National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Resources
Indigenous Resources For the Heritage Sector
Truth & Reconciliation and Residential School Resources
Truth and Reconciliation Resources
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Gender, settler colonialism, and sport in Indigenous communities
Have you ever considered the dynamics between gender, settler colonialism, and sport within Indigenous communities? For instance, lacrosse, once a traditional Indigenous practice, was adopted by white settlers, altering its cultural significance. Gendered expectations within settler colonial institutions, like residential schools, have also enforced ideals that impact Indigenous women’s participation in sports like lacrosse. To…