We focus on bringing back Indigenous languages, ceremonies, cultures, traditions - all that was lost over the past 150 years. This is how we'll generate hope - for all Canadian people.
We are a nation within a nation. - Perry Bellegarde
We are a nation within a nation.
- Perry Bellegarde
We focus on bringing back Indigenous languages, ceremonies, cultures, traditions - all that was lost over the past 150 years. This is how we'll gener… - Perry Bellegarde
We focus on bringing back Indigenous languages, ceremonies, cultures, traditions - all that was lost over the past 150 years. This is how we'll gener…
Some will say: "Why should we celebrate the birth of colonialism, of oppression, of cultural genocide through Canada 150?" It's 2017. In spite of the… - Perry Bellegarde
Some will say: "Why should we celebrate the birth of colonialism, of oppression, of cultural genocide through Canada 150?" It's 2017. In spite of the…
In Cree, an oskâpêwis is a servant or a helper, someone who hauls in rocks for sweats, or pipes or medicines. I equate that to leadership. You're a s… - Perry Bellegarde
In Cree, an oskâpêwis is a servant or a helper, someone who hauls in rocks for sweats, or pipes or medicines. I equate that to leadership. You're a s…
Indigenous people made huge contributions to this country. The biggest is in sharing the land and resources. People need to see that, understand that… - Perry Bellegarde
Indigenous people made huge contributions to this country. The biggest is in sharing the land and resources. People need to see that, understand that…
Being the only Indian in class, I had to be able to stand up and defend myself and debate the others when they tried to say: "You Indians get everyth… - Perry Bellegarde
Being the only Indian in class, I had to be able to stand up and defend myself and debate the others when they tried to say: "You Indians get everyth…
If you want to change a mind, there's no better way than a dialogue over coffee. - Perry Bellegarde
If you want to change a mind, there's no better way than a dialogue over coffee.
Indigenous languages are Canada's national treasures. They are our identity. We simply have to put greater effort into rejuvenating and revitalizing … - Perry Bellegarde
Indigenous languages are Canada's national treasures. They are our identity. We simply have to put greater effort into rejuvenating and revitalizing …
Now is the time to take stock of a painful part of our history. Only then can we move past it. Anything less would render generations of courageous s… - Perry Bellegarde
Now is the time to take stock of a painful part of our history. Only then can we move past it. Anything less would render generations of courageous s…
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