Indigenous Peoples have an extensive history with low-impact living and camping.

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From the lush forests of British Columbia to the chilly winds of the Northwest Territories, Indigenous Peoples maintain their low-impact living in many different climates to this day. Committing to staying at a campground that places a high priority on the environment, while at the same time educating its campers about the land and the people who have lived there for centuries, is the first step in conscious camping.

There is no shortage of campgrounds to choose from, but to give you a headstart on some options, here is a short-list that captures the ethics of conscious camping.

If pure relaxation is your goal, why not try Chiefswood Park on Six Nations of the Grand River, Ontario, Canada, which

focuses on providing a cozy, educational and inventive Haudenosaunee experience.

Chiefswood Park sits adjacent to the homestead of E. Pauline Johnson and down the road from a traditional Haudenosaunee longhouse. See the magnificent Grand River and learn about the traditional dwellings of the Haudenosaunee.

If you want more adventure out of your vacation, Spirit Bear Lodge on Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada, offers a oneof-a-kind feat. A simple plane and boat ride will take you to a breathtaking place situated in the Great Bear Rainforest. Get an opportunity to see the sacred Spirit Bear.

Keep in mind you can only hike and view the natural beauty in the Great Bear Rainforest because at Spirit Bear Lodge they make sure

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If something more adrenaline-inducing is what piques your interest, then B Dene Adventures on Dettah First Nation, Northwest Territories, Canada, is the place for you. Learn about the Dene people and how their deep and intimate understanding of the land has helped them live in the remote lands of subarctic Canada. Witness the magic of the Aurora Borealis while listening to stories of the Dene people.

With two full-size teepees on-site you can learn how the Dene people lived, travelled and left no trace as they spent centuries moving around the Northwest Territories.

All across Turtle Island, many areas have merely been glanced at by industrialism but still maintain a majority of their green lifestyle. These areas need to be protected and appreciated. Vacationing is essential for our overall well being—doing it responsibly is essential for our world’s well

Photo credit: Spirit Bear Lodge

not to harm or remove anything from the natural environment around them.

being. Everyone can make a difference in their own way by simply thinking beyond themselves and putting those thoughts into action. Being conscious about the little things gives the opportunity to make a small but significant change. Together we can make the world an abundantly greener place for generations to come.

Conscious camping is a great way to foster positive connections between people who

seek relaxation in nature and connection to nature itself. So the next time you’re planning a getaway in the luscious green landscape this planet has to offer, make sure you’re doing it consciously.

Cheliza Crawford is a proud member of both the Ojibwe of the Mississaugas of the Credit and the Mohawk Nation of the Haudenosaunee.

She is Makwa Dodem (Bear Clan) and is the newest member of the SAY Magazine team as an intern and content creator.

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AVIATION

Teara Fraser

Piloting the Future of Indigenous Innovation with Teara Fraser “Not all heroes wear capes’’ is a quote we’ve all heard before, and it couldn’t be more true in the case of award-winning entrepreneur and Canadian aviation leader Teara Fraser. Fraser, alongside 18 other women, is profiled in the DC Comics graphic novel titled Wonderful Women of History.

Honoured for their contributions to the world, Fraser’s story “Teara Fraser: Helping Others Soar” (written by Traci Sorell and illustrated by Natasha Donovan) happens to be featured alongside the stories of other incredible changemakers, like super-star singer Beyoncé, disability rights activist Judith Heumann and tennis star Serena Williams, among others.

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roof that real-life superheroes do exist, Fraser uses her superpowers daily to affect positive change at the grassroots level. She is the tenacious and proudly Métis woman behind Iskwew Air (ISS-KWAY-YO)— Canada’s first Indigenous-owned airline.

As an industry leader and single mother of two, Fraser sees the abundant potential that her worlds harness to transform and

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innovate. By building a bridge between Indigenous worldview and the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) sector, Fraser envisions a deconstructed model of the aviation industry for a decolonized future that inspires and propels forward racial, social, ecological and economic justice.

While travelling by air, “awe, wonder, fear and possibility” were the intense feelings

Teara Fraser

Photo credit: Jonathan Hayward

By Jenny Nguyen

awoken in Fraser back in 2007. As the tires of the small plane leapt from the runway and over the lush plains of the Okavango Delta, she immediately knew that she, too, needed to take flight. Within the following year, Fraser earned her Commercial Pilot’s license—which on average takes a total of two years to obtain—and ventured on her first solo flight. Fraser was relentlessly building the foundations for her dreams

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Although Fraser has inspired countless others through her work, she admits she could have never imagined the potential power that advanced air technologies could have as a tool for social change when she first began her career in aviation.

However, with a keen fascination for futurism and an innate drive to push the boundaries of a world socialized against her Indigneous identity and womanness, she is constructing her own trajectory to reach new heights in an exclusive, white male-dominated space.

