Stories – Culture

Kelly-Lee Assinewe is from Sagamok Anishnawbek and is the Coordinator for N’Swakamok Native Alternative School which provides, community and culturally based education for students at the N’Swakamo...

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...

Grace Fox is from M'Chigeeng First Nation and has dedicated her life to Indigenous Education.  Over the course of her career, Grace has been a Guidance Counsellor, Teacher, Principal, and Director ...

Chris Pheasant is from Wiikwemkoong First Nation and has dedicated his life to Indigenous Education.  Over the course of his career, Chris has been a Guidance Counsellor, Teacher, Principal, and Co...

The Alternative Secondary School Program (ASSP) addresses the needs of urban Indigenous students in Fort Frances and surrounding areas by creating a culture-based educational environment where the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual areas of a student's life are centered.

The mission of the N’Swakamok Alternative School is to offer a wholistic and culturally inclusive educational program that meets the needs of urban Indigenous students.

Wiingashk Alternative Secondary School is located at N’Amerind Friendship Centre in London. This program offers urban Indigenous students a culture-based education that balances the secondary school curriculum with wholistic, culturally relevant educational approaches.

Elder Willie Ermine from Sturgeon Lake First Nation shares about the process of community development and how possibilities like Harvest Days come to fruition in his community.

Sturgeon Lake First Nation community members reflecting on Harvest Days during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cette vidéo est celle d’une table ronde réunissant des aînés et des enseignants autochtones, qui s’est tenue à l’Université Trent le 23 novembre 2018. Le sujet de la table ronde était l’intégration...

Une table ronde à laquelle ont participé cinq étudiants autochtones s’est tenue à l’Université Trent pour discuter de leurs expériences dans leurs études postsecondaires. Les étudiants ont donné le...

Revitalizing the Cree language, one experience at a time.

The resilience of the buffalo is in our blood and we must re-learn and remember our relationship with the buffalo. 

In Part 2 of the series, Lorne shares his knowledge about and models making a buffalo bone scraping tool used on buffalo hides. 

In Part 3 of the series, the Buffalo People Arts Institute prepare the buffalo hide for scraping.

In Part 4 of the series, the Buffalo People Arts Institute demonstrate hide scraping tips and techniques.

In Part 5 of the series, the Buffalo People Arts Institute demonstrate scraping the epidermal layer of the hide.

In Part 6 of the series, the Buffalo People Arts Institute demonstrate how to prepare the buffalo hide for braining, how to brain the hide, and how to scrape a brained hide.

In Part 7 of the series, the Buffalo People Arts Institute smoke a buffalo hide.

This is the story of how the weasel was able to change the colour of its pelt.

The Warrior's Club is a land-based education group that meets bi-monthly to learn experientially about the land. 

Lynn Cote discusses a circular worldview model and discusses the meaning of the sacred number four. 

In Lakota ceremonies we pray for good health, happiness, help, and understanding.

Comparing and recognizing similarities between Dene beliefs and the beliefs of the Catholic Church.

Margaret Reynolds shares a quick Dene language lesson focusing on the t-dialect.

A sharing of the history of Dene people and the progression of losing language and culture since contact.

Indigenous scholar, Dr. Blair Stonechild, discusses Indigenous spirituality in his recent publications.

Cree immersion and culture camps offer participants a culturally responsive education.

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 ...

Elements of Art – Textures in Our Environment explores the connection between art and life. It links Indigenous values, such as our connection to water and our protection of Mother Earth, to artist...

Bringing hoop dancing to life through an instructional video.

Guest speaker, Joseph Naytowhow conveys the importance of learning and sharing language through story and song. 

An Elder, who is preparing Anishinaabe people to be responsible, knowledgeable about their culture, creation and to show us our own personal role in Creation.

"Choices" is an alternative School and General Cultural Programming within Native Friendship Centre and Native Health centres. The goal of the program was to revitalize culture and incorporate Anis...

Youth participant, Holly Burke, talks about the land-based youth camp at Killdevil Mountain in Grose Morne National Park. The science and culture camp is facilitated by Qalipu First Nation. ...

Délina Petit Pas is the Chair and Director of the Mi'kmaw Language and Culture Programs with the Mi'kmaw Heritage Research and Restoration Association (MHRRA), which is a not-for-profit society bas...

Solomon Ratt is an educator who has dedicated his life to teaching, while also creating and translating resources into Cree.

Audrey Benoit, Vice-Principal of Se’t A’newey Kina’matino’Kuom in Miawpukek First Nation describes how they celebrate and support Indigenous culture in their school. ...

Founder of kâniyâsihk Culture Camps, Kevin Lewis believes that land-based education is an important way for Cree and non-Indigenous people to (re)connect with culture and identity.

Lonny is Traditional Knowledge Holder working to fill in what were cultural blank spaces with Indigenous dialogue and narrative to create a meaningful cultural support to the clients and staff of t...

President Joy Bremner discusses the Mid Island Metis Nation and their vision for cultural awareness in the Nanaimo Region.

