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Wampum Records @wampumrecords.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, inspired by Phyllis Webstad’s story of having her orange shirt taken away on her first day at Indian residential school. Today and always, we must uplift the voices of Survivors. Image of Alderville First Nation

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Wampum Records @wampumrecords.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

In November 2025, the UN General Assembly decided that the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Women and Girls would be observed annually on Sept 5. Indigenous women and girls are leaders, knowledge keepers and vital to our communities and society. National AFN Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak

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Wampum Records @wampumrecords.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Today, August 9, is the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, established by the United Nations. It is a day to recognize the cultures, histories, languages, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples worldwide and to commit to preserving the rights of Indigenous people.

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Wampum Records @wampumrecords.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Today is Nunavut Day. The territory of Nunavut was created under Bill C-132, put into effect on April 1, 1999. Nunavut consists of central and eastern Arctic regions and comprises almost one-fifth of Canada’s landmass. It is home to the Inuit people, who have a unique and rich history and culture.

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Wampum Records @wampumrecords.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a time to celebrate the culture, languages, traditions, and histories of Indigenous people across Canada. This day is significant for many Indigenous communities and is a time of gathering and ceremony. #nationalindigenouspeoplesday

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Wampum Records @wampumrecords.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to celebrate the richness and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultures. It is also a time to honour the knowledge, wisdom, contributions, and accomplishments of Indigenous people in Canada. #nationalindigenoushistorymonth Image- Cirnac

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Wampum Records @wampumrecords.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Today is the National Day of awareness and remembrance for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people, also known as Red Dress Day. To raise awareness and honour our stolen sisters, wear red, educate yourself about MMIWG2S, and participate in Red Dress Day events. Photo-ONWA

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Wampum Records @wampumrecords.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

At Wampum Records, we conduct Indigenous and historical research, and our researchers often review historical documents at the Library and Archives (LAC) in Ottawa. This historic building in the heart of downtown Ottawa has an extensive collection of original archival records and digital documents.

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Wampum Records @wampumrecords.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Today, April 22, is Earth Day. Indigenous people have always understood that the Earth is our Mother and that we must maintain a good relationship with Mother Earth, built on gratitude and respect. Our Power, Our Planet is this year’s theme.

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Wampum Records @wampumrecords.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Meet senior bilingual researcher Martine Carinci. Martine has over 35 years of bibliographic document research experience and over ten years of Indigenous historical record research expertise. Recently, she worked on the MMIWG2S+ database project. #indigenousknowledge #historicalresearch

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Wampum Records @wampumrecords.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Earlier this month, Wampum Records attended the Assembly of First Nations Economic and Infrastructure Summit in Montreal. From our booth in the exhibitor’s hall our researchers Shawna Liao and Daniel Cleasby spent a couple days meeting and chatting with community members and agency representatives.

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Wampum Records @wampumrecords.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Water is life. Water is Sacred. Today is World Water Day and we can all reflect on what we can do to protect this vital life source. Indigenous people are leading the way in many areas of water protection as we have generations of knowledge and experience interacting respectfully with water.

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Wampum Records @wampumrecords.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

The Spring Equinox is seen as a time for change, growth and renewal. In Indigenous culture, this is a powerful season in which snow melts, hibernating animals wake up, and communities begin to plant seeds, both physically and metaphorically, for the months ahead.

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Wampum Records @wampumrecords.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Michael Kitching is an historian and a senior researcher, with extensive experience in research and analysis, report writing and providing advice to leadership. Originally from British Columbia, his work has contributed directly to Indigenous reconciliation.

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Wampum Records @wampumrecords.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day! Today we celebrate the triumphs of women and commit to creating a world of fairness and opportunity. Let’s inspire, support, and help each other grow. #internationalwomensday

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Wampum Records @wampumrecords.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Wampum Records is attending the Assembly of First Nations Economic and Infrastructure Summit this week in Montreal. This summit focuses on strategies for closing the socioeconomic, housing, and infrastructure gaps for First Nations. This event marks the start of our 25th anniversary year.

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Wampum Records @wampumrecords.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Today is International Mother Language Day, an initiative started in Bangladesh near the end of the 20th century. Language transmits and preserves traditional knowledge and culture, yet linguistic diversity is increasingly threatened.

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Wampum Records @wampumrecords.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Today is Have a Heart Day, a child and youth-led reconciliation event that brings together caring Canadians to help ensure Indigenous children have everything they need to grow up safe and healthy, to obtain a good education, and feel pride in themselves and their culture. #haveaheartday

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Wampum Records @wampumrecords.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Interested in diving deeper into Indigenous issues and reconciliatory strategies? Have a listen to the monthly podcast, Conversations Towards Reconciliation, featuring our founder Taynar Simpson. The podcast can be found at consider-this.ca or through Apple Podcasts.

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Wampum Records @wampumrecords.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Specific claims in Canada deal with resolving past wrongs against Indigenous people and relate to the administration of land and assets and fulfilling agreements. Wampum Records works with Indigenous communities to conduct historical research needed to reach settlements with the Canadian government.