Iskwew Air, the name of which is an homage to the Cree word for “woman” and the reclamation of womanhood, was born out of Fraser’s desire to foster sustainable relationships with the land and to connect people to each other in spaces of belonging. Drawing from the matriarchal traditions and innovative spirit of her Métis heritage, Fraser also sought to reconstruct a systemically oppressive industry with an organization unlike any other seen in the Western world. “Indigenous Peoples have always been innovators. Métis culture, in particular, is about creating opportunities and finding innovative ways to service our communities,” said Fraser. The airline has actively promoted diverse leadership, the celebration of women and the uplifting of Indigenous communities since its establishment in 2017.

In spite of the overwhelming consequences of COVID-19 on the aviation and tourism industries, Iskwew’s eight-seater twin engine The Sweetgrass Warrior has taken to the skies with a new project. Crowdfunded in collaboration with LIFT Collective, AirLIFT is one of Iskwew’s latest initiatives to deliver essential supplies to Indigenous communities throughout British Columbia.

To Fraser, “Warriorship is standing deeply for what matters,” and it is clear her passion

Photo credit: 2017, The Foreign Office Collective

from scratch, and with a fiery momentum unwithheld, she founded the Aviation Leadership Foundation in 2008, launched a successful aerial imagery business in 2010, and by 2014 had held a number of different roles as director, executive director and strategic advisor on the British Columbia Aviation Council. As if that were not enough, Fraser also founded the Raven Institute and the Indigenous LIFT Collective, organizations for connecting hearts and minds beyond the runway.

Pictured above is the Volocopter 2X, a prized innovation in the Advanced Air Mobility sector

for equity and instinctual response to adversity follow her as she sets off on this adventure.

With an inventive pioneer behind its wheel, it comes as no surprise that Iskwew Air’s latest endeavour promises to be the new frontier of air transportation and infrastructure. The airline now finds itself alongside 20 of Canada’s leading aerospace stakeholders as a partner with the Canadian Advanced Air Mobility Consortium (CAAM), an initiative to develop research in the Advanced Air Mobility Sector. SAY Magazine had a chance to sit down with Teara Fraser to discuss this project and what it means for Indigenous innovation.

SAY: How have your personal/cultural experiences as an Indigenous woman fueled your entrepreneurial business models?

Fraser: I bring all my experiences with me. That’s part of the gift of an Indigenous worldview—we bring all of our experiences and our relationships with us. That’s where possibility exists.

SAY: What, or who, inspires you to keep moving forward?

Fraser: That’s always a hard question for me to answer. I’m always inspired by the wisdom of others. I’m always looking to learn from others. I have different things to learn from different people. But I’d say my role models are my children who teach me every day—our young people are so smart and wise, and connected with the things that matter. We have lots to learn from them.

SAY: Iskwew Air is currently doing incredible transformational work with CAAM. Can you tell us more about what the vision for Advanced Air Mobility means to you?

Fraser: Iskwew Air is seen as the bridge between traditional air transportation and sustainable technologies of the future. I’m particularly interested in how we bring Indigenous wisdom together with modern technologies to uplift Indigenous land, stories, sovereignty and stewardship. I’m interested in how we can have Indigenous Peoples lead in this innovative space, in research, understanding, development, operations and investment. The entire aviation and aerospace industry has been severely impacted by COVID-19, and in many ways, it’s dismantling. Without women, Indigenous Peoples, people of colour and companies like Iskwew Air, the whole industry will simply be rebuilt by white men once again—that serves no one. I believe that together we can reimagine, rematriate and rebuild an air transportation system that centers on equity, resilience and, most importantly, sustainability.

SAY: How does it feel to be profiled by DC Comics as a Wonder Woman?

Fraser: Weird! I feel a lot of responsibility comes with that. It’s an incredible honour to be named along with people who are truly working in this world for all kinds of justice— racial, social, economic and ecological.

Jenny Nguyen is a communications team member with the International Indigenous Speakers Bureau (IISB) and an English Major at York University.

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MUSIC

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MUSIC MUSIC

Burnstick

It’s folk music brimming with the kind of chemistry that can only come from a husband and wife. Jason Burnstick, a Plains-Cree guitarist, and Nadia (Gaudet) Burnstick, a Francophone-Métis singersongwriter, create the award-winning duo Burnstick.

Together, their voices and languages blend seamlessly, pushing the boundaries of contemporary folk music, interweaving the unique sounds of vintage Weissenborns (vintage guitars) and fascinating harmonies.

Between witty banter and delightful stories, they create magic as they command the stage with engaging performances.

Kîyânaw is an album of hope and gratitude for the world that we live in. We believe that music heals and that stories, both personal and political, have the power to transform our worldviews and the attitudes we have toward each other, which in turn helps our family thrive. From the thunderous ‘Pay No Mind’ to the introspective ‘Prayer’, Kîyânaw is a collaborative effort, a collection of beautiful and unique folk and folk-blues songs. - Nadia Burnstick

Nominated for Indigenous Songwriter of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards in 2016 and 2020 respectively, Burnstick is widely known for their alloriginal lullaby album Dream Big, Little One / Fais de beaux rêves, petit ange (2015) that marries English, French and Cree, and bridges cultures.

