Whatever your background, learn about the land you live and work on. Whose is it? Is it under treaty and/ or claim? What is its history? See if there's a Native Friendship Centre near you.

Look for alternative information-- our links list is one place to start. Don't assume that everything you read in the mainstream media or hear in the coffee shop is accurate; learn to listen with a different ear. Join our Indigenous rights list-- contact ebianchi[at]kairoscanada[dot]org to sign up. See also the National Film Board's excellent selection of films on Aboriginal rights and cultures. The United Church's Audio-Visual Education library also has affordable rentals for films such as Front Runners. Consider holding a film festival.

Some of the larger powwows also offer excellent local and national educational resources-- and they're a great place to learn more about Aboriginal cultures (and eat good food, to boot.)

There's a lot we didn't learn at school! Whether you're Aboriginal or not, whether you were born and raised on Turtle Island or not, it's likely you didn't learn a lot about the original peoples of what we now call Canada. And we don't hear a lot about treaties, land rights, and Aboriginal, Metis or Inuit culture as adults, either. If you want to learn more about the spirit and intent of treaties and the original hopes for Aboriginal and newcomer relations, see KAIROS' resource In Peace and Friendship. It's meant for group learning-- use it freely in your community, classroom or faith group.

The federal government's approach to its responsibilities towards Aboriginal, Metis and Inuit people has often been less than stellar. Consider learning more and advocating with your Member of Parliament about the issues in your area, or about issues facing Aboriginal communities coast to coast to coast. .

Form an Aboriginal/ Indigenous rights group. Regardless of your background, you can help support a renewed, right relationship between First Peoples and newcomers. Get in touch with KAIROS at ebianchi[at]kairoscanada[dot]orgif you're interested-- you do not have to be a member of a church or any religious group to start a Right Relations group connected to us. See our network page for more information on our cross Canada network. 

Consider helping to organise one of KAIROS' human rights training workshops.