The recent discovery of over 1300+ unmarked graves of Indigenous children at residentials “schools” reminds us that Canada remains a country that has built its foundation on the erasure and genocide of Indigenous nations, including children. We refuse to sit idle while Canada’s violent history is celebrated.

Who: any individual, group or community who wants to challenge and disrupt Canada’s ongoing colonialism*

When: July 1st

Where: any traditional Indigenous territory, urban or rural, from coast to coast to coast

What: any action, such as banner drops, sit ins, round dances, service disruptions, ceremonies, #Landback camps, marches and rallies. Please adhere to COVID-19 precautions specific to your region.

How: Gather together in person or virtually, plan your action, and share your event details on the INM Facebook event page. We encourage actions to include orange shirts, so long as it feels appropriate to do so.

Please feel free to use any of the graphics included below on this page for your promotional items, and use the hashtags: #CancelCanadaDay #NoPrideInGenocide #JusticeForIndigenous

*please ensure you are centring Indigenous leadership in your organizing efforts. If Indigenous people in your community are already planning something, please find ways to support their existing efforts.