Stories – Traditional Knowledge

Mike Bisson (Bear Clan) is at the 4th level of Midewiwin.   He has worked in child welfare at Nogdawindamin as the Cultural Coordinator for many years. He now works at the treatment centre in Blind...

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 ...

Shirley Williams (Bird Clan) is an Elder from Wiikwemkoong First Nation; her Anishinaabe name is Migizi ow Kwe meaning Eagle Woman.  Shirley is a Professor Emeritus at Trent University, Indigenous ...

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.

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...

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. 

By believing in practicing all of the components of Natural Law we are able to protect ourselves from being vulnerable.

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.

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

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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...

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

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.

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

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.

Kayla Stride, a teacher at Se’t A’newey Kina’matino’Kuom in Miawpukek First Nation, and member of Eastern Owl, describes how she uses drumming and song to re-ignite youth's interest in their cultur...

“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...

Angela sits on many different boards. She sits as the DEA for many years. Angela holds knowledge of our community that benefits our people.

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.

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.

Marilyn John, a math tutor at Se’t A’newey Kina’matino’Kuom, in Miawpukek First Nation, describes her work with students in grades 7,8 and 9. She talks about the community's loss of language and th...

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...

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...

This is one in a set of three videos that talk about life along the Deh Cho (Mackenzie River) and learning to fish.

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...

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.

Essential to living along the De Cho is having a firm grasp on the life skill of fishing; a skill that is passed down from one generation to another.

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

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

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

Innu Elder and former teacher Mary Kathleen Nuna discusses her work in education and the importance of Innu language in schools.

First Nations owned and operated post-secondary education 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...

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 Environmental Technology Program through Nunavut Arctic College emphasizes how systems work in the environment through different methods on the land and in the classroom.

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...

The Qikiqtani Inuit Association communicates with the communities in the Qikiqtani region of Nunavut to mentor them in designing Inuit, cultural youth programs.

Alannah is Anishnabe Midekway and Nehiy/naw Cree from Treaty one and Treaty five territories, currently living in unceded Salish territories. In this video Alannah shares the importance of intercon...

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

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

Tyler Armstrong speaks with Denise Baxter, Vice Provost of Aboriginal Initiatives, at Lakehead University. Aboriginal Initiatives offers many programs and services to Indigenous students attending ...

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

Neqweyqwelsten School is a community run school with the vision of revitalizing the Secwepemctsin language in the community.

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.

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

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...

Jerica Fraser talks about the program, 'Strengthening Hamilton Aboriginal Education' (SHAE), in Hamilton, Ontario.

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.

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...

NTEP aims to have Inuit teachers across Nunavut teaching using Inuktut as the language of instruction within the next ten years.

L'agente culturelle de Matimekush Lac John nous parle des différentes activités qu'elle offre dans le cadre de son emploi. Il est question d'activités portant sur l'Innu aitun, l'intégration des aî...

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 ...

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.

Secwepemc Elder, Mike Arnouse shares the traditional knowledge of his community. He discusses the ways of life of Indigenous peoples before European contact and how colonialism has impacted their w...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Andrew Carrier Minister of Michif for the Manitoba Métis Federation speaks to the importance of the Michif language. 

Prairies to Woodlands Indigenous Language Revitalization Circle Master-Apprentice Indigenous language revitalization aims to build the capacity of fluent-speaking Elders and others (“masters”) and ...

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.

The book, Tluuwaay 'Waadluxan Mathematical Adventures, is designed to expand our awareness and relationship with the land, sea and sky – and transform possibilities for teaching and learning mathem...

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

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

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

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. 

Ce programme vise l'inclusion de l'artisanat innu en milieu scolaire. L'artisanat est inclus en tout temps dans les écoles primaires et secondaires de la communauté d'Unamen shipu (La Romaine) afin...

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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Land As Life is a third-year course offered at Vancouver Island University in the Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies Program. Land As Life is an introduction to land-based skills and learning from the env...

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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Elder, Mona Sepass, from the Stó:lô Nation of the Fraser Valley region in southern British Columbia, shares how important it was for her to learn her language to better understand who she was and w...

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.

L'objectif du programme est de créer une pharmacie communautaire pour la communauté d'Ekuantshit. Cela a lieu du mois de mai au mois de septembre à la maison de la culture d'Ekuantshit. La responsa...

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.

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...

