VOLUME 49, ISSUE 4 (September 26, 2022)
Commemorating the thousands of lives claimed by Canada’s residential school system
U of T reminisces about the victims and survivors of residential school through gatherings, encouraging all to listen to Indigenous Peoples’ stories during Orange Shirt Day.
This September 30 marks the second time the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day,…
UTM opens office for Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation in pursuit of truth and reconciliation
U of T commits itself to raising awareness of Indigenous cultures, providing the Mississaugas of the Credit a foothold at UTM for ease of collaboration and research with the First Nation’s Peoples.
With the goal of reconciliation in mind, on June 29, 2022, the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) opened the Mississaugas…
September News Briefs
Mohawk Institute Residential School virtual tour On September 26, 2022, the Woodland Cultural Centre (WCC), an organization focused on preserving…
Back-to-Business: “The Great Resignation,” “Quiet Quitting,” and “The Great Reshuffle,” what do they all mean?
The Back-to-Business column in The Medium focuses on business and economic news. Articles will address and analyze economic trends, financial…
Canoe racing returns to False Creek for the first time in over a century
The Four Fires Festival takes place in Vancouver and embraces Indigenous traditions and arts.
On September 10 and 11, 2022, the Four Fires Festival canoe races were held at Concord Community Park along False…
U of T holds symposium to address inequity in Indigenous healthcare
The Indigenizing Health Symposium returns this year to raise awareness and discuss inequalities faced by Indigenous Peoples in healthcare.
In a report by Statistics Canada released on August 30, 2022, chronic conditions were more prevalent among First Nations Peoples…
UTM’s tipi to embrace Indigenous traditions
UTM’s Indigenous Centre’s Tipi Raising and Indigenous Student Meet and Greet celebrate Indigenous culture in the student body.
On September 13, 2022, the University of Toronto Mississauga’s (UTM) Indigenous Centre hosted their Tipi Raising event in conjunction with…
Editorial: Breaking the cycle of media censorship
Indigenous issues deserve more than one day of coverage a year.
Only within the last two years has The Medium begun publishing themed issues. Our themed issues celebrate, highlight, and support…
Overcoming performative allyship in the era of reconciliation
Reflecting on the true essence of reconciliation can help us pursue real progress amidst a sea of performative activism.
Recent Liberal decisions made by Canadian governmental bodies have placed a distinct emphasis on Indigenous reconciliation. With many politicians jumpstarting…
Neglecting neurodevelopmental research in the Canadian Indigenous community
Oppression on Indigenous communities extends in disparities within psychological healthcare systems.
In recent years, there has been a push to promote more representative and distinct samples within research. A lack of…
Queen Elizabeth II: Friend of Canada or friend of colonialism?
To forget the monarchy’s contributions to colonialism is equivalent to forgetting the massacre of thousands of Indigenous Peoples.
When Queen Elizabeth II passed on September 8, 2022, my social media feeds were flooded with pictures and quotes, filled…
Colonial resistance and celebrating Indigenous achievements
Indigenous Peoples take control of their narrative by acquiring leadership roles.
First Nations (status/non-status), Métis, and Inuit communities, living both on- and off- reserve, in urban, rural, and remote areas are…
All history is written in pen
Ink bleeds through more than textbook pages.
Only 26 years ago, in 1996, the last working Residential School closed its doors in Saskatchewan, Canada. The school system…
UTM’s Indigenous Garden: a conversation with nature and tradition
A student-led initiative aims to embrace Indigenous traditions on campus.
Maria Hupfield, an Assistant Professor of Indigenous Digital Arts and Performance at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), is an…
Lecture Me! Misconceptions in the field of astronomy
Professor John Percy speaks on how academia and popular culture spread misinformation about astronomy.
On September 13, 2022, Dr. John Percy from the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics delivered a presentation entitled “Misconceptions about…
Regimes inadequately propagate cultural inclusion
Professor Luisa Farah Schwartzman identifies systematic defects in state cultural inclusion policies through her research.
Through the 20th century, society saw groundbreaking technological advancements, with day-to-day life being redefined towards the end of the century….
Community on Campus: Highlighting UTM’s Indigenous Centre
Through its efforts to promote inclusivity and learning, the Indigenous Centre strives to become a place where all members of the community can engage in reconciliation.
When the Wecheehetawin Report was released in January 2017, one of its prevailing themes was the lack of dedicated Indigenous…
Sara Kae’s “Rise”: A musical retelling of cultural stories
Kae’s newest single uses the power of music to unify Indigenous voices and inspire change.
Indigenous artists work tirelessly to educate listeners through the sounds of their culture. While traditional songs are frequently performed at…
The importance and influence of Indigenous storytelling
The stories passed on from one generation to the next preserve history, teach lessons, and inspire a new generation to remember those that came before.
As children, we all looked forward to story time. Stories were a way for us to travel far away, to…
The AGO’s Indigenous Collection: A celebration of art and culture
The Art Gallery of Ontario continues its effort to platform modern and traditional Indigenous artwork.
The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), located in downtown Toronto, typically attracts almost a million visitors a year. The gallery’s…
Where the Blood Mixes: Revealing the wounds of Residential Schools
Kevin Loring’s play voices the intergenerational traumas haunting the Indigenous Peoples of Canada.
Jen and I met at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts in the Distillery District in Downtown Toronto. It…
Dirty air and murky water: the health effects of environmental racism
For many Indigenous communities, polluted air and contaminated water are a daily reality.
Located three hours from the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) is “Chemical Valley” in Sarnia, Ontario. Home to several oil…
Halifax welcomes the next North American Indigenous games in 2023
Thousands of Indigenous athletes and coaches will gather to celebrate their culture through sport.
In 1990, Indigenous Peoples gathered in Edmonton, Alberta to hold the first inaugural North American Indigenous Games (NAIG). Thirty-three years…