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In Solidarity

Black and Indigenous lives matter. 

As a publication, we explore the complex--sometimes difficult--experiences of Korean womxn moving through sociocultural, political, and economic issues. As we work to contextualize and understand our personal experiences in the present moment and climate, we must also acknowledge and unpack our histories as a diaspora in North America, and the deeply rooted connections to systemic discrimination and resilience of Black and Indigenous communities. 

In finding solace on Turtle Island (Canada and the USA), we recognize that this history exists on stolen Indigenous land and was built by Black people stolen from their homelands. Black and Indigenous communities continue to be displaced, brutalized, and murdered. We also recognize the full breadth of humanity of these communities, their joy, curiosity, imagination, and knowledge as much as their pain, grief, and anger.

We commit to our responsibilities in unpacking these histories and working towards a future of dismantling white supremacy and for liberation and justice.

This resource page focuses on Canada and it is not an exhaustive list. This work is ongoing, always changing and growing. Please be in touch with us at hello@choamagazine.com if there’s anything you’d like to see added.
Understand what Allyship and Anti-Oppression means 
  • 10 Steps To Non-Optical Allyship by Mireille Cassandra Harper
  • Why Black Lives Matter to Korean Americans, which is also relevant to Korean Canadians, by Koreangry
  • Indigenous Ally Toolkit from the Montreal Urban Aboriginal Community Strategy Network.
  • Cultivating Canada: Reconciliation through the Lens of Cultural Diversity, Aboriginal Healing Foundation's anthology of articles by Indigenous, Black, and POC writers, academics, and activists
  • Mapping Our Roles in A Social Change Ecosystem by Deepa Iyer, SolidarityIs, and the Building Movement Project
  • The Anti-Oppression Network, a coalition of individuals, grassroots groups, and community organizations dedicated to grounding our work towards liberation in the principles of decolonization, anti-oppression, and intersectionality
  • Follow these Instagrams: @antiracismdaily, @theconsciouskid, @laylafsaad, @ogorchukwuu, @mspackyetti, @michellekimkim
Learn our shared history
  • Learn whose land you’re on with whose.land, or native-land which also has an app
  • Read the calls to justice from Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
  • Read the reports from the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
  • We Will Not Be Used: Are Asian-Americans the Racial Bourgeoisie?, an essay by lawyer, activist, and law professor, Mari J. Matsuda
​Podcasts
  • Globe and Mail's Colour Code: A Podcast About Race In Canada, hosted by Denise Balkissoon and Hannah Sung
  • CBC's The Secret Life of Canada, a history podcast about Canada you know and the stories you don't, hosted by Leah-Simone Bowen and Falen Johnson
  • NPR's Code Switch, a fearless conversation about race and how it impacts politics, pop culture, history, sports, and everything in between, hosted by Gene Demby and Shereen Marisol Meraji
  • NPR's Short Wave episode, "The Inseparable Link Between Climate Change And Racial Justice, " featuring marine biologist Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
Books
  • Beauty in a Box: Detangling the Roots of Canada’s Black Beauty Culture by Dr. Cheryl Thompson
  • The Hanging of Angelique: The Untold Story of Canadian Slavery and the Burning of Old Montreal by Dr. Afua Cooper​
  • Policing Black Lives: State Violence in Canada from Slavery to the Present by Robyn Maynard
  • Seven Fallen Feathers: Racism, Death, and Hard Truths in a Northern City by Tanya Talaga
  • The Skin We're In: A Year of Black Resistance and Power by Desmond Cole
  • Unsettling Canada: A National Wake-up Call by Arthur Manuel and Grand Chief Ronald M. Derrickson
  • List of books about race for kids @whembleysewell

Read, watch, listen to Indigenous voices 
Read
  • List of Canadian History Books by Indigenous Authors
  • Blog: Moontime Warrior by Erica Violet Lee
  • Book: Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teaching of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer
  • Book: The Break by Katherena Vermette
  • Book: ​Indian Horse by Richard Wagamese
  • Graphic Novel: This Place: 150 Years Retold, an anthology of short stories exploring the past 150 years of Turtle Island through the eyes of Indigenous creators
  • Magazine: Muskrat Magazine
  • Lectures: Memory Serves by Lee Maracle

