What Non-Indigenous Canadians Need to Know

Eddy Robinson is an educator on Indigenous issues. In this web series called "First Things First," Robinson explains why asking "How Can I Help?" is not the right question. Produced by: Michelle-Andrea Girouard Manager, Digital Video: Hannah Sung Photos provided by: Eddy Robinson Learning has the power to ignite potential – SUBSCRIBE NOW! Follow us on Twitter ► https://twitter.com/tvo/ | https://twitter.com/tvodocs | https://twitter.com/TheAgenda Follow us on Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/TVO/ | https://www.facebook.com/tvodocs/ | https://www.facebook.com/TheAgenda/ Support TVO ► https://www.tvo.org/support-us ABOUT TVO Indigenous TVO Indigenous explores current affairs stories from Indigenous perspectives. Our video content spans topics about land, identity, life and politics, and helps to promote learning and deeper understanding of the issues impacting Indigenous communities. Our goal is to amplify Indigenous voices in Ontario and surface truths, one video at a time. We strive to be friendly and fair in our coverage. We seek to build relationships and ask the questions you’re afraid to ask while sharing cultural pride, humour, and the many facets of Indigenous identities. This is our team: • Allana McDougall, Indigenous Affairs video journalist @allanamcdougall on Twitter • Chris Beaver, Indigenous Affairs video journalist @chris_beaver on Twitter • Matthew O’Mara, video journalist @MatthewOMara on Twitter • Hannah Sung, manager of digital video @HannahSung on Twitter For more thought-provoking Indigenous content: https://www.tvo.org/indigenous RELATED VIDEOS Why do Indigenous topics cause such emotional discomfort? https://youtu.be/MtaqRVI-JAk How to change systemic racism in Canada https://youtu.be/j-xAloD75dQ What is reconciliation? Indigenous educators have their say https://youtu.be/hE_08EQbWRI 5 things to know about Indigenous humour https://youtu.be/JSgcQwmtCkE ABOUT #TVO TVO exists to ignite the potential in everyone through the power of learning. We provide learning opportunities for Ontarians of all ages through our portfolio of impactful digital learning products and services, in-depth current affairs analysis, thought-provoking documentaries, and award-winning TVOkids content that inspires and supports learning both inside and outside the classroom. For more information, visit https://www.tvo.org/.