National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The Bad + Bitchy Podcast is recorded on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin and Anishinaabe people.
Since Bad + Bitchy began over four years ago, we have worked to better educate ourselves about the Indigenous experience in what we call Canada by featuring Indigenous issues and voices. The work, of course, is never done and we look forward to continuing to learn about the history, traditions, and values of Canada’s Indigenous communities.
Today we want to share some of the things we’re reading about reconciliation, past episodes that feature Indigenous voices, old Hill Times columns, and other things we think might be valuable in your continued education.
Podcasts
A deep dive into the history of Canada’s Residential School system.
A conversation with Erin’s friend Donovan Mahoney on being a survivor of the 60s Scoop.
Writing
Cut the crap about conservation, when it’s colonialism that rules the conversation
Feelings don’t mask the Liberal failings on the Indigenous file
The past is the present when it comes to Canada’s genocidal Indigenous policies
Other Resources
Medicine for the Resistance podcast
What does “Land Back” mean today
How a day for truth and reconciliation inspired these Indigenous artists
Finally, here’s a playlist of Canadian Indigenous artists for your listening pleasure.
What resources are you reading? Let us know in the comments.