-——— The land is a significant aspect of Indigeneity as the community connects with it spiritually, physically, and emotionally, using the land to practice living traditionally. Connections to place refer to the land and environment to which the Indigenous. peoples gain connections, rights, sovereignty, self-governance, and identity. -— Inuit communities would travel from one location to another, following their food © The Indigenous peoples of Canada have been on this land since time immemorial 5000 i ean pores ete een discovered from 6000 Indigenous communities © Proves existence of Indigenous on the land long before colonization Indigenous individuals would only take what they needed and honour the land They would use their resources to the fullest potential while I | sharing with others In early life, they would use medicinal plants and believe in equality of everyone aS ala aaa DNS PUNTA Ta Sa Uae Ta a Ta CET TT NULL DCL TOV LY MRSY) Tas] A OEM HeN Nell —— MISREPRESENTATION On the traditional Indigenous way of life andy their experiences ~ EX-"THE CANADIAN SEAL HUNT" -Protests against Inuit seal hunting practice: -Portrays a false view and misrepresents by making Inuit way of life seem cruel They had deep connections with Mother Earth, cherishing the land given from their Creator _/ RECONNECTING WITH LAND indigenous communities are reconnecting ith their identity y Za ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS Regarding the future of the planet and current destruction being done ” EX- PIPELINES ~Construction of pipelines have sparked environmental concerns regarding land EX - HUNTING AND FISHING -Traditional ways of living off the land are being practiced EX - FINDING IDENTITY —' -Younger individuals are participating in initiatives, finding out more about ancestors -——— Sea Ste TRY Sa BN ses aa A) (Te LAND ACTIVISM The Indigenous are fighting for environmental protection _ EX-IDLENO MORE Cc -Protests for the protection of sacred land. and water EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES Indigenous adults are working to educate young through activities EX - NIMKII AAZHIBIKONG -Educates youth on Indigenous connectio! the land a e powered by UTS Taare TUR ae aE SN SE A Belem om V elt) EDUCATION ON LAND Indigenous individuals are working to spread education on land and share their connection EX - LAND AND WATER PROTECTORS EX - YOUTH EDUCATORS PIKTOCHART