Shina Nova

On November 1st of this year, I’ve attempted to end my life. I have been and I am still suffering with my mental illness. I want to share my story with you because I know deep down I’m not alone. I am tired of putting this image everyday when in reality, I am battling with depression. Mental illness is real. I am grateful to be given another chance. I am grateful for my family and my friends. I know I can get better, I know we can get out of this. Time off is needed Thank you for being by my side ❤️

@alexa99 has been such a helpful device to get information and helps me with my daily questions and tasks #ad #amazonalexa #alexa #alexa99 @amazon

TW: My grandparents are residential school survivors. My grandfather never had the chance to tell his story. We will never know what he had gone through in those horrific schools. During our healing journey, we throat sing. We share our stories through our songs. We must acknowledge the truth and keep using our voices for those who didn’t make it back home and for those who went through those horrific experiences. We use our voices for those who are suffering the inter-generational trauma that has and is continuously being passed down. Truth and Reconciliation is not only about hearing the stories of survivors but acknowledging what they’ve been through. My grandfather didn’t have to share his story for us to understand. Our heart goes to all. We hear without hearing. We are here for you. Giving a safe space, Artist Carey Newman created the Witness Blanket to make sure that history is never forgotten. The art piece contains hundreds of items reclaimed from residential schools, churches and more. These stories are painful, as it is important and informative. We need to know the truth to move forward. Now, you can access the digital Witness Blanket thanks to a partnership between Carey Newman, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, and @telus This is accessible to anyone online and I encourage you to take a look for yourself: www.WitnessBlanket.ca

We’ll make sure you are being heard

Today, Savanna would have been 23. Instead her life was taken away while she left her community to pursue her studies in the south. When will this epidemic end? Only charged with second degree murder? No more stolen sisters. No more. #mmiwg2s #savannapikuyak #mmiw #nomorestolensisters Happy Birthday Savanna

It’s so important to appreciate and find ways to connect with nature, that’s all our ancestors knew 🙌🏼 @unwto @instagram #SeeTheWorldThruMyEyes #ad

Normal things in my small town located in Puvirnituq, Qc.😊 #pov #quebec #inuit #indigenous

Ahhhh so grateful to be part of @reitmans fall campaign starring strong women🙌🏼 I was always raised and surrounded by powerful women, my grandmother, my mom, my aunt and my sisters. They taught me everything. 💪🏼 love to see it showcased on Reitmans!!! Women on the rise!!!! Let’s go!!!! #Reitmans #ad

Gifts from kindergartens in Nunavik when we raised $268 000!!!!! Cherishing these moments forever!

“Imartaavik” which means a place to get fresh drinking water. In a world with serious climate crisis and water scarcity, I am fortunate enough to be able to drink fresh and clean water directly from this land 🙏🏼🙌🏼🌱

Eating some dried fish “Pitsik” with my mom @kayuulanov Nakurmiik Alacie pitsitaakaigavit #traditional #pitsik #inuit #fish #arcticchar #food #indigenous