In September 2019, Burnstick released their long-awaited album Kîyânaw (pronounced kee-yaa-now), which translates to Us, We in English. The album brings the duo back to their folk roots and features charttopping singles, such as “Pay No Mind” and “Some Kind of Hell”. In addition to their success on the NCI’s Indigenous Music Countdown in Canada, their song “Prayer” was featured as the closing theme for the award-winning profound documentary nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up (the story of Colten Boushie), for which Jason also composed the film’s score.

Kîyânaw symbolizes the reclamation of this Winnipeg-based couple’s respective cultures as they choose to be stronger, together.

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MUSIC

Indian Time

A Collaboration of EarthChild and CJAY GRiZ Indian time is the latest collaborative project by artists and producers EarthChild and CJAY GRiZ. This project symbolizes a journey that brings together the talents of Cree/Métis multiinstrumentalist, producer and hip hop vocalist Travis Hebert, aka EarthChild; and Oji-Cree producer and rapper Christian John Monias, aka CJAY GRiZ. This new EP features six different tracks that have both nostalgic and contemporary energies, blending both vocal and production expertise inspired by multiple eras of hip hop and rap.

sayings that are overstated in reserves all across Turtle Island,” said CJAY GRiZ. The creative collaboration started at the beginning of the global pandemic—the entire project planned, produced, edited, mixed and mastered through online resources. Both EarthChild and CJAY GRiZ serve as producers, writers and engineers on this entirely independent EP. The album was released in April and is now available on most major streaming platforms.

“The concept of Indian Time is a long hauled euphemism that pertains to the dilution of time and space, time being non-linear but also having no conceptual value to Indigenous Peoples,” explained EarthChild. “‘I’ll get there when I get there’ or ‘arriving fashionably late’ are

EarthChild

From Witset First Nation in British Columbia, EarthChild is formerly one-half of the Indigenous hip hop duo Mob Bounce. Over the period of his career with Mob Bounce, EarthChild further developed his skill set with beatmaking, producing and mixing music. When he first started pursuing a music career, he was primarily focused on emceeing, but his further passion blossomed into producing his own beats, and writing and recording his own songs from the ground up. Indian Time is his first official release since his departure from Mob Bounce.

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CJAY GRiZ

Originally from Northern Manitoba, CJAY GRiZ currently resides in the Cree Nation of Chisasibi, Quebec. He is a producer and rapper who got his start as an artist through the N’we Jinan program in 2014. His styles range from hip hop and trap to R&B and pop music. Apart from producing for, and collaborating with, others, CJAY GRiZ also shares his skills in classrooms in First Nation communities across Canada. One of CJAY GRiZ’s main goals as an artist is to empower Indigenous youth, encouraging them to pursue their passions. He does this by setting an example, and also by sharing stories and experiences about the challenges of growing up on reserve.

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Julian Taylor Toronto-based singer/songwriter Julian Taylor is on a musical journey of discovery that is blending his unique funk rock and acoustic sounds in creative ways to express his connection to home, self, and his mixed heritage as both a Mohawk and West Indian. His latest album contains deeply intimate songs meant to provide solace and touch the listener’s heart. The Ridge has also earned him two 2021 JUNO award nominations—for Contemporary Roots Album of the Year and Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year. After 20 years of making music, Taylor is delighted to be recognized by the JUNOs for his achievements.

Taylor played with several bands and labels over the years before breaking out as a solo artist in 2014. Since then, he has released four EPs, one double album (Desert Star) and three LPs: Tech Noir, Avalanche and his most recent, The Ridge. The Ridge was recorded at The Woodshed Studio in the Toronto area and was released by Taylor’s own label Howling Turtle Inc in September 2020. The combination of piano, fiddle and pedal steel is orchestrated by artists Derek Downham, Miranda Mullholland and

Burke Carol. Each song reflects Taylor’s creativity and builds on his alt-rock, funk and R&B driven influences.

This album is held together soundly by the theme of personal experience and family bonds, and is rather a family affair featuring his cousins from Kahnawake, Quebec, Barry Diabo on bass and Gene Diabo on drums/congas. The breadth of his lyrics is born out of his personal approach to developing this album as he set out to explore his relationships, both hurtful and supportive. This intimate touch has lent weight to the lines and feelings of each song since they reflect his true experiences.

With a cinematic approach to storytelling, this album is reflective of his upbringing and his Mohawk and Caribbean ancestry.

Taylor expresses a longing to belong, but also a feeling that he does not fit in anywhere. By embracing his particular identity, he conveys his true identity—one that cannot be exclusively tied to any genre.

Taylor may have felt that he came from a world divided, one where he did not

belong, but those days are fast disappearing as he embraces his personality and unique experiences. He likes to say that The Ridge has been “Taylor-made” for listeners to connect with the stories and songs their hearts already know.

His brand of personal expression is a solid space to stand in confidence and hope for a promising future.

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MUSIC

KIAWENTIIO Kiawentiio Tarbell is a young multitalented Mohawk creative from Akwesasne in Ontario, Canada. She is an accomplished singer/songwriter, actress and a skillful visual artist who loves to paint.

She is a rising star who is best known for her breakout role in CBC/Netflix’s popular series, Anne with an E (2017-2019). Her character, an independent and resilient young Mi’kmaq girl named Ka’kwet, was the first Indigenous character introduced on the show. Just 13 years old at the time, this was Kiawentiio’s very first audition and acting role. She was honoured to play the role and contribute to telling the historical realities of the late 1800s.

