Today in Canada is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

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it’s not a ‘dark past,’ it’s generational trauma that can be seen across our Indigenous communities to this day.
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An illustration I made in commemoration of the tragic and painful loss of the many Indigenous children who were taken by the Residential Schools.

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Anyone who wants my logo for Truth and Reconciliation day tomorrow. You can save these or follow my google drive link and download them from there. All I ask is that you tag me in the post.

https://t.co/WAnmRDj7kc

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How do you talk to your students about unmarked graves? Find advice and support in our educator’s guide to Remembering the Children, a new resource made in collaboration with .

https://t.co/ZfPQ1871RV

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🧸IMPORTANT IRL ANNOUCEMEMT

Today can be hard to talk about, but in doing so, a better future can be created for everyone! 🧡

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Children Waiting.

I would like to remember our beloved elders, and kin who have been denied justice and must continue fighting for themselves, and those who cannot fight any longer.

This piece is of two children, waiting for reconciliation.

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For National Truth & Reconciliation Day
A residential school survivor & my favourite First Nations artist.
Alex Janvier, Cold Lake First Nations
"Sky Talk Read"
Watercolour on paper, 18" diameter

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To recognize the will focus on Indigenous perspectives & will utilize new design elements, including their logo, that was created by Anishinaabe artist Emily Kewageshig (Visual & Creative Arts ’17).

Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/W8wT2pW6Vv

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24 incredible mysteries, adventures, and graphic novels written by excellent authors including Katherena Vermette, David A. Robertson, Cherie Dimaline, Waubgeshig Rice, and Thomas King https://t.co/KyMSctGAXJ

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Happy

There are a lot of words to say but I’m just exhausted. I don’t have the right mindset to put thoughts to words.

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Want to support a neurodivergent, lgbtqia2+, indigenous artist who’s struggling badly right now? Sharing my stuff is appreciated!

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Listen and learn 🪶🧡
Art piece by Urban Iskwew Artwork by Hawlii Pichette

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Good morning lovers. I’m no fan of tokenism. I want justice and compensation for our First Nations families.

Today I celebrate trailblazers like Maxine Noel who is a beautiful and talented Canadian artist. ❤️

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