Indigenous Ally Toolkit

What does it mean to be a good ally to Indigenous Peoples?*

“This toolkit is aimed at people who want to get into this work, or who already are and want to become a better ally." -- Leilani Shaw

The toolkit is broken down into three steps that non-Indigenous people can take to have a better relationship with Indigenous people.

The first step focuses on best practices for folks who feel inclined to join Indigenous causes. It recommends making sure one’s involvement is not driven by ego or funding possibilities, and to not hijack space from Indigenous voices.

Step two of the tool kit provides a breakdown of proper terms, grammar and common misconceptions.

Step three, the ultimate goal of the Indigenous ally toolkit, is to have allies absorb the knowledge within, and then take action. -- Tom Fennario, APTN News