Land Back: Youth Leadership, Memes and Reclamation

On October 30, 2019, Yellowhead Institute celebrated the launch of our inaugural Red Paper, Land Back with an event at Ryerson University. We invited four young Indigenous leaders, Amy Norman, Clyde Moonias, Quinn Meawasige and Riley Yesno, to speak on their work advocating on behalf of their communities, shaping dialogue and influencing decisions related to land and water jurisdiction. Here, they speak on the leadership and strength of Indigenous youth.
Add Amy's meme account in Instagram: / ijotikak
To learn more about the Land Back Red Paper by Yellowhead Institute, visit redpaper.yello...
Panelists:
Amy Norman is a proud Inuk woman born and raised in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador - with family ties to North West River and Nain, Nunatsiavut. She is a land protector, a passionate activist, a Girl Guide leader, and a musician. She also makes memes under the handle @ijotiKak on Instagram - focusing on Indigenous issues, politics, and humour, through an Inuit lens.
Clyde Brandon Moonias, from Neskantaga First Nation, has been active in youth advocacy since 2011. Clyde was elected as a Councillor for Neskantaga First Nation last year. As a young Councillor, he aims to engage with community and regional youth to build toward a better future. Clyde is also a part-time student at Lakehead University in the Indigenous Learning program.
Quinn Meawasige is Ojibwe from Serpent River First Nation. Upon graduating from Algoma University, Quinn received a grant to carry out a two-year lands-based language project at Nimkii Aazhibikoong, a year-round lands-based language and culture camp located in his traditional territory. Through advocacy, lobbying and grassroots organizing, Quinn works to improve the quality of life and standard of living for Indigenous Peoples across Canada and Turtle Island.
Moderator: Riley Yesno is an Anishinaabe writer, speaker, and student from Eabametoong First Nation who grew up in Thunder Bay, ON.