Welcome to our blog where we explore various aspects of Indigenous cultures and realities. We address topics such as contemporary issues, traditions, and reconciliation initiatives, with the aim of promoting mutual understanding and respect between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.
PRESENTATION We reinvent the round-table format with Natives on Film - Les Autochtones au cinéma; a series of short video clips in the form of one-on-one interviews moderated and curated by Jess Murwin. In one conversation, an entire future generation of filmmakers finds inspiration. The aim is to shine a light on Indigenous perspectives in the industry. There are […]
On February 3, 2022, a virtual conference brought together experts from different backgrounds and cultures to discuss various socio-political issues. This conversation between Canada and France focused on reconciliation, particularly on how to address historical events that continue to impact our society today. While Canada and France are facing their unique challenges, they share a […]
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, AN OVERVIEW With the momentum building nationally and internationally for reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, more and more organizations are taking an interest in Indigenous issues. They are seeking to identify concrete initiatives for their leaders and employees. Several significant challenges in implementing this reconciliation include building new bridges between nations and viewing these […]
Source[IE3] : https://www.newswire.ca/fr/news-releases/pourquoi-parler-des-autochtones-dans-la-campagne-electorale--828688538.html WENDAKE, QC, September 14, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Understanding the positions of First Nations and Inuit on economic, social and environmental issues would benefit Quebec society as a whole, enabling the province to move up a gear in terms of reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. "The participation of Indigenous Peoples in elections and Quebec society as […]
Every year, the winter solstice offers an opportunity to take a well-deserved break, to look within ourselves and reflect. Like a bear hibernating in its den, we can use this time for introspection and reflection. A First Revolution for the Ashukan Institute For the team at the Ashukan Institute, the winter solstice also marks the […]
When it comes to Indigenous issues, history is written in the present tense, and we are its privileged witnesses. The Ashukan Institute and its team are committed to keeping their finger on the pulse of current events affecting First Nations, Métis and Inuit in Canada. If 2022 provided ample opportunities for reflection and discussion, 2023 […]
To revitalize traditional legal and governance structures in many Indigenous communities, restoring women's central role in their communities is crucial. Before contact with the Europeans, various governance models supported balanced societies. In many cases, social structures relied on the strength of female leadership. Some cultures, particularly those with more sedentary lifestyles, had developed matrilineal models […]
In embracing the Bear and its symbolism, the Ashukan Institute aims to:
Assert our pride in our identity and our mission: to promote the richness of our cultures, pass on our history from an Indigenous perspective, and raise awareness of the realities and issues affecting Indigenous peoples, in order to contribute to building bridges between nations.
Celebrating our kinship and expressing our solidarity with all Indigenous entrepreneurs who proudly embrace their roots while contributing to the economic development of First Nations.
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