In fall of 2020, Kiawentiio starred in her first Canadian feature film Beans, which tells the story of a young girl named Tekehentahkhwa (nicknamed “Beans”), coming of age during Canada’s Oka Crisis.

The film is directed by the award-winning Tracey Deer (Mohawk) and based on historic events that Deer lived through as a child. During the making of Beans, Kiawentiio wrote a song titled “Light At The End”, which became the film’s closing credits music.

She has since recorded and released her first album In My Head, which features “Light At The End” and “Unfamiliar”, which she wrote during the 2020 quarantine.

Despite the challenges of a global pandemic, Kiawentiio, a 10th grade student, is continuing to pursue her dreams and do extraordinary things. So what’s next for this aspiring superstar? Check out

Peacock’s new comedy series Rutherford Falls, where Kiawentiio has a recurring role. And, coming this summer, her voice can be heard in Marvel’s highly anticipated animated hit series What If...?.

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Julian Taylor EarthChild & CJAY GRiZ Kiawentiio Burnstick

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MARKETPLACE

SAY Magazine Supports the Economic Well-Being of Our Communities If you have a small business, we want to hear from you!

SAY Magazine is committed to collaborating with First Nations, Métis and Inuit entrepreneurs to promote their businesses while gaining grassroots advocates to share SAY Magazine’s stories and opportunities with more people on social media.

With that intention in mind, we are pleased to offer this inaugural edition of the SAY Magazine Indigenous Marketplace.

Contact Cheliza at cheliza@saymag.com to learn how your business can participate.

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All photos by Kaylee Smoke

CELEBRATION

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Celebrate 25 Years of National Indigenous Peoples Day

By Nahka Bertrand, Communications Assistant, APTN

APTN Indigenous Day Live (IDL) brings a joyous celebration of the 25th National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD) to screens across Canada on June 20, 2021, showcasing Indigenous Peoples’ long heritage and lively, diverse cultures.

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eaturing many of Turtle Island’s up-and-coming and established Indigenous artists in a new and creative way, this year’s prerecorded adaptation of IDL honours our Peoples’ milestones, highlights the power of collaboration and showcases Indigenous cultures.

The 25th NIPD coincides with the delayed celebrations of Manitoba’s 150th anniversary, which were postponed by a year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

“Over the past year, we have all come to realize how important human

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connection truly is. We hope that the spirit of collaboration on APTN Indigenous Day Live 2021 will help carry us all to brighter days ahead,” said Daniel Roy, IDL 2021’s artistic director.

Featuring Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Tom Wilson, iskwē, Neon Dreams, Julian Taylor and Charlotte Cardin, and hosted by Saddle Lake’s Earl Wood and Winnipeg’s Janelle Wookey, IDL 2021 promises to ignite your summer with a unique celebration.

IDL 2021 pairs Indigenous artists with Canadian music icons for a refreshing line-up of collaborations in English,

Logan Staats

Julian Taylor

Broadcast Details: APTN invites you to tune in to the APTN Indigenous Day Live 2021 festivities on June 20, 2021!

Join in the IDL celebrations on Sunday, June 20, 2021, from 8:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. ET on APTN, APTN lumi and on participating Indigenous radio stations. The 3.5 hour event repeats on June 21, 2021.

IDL 2021 will be available for free on APTN lumi from June 20 at 8:00 p.m. ET until June 22 at 8:00 p.m. ET. The broadcast will then be available with an APTN lumi subscription.

CELEBRATION French and Indigenous languages on five stages across the country. Rising star Anachnid, nominated for a Prix Félix in the category Indigenous Artist of the Year at the ADISQ gala, partners with internationally celebrated chanteuse Charlotte Cardin. JUNO-nominated Cree-Métis singer songwriter iskwē performs with famed rock musician Tom Wilson on this year’s stage. Accomplished artist Syreeta Hector dances to Cris Derksen’s genre-defying cello and Ulali’s globetrotting Pura Fé joins Sol James in song.

“It was wonderful,” Pura Fé said about pre-recording her performance for IDL 2021. “It was great to get the call, even though the show was short and sweet. I would like to work with Sol again. She’s very open and pretty amazing actually.

Working with all the musicians was great, and being doted on was too. For me, it was a real Cinderella moment!”

Tribute segments for Manitoba’s sesquicentennial and the 25th anniversary of NIPD are woven throughout IDL 2021, portraying the history of Indigenous Peoples and their contributions to Canada over the past 25 years, 150 years, and beyond.

The first tribute segment in honour of Manitoba 150 highlights the crucial role of Louis Riel and the Métis People in the foundation of the province of Manitoba, which means “the path of the Creator” in Anishinaabemowin.

It takes a look at who, where and what the Métis People are today.

Louis Riel famously said in 1885, “My people will sleep for 100 years, but when they awake, it will be the artists who give them their spirit back.” In reflecting on Manitoba’s 150th anniversary, host Janelle Wookey penned a poem that speaks to what it means to share and connect with Métis history.