Developing models for nation-specific education through language revitalization and community engagement.

Manitoba First Nations School System (MFNSS), begun in 2017, has been empowered to engage in Indigenous led education within the province.  Established by the Manitoba First Nations Education Resou...

Winnipeg School Division’s Aboriginal Graduation Coaches program provides multi-year support and guidance to students on their journey from Grade 9 to graduation.

Only 18 years old, Susep is considered to be one of the youngest fluent speakers of his traditional language.

Hailey Prince details the Nak'azdli Cultural Centre's aims and initiatives of capturing and maintaining Dakelh traditional knowledge through methods of traditional knowledge transfer from Elders. T...

The Nunavut Literacy Council – Ilitaqsiniq offers hands-on, Elder led, skill-based education programs that build essential skills for life or the workforce.

Andrew Harvey, the Director of Social Supports and Interventions at First Light Native Friendship Centre in St. John's Newfoundland, discusses his work with the men's group and how it incorporates ...

Instructor and K-6 Teacher Education Coordinator, Sharon Langer, talks about a land-based youth camp, coordinated by Qalipu First Nation, to which she takes her class of teacher education students ...

Anishinaabe Elders who are constantly working towards reconciliation and bringing traditional knowledge to their people.

Examples of formal and informal Indigenous Education from a 'student of life' who describes the importance of language and land-based learning.

This program utilizes traditional knowledge and ceremony to advance the intentions of corrections institutions.

Angela Brockway, Education Outreach Officer, and Madison Bartlett, youth participant, discuss the annual land-based youth camp, coordinated by Qalipu First Nation, that takes place for all grade 5 ...

Kakwiranó:ron Cook talks about the First Peoples House and McGill University’s initiatives to support Indigenous students in their academic studies and life on campus.

Brenda Jeddore, a teacher at Se’t A’newey Kina’matino’Kuom, in Miawpukek First Nation, describes how she augments the provincial music program by including traditional Mi'Kmaw culture and music exp...

Angela Christmas, who teaches grades 1-9 at Se’t A’newey Kina’matino’Kuom, on Miawpukek First Nation, describes the advantages of teaching Mi'kmaw and sign language simultaneously. She also discuss...

Learning nēhiyawēwin through language acquisition methods that have informed Bringing nēhiyawēwin Home, a program designed by Belinda Daniels and offered through READ Saskatoon. 

John Jerome Paul discusses his work with Mi'kmaw Kina'matnewey and his nearly 50 years working in Indigenous education.

Professor Don McCaskill has been a Professor at Trent University for 35 years. He describes the fifty year history of Canada's first Indigenous Studies Department and his perspectives on Indigenous...

A round table involving five Indigenous students was held at Trent University to discuss their experiences within post-secondary education. The students offered insights into the challenges getting...

This video is of a round table involving Indigenous Elders and educators held at Trent University on November 23, 2018. The topic of the round table was integrating Indigenous Knowledge into the ac...

Bailey Hansen, a teacher at Se’t A’newey Kina’matino’Kuom in Miawpukek First Nation, describes how she augments grades 10 - 12 science, math, and physics with Indigenous materials, cultures, and wa...

Curtis Michael discusses how technology and the internet help make the Mi'kmaw Language Program so accessible to community members in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia.

Qaggiavuut is a Nunavut based non-profit organization that delivers performing arts training and produces Inuit performing arts aimed at decolonizing and teaching Inuit traditional values.

Program Co-ordinator, Sheila Porter, discusses her work with the Acadia First Nation After School Program and the Gold River Eagle Feather Youth Group.

Ce programme vise à rassembler des groupes de musiciens lors d'un festival qui a lieu au début du mois de mars dans la communauté de Unamen Shipu. Ce rassemblement vise notamment la préservation de...

Jared Nuna, a student at Sheshatshiu Innu School, discusses the Innu Studies course and the importance of learning traditional knowledge and culture in school.

Kenny Rich, the Vice Principal at Sheshatshiu Innu School in Labrador, discusses the importance of Indigenous programming at the school.

Krista Button, a teacher at Sheshatshiu Innu School in Labrador, discusses the importance of the Innu Studies course.

John-Pierre Ashini discusses his work with the Sheshatshiu Band Office Education Committee and the necessity of Innu curriculum in schools.

First Nations owned and operated post-secondary education institution.

Inuit educational and cultural institution

Land based healing models, teaching culture and Anishnawbek knowledge, worldview, ways of being, ceremony. This program is offered on demand, Lizz makes herself available because this is her role a...

« Pimishka ! » est un programme d'intervention par la nature et l'aventure qui a permis d'amener des jeunes de la communauté faire une expédition de canot-portage dans le territoire ancestral.

To teach culture, history and music. To have access to what could be considered a privilege offered at the library, pow-wow grounds, school settings and at the band office, throughout the year. All...

Stó:lō Nation Early Childhood Development Centre Interview

Makimautiksat is an evidence-based youth camp that aims to equip Nunavut youth with critical life skills and knowledge that fosters positive mental health and wellness.

