Additional Links and Organizations
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)
AMO works to make municipal governments stronger and more effective. Through AMO, Ontario’s 444 municipalities work together to achieve shared goals and meet common challenges. Strengthening relations with Indigenous people is important to Ontario’s municipal governments which often work directly with Indigenous people living in their communities. For more information and Indigenous resources visit the AMO website.
The Circle of Turtle Lodge
An off-reserve registered charity established in 1999 to restore, preserve, and protect Indigenous culture and traditions. For more information about their objectives, join their community, or purchase literature to help fund programming, please visit the Circle of Turtle Lodge website.
The Ottawa Valley Against Racial Discrimination Facebook Group
This group is available for individuals to learn and discuss with others and form new connections within the community who seek to help BIPOC residents live here free from racial discrimination. Visit their group on Facebook.
Please visit the links below for information about ongoing Indigenous issues:
- Final report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
- Final report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
- United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
- Every Child Matters, Orange Shirt Day
Ontario Highlands Tourism Organization
Ontario Highlands Tourism Organization has launched their “Connection Series”. Included are two videos that speak to connecting to the land from an indigenous perspective and how to be an ally to indigenous peoples. More information can be found on the OHTO website.