On March 16, 2016, Concordia University’s FOFA Gallery presented a round table panel discussion looking at the recent controversy surrounding the film Of the North which raised many questions about cultural representation, and the ethics around production and dissemination of a work that perpetuates negative stereotypes of marginalized peoples. This edited version (the original recording is three hours long) of the round table includes excerpts from the various perspectives of the panelists and members of the audience.
(Re)conciliation
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Learning From Indigenous Non-Governmental Organizations: A Case Study of Three INGOs in Canada with Transformative Impact on their Communities (Tides Canada)
This report summarizes case study research based on three Indigenous Non-governmental Organisations (INGOs) in Canada having a transformative impact in their communities—Qqs Projects Society, Storytellers’ Foundation, and Ilisaqsivik Society. They are unique organizations that reflect distinct places, people, cultures, histories, and socioeconomic contexts. However, they share many common experiences and observations about what has enabled them to succeed and what continues to challenge them in their work. The primary purpose of this research is to deepen understanding of successful INGOs so that they can be better supported and established in other communities.
Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC)
This is the Final Report of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission and its six-year investigation of the residential school system for Aboriginal youth and the legacy of these schools. The report includes the history and legacy of residential schools, the Commission’s 94 recommendations for action and more.
Cultural Diversity in the Media Arts (NIMAC – IMAA)
A toolkit to promote the presence of media artists and audiences from ethno-racial and Indigenous communities.