The Iqaluit Music Society creates access to music education through various music camps that include Inuit traditional music as well as contemporary music education.

Piqqusilirivvik is a cultural education centre that delivers various courses about Inuit culture to community members.

Iglulik Elder, Madeline Ivalu, is a Canadian filmmaker, actor, and performing arts educator for traditional Inuit arts. Ivalu discusses her experience and thoughts about teaching Inuit culture.

The Inuit Studies Program at Nunavut Arctic College is a two-year diploma program. It aims to share traditional and contemporary Inuit practices through a number of methods throughout the program.

The program will provide an understanding of Male responsibilities, goal setting, what to do with the life you are given and cultural understanding. Giving teachings about reality and beliefs (Anis...

Kelsey Jaggard speaks to Victoria Meekis about immersion Kindergarten program. Vicky speaks about her experience teaching Indigenous language in schools, the need to revitalize the language in comm...

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....

Yukon First Nation History and knowledge

A discussion on the Indigenous Maps, Films, Rights and Land Claims program and specific details about its pedagogy, curriculum, and cultural relevance to the Stó:lō Nation territory.

Chris Shawanoo speaks about the role of the NRNC in providing holistic educational opportunities to the Niagara urban Indigenous community.

Holly Rae Yuzicapi uses Indigenous cultural art techniques to teach about Indigenous history and culture, identity, personal expression, and defining relationships to the land.

Reconciliation projects and exchanges

Joey Farnsworth is well known in Grande Prairie as an Elder and Knowledge Keeper. She shares her perspective on how all education starts with our relationships and how we are all role models all of...

Supervisor of Indigenous Education, Sarah Longman, discusses the programs she oversees for Regina Public Schools.

Arthur Anthony discusses his work with the Wju'sn Aknutmuatl (Wind Talkers) program, a literacy program run by the the Native Council of Nova Scotia.

Elizabeth Benoit talks about her work with the Native Council of Nova Scotia's Aboriginal Family Outreach Program and the importance of culture for Indigenous people living off-reserve.

Valeri Pilgrim, Manager of the Aboriginal Resource Office at Memorial University, discusses the various programs and supports available to Indigenous students at Memorial University.

Laurie McLeod of Nipissing First Nation shares her understanding of engaging the spirit within all areas of life. She shares her own knowledge of Indigenous education and how to better support peop...

Youth Empowerment Movement

Janine Landry speaks with Oliver Rusnak about the Indigenous Student Counsellor program with the Thunder Bay Catholic District School board.

Charles Petahtegoose, a Midewiwin man talks about the importance of revitalizing sacred teachings and song as a method of Indigenous education. Charles also discusses the importance of language use...

Leah Hogan is the Manager of Indigenous Education at Mohawk College.  She talks about the Indigenous Education academic program at the college and its goals of increasing post-secondary access for ...

Elizabeth Sault seeks to provide holistic educational opportunities to community members with the aim of violence reduction.

Kelsey Jaggard speaks with Darlene Kakepetum about Indigenous programming at Thomas Fiddler Memorial Elementary School in Sandy Lake, Ontario. Thomas Fiddler Memorial Elementary School provides Kin...

Madelyn Coldwell, a recent graduate at Annapolis Valley First Nation School, discusses her experiences at the school and how it has helped her achieve success.

Mary Elliot, a Anishinabe elder shares her perspective of understanding the land and knowledge it carries. Through story telling she shares her perspective on what is both important teachings to sh...

Sharon, like most community members, teaches traditional Dene life skills at home.

George Oudzi lives a traditional way of life, teaching others at the same time.  In this interview, he talks about his life on-the-land and how he teaches others how to fish, trap, and hunt, all th...

Simon Francis talks about his experiences taking the Mi'kmaw Language Program in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia and why language revitalization is so important.

Sara Leah Hindy, the Community Development Officer for Qalipu First Nation, discusses the land-based learning initiatives that the organization runs and how partnering with the local school system ...

Le Centre de documentation est un projet en cours de développement. Le but de ce programme est de conserver des photos ainsi que des documents audiovisuels. Il s'agit d'une initiative de préservati...

Paula and Monique teach the process of making babiche (rawhide lacings) and preparing hides in the community. They are speaking Dene K'e (North Slavey).  They are one of the eldest Indigenous mento...

The Métis Community Support Worker five-semester certificate program helps learners complete their adult upgrading and post-secondary courses by incorporating Indigenous ways of knowing.

The MNBC Ministry of Youth and Métis Youth British Columbia (MYBC) offer an annual Revitalizing Our Culture (ROC) youth forum which seeks to enhance their leadership and employment skills.

Rose Michael talks about her work teaching beadwork to Indigenous community members in Atlantic Canada.

Betty Barnaby teaches elementary grade 5/6 students.

Margaret Louison is a classroom language teacher for Sahtúot’ı̨nę Yatı̨́, (North Slavey) in Rádı̨lı̨h Kó - Fort Good Hope, NWT.

Depuis plusieurs années, les parents demandent l’intégration de l’innu-aitun (culture) dans le programme scolaire de Uashat mak Mani-Utenam. De plus, il est important de mentionner que plusieurs ac...