“As Métis people, we get asked again and again what it means to us to be Métis,” Wookey explained. “It’s always been a weird, anxiety-inducing, existential question to me, but I feel like I got close to finding my answer in researching and writing this piece.

To me, being Métis is about being

Tom Wilson and iskwē

part of a community. In our case, a community of people who happen to share a rich and important history and strong, resilient ancestors. Those individuals are a part of us. We are connected through them, and I feel it’s our responsibility to honour them and their sacrifices by continuing to acknowledge and celebrate our existence as Métis People—through community. If there’s one thing we’ve learned in recent times, it is that community is so, so important.”

The second tribute segment looks back on the history of NIPD, while looking forward to the future. After recommendations from the Assembly of First Nations and the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples, June 21, 1996, marked the firstever National Aboriginal Day (now designated as National Indigenous Peoples Day). The segment salutes the creation of this day, 25 years ago, as a way for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. June 21 marks the coming of the summer solstice and the longest day of light. The summer solstice is culturally significant to many Indigenous cultures. In the spirit of all

good things to come, APTN welcomes the coming season.

After 25 years of celebrating Indigenous Peoples on June 21, what has it come to mean?

“For me the meaning of National Indigenous Peoples Day transcends the day itself,” explained Roy. “It recognizes the First Peoples of this land, and the diverse cultures and languages that shine bright. It is important to understand the colonial history of this country and the impact it still has on relations between Indigenous Peoples and settler populations. Beyond the celebration and recognition, my hope is that we all find ways to personally engage in the path forward. National Indigenous Peoples Day is about momentum and hope, and that is how APTN Indigenous Day Live 2021 plans to celebrate with everyone!”

Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate IDL 2021 with APTN! Join the conversation on Twitter or Instagram by tagging your posts with #IDL2021.

For more information and the complete IDL 2021 roster, please visit indigenousdaylive.ca.

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Photo credit: Alex Heidbuechel

TOURISM

Landscape of Nations (Monument Photos)

LON360:

All four photos by Mark Zelinski

Indigenous Awareness through Tourism “How do you foster respect and awareness between Canadian history and Indigenous Peoples?” This is a question many have tried to answer but come up short.

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andscape of Nations 360 Inc., otherwise known as LON360, is a not-for-profit organization that is striving to create spaces across Turtle Island where both Indigenous and non-Indigenous Peoples can come together to learn, appreciate and remember the contributions First Nations, Métis and Inuit culture have made throughout the history of Canada and its society.

This incredible movement was birthed from a piece of public artwork known as the Landscape of Nations: Six Nations and

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Native Allies Commemorative Memorial.

The memorial artwork is an important symbol of how the collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Peoples can impact the course of history in a positive way.

The monument is a physical attraction located at Queenston Heights Park in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada, and is open to the public. The piece is a tribute to a very important event in both Canadian and Indigenous history—the Battle of Queenston Heights, which took place during the war of 1812.

Indigenous Cultural Mapping, Niagara Escarpment

Indigenous Cultural Mapping, Niagara Escarpment

TOURISM all visitors to acknowledge and remember their contributions to history.

Niagara Council House

Upon entering the memorial, there is a magnificent turtle that pays homage to the Haudenosaunee creation story, which states the world started on the back of a turtle. As visitors walk down the path experiencing everything the memorial has to offer, they will learn about the monumental contributions of two Six Nations war captains, John Norton and John Brant, and how their actions forever changed the course of Canadian history. Enter the structural marvel that is a Haudenosaunee longhouse, a simple structure used to immortalize the fact that we all live under The Great Law of Peace.

In the centre, eight limestone walls echo the memories of the allies, encouraging

The memorial sparked the beginning of many other initiatives offered through Landscape of Nations 360, such as the Great Niagara Escarpment Indigenous Cultural map, which provides remote access to a plethora of locations abundant in Indigenous history and culture.

Landscape of Nations is affiliated with multiple attractions when it comes to Indigenous tourism and history, from the Celebration of Nations Gathering of Art, Culture and Tradition to their newest collaboration with Plenty Canada, the Indigenous Niagara Living Museum Tour.

All of the amazing attractions created by Landscape of Nations are possible because of a dedicated team.

As associate director of outreach and development for Landscape of Nations, Michele-Elise Burnett not only fulfills her duties to LON360 but is also President of Kakekalanicks, an Indigenous arts and consultancy company. Alongside Burnett

Michele-Elise Burnett

are Tim Johnson, the director of the LON360 education initiative, and Michael Gruyich, who sits on the board for Bravo!

Niagara Festival of Arts.

All of the members of the LON360 are passionate about community outreach, tourism and Indigenous education. With so much passion united in one force, it’s no wonder LON360 offers so many destinations that overflow with entertainment and Indigenous education.

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ARCHITECTURE

Leadership in Architecture and Land-Based Practices

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By Reanna Merasty

reativity is an extension of our being, and a reflection of the land that raised and surrounds us. My upbringing was in the North, practicing the traditions of my Nîhithaw (Woodlands Cree) ancestors, practices that take form through craft, construction and methods of retrieving food from the land.