Secwepemc Stories and storytelling _ Stsepkwelle "Legends That Teach"

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...

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 Robert Greene, from Lac Seul First Nation, about his work as a councillor with Jordan's Principle. Jordan's Principle aims to ensure Indigenous youth, ages 0-17 are given ...

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.

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

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

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...

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...

Todd Labrador discusses the importance of traditional knowledge and harvesting in the Mi'kmaw birch bark canoe building workshops that he runs in Atlantic Canada and across the country.

Jenelle Duval, the Events Coordinator at First Light, describes the language camps and land-based learning programs that the centre offers to community members in St. John's, NL.

Clayton Paul Episkenew shares his experience as a survivor of residential schools and alcoholism. He uses these experiences to help inmates at the Regina Correctional Centre. 

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...

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...

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.  

Traditional Dene cultural camp near the community of Dettah, NT.

Hana Val is a Community Outreach Coordinator for BYTE - Empowering Youth. In this interview, she speaks about BYTE's program, "This Is Our Land".

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

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.

The program, offered by University of Winnipeg, creates a welcoming environment for Indigenous and new-comer students from the neighbourhood who have never been on campus. It offers topics such as ...

Relatable experiences used to teach science based Nursing. As well as, incorporating life long learning through language and land-based activities.

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...

Our way of learning, educating is being and doing the Anishinaabe way

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.

Nadine Bernard, founder and creator of the Slow Cooked Dreams Education and Empowerment program, discusses how she uses traditional teachings to help people learn how to budget and prepare food whe...

"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."

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...

Our Cree language and culture are inseparable because language is the basis of our culture. If culture is to be considered in Indigenous Education in any real way the specific region and language o...

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...

The KARA Family Resource Centre (Parent Link Centre) offers a Traditional Parenting for Indigenous Families. This program provides the opportunity to connect with Indigenous culture, develop litera...

Traditional Tea Workshop (s)

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

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...

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.

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 Going Off Growing Strong (GOGS) Program gives youth (specifically `youth at risk`), the opportunity to participate. The program was aimed to be a `healing journey` and improve the mood and emot...

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...

Tim McNeill, Deputy Minister of Education and Economic Development speaks about the Inuit Education initiatives and programs. Schools in Nunatsiavut have Inuktitut and Life Skills in the k-12 schoo...

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 ...

The Kenanow Bachelor of Education is a northern-based and Aboriginal-focused teacher education program. The program melds the wisdom and guidance provided by Elders in northern Manitoba with the ce...

Inuktitut Teacher. Teaching Inuktitut to Inuit Bachelor of Education students.

Vincent Ziffle incorporates Indigenous ways of knowing into his 100 level Chemistry courses at the First Nations University of Canada.

Integrating traditional knowledge into K-12.

Komatik making through the Southern Inuit Education Program.

Man Up Against Violence seeks to inspire men to become advocates of violence prevention.

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

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...

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

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...

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.

Language and traditional knowledge promoted and provided through community programming.

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...

Indigenous Mentors run On the Land Programs with all ages. These programs reinforce traditional/cultural land use practices, skills and survival techniques. Programs are centred around seasonal cha...

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...

Indigenous education for health providing awareness about First Nations people. Developing relationships with individuals and communities, respecting our way of life.

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...

Beedahbin Peltier is a faculty member with Fleming College and also designs and teaches language and cultural programs for families through the Durham School Board. He is also the originator of man...

Geesohns works at Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre. Teaching and giving guidance to Anishiaabe teachings ways of life. Directing and assisting in the communities to healing in Anishinaabe ways of living...

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...

Dallas Abitong has worked as a Anishinaabe Language teacher in Elementary Schools in the Sault Ste. Marie district.

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...

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.

Unique in Quebec, Nunavik Sivunitsavut offers one-year courses on Inuit and circumpolar history, politics, governance, culture, and language. Students explore global modern issues from an Inuit per...

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.

Justin Sappier describes his experiences as a student in the Aboriginal Visual Arts program at the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design in Fredericton.

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.

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.

Dawn Brooks, Administrator at St. Mary's First Nation Adult Maliseet Immersion Program describes the immersion program.

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...

A high school teacher who specialized in Ojibway Language.

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

The Northern Manitoba Mining Academy provides access to its world-class facilities for field-based undergraduate courses, as well as graduate students and researchers doing field work. Full sample ...

