Sharing first nations views and history: Tsawasiya Spukwus at TEDxSquamish

Canadians are finally starting to understand and learn about the history and relationship with our First Nations peoples. The Indian Act & residential schools send echos into the communities that span generations. There is a growing pride within first nations culture after decades of shame. Tsawasiya Spukwus is a community leader, education and performer from the Squamish Nation on BC's west coast.


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