Inuit children at boarding school

 

lastrealindians:

Inuit children at boarding school. The sign on the wall behind them reads, “Please do not speak Eskimo.” (1914)

paradelle:

This reminds me of how whole sects of complex Inuktitut dialects were wiped out by Euro settlers. There were hundreds of different and diverse dialects in Canadian Inuktitut languages alone, and a chunk of that was wiped out during early 20th century. That language is already on the brink of collapse (only 35,000 or so now loosely speak it).

They also took away not just their language, but their surnames, and replaced them with ID-numbers. As if taking their children and capturing them into residential schools (where they were systematically gaslighted, sexually abused and experimented on the regular) wasn’t enough, an Inuit child’s name was legit changed to something like “Annie E7-121.”

 

Journal

So I took a big step towards something that I’ve wanted to do for a couple years. If everything pans out our dog will have a furry foster brother next week.

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So I’m failing at the whole “not eat processed foods” in that I’ve stopped eating canned and frozen meals but I love sweats.

I bought a pack of Keebler Fudge Double Stuffed cookies. Such a bad idea. So tasty but such a bad idea stomach-wise.

Edit: Add buttered noodles and milk to that list.

 

Journal

 Made myself boiled cabbage and carrots for lunch yesterday. Afterwards I threw the resulting broth in my rice cooker and made brown rice for dinner. Delicious ♡

[To be fair, I ate a box of Swiss Rolls by myself between yesterday and the day before.]

Went to a local TED talk last night and have a Halloween party tonight. Unfortunately woke up with an itchy throat … I know I’m pushing myself to much but it’s my favorite time of the year!!

History about Canada's Treaty 6 and Treaty 7 with Native Canadians

iidrils:

I learned in class that the Treaty 6 and Treaty 7 agreements for the gov to give treaty Indians farming equipment + assistance to “civilize” is was actually meant to set us up for failure, because they didn’t do that, so when Natives did express interest in farming and pooled money to get equipment, they made reforms to make it harder to farm like get equipment, leave the rez, natives excluded from applying for credit, etc. And literally gave natives impossible standards that settlers were never expected to follow, so when Natives ultimately couldn’t farm bc we were set up, the gov said “well I guess they’re just naturally not predisposed to farming, and they’re not doing anything with all that land soooo we’ll take it!” and then they did it. They just took it and used this as an excuse. And that’s why Saskatchewan and Alberta have so much farmland, and whatever Natives DID get successful at farming, the settlers complained about competition and took whatever land they used away and gave it to settlers. It’s just so fucked up

In case you wanna read about this, this is from a reading called “two acres and a cow” by Sarah Carter

Read up on this, especially in case why you’re wondering why so many natives are against this whole farmcore/cottagecore thing: farming and homesteading WAS and IS used as a tool for colonization and is used against Native land claims.

downhomesophisticate:

There’s a collection at the Royal Alberta Museum of handmade farm tools from Treaty 6. Natives tried to make it all work to the point where they were making their own farm tools with whatever was on hand.

There’s also specific provisions in the Indian Act that prohibited Natives from selling their own produce on the open market (for the reasons above), forcing them to sell directly to the Agents for pennies on the dollar. It wasn’t just cereal grains either, it applied to meat, fish, and fur, too. In the case of furs, smuggling was common in the North because people knew they were getting ripped off.

Native people have been ripped off, lied to, and actively undermined for generations, while the same settler regime responsible for it peddled lies about us, about our inability to accept modernity and progress, about our primitive ways, and our inherent laziness.

Journal

Went for my monthly massage and afterwords talked to him about these patches of dry skin I have. He said to try eliminating processed foods, milk, and meat.

I’ve already eliminated processed foods, the only time I drink milk is with cereal or oatmeal - so maybe a cup a day? I rarely eat meat because of my stomach.

I went to an urgent care place a couple weeks ago about them and they said it was eczema, which my masseuse agreed.

I wonder if the reduction in stomach acid could have changed how my body reacts to food? Or it could be the medication, though I can’t find anything online contacting it to eczema.

I have appointments with my GP amd gastroenterologist in a couple months, so till then I’m keeping an eye on things.

