Clarence Pennier – Hiyólemtel – from Sq’éwlets First Nation in British Columbia, Canada discusses the connection to the land.

Christine Point – Tselxát – from the Sq’ewqéyl First Nation in British Columbia, Canada discusses the Halq’eméylem language.

On September 30 we honour the Indigenous children who were sent away to residential schools in Canada and we are reminded of this cruel part of Canada’s history and the terrible legacy that resulted. At Xyólheméylh we deal with the direct result of colonialism and residential schools, and the intergenerational pain that has resulted. Every day we work with the impacts of this legacy but are also reminded of the resiliency of Indigenous people. We’d like to thank the Elders, Mary, Julie and Louise, for their courage in sharing their lived experience of residential schools in this video.

Herb Joe from Tzeachten first nation shares teachings about the importance of Family in our culture.

Rupert Richardson shares the Mens Warrior Song from Lil’wat Nation

Rupert Richardson shares a Cedar Bough Cleansing Song from Guskimukw, Nuxalk, and Chippewa First Nations.

Rupert Richardson shares teachings about the Drum. Rupert is from the Guskimukw, Nuxalk, and Chippewa First Nations. He is a PhD candidate at UBC and has worked in the field of education for 15 years. His research and community engagement centres around intergenerational healing, decolonization and post-secondary education.

Watch this 8-part Series from Anishanaabe Elder, Dr. David Courchene.

Watch this 8-part Series from Anishanaabe Elder, Dr. David Courchene.

Watch this 8-part Series from Anishanaabe Elder, Dr. David Courchene.