Tumikuluit Saipaaqivik is Iqaluit's Inuktitut only daycare that provides childcare services using Inuktitut as the language of communication as well as cultural education. The centre aims to preser...

Roger White Jr. leads the Empowering Native Indigenous Tribes (ENIT) project, which aims to create awareness about different approaches to experiential learning.

Elder Coordinator and Cree Language Interpreter, Clarence Whitstone speaks on the importance of the Cree Language.

Building-up your identity with an of alignment of what your goals are in life.

Mi'kmaw Language Consultant, Yolanda Denny, discusses the importance of the Mi'kmaw language and her work assisting teachers with teaching the Mi'kmaw language.

The education of your own people teaches you differently in all aspects.

Being outdoors is an enhancement of a 'higher learning.'

Aboriginal Environmental Leadership Circle aims to promote and enhance environmental management in Indigenous communities.

Kelsey Jaggard talks to Elder Charlotte Rae about the importance of Oji-Cree language immersion and revitalization. Indigenous languages are being lost at an alarming rate and their revitalization ...

The Aboriginal Leadership Certificate allows Indigenous students to gain practical tools and knowledge to work at management and administrator levels within Indigenous organizations across Canada. ...

The Language Revitalization Program, facilitated by Fran Brown in Bella Bella, BC, involves Heiltsuk language learning activities.

Albert Dawson has participated and completed the Aboriginal Ecotourism Training Program (AETP).

Terry Reid is dedicated to learning the cultural traditions and languages from his Heiltsuk and Oweekeno speaking grandmother who is a knowledge keeper and knows much about traditional medicines.

Post-Secondary Education, Indigenous Education

Ways of being on the land come with great responsibility.

There is more to our existence within this physical realm.

Ashley Buch speaks about the importance of identity, space, and fostering relationships with Niagara College staff to support Indigenous students.

The Indigenous Land Guardians program is designed to train local Dene people to become knowledgeable in their local culture and traditions as well as current conservation and monitoring practices.

The Malahat Life Skills Program is a unique 'hybrid' program that invites participants to explore how the traditional teachings may offer solutions for present-day demands.

The Yukon Indigenous Community Climate Change Champions is a workshop/initiative for Indigenous youth all over the Yukon

Reconnecting high risk youth through carving and traditional knowledge to find balance.

This transformational program allows First Nations mentors/Master Carvers to go into Yukon schools and educate all students about traditional art forms and more.

The Métis Community Support Worker certificate program helps learners complete their adult upgrading and post-secondary courses in an environment that incorporates Indigenous ways of knowing.

Elder, Albina Cardinal believes that a curriculum that is infused with Indigenous history makes progress in the healing and understanding of Indigenous communities.

The Wiichihew Program is offered by the Mid-Island Métis Nation and serves Indigenous Students in high schools, alternative learning programs, and Vancouver Island University. It supports students ...

Weaving a Story describes the importance of inkle looms to creating Métis sashes that are meaningful to individuals.

Audio interview with Indigenous Educator Penny Cardinal-Kotash perspective from Treaty 8, High Level, Alberta.

Kelsey Jaggard interviews Rachel Ombash in Sioux Lookout, Ontario at the KOBE Language Learning app launch. Rachel Works with the Keewaytinook Okimakanak Board of Education as an Oji-Cree language ...

ITEP’s mandate is to build a community of knowledgeable teachers who understand and value the cultures, languages, and traditions of Indigenous students.

Revitalizing Dene language, culture, and identity through language reclamation in Fond du Lac.

As an Indigenous child-birthing advocate, Leslie Anne Wilson supports women and families in Saskatchewan.

Bridging the western educational world with local First Nation culture and traditions .

Solomon Ratt created a Facebook group called Cree Language Videos where he posts videos related to Cree language lessons and traditional stories. 

Cheryll Welke shares about her community involvement volunteering in schools by talking about her Métis culture and identity.

The Principal of the Dene Tha Community School, Carlito Somera, discusses the school's commitment to holding fall and winter Cultural Camps for students in grades 4-12.

Indigenous education is important, not only for those who carry on traditional ways, but for Indigenous lawyers and politicians who would be better able to advocate for Indigenous peoples.

Ce programme est dédié aux hommes de 18 ans et plus. Le responsable est Louis Lalo et les activités se déroulent chez le responsable.

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Interviewer : Yasmine Fontaine et Marie-Alexe Charland

Dans la communauté de Nutashkuan, plusieurs activités se déroulent sous un shaputuan. Les activités de dépeçage d'animaux et de préparation de la peau de caribous sont enseignées par les aînés, pas...

Ce vidéo présente Mme. Florence Fontaine, une aînée de la communauté de Maliotenam, partageant ses savoirs et ses rêves pour les générations à venir.

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Ce projet consiste à un spectacle d'artiste autochtones et québécois. Les membres du groupes tentent de faire valoir l'importance de la langue innue par une représentation musicale à travers le Qué...

