A Return Long Overdue: The Vatican, Indigenous Artifacts, and the Politics of Repatriation
The Gallery of Human Migration celebrates the Vatican’s decision to return sacred Indigenous artifacts to their original communities—a long-awaited act of justice. Though not directly involved in this process, the Gallery has long advocated for such restitution. We celebrate this moment with conviction and gratitude, as witnesses who have long hoped to see institutions embrace genuine acts of restoration and reconciliation.
“The Good Canadian,” an 88-minute Documentary
The Good Canadian challenges national mythmaking, while offering Canadians the chance to forge a new identity from the truth.
The Indigenous Watchdog of Truth and Reconciliation
Indigenous Watchdog delivers relevant quality information on Indigenous issues to educate, inform and ultimately transform the dialogue between Indigenous and non – Indigenous Canadians into ACTION.
Stories Without Shelves: The Struggle for First Nations Libraries
A nation’s measure is in how it treats its stories. To deny First Nations communities the means to preserve, share, and grow their stories is to continue the legacy of cultural dispossession.
The Huron-Wendat First Nation award to the Gallery of Human Migration
In 1972 I managed to get into the lower bowels of the Vatican Museums and there I came across shelves upon shelves of newspaper wrapped packages. Not being able to contain my curiosity I dared to peek…
National Histories and Ethnic History in Canada – Prof. Roberto Perin
The question now arises as to whether national history still exists as a category. If so, how many national histories does Canada have? Where do the First Nations and immigrant groups fit into to this (these) national history (histories), or do they have national histories of their own?
Walking on Sacred Ground: A Visit to Algoma University and the Living Work of Truth and Reconciliation
When I set foot on the campus of Algoma University in Sault Ste. Marie, I knew I wasn’t just visiting an academic institution. I was stepping onto a land that holds stories — some filled with pain and loss, others with resilience, hope, and a vision for healing.
Missing Children Awaken a Societal Reckoning
The silent beat of the metaphorical drums reverberated within me as the whispering continued: “Since time immemorial our ancestors freely walked on our land, yet in a blink of an eye we were buried in Terra Nullius.”