I lived on an island surrounding the clear body of water of Reindeer Lake (Northern Manitoba), neighbouring my home community of Barren Lands First Nation.

My earliest recollection of creating was alongside my mooshum (grandpa), who has practiced the craft of building his entire life, taught by his father, and his father before him. Often, I picture him walking through a forest with his keen eye for analyzing the trees. I picture sitting on top of logs on our boat as we transfer the trees from island to island and the shavings of birch bark as I help strip each piece for construction. My upbringing sparked a passion in me, not to only build for our people, but to create something that truly honours and contributes to the flourishing of the natural environment.

Architecture, in my view, has become disconnected from its surroundings and is an alienated mass on the natural, contributing to the degradation of the environment, offering little positive output. As a response, we must create spaces that not only reflect the landscape on which it resides but also reflects the health of our surroundings. This reflects

the values and practices of our ancestors who looked to the environment for solutions and understood the strength of each element. They allowed the ecology and other living beings to lead and dictate what they created.

When I create, I directly embed the values and principles of my experiences on Reindeer Lake, of my ancestors and as an Indigenous woman. This has influenced my own seven guiding design principles that I use to ground myself and the creation of architectural spaces.

First, honour the land and site where you want to create, connecting with the existing, being good with your intentions and listening to their stories. Practice humility, understanding that the land is greater than us and we depend greatly on her; she requires reverence. Allow the land to lead as design solutions start with place, for they’ve survived for thousands of years and adhere to the climate and environment intuitively. Tread lightly and gently as you work with the land beneath you and around you. Make the living energies of the land present and showcase their connections in a web of relationships. Practice reciprocal actions, giving back more than you take, assuring the land is impacted positively.

Finally, create with a good/kind heart and mind, and apply heart-work.

Architecture requires representation and influence of lands and traditions in its construction and how it meaningfully

Render of gathering space, Indigenous Education Transition Centre, 2019

impacts the surrounding environment.

Since time immemorial, our practices as Indigenous Peoples have intertwined with the natural—positively impacting the living world that sustains us, in its health and wellness. The land offers us solutions to degradation. We just have to let it lead in our built environment.

Reanna Merasty (Cree, Barren Lands First Nation) is the co-founder of the Indigenous Design and Planning Student Association at the University of Manitoba (UofM), where she advocates for representation and inclusion in design education. She is also the co-editor of the publication Voices of the Land: Indigenous Design and Planning from the Prairies. Merasty is a M.Arch candidate at the UofM and an architectural intern, focusing on reciprocity and land-based pedagogy.

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South section, Pritchard’s Creek Healing Centre, 2020

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Canada’s Hidden Gems

In the spirit of exploring and connecting more with our surroundings this summer, Parks Canada has compiled and shared with us a list of hidden gems located north of the medicine line. From the Northwest to the East Coast, there’s a unique adventure to be had.

Dawson Historical Complex National Historic Site

© Parks Canada / Fritz Mueller

A view of Downtown Dawson City from the other side of the Yukon river

Location: Dawson City – Along the Yukon River, 525 km (315 miles) northwest of Whitehorse, Yukon.

Description: Embrace the independent spirit of 1898. Explore some of the restored wooden buildings that line the boardwalks of Dawson City. Visit the iconic Palace Grand Theatre and the Red Feather Saloon, or stride out to the goldfields. Feel the past come to life by taking a tour with a Parks Canada guide. You’ll discover the secrets of this historic frontier town and tales of the 50,000 gold seekers. Pick up a free Parks Canada Xplorers activity booklet and challenge your kids to complete it as you tour the Dawson Historic Complex and the S.S. Keno National Historic Sites.

Website: parkscanada.gc.ca/klondike

Kluane National Park and Reserve

© Parks Canada

Hiker on Aay Chu route at Kluane Lake

Location: 160 km (100 miles) west of Whitehorse, Yukon.

Description: Look up, up, up and feel awe-struck by so many high peaks and amazing views!

Make a multi-day adventure into the backcountry through high mountain passes under the midnight sun. Enjoy accessible-for-all trails along the shores of Kathleen Lake. Catch your breath as you paddle past glaciers on the Alsek River. Visit the Da Kų Cultural Centre to hear recordings of traditional stories told by the Champagne and Aishihik, and Kluane First Nations’ Elders. Learn about the unique plants, animals and seasons of life in the park.

Website: parkscanada.gc.ca/kluane

Mount Revelstoke National Park

© Parks Canada / Jeff Bolingbroke

First Footsteps trail at the summit of Mount Revelstoke

Location: Revelstoke – 565 km (340 miles) east of Vancouver, British Columbia.

Description: Stroll through part of the world’s only inland temperate rainforest on the Giant Cedars Boardwalk Trail and try to wrap your arms around soaring old cedar and hemlock trees, some more than 500 years old. Hike through alpine meadows of swaying red paintbrush and a rainbow of other wildflowers. Learn about the traditions of the Secwepemc, Ktunaxa and Okanagan First Nations through art and sculpture on the First Footsteps trail. Immerse yourself in Canada’s ski jumping history as you step into a sculpted pair of skis and lean out over the precipitous drop where world records were once set. Discover Beaver Lodge Bike park where kids can bike, play and learn in this creative play area. Mount Revelstoke is an interesting alternative to the most famous national parks in the Rockies.