Catherine Davis discusses the challenges of including Indigenous education initiatives in the public education system.  

Tyler Armstrong interviews Indigenous knowledge keeper Zhawano Binsek. Zhawano shares in Oji-Cree what knowledge is important to pass on to future generations. Zhawano Binsek also shares how we wil...

Ce programme a pour objectif la transmission des savoirs des femmes innu pour se débrouiller dans le bois. Il prend place à la maison de la culture et au presbytère. Ce programme s'adresse aux femm...

The SENĆOŦEN Survival School and Language Apprenticeship programs value our history and teach the ways and beliefs of our W̱SÁNEĆ homeland and worldview.

An examination of the historic and current issues relevant to First Nations land use and community planning. 

Kelsey Jaggard interviews Jeremy Audette, Principal at Thomas Fiddler Memorial High School in Sandy Lake, Ontario. The High School offers formal education up to grade 10 and caters to learners ages...

Dechinta means "in the bush" in many of Dene languages in the Northwest Territories. Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning believes in supporting self-determining and sustainable Northern commu...

BushKids is exploring the ethical space between Indigenous education and Western education principles in Yellowknife, NT.

A Nakota language initiative that seeks to revitalize and re-awaken the Nakota language on White Bear First Nation.

Elder involvement is an essential element in the development of programming for the Qwallayuw Head Start Preschool Program.

Greg Charleson gives insight into the meaning of protocol and identity for him and his people. Greg is Nuu-chah-nulth of the Hesquiat First Nation which is located on the west coast of Vancouver Is...

Tyler Armstrong speaks with Indigenous knowledge keeper Laura Calmwind. Laura shares in Oji-Cree the knowledge that she believes is important to pass on to future generations. Laura discusses the i...

Ce projet a pour objectif d'inciter les jeunes décrocheurs à retourner à l'école afin qu'ils terminent leurs cours de base. Puis, ces derniers participeront à un stage qui les mènera sur le marché ...

Philip Brass advocates that land-based activities are memorable experiences that can plant a seed to propagate relationships with the landscape and the ecosystem.

Tyler Armstrong speaks with Indigenous knowledge keeper Jordan Quequish in Oji-Cree about knowledge that he feels is important to pass on to future generations. Jordan discusses the importance of t...

Dr. Jo-ann Archibald shares the importance of getting ready to work with Indigenous stories using the principles of respect, responsibility, reverence and reciprocity. She shares how Indigenous sto...

Meeka is a well-known teacher of education, healing, and Inuit culture. She started teaching children in 1971, and moved onto adult education at Nunavut Arctic College for 18 years. Meeka believes that elder knowledge from experience is necessary have a foundation for living an Inuit life as our ancestor did. She hopes that healing and education from Inuit go a long way.

Community building

Kelsey Jaggard interviews Sarah Johnson about the three new KOBE Language Learning Apps in Oji-Cree, Cree, and Ojibwe. The KOBE Language Learning app is an accessible way to learn Oji-Cree, Cree, a...

Dans les communautés membres de l'Institut Tshakapesh, des agents culturels travaillent à l'organisation de diverses activités de transmission de la culture innu. À Nutashkuan, l'agente culturelle ...

John Steckley describes his work as a tribal linguist working with the Wyandot to revitalize their language.

Janine Landry speaks with Leanna Marshall about the Indigenous Student Counsellor Program at Confederation College in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Leanna and her colleagues are there to provide counsellin...

Janine Landry speaks with Leanna Marshall about the commemorative installation, Walking With Our Sisters (WWOS). Her role is to sit on the national collective of WWOS, helping communities prepare f...

Single Track to Success is a Carcross/Tagish First Nations initiative to promote wellness and reconnect youth with the land.

The Youth Action Council (YAC) in the Prince Albert region works with First Nations youth in grassroots communities by giving them voices as leaders in community healing initiatives. 

Terry and Vic Amos are Nuu-chah-nulth fishermen from Hesquiat First Nation. Vic is Terry's uncle and they have fished together for many years. They both share parts of their story and the importanc...

Rikki Wylie is part of the management team at Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Center. Located in Nanaimo, BC, Tillicum Lelum has a number of programs that are used to help the community. Rikki...

The goal of the Traditional Medicine Program is to have traditional healing practices available for hospital patients.

Oskāyak High School appeals to Indigenous students because it incorporates cultural activities, Indigenous worldview, and personal supports that help them succeed in school.

Le projet d'accompagnement scolaire et social (PASS) est mis en oeuvre par le Comité de femmes de Mashteuiatsh. Il s'agit d'un programme de Passeport pour ma réussite (Pathways for Education Canada...

The traditional parenting program provides practical skills to enhance nurturing in a supportive environment.

Developing a more accessible, culturally safe and personal cancer care plan for First Nations patients.

Ka Ni Kanichick strives to embed social justice in educational processes.

Audra Maloney is Natural Wellness Coach and Puoin who advocates for the importance of an Individuals wholistic wellness education.

The programs at the Niagara Regional Native Centre work together and Philip works to raise cultural awareness and foster wellbeing on a community and individual level.

