Truth Before Reconciliation
In support of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, ETHOS is committed to the work of decolonization. “Truth Before Reconciliation”, is a monthly article written by our Indigenous Business Development Liaison, Luugaak, of the Nisga’a Nation. It is one way we honor the truth of how colonization has impacted Indigenous people. We are committed to understanding Indigenous ways of being and knowing through these shared written experiences.
These articles discuss the historical and ongoing impacts and harsh realities of colonization on Indigenous Peoples. The following content may be distressing for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.
Dreaming of a White Christmas
Christmas has passed. The time of year where shiny festive bulbs, garland and Christmas ornaments could be seen everywhere you turned. Store windows were adorned
Land Acknowledgement is Ceremonial
Land acknowledgment is not a new concept, however, many continue to struggle with the how, what, where and why of a ‘land acknowledgement’. According to
Becoming an Ally
Ally, allyship, allies. What does it mean when we are asked to be an ‘ally’? Words found synonymous with ally are terms like supporters, confidants, colleagues, sympathizers, partners, collaborators, and helpers, to name a few. When we
Whose Idea Was National Indigenous Peoples Day Anyways?
The term “Indian” is used in this article to demonstrate a time in our history. Today, this term is considered offensive to most Indigenous peoples.
Equality Hurts
If I had a dollar for every time I was confronted with the argument that ‘equality’ is the answer to our Indigenous ‘problems’, I would
In Honor of Matriarchs, Past, Present and Future
Wikipedia defines matriarchy as “a social system in which positions of responsibility, dominance and privilege are held by women. In a broader sense it can
“The truth is not yet fully told.”
~Phyllis Webstad, The Orange Shirt Society~ The following essay by Liza Haldane discusses the harsh and painful realities of Residential Schools and the experiences of
Our Children Are Not Statistics
My 27-year-old son called me 3 weeks ago. He sadly confessed that he attempted to take his life. He shared with me, “I never felt
A New Meaning to Homelessness
When we hear the word homeless, we often conjure up images of the men, women and youth that make the streets, surrounding forests or back