Website: parkscanada.gc.ca/revelstoke

Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site

© Parks Canada / Scott Munn

Beautiful trails along the bison paddock and Tipi camping area

Location: Rocky Mountain House – 198 km (123 miles) north of Calgary and 220 km (136 miles) south of Edmonton, Alberta.

Description: Two centuries ago trappers, traders and the First Nation Peoples shared the rugged western frontier of Canada. At Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site, be part of the story. Explore, hike, camp and discover their challenges and triumphs.

Enjoy exhibits, walk through archaeological remains of the four forts, and get handson experience with Métis skills of the fur trade. Stay a while and camp in Indigenous trapper’s tents and tipis.

Website: parkscanada.gc.ca/rockymountainhouse

Batoche National Historic Site

© Parks Canada / Kevin Hogarth

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Location: Batoche – 90 km (55 miles) northeast of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Description: Wheelchair and stroller-friendly, ride the open-sided Batoche Shuttle and access all the important places of this historic Métis settlement. Visit the East Village where Louis Riel headquartered his provisional government of Saskatchewan. Explore the Church and Rectory as well as the Caron house. Make a reservation to spend some time kayaking or canoeing the South Saskatchewan River. Shaded by the banks of the lush green river valley, follow the trail of fur trappers and traders. Immerse yourself in a brief period of history that changed the face of Canada; go on a Journey Through Time tour and learn the tragic story of the 1885 Northwest Resistance and the people who once called this place home.

Website: parkscanada.gc.ca/batoche

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Pukaskwa National Park

© Parks Canada / Sarah Langlois View from the Southern Headland Trail

Location: Heron Bay – 317 km (190 miles) east of Thunder Bay, Ontario.

Description: This is Ontario’s only wilderness national park, defined by Great Lake temperaments and near-endless stretches of spruce, fir, pine and hardwoods. Waves roll across immense Lake Superior and crash against a remote pink-and-slate granite shore.

Tracts of windswept spruce and pine reach beyond the horizon from towering cliffs and along secluded sandy beaches. Black bears feast on blueberry bushes; haunting loon song scores sunsets; moose stilt-walk across wetland; and the culture of the Anishinaabe First Nations connects Pukaskwa National Park’s wilderness to the powerful richness of an ancient human story.

Website: parkscanada.gc.ca/pukaskwa

Georgian Bay Islands National Park

© Parks Canada / Ethan Meleg

Sunset view of Georgian Bay from Christian Beach

Location: Honey Harbour – 166 km (100 miles) north of Toronto, Ontario.

Description: Visit Beausoleil Island and pedal the Huron trail through a beech-maple forest. Learn the story of Fairy Lake on a 2.5 km loop hike which takes in views over tranquil waters, Canadian Shield and shady white pines. Wander the fringed granite shoreline, a dense vivid green woodland and the sparkling waters of the world’s largest freshwater archipelago. Bring your camera and capture the sweeping views which inspired the art of the Group of Seven. Georgian Bay is an interesting, less-crowded alternative to other renowned national parks in the region.

Website: parkscanada.gc.ca/gbi

Forillon National Park

© Parks Canada / Louis Barnes

Cliffs along the coastline, Forillon National Park

Location: Forillon – 700 km (420 miles) east of Quebec City, Quebec.

Description: Enjoy a front row seat to the incredible sights of the sea, where seals, seabirds and whales are the main attraction! Drop by the brand new Visitor Centre when you first enter the park to get tips and insight to start your trip off right. Visit Cap-BonAmi and climb to the top of the Mont-Saint-Alban lookout tower to admire the sea, cliffs and forest as far as the eye can see. Have a picnic at the enchanting Grande-Grave, testament to the golden era of the codfish industry and the peninsula’s cultural diversity.

Follow the bay, on foot or by bike, along Les Graves trail. Keep an eye on the ocean and you might spot whales and seals. Explore Gaspé Bay by kayak. Enjoy the sunset or sail to the mouth of the bay by the foot of the cliffs. Relax on the sandy beach, explore the salt marsh or stroll through the taiga.

Website: parkscanada.gc.ca/forillon

Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve

© Parks Canada/ Éric Lajeunesse

The Dame de Niapiskau limestone monolith through other monoliths in the mist

Location: Havre-St-Pierre – 875 km (525 miles) east of Quebec City, Quebec.

Description: Explore 1,000 islands and islets covering 100 sq km in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. Here, whales flip their tails and seals swim around the islands. Discover the limestone sculptures, carved by the waves, a must-see at Mingan Archipelago. Hop on a boat and meet a Parks Canada heritage presenter to uncover the cultural and natural richness that awaits in this special place. See Atlantic Puffins and Razorbills nesting high in the cliffs. Join members of the Ekuanitshit community to learn more about the rich culture of the Innu and the wonders of the natural world in their traditional territory.

