@author_matthewflagler: Before there was Canada… Who lived here? In this episode, we explore the civilizations, governments, trade networks, and cultures that existed across these lands long before Confederation—or even sustained European settlement. We also examine one of the internet’s favourite arguments: “Weren’t Indigenous people immigrants too?” What does archaeology say? What do Indigenous oral histories say? And why doesn’t that argument actually change the history of Canada? This is Part 2 of my Truth & Reconciliation series. If you missed Episode 1 on Residential Schools, I’d encourage you to start there. #canada #IndigenousTikTok #indigenoushistory #canadianhistory #truthandreconciliation

dj79kks :

First Nation right here. I am Cree/blackfoot

Michel Sylvestre :

Man owe man. So educational. I wish more would listen.

Laurie1one🇨🇦 :

I am doing my M.Ed in Indigenous Education right now. I enjoy that you reiterate what many of my assigned readings have touched on.

Rhonda Flett/Guimond🇨🇦🇲🇽 :

My Ancestors lived here and we are still here ❤️and we aren't going anywhere!!!!

Tom,BC 🇨🇦 :

I’ve always respected the Indigenous & learned a little more. Thanks

Noshaba_myFeelGreatJourney :

Thank you the post and educating everyone 🙏🇨🇦

Sam :

Thanks for spreading the truth

Bobby.Joseph :

Breaks my heart to think about what happened to my ancestors as a Mikmaq descendent and all other indiginous peoples

Garry :

timothyjustinpall :

I’m Inuit thank you

dariusferris :

Oji cree here. Thank you for sharing. Chi miigwetch,

muskwa Lora moose :

my ancestors

JayTee :

This is awesome!

KweSavannahBM :

my ancestors were here and im still here because of them 💯❤️💯💯💯❤️❤️💯❤️💯

Arsal | AI Claude & Chat GPT :

This was a great lesson in history. Thanks

Ruffyy :

I am presently in Baker Lake, a town in Nunavut

Gregg Mackenzie :

awesome brother

Judith :

Thank you for educated us.

Wizard Greg :

An old sad saying, "How many people were there here before us-As many as there were trees-"

Running Wolf :

I'm Mi'kmaw "micmac" from the Mi'kmaq Nation we speak Mi'kmaq.

realtalkjosh :

Thank you for educating and spreading awareness. I hope this message reaches everyone, especially those filling the comment sections with hate.

Crystal Claxton :

Amen Matthew

Crystal Claxton :

us indians

Grizzly. 🇨🇦 :

First Nation. Cree from Winnipeg. 🪶

Herman Mann :

Very fascinating thread of information I wonder where are they now