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Wampum Records @wampumrecords.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

January 4 is National Ribbon Skirt Day. To Indigenous people, ribbon skirts are sacred, representing resilience and strength. This day is to learn about and celebrate Indigenous cultures, traditions, histories and contributions to Canada. Image- One of our Indigenous researchers, Shawna Liao

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Wampum Records @wampumrecords.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Our team at Wampum Records wishes you a Happy New Year and success and happiness in 2026! #happynewyear #indigenoussuccess #2026

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Wampum Records @wampumrecords.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

In Indigenous culture, Winter Solstice is celebrated with ceremony and community gathering. During the shortest day of the year, we go inward with intention to care for our spiritual selves, our loved ones, and our community. We connect with the spirits of the past and thank our ancestors.

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Wampum Records @wampumrecords.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Wampum Records founder, Chief Taynar Simpson, is leading the way to have legal personhood status granted to Rice Lake. The Alderville Band Council just passed a resolution giving legal personhood to the lake. To learn more, listen to the most recent podcast of Conversations Towards Reconcilliation.

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Wampum Records @wampumrecords.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Meet senior researcher Daniel Cleasby. He has a legal background and has worked on Indigenous historical research since 2006, including the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement, Indian Day Schools, Indigenous hospitals, Specific Claims, MMIWG, and more.

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Wampum Records @wampumrecords.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Today we remember and recognize our veterans and the sacrifices made by these brave soldiers and their loved ones. Remembrance Day 2025 marks 80 years since the end of WWII. Lest we forget. #remembranceday #lestweforget

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Wampum Records @wampumrecords.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Today is Indigenous Veterans Day, a day to remember the contributions and sacrifices in wartime made by Indigenous peoples. This brass sculpture of Francis Pegahmagabow (Hero of the Great War), by Tyler Fauvelle was revealed on June 21, 2016 in Parry Sound. #nationalindigenousveteransday

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Wampum Records @wampumrecords.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

November 7 is International Inuit Day, a day to recognize and celebrate Inuit culture, language, history, and the contributions of Inuit people. Inuit culture is full of stories of perseverance and resilience and is unique and enduring. #InternationalInuitDay

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Wampum Records @wampumrecords.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

November 2 to 8 is Treaties Recognition Week in Ontario. The week, we honour the importance of Treaties- legally binding agreements that define the rights, responsibilities and relationships of First Nations and the federal and provincial governments. Did you know there are 40+ Treaties Ontario?

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Wampum Records @wampumrecords.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

On October 25, 1784, Sir Frederick Haldimand granted 950,000 acres to the Haudenosaunee Confederacy for their allegiance to the British Crown in the American Revolutionary War and for territory loss. The current Six Nations possess just under 5% of the land that was agreed upon. Image Six Nations

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Wampum Records @wampumrecords.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Land claims seek to address past wrongs towards Indigenous people with respect to their rights to land and the use of land. These wrongs were perpetrated by different levels of government. From 1871 to 1921, Canada entered into several treaties with Indigenous groups in many areas of Canada.

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Wampum Records @wampumrecords.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Meet Daryl Crowe, our Operations Manager since 2013. Daryl supports Wampum’s growth and stability through leadership in project management, compliance, and consultant coordination. She oversees operations, manages consultant onboarding, and ensures projects are delivered on time and with precision.

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Wampum Records @wampumrecords.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

What can Wampum Records do for you? We have 25 years of experience with archival and historical projects, social and cultural issues, legal issues and resolution, economic development, treaty issues, MMIWG, housing and youth issues, health, natural resources, energy, environmental issues, and more.

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Wampum Records @wampumrecords.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and we honour residential school survivors and their communities as well as those children who were not able to return home. The Survivors’ Flag is an expression of remembrance to honour all the children who attended the schools. Image- NCTR

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Wampum Records @wampumrecords.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

The Autumn Equinox is a significant and ceremonial time for Indigenous peoples. As Mother Earth enters into a new phase, we give thanks for the harvest season and begin preparations for winter. Today also marks the start of Truth and Reconciliation week.

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Wampum Records @wampumrecords.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Government-sponsored Indian Residential Schools operated in Canada from 1883 to 1996. The schools were a way to remove Indigenous people, their culture, and their traditions from the fabric of Canada. At least 6000 children died at Residential School. Image- NCTR

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Wampum Records @wampumrecords.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

For over 150 years, Indian residential schools operated in Canada. Wampum Records conducted the intensive research for the Indian Residential Schools Resolution, the culmination of many years of work. This resulted in settlements for former students, including those who suffered abuse. Image- NCTR

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Wampum Records @wampumrecords.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Meet our founder and research director, Chief Taynar Simpson. He has dedicated his life and career to the advancement of First Nations causes in Canada, leading national reconciliation efforts and projects. Taynar founded Wampum Records in 2000.

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Wampum Records @wampumrecords.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Since its foundation in 2001, Wampum Records has become Canada’s premier Indigenous issues research and consulting firm. Today we serve a varied clientele of governments, organizations, and institutions of higher learning. Please contact us with your specific project requirements.

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