Photo of a Blackfoot Family in 1907

iweon:

A very beautiful image of these smiley blackfoot. It seemed everything was alright…

Photograph by Mary T. S. Schaffer in 1907.

tate-iyohiwin:

I just love how humanizing this is, it’s the first time I’ve seen us not depicted as the stoic archetype of this period

tsoki:

Pictured here are Sampson, Frances Louise, and Leah Beaver who actually were very close friends with the photographer and were regular subjects of her work. It’s amazing what happens when you view us as people rather than museum objects - you capture us as people, as friends, as lovers, as parents rather than the stoic image of genocide and colonialism in-progress. 

If you’re interested in learning more about female photographers and how they aided in representing native peoples through positive representation and ethical photography, I would suggest reading “Trading Gazes.” Mary T.S. Schaffer and other influential female photographers, and friends, of native peoples are given some much-needed recognition in this book while also discussing the white woman’s place in our genocide and colonization. 

Journal

Learned how to make homemade chicken noodle soup. And I didn’t overcook the chicken breast! My mom would be proud ♡

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Been feeling run down all week and now today I’m showing signs of a cold. Was supposed to see a movie with my boyfriend but instead we’re staying in …

Plus side is that it prompted me to plug in my PS3 and play some Skyrim ♡

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I was so good yesterday with food! I had a small bowl of cereal for breakfast, two pieces of peanut butter toast for lunch and a small bowl of rice noodles and seasoned shrimp.

Alkjdfafffffff

Yes, that is the title of this entry. Because that’s how I feel.

It’s been a long while since my boyfriend and I went on an adventure, so we talked about going on a trip this year since we both have vacation time. But freaking stuff keeps coming up!!

Our plans to visit family fell through. Decide to visit a town we’ve always wanted to see, I finally get him to agree on dates because he already took the time off but I apparently have something on my calendar that can’t be rescheduled. F*cking hell! 

Journal

I’m home and my brain is fried. Also felt like someone took my batteries out two hours ago and my body is all … “your home - goodbye”

Journal

 Haven’t taken my meds since Saturday, so not doing well on that front.

For the first time in a long time I had gas related stomach pains. We had pizza for dinner and my stomach got hard as a rock, then after an hour or so I had this throbbing pain on the sides of my stomach.

Pizza’s one of things I shouldn’t eat anymore, but I suck at this whole “changing my diet” thing.

fran-is-trying-her-best:

Question for my fellow spoonies out there 😄

TLDR- how do I talk to my friend about being unable to drive because of medication?

I have chronic pain and I take mmj for it when I can and another pain med when it gets really bad.

My best friend also has some pain problems but doesn’t take anything for it so she isn’t ever really unable to drive because of that.

My question is how can I talk to her about my medication and why I can’t drive because of it.

I feel so guilty when I have to ask her to come to pick me up (we live 2-3 min) when we wanna hang but I really need to take my meds so I’m not in that much pain what can I do to make it easier for her and for me??

For example: today she asked me to meet her at her house at 5 but I would have to drive there after I go home from school and that’s when I need to take the medication and won’t be able to drive. It’s always so stressful and anxiety inducing to have to ask her to pick me up.

My Reply:

Is it possible to take the meds after you get to her house? How long do the effects last until you can drive again?

If you have a set schedule of when you take them and you can’t drive for an hour afterwards (say you take your meds at 5pm), two options are that she can try to schedule things after 6pm, or if your pain is low enough to still drive then then at 5pm drive over and take your meds when you get there.

There needs to be balance on both sides so by opting to take your meds when you get there (when you’re able to) shows her that your not using your meds as excuse (hopefully she doesn’t think this), or by explaining “I can meet you anytime after 6pm” gives her clear guidelines to understand. If she wants to meet before 6pm she can pick you up.

I get tired easily I have breathing issues and my body gets warn down; I'm well known for falling asleep anywhere and if I’m driving will zone out or fall asleep at the wheel. When I go out with friends and I’m not feeling up to driving -or I know I won’t be able to drive later- I’ll offer to let them drive my car so even though they’re driving I’m still contributing.

diaryofandnwoman:

britomartis:

It’s important to note that a list of names of children who died in these residential schools is being made known and a ceremonial cloth honoring them was made: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/remembering-children-who-died-at-residential-school-1.5302955. 

No information about the children will be available to any non-family members out of respect.