Dene Kede encompasses the language, culture and the way in which five Dene nations view the world. In K to 6, themes are used to reinforce and teach the four concepts central to Dene perspective: t...

Spirit Lines is an educational tool kit developed jointly between the Manitoba Museum and First Nations communities in Northern Manitoba. It consists of three photo books, two text books, and a rec...

Traditional Knowledge Holder uses her experience in the classrooms of the Grande Prairie Public School system with an aim to help students know who they are and where they belong. This Traditional ...

Solomon Ratt uses Facebook to engage students and community members in learning Cree.

The Banuts'ukuih (meaning, canoe coming to shore in Lheidli) project is an example of the experiential learning opportunities led by Indigenous instructors in partnership with the University of Nor...

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

Rose Roberts, Education Development Specialist (Indigenous Engagement and Education) with the Indigenous Voices shares with us the importance of the initiative. 

Founder, Belinda Daniels discusses the nêhiyawak Summer Language Experience that takes place annually in Saskatchewan as a week-long immersive Cree language course.

The health educator at the All Nations Healing Hospital in Fort Qu’Appelle, SK, provides an overview of programs and services offered to Indigenous communities and schools within Treaty 4 territory.

Tsuut'ina Nation language director Steven Crowchild speaks on the direction that his program is heading and the future of the Tsuut'ina Nation language program

Recognizing the shortfalls of Western education. Indigenous pedagogy is an engagement with and in nature.

Métis specific programming of child and family services provided to community members in Kamloops and Merritt, B.C.

Qeq College is a kindergarten transition program for Indigenous families whose children will be entering kindergarten in the fall. It is a partnership between the Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendsh...

The Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw has a harsh history due to the Canadian Government relocating them from their traditional territory in the 1960's. K'odi teaches his children language, songs and dances, t...

Dominic Beaudry discusses the importance of strategic learning, land based learning as well as the importance of language when striving for excellence in Indigenous education.

The Discovery Program: Linking Youth back to their Identity: The role of an Elder in a school as a mentor and guide for youth. To re-discover identity, language and linking youth back to their root...

Coyote Kids Weekly Program is a free weekly Aboriginal culture program for Aboriginal children or children of Aboriginal ancestry ages of 6-12 years. Coyote kids meets every Monday evening from 6 p...

We are funded by PHAC, sponsored by the Labrador Friendship Centre, We offer Family Program, School Readiness Program, and Healthy Baby Club.

First People's way of life describing traditional Anishinaabe spirituality, customs and learning from our ancestors.

An awards ceremony to acknowledge the Aboriginal Youth talents and accomplishments in Northwestern Ontario.

Dorothy Thunder describes the Cree language program being offered to University of Alberta students and the teaching techniques that are involved with the program.

A readiness program for children starting in the education system. To prepare, and learn to behave in a school setting.

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

A group of learners in Lutsel K’e got a taste of just how hard their ancestors worked to clothe themselves at a first-time traditional moosehide tanning camp last week.

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

A regional on-the-land program for stewardship activities in the Dehcho region.

Demian Lawrenchuk has led a Christmas break school program that focuses on land-based cultural activities in Gillam, MB.

The Métis have often been called “The Flower Beadwork People” - a nickname attributable to their extraordinary floral beadwork designs, which are well-known in Métis culture.

Le mot 'Kiuna' [ou kiona] signifie 'à nous', ou 'la nôtre' en langue abénaquise (Hannis, 2014 dans Dufour 2015). Depuis son ouverture en 2011 dans la communauté abénaquise d'Odanak, l’Institution K...

GOBA educates the community on healthy eating, exercising, and offers support for those diagnosed with cancer or are in remission.

Angela Grandjambe describes some of the land-based education activities in the Sahtu region of the Northwest Territories.

The Kenanaw program was created by Elders as a way to develop teachers in the North.

Stefan Gislason describes the Neah Kee Papa mentor program for Métis and Indigenous fathers.

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

Indigenous Languages of Manitoba is focused on retaining and revitalizing Indigenous Languages within the province. They operate within their community, offering various services from translation t...

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

Neechee Studio is an arts program for Indigenous youth (ages 13-30).

Mary Oskineegish Education Director with the Nibinamik Immersion program describes the program for JK to Grade 2.

Teacher and organizer of the Native Language Summer Program, Daisy Slipperjack, discusses the importance of retaining the Ojibwe language, which is done on the land.