Education
Indigenous Realities
Land, Racism and Resistance
Indigenous Realities – Land, Racism and Resistance focuses on environmental justice, inequity and racism from an Indigenous perspective through the award-winning documentary series Rise. It includes the film, a 62-minute conversation with host Sarain Fox (Anishinaabe), a lesson plan and support resources.
The lesson plan explores Indigenous realities, anti-Indigenous racism, and resistance & resilience.
The national conversation, recorded on December 1, 2020, remains a powerful and relevant resource.
Learn more about the films and special guest speakers below.
This Resource Is
- Free of Charge
- Suitable for Grades 9 -12
- Presented in English
About the Film
Rise: Red Power
Rise: Red Power puts viewers on the ground with Standing Rock residents and allies as they defend water and land from the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. Hosted by Anishinaabe artist and activist Sarain Fox, this episode chronicles how the long history of Indigenous-led resistance set the stage for this latest chapter that has galvanized international support for Indigenous and environmental rights.
About the guests
Sarain Fox
Anishinaabe
Host of Rise
Sarain Fox is Anishinaabe from Batchawana in north Ontario. She is a storyteller, dancer, choreographer, activist, brand ambassador, stylist, TV host and producer.
On screen, she has hosted Rise and Cut-off for Viceland and Future History for APTN. She has partnered with international brands such as Sephora, Canada Goose, Nike N7 and Manitobah Mukluks to increase Indigenous representation in the mainstream. As a dancer and choreographer, she has worked with musical artists such as Buffy Saint Marie and A Tribe Called Red.
Fox is active on social media, sharing stories of Indigenous resilience and building a platform to celebrate the creativity and stories of Indigenous peoples.
Ronnie Dean Harris
Stō:lo/St’át’imc/N’laka’pamux
Moderator
Ronnie Dean Harris, aka Ostwelve, is a Stō:lo/St’át’mc/Nlaka’pamux multimedia artist.
He is an internationally-recognized hip-hop performer and composer. He has brought his valuable insights on Indigenous culture to his varied media roles as an actor, producer, and podcast contributor. He has acted on the TV series Moccasin Flats, and is currently performing in the PBS series Molly of Denali.
An active media arts and hip-hop educator, Harris delivers workshops for the Community Arts Council of Vancouver, facilitating dialogues between Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists and youth around the concept of reconciliation. As a researcher and activist, Harris has worked in the areas of Indigenous modes of knowledge, as well as food sovereignty and climate action.
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