Colonialism in Canada included the forced removal, genocide and assimilation of Indigenous people. The stories in this category address the history of colonialism and residential schools and how they have created contemporary challenges and devastating impacts for First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. These stories are about building a sense of belonging and building a strong sense of identity as Indigenous people rebuild a connection with their local culture, language, traditions and practices, recognizing that Indigenous peoples have always been here. This collection of stories is from ceded and unceded regions including secondary, post-secondary, and community-based programs from the perspective of Elders, educators, knowledge holders and community organizations.
Barbara Nolan is an Elder from Wiikwemkoong First Nation. She is the Language Commissioner for the Anishinabek Nation and has a long history of teaching the Anishnaabe language and has developed ma...
The description of the Story. This content will accompany the Title on the website. La communauté de l’Université McGill à Montréal présente une longue histoire en termes de collaboration avec les ...
“Potlatch as Pedagogy: Learning Through Ceremony” (2018), authored by Sara Florence Davidson and Robert Davidson, was inspired by Haida ceremonial practice and provides a model for learning for edu...
Siyamtelot is Okanagan and registered Stó:lō by marriage. Swelimeltexw is Stó:lō from Stsálles are Elders from Okanagan. They share their educational experience along with stories and teachings....
KDS Vision Statement: “BUILDING OUR CHILDREN’S FUTURE TODAY BY TEACHING AND LEARNING THE DENE WAY.” "KDS is committed to providing quality education for our students by concentrating on four compon...
Dechinta’s model of program delivery is innovative and responsive to the needs of diverse learners. We offer a setting where families can learn together through our Chekoa Nı̨ htł’èkǫ ̨̀ Deè (KidsU...
Gilbert Kewistep educates future generations of social workers who, he hopes will, ask tough questions, be inclusive of Elders, be involved in community agencies, and effect meaningful change.
The Blanket Exercise is a two hour interactive re-enactment of Canadian history from an Indigenous perspective. Participants have the opportunity to role play and interact with events from Indigeno...
The Executive MBA in Indigenous Business and Leadership in the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University has been in existence for five years. The program is intended for mature leaders ...
Pam Griffin, Program Delivery Manager at the Public Health Agency of Canada, discusses her experience taking the cultural diversity training and the impact that it’s had on her and her work....
Indigenous education for health providing awareness about First Nations people. Developing relationships with individuals and communities, respecting our way of life.
Sharon O’Brien, the Executive Director of the Mi’kmaq Family Resource Centre in Charlottetown, describes the impact of the centre and its programs for off-reserve families in Charlottetown....
Alma Brooks, former student and current Instructor at St. Mary’s First Nation’s Adult Maliseet Immersion program, describes the steps the program is taking to help with language revitalization in t...
Maurice Switzer is involved in a number of public education initiatives by including Indigenous perspectives as a commissioner on the Ontario Human Rights Commission, as well as his contributions o...