Understanding Indigenous Allyship

What does it mean to be an ally to Indigenous peoples?

• To ignore their issues
• To stand with them in the realization of their rights
• To only support them when convenient
• To speak on their behalf without listening

Who is Isabel DeRoy-Olson?

• An Indigenous activist
• A teacher
• The narrator of the video
• A politician

What is one way to support Indigenous peoples mentioned in the video?

• Avoiding difficult conversations
• Researching and becoming more aware
• Only attending protests
• Ignoring their culture

What does Larissa Crawford say about allyship?

• It is easy and requires no effort
• It involves hard work and learning
• It is only for Indigenous people
• It is not necessary

What is Spirit Bear a symbol of?

• All Indigenous peoples
• First Nations children and young people
• Environmental issues
• Racial equality

According to the video, why is it important to let go of preconceived ideas about Indigenous peoples?

• To promote stereotypes
• To understand their diverse identities
• To make assumptions
• To ignore their history

What is one challenge of being an ally mentioned in the video?

• It is always comfortable
• It requires difficult conversations
• It is only about attending events
• It does not require any effort

What does Cindy Blackstock emphasize about allyship?

• It is only for Indigenous people
• It is about being a good friend or neighbour
• It is not important
• It is only about speaking out

What does the video suggest about kindness?

• It is expensive
• It is unnecessary
• It is free and makes a difference
• It is only for certain people

What is a misconception about Indigenous peoples mentioned in the video?

• They all look the same
• They have no culture
• They are all the same
• They do not exist