Thirty Seven: Life Expectancy for Onkwehón:we in Toronto

Thirty Seven: Life Expectancy for Onkwehón:we in Toronto

See on Scoop.it – 500 Nations   “I was interested in what their life was like,” Shah says. So in addition to the quantitative chart, they also did a qualitative analysis interviewing 20 people close to the deceased.   “I went to a residential school and the things that happened there – I can’t even talk about…that’s why I drank

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How Children’s Books Fuel Mascot Stereotypes – COLORLINES

How Children’s Books Fuel Mascot Stereotypes - COLORLINES

See on Scoop.it – 500 Nations   “This brings me to the issue of how we frame diversity. I want to ask you whether you think it’s helpful to refer to Natives as people of color—or if this ultimately obscures political status. It absolutely works against our best interest to be placed in the framework of people of color. White

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“Manhattan was sold for $24”

"Manhattan was sold for $24"

See on Scoop.it – 500 Nations   ““Manhattan was sold for $24″ worth of “trinkets” or “glass beads” by Native Americans to the Dutch. It is something taught to most American schoolchildren by age eight. That was true in 1911, in 1949 and in 2009. The $24 is never adjusted for inflation.”   See on abagond.wordpress.com

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Dear Christina Fallin

Dear Christina Fallin

See on Scoop.it – 500 Nations   “…Please forgive us if we innocently adorn ourselves with your beautiful things…” – Christina Fallin & Chrome Pony   “The privilege and violence of that statement astounds me. “Please forgive us if we innocently use your beautiful land,” “Please forgive us if we innocently educate your beautiful children,” “Please forgive us if we

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