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LISTENING TO INDIGENOUS VOICES

"All doctrines, policies and practices based on advocating superiority of peoples or individuals on the basis of national origin or racial, religious, ethnic or cultural differences are racist, scientifically false, legally invalid, ​morally condemnable and socially unjust."
— UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

​Key Online Resources

The Doctrine of Discovery

Sylvia McAdam Saysewahum describes the Doctrine of Discovery as the "fairy dust" that has been used as a legal justification to usurp Indigenous lands. ​Find out more:

Videos
Language and Legal Background
Anglican Church of Canada Video
Mennonite Church Video (USA)

Articles and Documents
Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery (by Sylvia McAdam Saysewahum)
Pamphlet from the Anglican Church
Background and Resources from the United Church of Canada
The “Doctrine of Discovery” and Terra Nullius: A Catholic Response

An Overview of the Great Peace of Montreal.

​Early Treaties

Find out more about the Great Peace of Montreal and the Treaty of Niagara:

The Great Peace of Montreal
► Pointe-à-Callière Museum article
Canadian Museum of History article

​The Treaty of Niagara

Video by Alan Corbiere on the 250th anniversary of the Treaty of Niagara
Canadian Encyclopedia article
John Borrows: Wampum at Niagara: The Royal Proclamation, Canadian Legal History, and Self-Government

Classroom Connections

Spiritual Reflections

For use by faith and spirituality groups:
Reflecting on Early Encounters by Rev. Dr. Karen Hamilton.

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