Watch
  • Film: Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance directed by Alanis Obomsawin (Free screening on Youtube)
  • Indigenous cinema on NFB (Free screening)
  • Film & Media Arts: imagineNATIVE, world's largest Indigenous film and media arts festival held annually in Toronto, ON
  • Arts: Native Women in the Arts, a not-for-profit organization for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis women and other Indigenous gender marginalized folks who share the common interest of art, culture, and community, located in Toronto, ON
  • Performing Arts: Native Earth Performing Arts, Canada's oldest Indigenous performing arts company located in Toronto, ON
  • Performing Arts: Indigenous Theatre at the National Arts Centre, Ottawa, ON
  • Performing Arts: Full Circle: First Nations Performance, Vancouver, BC
  • Performing Arts: Savage Society, Vancouver, BC
  • Performing Arts: Gwaandak Theatre, Whitehorse, YT

Listen

  • Podcast: All My Relations by Matika Wilbur and Adrienne Keene
  • Podcast: CBC's Unreserved with Rosanna Deerchild​
  • Music: Tanya Tagaq  |  iskwē  |  Lacey Hill  |  Mimi O’Bonsawin
Support Indigenous Businesses 
Food
  • NishDish, Toronto, ON
  • Pow Wow Cafe, Toronto, ON
  • Tea N Bannock, Toronto, ON
  • Salmon n' Bannock Bistro, Vancouver, BC
  • Salmon House on the Hill, Vancouver, BC
  • BigHeart Bannock Cultural Cafe, Vancouver, BC
  • Kekuli Cafe, Merritt & West Kelowna, BC
  • Feast Cafe Bistro, Winnipeg, MB
  • The Bannock House, Regina, SK
Bookstores
  • Goodminds, Brantford, ON
  • Massy Books, Vancouver, BC
  • Iron Dog Books, Vancouver, BC
​Artisans
  • Harvest Moon Designs
  • Restful Threads
  • Wapahkesis
  • White Otter Design
  • Monique Aura
Donate to Indigenous organizations and/or relief funds 
  • Gidimt’en Yintah Access 
  • Native Women’s Association of Canada 
  • Indigenous Climate Action
​Toronto
  • 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations
  • Anishnawbe Health Toronto
  • Native Women’s Resource Centre of Toronto
  • Native Child and Family Services in Toronto
​Montreal
  • Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal
 Vancouver
  • Urban Native Youth Association

Read, watch, listen to Black voices
Read
  • Book: Have You Met Nora? by Nicole Blades 
  • Book: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
  • Book: Reproduction by Ian Williams
  • Book: Until We Are Free: Reflections of Black Lives Matter in Canada edited by Rodney Diverlus, Sandy Hudson, and Syrus Marcus Ware
  • Book: Washington Black by Esi Edugyan 

Watch
  • Film: 13th directed by Ava DuVernay
  • Film: Unarmed Verses directed by Charles Officer
  • Performing Arts: Obsidian Theatre, Canada's leading Black theatre company located in Toronto, ON
  • Performing Arts: Black Theatre Workshop, Canada's longest running Black theatre company located in Montreal, QC
  • Photography: Fade Resistance by Zun Lee, an archival photography project and an Art Gallery of Ontario permanent exhibit forthcoming

Listen
  • Music: SAULT​
Support Black Businesses
Toronto – BlogTO  |  NOW Magazine  |  Black-owned businesses in the GTA (Google doc)
Vancouver – Black-owned businesses in Vancouver (Afrobiz)
Montreal – @blackmontrealbusinesses | Black-owned restaurants, marchés, and épiceries in Montreal (@ryan.canuto)
Canada – @leevosburgh  |  Black-owned restaurants in Canada, city by city (Huffpost)

Bookstores
  • A Different Booklist, Toronto, ON
  • Knowledge Bookstore, Brampton, ON
  • Sankofa Bookstore, Ottawa, ON
  • Librarie Racines, Montreal, QC
  • Notability, online bookstore
Donate to Black organizations and/or relief funds 
  • Black Lives Matter
  • Black Health Alliance
Toronto 
  • Black Creek Community Farm
  • Sundance Harvest Farm
  • Women's Health in Women's Hands Community Health Centre
  • Black Legal Action Centre
  • SOY Toronto: Black Queer Youth​
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