Leadership Resources
These are some resources that I've found incredibly helpful in my leadership journey, but are also very useful as an individual contributor, or moving through the world in general. So much about communication, kindness and respect is left implicit, but by being more intentional with learning and exhibiting good practices we can make everyone's life more enjoyable.
Books
Books to help you thrive in creative environments
Podcasts and Audio
Podcasts and other resources to inspire and ground yourself
Groups and Meetups
Come together with people to gain and challenge perspective
PipeDev (Ryan Bottriell runs it, it's great for getting perspective)
Meetup Groups (here's a link to the ones I'm in - some more active than others)
PechaKucha Vancouver (a great source of inspiration)
Visual Effects and Animation Resources
Roles and Responsibilities: https://www.screenskills.com/job-profiles/browse/visual-effects-vfx/
Open Source: https://www.aswf.io/
Indigenous Resources
Resources to help on your journey through truth and reconciliation in Canada, but also lessons that could benefit you anywhere
Online Resources
Classes and Programs
Adopted by the United Nations by recommendation from the Human Rights Council.
In order to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission makes the following calls to action.
"Provide education for management and staff on the history of Aboriginal peoples, including the history and legacy of residential schools, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Treaties and Aboriginal rights, Indigenous law, and Aboriginal-Crown relations. This will require skills based training in intercultural competency, conflict resolution, human rights, and anti-racism."
"The First Nations Technology Council is an Indigenous-led, innovative non-profit mandated by First Nations leadership in British Columbia. We work to advance digital literacy, improve internet connectivity and provide guidance on data and digital technology for all 204 First Nations across the province."
"Over half a million Canadians in ceremony and solidarity with the goal of ending gender-based violence."
They have a great, free newsletter to keep up to date on events, initiatives and Indigenous resources
"The purpose of Culturally Committed is threefold: first, it creates a pathway for client feedback, so providers can learn what Indigenous Peoples want and need to create trusting relationships. Second, it provides a list of providers who are demonstrating a desire to offer culturally safe(r) services, so clients can choose offices where they know cultural safety is a priority. Finally, we offer ongoing learning opportunities, facilitated by mentors, Elders, and experts in the field of cultural safety and humility, with the intention of supporting providers in expanding their knowledge around cultural practices, barriers to care, and to educate on what safe relationships looks and feels like to Indigenous Peoples."
Language
Has great courses created by the FNTC
Indigenous Canada is a 12-lesson Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) from the Faculty of Native Studies that explores the different histories and contemporary perspectives of Indigenous peoples living in Canada.
From an Indigenous perspective, this course explores complex experiences Indigenous peoples face today from a historical and critical perspective highlighting national and local Indigenous-settler relations.
Indigenous Canada is for students from faculties outside the Faculty of Native Studies with an interest in acquiring a basic familiarity with Indigenous/non-Indigenous relationships.
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