Healing Room

Interviewers : Maryam Rokaba and Stacy Matte

Perry McLeod-Shabogesic of Nipissing First Nations talks about his journey with both learning and teaching traditional knowledge. Through a short interview, he explains the importance of understand...

The overall goal of Niwasa Kendaaswin Teg as stated on their website is, “to provide high quality, wholistic programs and supports that foster Indigenous identity formation and a sense of belonging...

Interview with Demi Mathias on the birch bark canoe as a form of cultural resurgence and on the supportive community of the Trent University Native Association.

The NYA:WEH program is “a ‘stay in school’ initiative, to assist and support First Nation, Métis, and Inuit students in elementary and secondary education. "NYA:WEH is responsible for empowering In...

Youth of today society, a Youth centre providing kids with important skills

Depuis plusieurs années, les parents demandent l’intégration de l’innu-aitun (culture) dans le programme scolaire de Uashat mak Mani-Utenam. De plus, il est important de mentionner que plusieurs ac...

The Nya:weh program is “a ‘stay in school’ initiative, to assist and support First Nation, Métis, and Inuit students in elementary and secondary education. NYA:WEH is responsible for empowering Ind...

The overall goal of Niwasa Kendaaswin Teg as stated on their website is, “to provide high quality, wholistic programs and supports that foster Indigenous identity formation and a sense of belonging...

Skahendowaneh teaches components of Trent University’s Ph.D. program and Indigenous Studies undergraduate program in the areas of Indigenous Knowledge, Iroquoian culture and language.  

Le programme Protection et exploitation des territoires fauniques, volet Premières Nations est offert depuis 2017 auprès du Centre régional d'éducation aux adultes des Premières Nations (CREA) de U...

The Kwanlin Coyotes community ski program

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...

Todd Russell, president of the NunatuKavut Community Council , discusses the Southern Inuit Education Program. Todd Russell talks about Indigenous education as crucial to self-determination. It is ...

#CreeSimonSays is a social media group that offers a safe online environment for anyone who wants to learn the Cree language in a fun, easy, and simple way.

An on-the-land camp for K-6 for East Three elementary school. A focus on teaching traditional bush skills while on the land. Some activities include pulling fish nets, cutting the fish and preparin...

Valerie Desjarlais believes that life-long learning is empowering because we live our lives sharing, caring, and respecting all life.  

Harold Lavallee discusses the importance of learning about culture in order to heal and understand identity.

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...

Exeko, fondé en 2006, est un organisme basé à Montréal qui oeuvre dans des projets touchant à l'innovation sociale. Les employés d'Exeko travaillent avec diverses populations en situation, ou ayant...

Neecheewam Inc. strives to cultivate life skills through the development of relationships and culturally appropriate teachings.

Tyler Armstrong interviews Yolanda Twance, coordinator of Aboriginal Cultural & Support Services (ACSS) at Lakehead University. ACSS offers many different services to Aboriginal students on the Thu...

Urban Hide Tanning in Somba K'e

Indigenous education within the school district 54 of northern BC

Le Wapikoni Mobile est un studio ambulant de formation et de création audiovisuelle des Premières Nations. Il circule dans les communautés autochtones et offre aux jeunes des Premières Nations des ...

Donna Lerat teaches early learners their Cree identity through language and music at the K’Awasis Daycare.

The ASLA program, developed by Dr. S. Neyooxet Greymorning, is being delivered by Paula Mackinaw to teach Cree with the Miyo Wahkotowin Education Authority in Maskwacis, Alberta.

L’École des Quatre Vents de Chicoutimi accueille depuis près d’une année le Projet particulier à valeur autochtone. Ce projet, visant la réussite scolaire des élèves autochtones, offre des cours po...

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.

Using a Cree immersion curriculum, the Kihew Waciston Cree Immersion School provides youth with opportunities to know who they are and where they come from.

"Returning of our ways and of being together." Indigenous Education is like a story and we as a People, have a variety of roles to play within it to bring forth "excellence."

There are a wide variety of programs discussed in this interview. The PSSSP (Post-Secondary Student Support Program) funds Nunatsiavut beneficiaries attending post-secondary. The Nunatsiavut Govern...

An on-reserve school that has created their own curriculum that meets the needs and expectations of the community itself.

Bimose Tribal Council opened this Anishnaabe-based school for First Nations students in the Kenora area.

Pelican Falls First Nation High School is a First Nations controlled and operated High School in Northwestern Ontario.

Dr. Ashlee Cunsolo, Director of Memorial University of Newfoundland, Labrador Institute is talking about the programs provided at the campus and broader efforts the Labrador Institute is presently ...

Margaret Louison talks about language education in the school and the importance of involving Elders.  Sahtúot’ı̨nę Yatı̨́ (North Slavey) is the language spoken in Rádı̨lı̨h Kóé (Ft. Good Hope, NWT...

Lutsel K'e Dene school is working collaboratively to support holistic Dene education.

''Several on-the-land projects across the Northwest Territories are getting a major financial boost.

