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Revitalizing the Cree language, one experience at a time.

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

The Think Indigenous initiative inspires educators to think about education through an Indigenous knowledge lens.

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

4 Seasons of Reconciliation is a multi-media teaching unit that promotes a renewed relationship between Indigenous Peoples and Canadians, through transformative multi-media learning.

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

Debra Toney, a former student at the Annapolis Valley First Nation School, talks about how the school is so effective in fostering student success.

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 ...

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.

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

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

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.

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

Women supporting women in the Yukon and Northern British Columbia.

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

The Little Métis Sing With Me program offers resources for facilitators, parents, and children. The resources include songs, rhymes, dance, Michif language, take-home books, and crafts.

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

Students with a passion for science showcase their work at the Manitoba First Nations Science Fair

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 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.  

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. 

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...

Education that prepares students to lead successful, productive and healthy lives while enhancing and celebrating their identity and pride through language and culture programs and daily education.

Tasha Brooks works as an Indigenous Education Navigator through the EleV program. Based out of Vancouver Island University, Tasha is able to help a number of students in numerous ways through EleV....

Community building

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

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.

Kwanlin Dun offers a 12 week long program for unemployed adult community members, to improve work-place skills.

Assistant Professor, Joanne Goodpipe offers courses that create leaders in hospitality, tourism, gaming, and entertainment.

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 ...

“Increasing the number of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students graduating from science and engineering programs in Canada.”

Aanmitaagzi, an Indigenous arts company. Seeks out many ways to have/supports both direct and indirect learning.

Neeched Up Games plays a unique role in educating students and teachers about Indigenous history and culture in Saskatchewan.

Program Coordinator, Kathleen Makela and Director, Larry Chartrand discuss the Indigenous Law Centre’s Summer Program.

Aboriginal Ecotourism Training Program is a partnership between Vancouver Island University, Heiltsuk Tribal Council and North Island College. Funding provided by both the Government of Canada thro...

The Native Access Program is a nine-month transition program for Indigenous students.

Janet Sinclair describes the steps taken to bridge new students into university life while keeping a strong cultural component.

The Digital Lodge project is a multi-year project in Thompson, Manitoba that works with the same group of students from grade 7 until grade 12. It is part of the larger Educating for Action project...

IBEP strives to create a place where Indigenous business students can thrive. Through their efforts, Indigenous students are ensured space within Asper School of Business, and their student associa...

This interview with Pat Jansen provided a great overview of some of the great work being done to support Indigenous students in School District 60: Peace River North. It especially highlighted some...

How do you stretch the boundaries of the definition of education to meet the needs of students in the North Peace area?

Staff at United Native Friendship Centre discuss their Alternative Secondary School program. 

Students at UNBC are building community connections to improve the quality of life of Indigenous students through social events and project partnerships.

Phillip Baker explains the opportunities being provided by this program for Indigenous Education Assistants in Manitoba to gain a degree in the field of education.

How an education program from New Zealand was adapted for use in two north end Winnipeg Schools to increase graduation rates and develop Métis identity.

A non-linear adult learning program in Manitoba that has a literacy focus in partnership with the University of Winnipeg.

With a variety of programs support for the Inuit community comes from the Manitoba Inuit Association.

Erin Clancy speaks to Jordan Brant about the Onkwawenna Kentyohkwa program, a full time- adult immersion school in the Mohawk language

Aboriginal Resource Centre of New Caledonia provides a variety of student services as well as works to Indigenize the curriculum.