Cancel Canada Day : a few of the reasons why we shouldn't be celebrating Canada in the ways we have and what to do instead
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Title
Cancel Canada Day : a few of the reasons why we shouldn't be celebrating Canada in the ways we have and what to do instead
Subject
Reconciliation
Description
"This zine feels a bit selfish as I created it so that people would stop coming to me and asking what I felt they could do to support and learn about Indigenous issues instead of celebrating the colonial day of July 1st.
Instead of celebrating a day that is basically celebrating the creation of the government that sough to destroy Indigenous people and communities, why don't you read this guy and go through all the recommendations and activities and as a result, further supporting Indigenous writers, activists, artists and people.
That sounds like a pretty okay July 1st if I do say so myself.
- Included is an information scavenger hunt for those times you forget type on Stolen Land! In lieu of red & white parades and fireworks, learn about the Indigenous communities around you in a self guided info hunt! Hang for everyone to see!
- This issue also also for you to fill out some basic contact info for accomplices in your city. Responsible and caring citizens understand that calling the police to deal with all types of situations is bunk, learn who to call!
- Grab a pen and write out the actions you can take to be a real accomplice! Sign and date that shit and hang where people can quiz you on whether you’ve actually done any…"
Taken from https://www.assiniyiskew.com/product/cancel-canada-day/50
Instead of celebrating a day that is basically celebrating the creation of the government that sough to destroy Indigenous people and communities, why don't you read this guy and go through all the recommendations and activities and as a result, further supporting Indigenous writers, activists, artists and people.
That sounds like a pretty okay July 1st if I do say so myself.
- Included is an information scavenger hunt for those times you forget type on Stolen Land! In lieu of red & white parades and fireworks, learn about the Indigenous communities around you in a self guided info hunt! Hang for everyone to see!
- This issue also also for you to fill out some basic contact info for accomplices in your city. Responsible and caring citizens understand that calling the police to deal with all types of situations is bunk, learn who to call!
- Grab a pen and write out the actions you can take to be a real accomplice! Sign and date that shit and hang where people can quiz you on whether you’ve actually done any…"
Taken from https://www.assiniyiskew.com/product/cancel-canada-day/50
Creator
Jenna Rose Sands
Publisher
Self-published, London, Ontario, Canada
Date
2021
Format
Print, 8.5 x 5.5 inches, 7 pages, 2 inserts
Language
English
Type
Zine
Has Part
Self learning emergency reference sheet and actionable steps I can take to support Indigenous and BIPOC folxs
Collection
Citation
Jenna Rose Sands, “Cancel Canada Day : a few of the reasons why we shouldn't be celebrating Canada in the ways we have and what to do instead,” Special Collections, accessed July 15, 2026, https://archive.fims.uwo.ca/specialcollections/items/show/849.