On the Lan...

Traditional Paths Society is a grassroots, non-profit organization that encourages the traditional and creative expression of First Peoples culture in the community. They have pipe ceremonies and s...

Brenda Morency is an Indigenous full-time student enrolled in her 5th year at the University of Alberta in the Bachelor of Arts in Native Studies combined degree in the Bachelor of Education Second...

Traditional Tea Workshop (s)

Le Centre des Premières Nations Nikanite (CPNN) de l’Université du Québec à Chicoutimi oeuvre depuis 1991 à assurer la formation universitaire de communautés des Premières Nations. Il s’agit d’une ...

The Pic River Secondary program offers students an opportunity to meet their educational requirements by participating in a canoe trip in their traditional territory.

An on-reserve secondary program that assists Indigenous students in acquiring their secondary diploma while at home.

La bibliothèque Maskwa ("écorce de bouleau" en abénaki) est implantée dans la communauté abénakise de Wôlinak (en Mauricie). Elle a rouvert ses portes en 2017, sous la gestion du Grand Conseil de l...

« Menuentakuan » veut dire, en langue innue : « Prendre le thé ensemble, se dire les vraies choses dans le plaisir et la bonne humeur » et c’est exactement ce que Productions Menuentakuan s’est don...

Program to dispel myths about Indigenous peoples and to educate non-Indigenous peoples about Indigenous peoples. To bring access to culture back to urban areas (cities) through ceremony and other i...

Thirly Levi, an Elder with the Wekatesk Head Start Program at the Mi'kmaq Family Resource Centre in Charlottetown, describes the ways she teaches language and culture to the children and the import...

Katelyn Barrett discusses the Wekatesk Head Start program from a parent’s perspective.

Olivia Joe, Aboriginal Health Initiative Advisory Board Member, describes the Aboriginal Health Initiative and its importance.

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...

Valerie Matthews, Mi'kmaw Language Teacher at Maupeltuewey Kina'matno'kuom, discusses teaching Mi'kmaw to children and the importance of language.

Verna J. Kirkness is from Fisher River Cree Nation in Manitoba and is an Associate Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia.  She is an influential leader and pioneer in Indigenous ...

The Indigenous Education Office at the Ontario Ministry of Education aims to support provincially funded school boards and authorities in the implementation of the FNMI Education Policy Framework.

NITEP, the Indigenous Teacher Education Program in the Faculty of Education at UBC, has celebrated graduating over 400 educators in its 44 years of existence. Part of NITEP’s success can be credite...

Operating on 420 acres of ecological reserve space in Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish, BC) territory, Cheakamus Centre is an environmental education facility that provides experiential outdoor and land-based...

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 ...

Indigenous specializations in Social Work/ Indigenous Circle at the University of Victoria, in Victoria BC.

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The Indigenous circle would like to acknowledge and thank the Lekwungun and Esquimalt ...

Barbara Agnes Barker, the Coordinator for Aboriginal Cultural Education at Memorial University, discusses the ways the Aboriginal Resource Office helps foster a sense of culture, community and iden...

En 1990, John-Abbott était l’un des premiers cégeps à collaborer avec les communautés autochtones et institutions telles que Cree School Board et Kativik pour offrir des services spécifiques et ada...

Le Service de développement des compétences a vu le jour en 2008 et vise à réduire les obstacles des Autochtones pour accéder à la vie socioéconomique. Pour ce faire, les participants des divers gr...

Inuit Education in Coastal Labrador.

Emily Bolt, a phase 3 medical student and the local Officer of Indigenous Health at Memorial University, describes the programs and supports in place for Indigenous students at the medical school....

Komatik making through the Southern Inuit Education Program.

Southern Inuit Education Skills Program

A school administrator speaks about incorporating Indigenous Knowledge in K-12 schooling.

Jr./ Sr. Highschool traditional singing and drumming group -Teaching traditional song and dance -Teaching language through song -Teaching relationship through the drum

Interview conducted on January 31st in the First Nations House at The University of Toronto.

''Shannon Simpson has only just stepped into a leadership role at First Nations House and she's already ...

Julia Pegahmagabow speaks about her work in home schooling on Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation where she incorporates the Anishinaabe culture and Anishinaabemowin language as the foundation o...

The Indigenous leadership group at St.Augustine School uses the Circle of Courage model to develop student leadership skills and support positive youth development. This student group is accessible...

Gary Manson, VIU Elder

Candy Wigmore, a teacher at Wekatesk Head Start in Charlottetown, describes how language and culture are taught to the children and the impact the program has on them and their development.

Shkoday Abinojiiwak Obimiwedoon (Thunder Bay Headstart Program) is an early learning daycare centre built around Anishinaabe culture and holistic learning.

The T'lisalagi'lakw Elementary School is located in Alert Bay, British Columbia. It was built in 1994, and is a Group 2 independent school with grades K-7, and also has a Nursery program.

'Su' luqw 'a' Community Cousins are Aboriginal Students attending Vancouver Island University. As mentors, the cousins work together as a team and put ideas together to bring events and programs to...

