Annette Cyr
Contributing Writer
Annette J. Cyr - Samantha Bird
Annette Cyr, is a graduate of First Nations University of Canada with an Honours Degree in Indian Studies. In addition to this she is also a workshop facilitator in the areas of community and personal development. As a child of residential school survivor she has a special interest in the history and impacts of the residential school system on not only the individual, but communities as well and has done extensive research into the subject.
As an Anishinabe woman, she is well versed in the women's teachings of her culture and history and culture of her people.
Latest Articles
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Historical Development of Indian Status
Through various pieces of legislation eventually consolidated into the Indian Act, the Government has assumed the right to define the identity of Aboriginal people.
Mar 20, 2009
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First Nations Treaties in Canada
Many people assume that during this treaty making process the First Nations involved were passive participants and blindly accepted what the government offered.
Mar 19, 2009
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Treaty Right To Education
When the old Chiefs negotiated the treaty right for education it was done to guarantee the future for their children and those yet unborn.
Mar 7, 2009
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First Nations Traditional Healing
Unlike Western bio-medicine which focuses on the physical, traditional First Nations healing treats the whole person, body, mind, and spirit.
Mar 4, 2009
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Understanding First Nations Spirituality
In modern society there is a tendency to equate First Nation spirituality with religion. However according to the Elders, First Nation spirituality is a path not a dogma.
Mar 4, 2009
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First Nations Women in Politics
According to First Nations prophecies, when the trees start dying from the top down First Nations women will once more take their traditional place in their communities.
Mar 3, 2009
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Long Term Effects of Residential School
The residential school system forever change First Nation society through the introduction of foreign values which resulted in long term intergenerational effects.
Mar 3, 2009
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The Residential School Experience
Beginning in the 1630's in New France, residential schools were created focused on the assimilation of First Nations societies in Canada.
Mar 3, 2009
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Who Are The Elders?
In First Nations societies, the Elders play an important role. They are our wisdom keepers, our spiritual leaders and most of all our link to our past.
Mar 2, 2009
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Aboriginal Identity in Canada:
Section 35(2) of the Canadian Constitution 1982 defines Aboriginal people as Indian, Inuit and Metis. Each are a separate and distinct, with a unique culture and history.
Feb 28, 2009
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