This went on for over 100 years and most people do not even know the details of residential schools.
#native #NativeAmerican #FirstNation #canada #indigenous #BoardingSchools #remembrance #sept30 #WearOrange
yes, it's me, liza 🇵🇷 🦛 🦦
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A thoughtful Truth and Reconciliation Day to all in this place called Canada. 🍁
May we collectively pause and consider what has happened, what continues, and what must happen in future to be better.
The past is still very very present here in Nuuchanulth territories.
The last buildings of the old Christie IRS on Meares Island near Tofino will be demolished October 9th. Survivors are invited to witness and/or participate. Link to news story below.
Consider this when you think of all the tourists that go to Tofino and the West Coast. One of the most famous resorts, Tin-Wis Best Western Resort.
“Old Christie, as it was commonly known, closed in 1971 and the children were moved to a new complex located at the site of Tin Wis Best Western Resort, in Tla-o-qui-aht traditional territory. New Christie Residence closed in 1983, making it the last of the Indian Residential Schools in the province of British Columbia.”
Most of the tourists have no idea the trauma that occurred there.
Strength and healing to all survivors and their families today, and every day. 🧡
https://tinwis.ca
And by coincidence the AV News is running this impactful story of personal reconciliation for an Indigenous woman who is now a manager at the Tin-Wis Resort.
CW: trauma, abuse, healing
Consider this when you think of all the tourists that go to Tofino and the West Coast. One of the most famous resorts, Tin-Wis Best Western Resort.
“Old Christie, as it was commonly known, closed in 1971 and the children were moved to a new complex located at the site of Tin Wis Best Western Resort, in Tla-o-qui-aht traditional territory. New Christie Residence closed in 1983, making it the last of the Indian Residential Schools in the province of British Columbia.”
Most of the tourists have no idea the trauma that occurred there.
Strength and healing to all survivors and their families today, and every day. 🧡
https://tinwis.ca
A thoughtful Truth and Reconciliation Day to all in this place called Canada. 🍁
May we collectively pause and consider what has happened, what continues, and what must happen in future to be better.
The past is still very very present here in Nuuchanulth territories.
The last buildings of the old Christie IRS on Meares Island near Tofino will be demolished October 9th. Survivors are invited to witness and/or participate. Link to news story below.
A thoughtful Truth and Reconciliation Day to all in this place called Canada. 🍁
May we collectively pause and consider what has happened, what continues, and what must happen in future to be better.
The past is still very very present here in Nuuchanulth territories.
The last buildings of the old Christie IRS on Meares Island near Tofino will be demolished October 9th. Survivors are invited to witness and/or participate. Link to news story below.
Petra van Cronenburg
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Thanks for everyone honoring #OrangeShirtDay !!!
Realities today: Just saw my Cree friend that lives in the neighborhood. He was worried about the National Guard or ICE deporting him to Canada, as they infiltrate Chicago.
US borders are post-colonialism, and should not apply to #Native and #Indigenous people at minimum.
Thanks for everyone honoring #OrangeShirtDay !!!
Realities today: Just saw my Cree friend that lives in the neighborhood. He was worried about the National Guard or ICE deporting him to Canada, as they infiltrate Chicago.
US borders are post-colonialism, and should not apply to #Native and #Indigenous people at minimum.
Petra van Cronenburg
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Do you like #beavers? Then read this fascinating story about a Californian region where beavers had disappeared. Until an ancient #indigenous rock painting inspired Tule River Tribe member Kenneth McDarment.
The beavers are back, with benefits for the #ecosystems: https://news.mongabay.com/2025/09/beavers-restored-to-tribal-lands-in-california-benefit-ecosystems/ via @mongabay
#goodNews #qualityJournalism #environment #biodiversity #wetlands #conservation #restoring #indigenousKnowledge
Do you like #beavers? Then read this fascinating story about a Californian region where beavers had disappeared. Until an ancient #indigenous rock painting inspired Tule River Tribe member Kenneth McDarment.
The beavers are back, with benefits for the #ecosystems: https://news.mongabay.com/2025/09/beavers-restored-to-tribal-lands-in-california-benefit-ecosystems/ via @mongabay
#goodNews #qualityJournalism #environment #biodiversity #wetlands #conservation #restoring #indigenousKnowledge
Rich Stein (he/him)
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Here's a news story about that #Indigenous #artist guy that I met a couple of weeks ago & posted about here. He told me about this #PublicArt #mural collaboration with multiple Indigenous artists. We gave him a ride home. Really talented guy & I hope he gets more public art commissions 👍
Esquimalt wall comes alive with new Indigenous mural
Alex Taylor-McCallum guides local artists in creating a 4,000-square-foot mural.
https://www.saanichnews.com/home/esquimalt-wall-comes-alive-with-new-indigenous-mural-8271329
Lazarou Monkey Terror 🚀💙🌈
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"Ecuador is undergoing a national strike called by the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities (CONAIE) and other organizations. The increase in fuel prices and the dictates of the IMF are the causes.
"As the Ecuadorian people complete 11 days of national strike, the government has ordered a curfew and cracked down on those who are mobilizing.
"The violence perpetrated by the Noboa government against Indigenous, student, and union organizations has left 55 people detained and many others assaulted by the police."
https://desinformemonos.org/el-pueblo-ecuatoriano-continua-el-paro-nacional/
"Ecuador is undergoing a national strike called by the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities (CONAIE) and other organizations. The increase in fuel prices and the dictates of the IMF are the causes.
"As the Ecuadorian people complete 11 days of national strike, the government has ordered a curfew and cracked down on those who are mobilizing.
"The violence perpetrated by the Noboa government against Indigenous, student, and union organizations has left 55 people detained and many others assaulted by the police."
https://desinformemonos.org/el-pueblo-ecuatoriano-continua-el-paro-nacional/
Here's a news story about that #Indigenous #artist guy that I met a couple of weeks ago & posted about here. He told me about this #PublicArt #mural collaboration with multiple Indigenous artists. We gave him a ride home. Really talented guy & I hope he gets more public art commissions 👍
Esquimalt wall comes alive with new Indigenous mural
Alex Taylor-McCallum guides local artists in creating a 4,000-square-foot mural.
https://www.saanichnews.com/home/esquimalt-wall-comes-alive-with-new-indigenous-mural-8271329