Resources on UNDRIP, the TRC and the Need to Decolonize Heritage
This publication of the Indigenous Heritage Circle is required reading for heritage advocates. Available in English, French, ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐍᐏᐣ nēhiyawēwin (Plains Cree), ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ (Inuktut), and Mi’kmawi’simk (Mi’kmaq language).
2. Resources from the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
3. Moved to Action: Activating UNDRIP in Canadian Museums. Canadian Museums
4. Setting the Bar: A Guide to Achieve New Standards for Reconciliation within the Heritage Sector
Heritage BC “Setting the Bar” provides a list of 10 standards and calls to action to incite heritage organizations to take measurable steps forward towards reconciliation.
Resources to Help You Get Started in Your Reflections
Consult the following guide by Indigenous Tourism BC on how to be a more responsible and mindful visitor: HOW TO TRAVEL RESPONSIBLY
Explore the following resources on acknowledging Indigenous Land.
Resources on Friendship Centres:
- The National Association of Friendship Centres
- Learn more about Friendship Centres with the following article by the Canadian Encylopedia: Friendship Centres
Resources on the importance of wording and terminology when talking about Indigenous History
Learn about how Heritage is protected under the Canadian Government: Bill C-23: Historic Places of Canada Act
Consult Crystal Fraser and Sarah Komarnisky’s list of 150 actions that you can start doing today: 150 Acts of Reconciliation for the Last 150 Days of Canada’s 150.