Colleen Manson, Parksvillie and Qualiicum School District No. 68

The Matawa Learning Centre uses a holistic approach to education in order to help young Indigenous learners from the Matawa Communities in Northern Ontario.

Indigenous Education And Native Studies in Denendeh. A university on the land. Land based university program that takes its organizing principles and knowledge largely from indigenous knowledge. De...

Fostering indigenous leadership, values and skills through cultural initiatives. Dene Nahjo is a Dene Collective based in Denendeh. Fostering indigenous leadership, values, and skills through cultu...

Joan Dickers discusses the Inuktitut program from an educator's perspective. The program is slotted into the daily schedule of students living in Nunatsiavut who are attending school under the Newf...

Desire is a Social Worker at East View Public School in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. She holds a drum group for students in JK to Grade 8 at her school during Friday recess. She incorporates cultural...

An Elder who is constantly working for the environment and the people. Carrying the teachings of the Midewiwin lodge.

Isaac is a storyteller, artist and traditional knowledge holder who talks about the importance of connecting to the land. He talks about Nimkii Aazhibikong, a land-based camp to teach people about ...

Director of Programming at Wanuskewin Heritage Park, Teena Nelson, teaches students, families, and visitors about the cultural significance of the tipi within First Nations culture.

A discussion of Early Childhood Education services offered at the Prince George Native Friendship Centre that has a focus on intergenerational teachings

The use of crafts in educating indigenous people in Fort Good Hope. Crafts include sewing, beading, and creation of traditional clothing. The involvement of the elders is part of the process. Althb...

Quinn Meawasige speaks about the importance of the Anishinaabemowin language and cross-cultural learning at Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig (SKG). One of the main goals of SKG is for learners to acquire...

Dawn Wemigwans speaks to how including student voice and community into education helps to build better relationships. She also speaks to how this helps shape Indigenous education for both non-Indi...

Steven Baranyai of Serpent River First Nation, Ontario, discusses how his initiative, Madwejiwan, uses Indigenous music, instruments, and regalia as traditional and cultural knowledge teaching tool...

Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is a postsecondary institution in Kamloops, B.C. that offers research opportunities, programs and certificates designed specifically to support and engage Indigenou...

Professor Dan Longboat is the Director of Trent University's Indigenous Environmental Studies and Sciences Program. The program is the first of its kind in North America to blend Indigenous Knowled...

Mitch Case works as the student director of student services at Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig. An Anishinaabe institution that teaches the foundations and teachings of the Anishiaabe way of life. Once...

χpey̓ Elementary School was developed by the Vancouver School Board in 2012 in response to calls from the community for an education that was culturally relevant for Indigenous youth and encompassi...

Brenda Hay, a Senior Instructor in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of New Brunswick, discusses the Aboriginal Nursing Initiative in Fredericton.

Timothy Jones, an Aboriginal Visual Arts student at the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design in Fredericton, discusses the program from a student’s perspective.

A one year university access program for Canadian Aboriginal Students who may not be prepared to enter a faculty through regular admissions. This is not an upgrading program, but a full-time univer...

Joey Blood, of Opokaa'sin Early Intervention Society's Family Preservation and Youth Mentorship program, shares on its work supporting indigenous youth and their families in accessing cultural acti...

Kiskinohomatasowin – École en forêt est un nouveau programme éducatif s’adressant aux jeunes (13-18 ans)de Manawan fréquentant le secondaire (les jeunes à risque de décrochage scolaire sont privilé...

Anishinaabe Elder sharing knowledge on Anishinaabe Culture-Based Education.

Shelley Francis, the Director of the Aboriginal Nursing Initiative at the University of New Brunswick, describes the program and its impact on students.

Barb McKenna-Toole, Coordinator at Wekatesk Head Start, describes the ways the Head Start program builds a sense of culture, identity, and community for children and families living off-reserve in ...

Chief Kahkewistahaw Community School offers land based education whereby students learn seasonal teachings.

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....

High school students spend 3 weeks at a camp on Willow Lake to complete an experiential science course and learn traditional skills and language on the land.

''This year's camp took place from Aug....

Erica Beaudin has been the Executive Director of the Regina Treaty Status Indian Services since 2007 and she discusses the importance of the organization’s community education programs.

Pamela Toulouse speaks about how using traditional kinoomaage (teachings) and kendaasowin (knowledge) help to create socially conscious educators at Laurentian University.

Ensuring an institution exists where Indigenous languages and cultures are respected, honoured, and shared.

St. Thomas Aquinas School Division (STAR) and Nipisihkopahk Educational Authority (NEA) have entered into a education partnership through an Alberta Education Grant- "Building Capacity Through Coll...

Kelsey Nash-Solomon is an Instructor and former student at the St. Mary's First Nation Adult Maliseet Immersion Program in Fredericton. She describes the program and the importance of language revi...

Roseanne Clark, a student at the St. Mary's First Nation Adult Maliseet Immersion Program in Fredericton and an educator, discusses the importance of teaching Maliseet.