Mi’kma’kik Lobster Fishing
Adrian Jacobs and Mi’kmaq Elder Terry Leblanc examine the current issue of Mi’kmaq lobster fisheries and their foundation in the Mi’kmaki worldview and the historic Peace and Friendship treaties recorded in wampum belts and oral history.
This session was hosted by the Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre on February 20, 2021, as part of a 5 part series: Introduction to Indigenous Lands and Issues in Canada.
1492 Land Back Lane Land Conflict
Adrian Jacobs and Oneida Elder Grafton Antone, from the Oneida of the Thames near London, ON, examine together the 1492 Land Back Lane land conflict in Caledonia beginning in 2020. From the wampum treaty making tradition to the 1784 Haldimand Proclamation, they discuss the developments leading up to the current situation.
This session was hosted by the Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre on March 20, 2021, as part of a 5 part series: Introduction to Indigenous Lands and Issues in Canada.
Indigenous Child Welfare
Adrian Jacobs and Cree Elder Stan McKay Jr., examine together the overrepresentation of Indigenous children in the Child Welfare system and the underfunding of the same. Creative solutions from Indigenous initiatives are featured.
This session was hosted by the Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre on April 17, 2021, as part of a 5 part series: Introduction to Indigenous Lands and Issues in Canada.
Indigenous People and Resource Development
Adrian Jacobs and Nakota Elder John Snow Jr. explore of the spectrum of Indigenous views on resource development and how these projects impact Indigenous communities.
This session was hosted by the Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre on May 15, 2021, as part of a 5 part series: Introduction to Indigenous Lands and Issues in Canada.
Traditional Lands and Environmental Protection
Adrian Jacobs and Gitxsan Elder Ray Jones examine unceded Indigenous territories and traditional Indigenous duties to the lands and peoples. The long history of Indigenous resistance to colonial exploitation and the current vitality of Indigenous identity is the focus.
This session was hosted by the Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre on June 19, 2021, as part of a 5 part series: Introduction to Indigenous Lands and Issues in Canada.