Anti-Racism: Indigenous Demands First
The Institute of Communication Agencies and its staff are physically located in the City of Toronto and as such acknowledge that we are on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaties signed with multiple Mississaugas and Chippewa bands. Our member agencies are located across Canada and we encourage them to research the territory acknowledgement that is applicable to them.
This page is intended to serve as a resource to all non-Indigenous people and parents to deepen our understanding of the Indigenous worldview, journey, history, beliefs and traditions. If you haven’t engaged in anti-racism work in the past, start now.
Dr Dori Tunstall's Six Six Steps for Structural Change starts with Step One: Indigenous Demands First. Understanding Diversity, Inclusion and Equity for Black people and People of Colour means first understanding the Canadian government's Federal mandate around decolonization. Only once we truly understand the effects of systemic racism on Indigenous people can we begin to work toward dismantling the structures in place that disadvantage all visible minorities.
Diversity and Inclusion Training for your Agency
- OCAD U: Hiring for Decolonization, Diversity and Inclusion in the Creative Sector
- OCAD U: Whiteness Without White Supremacy: A Generative Creative Workshop
- Bias Interrupters: Toolkits
- Bias Interrupters: Bias at Work Survey
Connecting with the Indigenous Professional Community
- Indigenous Professionals Association of Canada
- Indigenous Professionals Association of Canada: BC
- Indigenous Professionals Association of Canada: Alberta
- Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business
- Aboriginal Job Board for Canada
Truth & Reconciliation
- First Nations in Canada: Decolonization and Self-Determination (Mark Aquash, UBC)
- National Centre for Truth & Reconciliation
- Honouring Indigenous Peoples
- Indigenous Watchdog
- University of Alberta's Indigenous Canada Course
- Land Acknowledgement & 10 Actions (City of Toronto)
- Ontario Treaty Information
Indigenous Celebrations & Events
- Celebrate Treaties Recognition Week – November 2-6, 2020
- Travel Alberta Indigenous Culture & Heritage
Supporting Indigenous Creatives
- 100 Ways to Support – Not Appropriate From – Native People
- ImagineNATIVE Film Festival
- National Film Board of Canada: Indigenous Cinema
- Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner (Zacharias Kunuk)
- Incident at Restigouche (Alanis Obomsawin)
- Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance (Alanis Obomsawin)
- Rhymes for Young Ghouls (Jeff Barnaby)
- Blood Quantum (Jeff Barnaby)
- Falls Around Her (Darlene Naponse)
- Birdie (Tracey Lindberg)
- Artist Leah Dorion
- Lesley Hampton (Designer)
For Teachers & Parents: Start the Learning and Pass it On
- The Indigenous Journey: Educating Youth
- Elephants Thoughts: Educational Programs for Teachers
- CBC's Indigenous Portal
- Dr Pamela Palmater: Educating the Resistance