Indigenous People's Day 2022

ArtReach x Indigenous Artists in Tkaronto

ArtReach has had the privilege of funding, mentoring, and supporting Indigenous artists, arts workers, and community arts organizations in Tkaronto over the course of our 15+ years in operation. Today (and every day) ArtReach honours, celebrates, and recognizes the pasts, presents, and futures of Indigenous People from across Turtle Island.

While we do our best to support Indigenous art-makers, we know we can always do better. Want to have a conversation about how ArtReach can be more inclusive and accessible to Indigenous youth artists? Email us at info@artreach.org

Why We Acknowledge the Land We're On

• Land acknowledgements are an honest and necessary way to recognize the traditional First Nations, Métis, and Inuit territories of a place

• Land acknowledgements do not exist in a past tense, or historical context: colonialism is a current, ongoing process. It involves thinking about what happened in the past and what is still happening in the present, and what needs to be done to move towards equity

• Providing land acknowledgement gives intentional time for reflection and demonstrates recognition and honouring of Indigenous lands, treaties, and people, people who have lived on this land for over 10,000 years

• It’s a reminder that all people who live and work on this land are accountable, and that settlers are responsible for reconciliation and reparation

• Learn more about the why and how of land acknowledgements here

Acknowledging This Land

• We acknowledge that the land we live and work on is the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples. We also acknowledge that Tkaronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit

• You can learn about Treaty 13 here

Educate Yourself

• Facing History and Ourselves

• Indigenous Canada

• Legacy of Hope Foundation

• APTN News

• Decolonizing the Practice of Art-Making

• National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

Take Action

• ON Canada Project: Settlers Take Action

• 3 Ways to Decolonize Your Non-Profit

• Decolonization: A Resource for Indigenous Solidarity

• Reconciliation Canada: How to Get Involved

Support Indigenous Arts in Tkaronto

• Centre for Indigenous Theatre (CIT)

• Red Sky Performance

• Tkaronto Music Festival

• imaginNATIVE

• Indigenous Curatorial Collective

• Native Earth Performing Arts

• Indigenous Fashion Arts

• Titiesg Wîcinímintôwak Bluejays Dancing Together Collective

• Pacha Indigenous Art Collection

• Indigenous Performing Arts Alliance (IPAA)

Indigenous Community in Tkaronto

• ODE

• 4R's Youth Movement

• ENAGB Indigenous Youth Agency

• 2Spirited People Of The 1st Nations

• Canadian Roots Exchange

• Ojibiikaan

• Toronto Aboriginal Support Services Council

• Native Canadian Centre of Toronto (NCCT)

• Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre

Most, if not all, of the arts and community-based organizations listed above accept donations or have products for purchase. To support, please click the links directly to find information on how to donate or buy.