“There is no such thing as a neutral education. Education either functions as an instrument to bring about conformity or freedom” - Paolo Freire
We wanted to provide additional resources to extend our (un)learning journeys after the 3rd Annual From Turtle Island to Palestine Film Festival
What does solidarity look like?
“Solidarity is not the same as support. To experience solidarity, we must have a community of interests, shared beliefs and goals around which to unite, to build Sisterhood. Support can be occasional. It can be given and just as easily withdrawn. Solidarity requires sustained, ongoing commitment” - bell hooks
Links to learn more about the epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people (MMIWG2S+):
National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls 24/7 toll-free support telephone line: 1-844-413-6649
Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
MMIWG2S+ and Violence Prevention Resources from the Native Women’s Association of Canada
MMIWG2S+ and Violence Prevention Information from the Native Women’s Association of Canada
Families of Sisters in Spirit Facebook Page
2025 Scorecard to Evaluate the Government of Canada’s MMIWG2S+ National Action Plan
Safe Passage (tracks information about MMIWG2S+)
Information about MMIWG2S+ from the Ontario Native Women’s Association
It Starts with Us initiative of No More Silence
Western University’s list of Indigenous Days of Significance
APTN story on Thunder Bay’s #SearchTheLandfill for Deborah Anishinabie <3
Learn More about Indigenous Residential Schools
Resources to help you take action
Hold the settler-colonial “Canadian” government accountable!
Hold Western University accountable!
Learn about Anti-Palestinian Racism and what you can do about it!
How can I learn even more?
Resources to deepen your (un)learning
Do you care about Palestine and want to take action?
