The "Our Homes Are Bleeding" collection has grown out of the stories
of cut-off lands in British Columbia. These stories are a part of the history
of the reserve system in Canada, aboriginal title and rights and First Nations
resistance to colonial assertion of land title. The digital collection draws
together several types of primary materials. The records of the McKenna McBride
Royal Commission (1913 - 1916) include transcripts of testimonies given to
the Commission, photographs and maps. Additional historical records, including
maps, documents, newspaper articles, photographs, audio and video clips, show
the continual assertion of aboriginal title and rights. Resource lists, narrative
essays, and other resources have been developed to support the use of the collection.