Website: parkscanada.gc.ca/mingan

Grand Pré National Historic Site

© Parks Canada / Scott Munn

The Victorian Gardens with a sundial in the foreground

Location: Grand-Pré – 85 km (51 miles) northwest of Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Description: Join a guided tour to discover the tale of the Acadian Deportation and learn about the heartbreaking story of Longfellow’s Evangeline. Located at the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Grand-Pré National Historic Site, once the centre of Acadian culture, is now a significant memorial to the tragic upheaval of the Acadian Deportation (1755-1764). Tap into your creative side and join a guided Pop Art postcard workshop to create your very own artistic tribute to the “Acadian Queen”.

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MONEY MATTERS

Buying a Home:

Interested in Interest Rates?

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By Richard Tuck n this article, I argue why you should never buy a home for the total amount you’ve been preapproved for. Here’s what you should consider.

Since 2008, interest rates have been historically low. In the 1940s, 50s and 60s, Prime rate—the rate that commercial banks can get money from the Bank of Canada, which is the basis of variable mortgage rates, loan rates and the costs of lines of credit—hovered around 5%. By the end of the 1970s, Prime had more than doubled to 12%, hitting an all-time high of 21.75% in July of 1981. Currently, Prime is sitting at 2.45%, and Bank of Canada believes that there will not be an increase until 2023.

So how do these numbers affect a mortgage?

Well, if you have a five-year fixed mortgage, amortized over 25 years, today for $300,000 at 2%, you’d be paying $1,270/month for your mortgage. In five years, if rates increase to their historic average of 5%, you’ll be paying $1,745/month for that same mortgage on that same house. If rates increase to 12%, like in the 1970s, you’ll be paying $3,096/month. If we reach the all-time high, that same mortgage would now cost you $5,236/month. If you were on a variable mortgage, you would see those prices rise in real time, like so many did in the early 1980s.

There is risk in taking out a mortgage, which is why there are interest rates to begin with—rates of return are based on risk—so the questions you need to ask yourself are: Can I afford to have my mortgage jump by $500/month? What would I have to sacrifice? Would I have to sell and move my family? Could I even sell if there were many in the same situation?

How much of a hit would I take if I did?

What level of risk am I comfortable with?

While most of my investment portfolio is high risk, I am VERY cautious when it comes to my home and the size of mortgage

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I’m willing to take on. And that’s because things happen, pandemics happen, global recessions happen, gas shortages happen, businesses foreclose all the time and employment is never guaranteed. In the ups and downs of this world, I want to make sure that the one thing that stays constant is my home.

have happened over the last year, it’s highly possible that higher interest rates are right around the corner.

And while the Bank of Canada believes that we won’t see rate increases, there are skeptical financial experts out there that look at the debt the governments, both Canada and the United States, are taking on to spur the economy post-pandemic and wondering how they’re going to pay it off.

When we look at the inflation we’ve seen in food products like meat, the soaring prices of lumber needed to build homes and the skyrocketing real estate prices, all of which

Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Richard Tuck is of Métis heritage. He is the CEO of Wakopa Financial and the co-founder of the Social Entrepreneurship Enclave.

Both organizations focus on helping Indigenous and non-Indigenous Manitobans who face financial barrieres.

He has an MBA in International Business, an MSc in Corporate Finance, and his PhD research was on social entrepreneurship.

And if they are, will you be able to make your increased monthly mortgage payments?

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Virtual Tourism We may be confined to our provincial borders this summer, but that doesn’t mean we need to sacrifice our desire to learn about science, history, art, fashion and more through various creative outlets. Here is a short-list of just a few virtual museums and art galleries that everyone can visit from the comfort of their own couch this summer.

Virtual Museums

Virtual Art Galleries

Bata Shoe Museum: Walk through history in traditional First Nations footwear. allaboutshoes.ca/en

Google Arts and Culture Project: View art from various Indigenous cultures. artsandculture.google.com/story/9AVx5FJYwlUiKQ

Canadian Museum of History: Gwadal’ Zheii Belongings From the Land. Learn about Gwich’in artifacts and their conection to the land. historymuseum.ca/gwichin Empathic Traditions Niagara’s Indigenous Legacy: Visual legacy of Indigenous History in Niagara. empathictraditions.ca Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre: Learn about the life and culture of the Squamish and Lil’wat” Peoples. slcc.ca/fromhome

Inigat Ilagiit: Create your own Inuit art exhibit. iningatilagiit.ca McMichael Canadian Art Collection: Browse their collection of First Nations and Métis art. collections.mcmichael.com/collections Museum of Indian Arts and Culture: View pottery and paintings in their online exhibition. indianartsandculture.org/online-exhibitions

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History: Experience history from home. naturalhistory.si.edu/visit/virtual-tour Virtual Museum of Canada: Dane Wajich - Dane-zaa Stories And Songs Dreamers and the Land Exhibit - Oral traditions of the Doig River First Nation. virtualmuseum.ca/virtual-exhibits/exhibit/ dane-wajich-dane-zaa-stories-songs-dreamers-and-the-land

National Gallery of Canada: Collections of contemporary Indigenous art. gallery.ca/collection/collecting-areas/indigenous-art The Bloodroot Gallery: Art and poetry that pushes the envelope. thebloodrootgallery.com/currentexhibitions

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