This searchable database (while not exhaustive) features a diverse array of documents and on-line resources about and for Indigenous education across Canada. NCCIE researchers have generated these lists based on what they could find in their respective regions. If you would like to recommend another resource to add to the library, please click here.
| Type | Title | Description | Author | Region | Link | Keywords |
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| Teaching Resources | Starting from the Heart: Going Beyond a Land Acknowledgement | Land acknowledgements provide us an opportunity to offer recognition andrespect to the original inhabitants of the regions that we live in and work on. This document was developed to provide you with information,... See More | Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario | All Canada | URL | land acknowledgement; reconciliation; relationship; relationship-building |
| Article | What are land acknowledgements and why do they matter? | Indigenous writer Selena Mills illustrates the importance of land acknowledgements—and shares perspectives about this newly popular form of reconciliation | Selena Mills | All Canada | URL | land acknowledgement; reconciliation; relationship; relationship-building |
| Teaching Resources | Guide to Acknowledging First Peoples & Traditional Territory | This document is a guide, not a script. CAUT recommends that land acknowledgements be developed by local groups with guidance provided by Indigenous Peoples from the area. | Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) | All Canada | URL | land acknowledgement; reconciliation; relationship; relationship-building |
| Article | To Properly Acknowledge Indigenous Territory, Go Off Script | An article about how a land acknowledgement is a tool in speech that "must reflect intent, purpose, and a commitment to action" | The Varsity Editorial Board, U of T | All Canada | URL | land acknowledgement; reconciliation; relationship; relationship-building |
| Teaching Resources | A Guide to Indigenous Land Acknowledgement | A guide to understanding why an Indigenous land acknowledgement is important and to creating a meaningful land acknowledgement | Native Governance Center | All Canada | URL | land acknowledgement; reconciliation; relationship; relationship-building |
| On-Line Course | Indigenous Canada | Indigenous Canada is a free, 12-lesson Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) from the Faculty of Native Studies, University of Alberta, that explores Indigenous histories and contemporary issues in Canada.... See More | Dr. Tracy Bear and Dr. Paul L. Gareau, Faculty of Native Studies, University of Alberta/Coursera | All Canada | URL | Indigenous-settler relations; history; colonization; contemporary issues; reconciliation; treaties; residential schools; sovereignty; art; culture; current social movements |
| Report | Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls | This two volume report calls for transformative legal and social changes to resolve the crisis that has devastated Indigenous communities across the country, which includes several recommendations related... See More | National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Women and Girls | All Canada | URL | MMIWG |
| Teaching Resources: Video | Let's Talk about Decolonization: Understanding and Finding Our Way - Decolonizing Canadian Education | All Canadians are responsible for reconciliation. Teachers have a unique opportunity to contribute by advocating for change to help eliminate inequality and racism. Understanding and Finding Our Way –... See More | Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation; Dr. Verna St. Denis, Producer | All Canada | URL | truth; reconciliation; secondary; post-secondary |
| Teaching Resources | Cree Language Place Names - Interactive Map | An interactive map of North America with place names in Cree of Cree-speaking communities across the continent. | Arden Ogg | All Canada | URL | Cree, map, dialects: Plains, Northern Plains, Woodlands, Swampy, Innu, East Cree, Atikamekw, Bush Cree, Moose, Swampy, Naskapi, Severn |
| Teaching Resources: Languages | Cree Literacy Network | The Cree Literacy Network promotes Cree language and cultural literacy in oral form and through literacy materials (in Cree and English) that use Standard Roman Orthography. | Cree Literacy Network | Saskatchewan | URL | Plains Cree, written materials syllabics, books, audio resources, dictionary, Solomon Ratt |
| Teaching Resources | Tracking Change | Tracking Change is a six-year project that recognizes traditional knowledge as key to understanding many issues resulting from resource development, climate change, and other land uses. These lesson plans... See More | Tracking Change - a partnership between University of Alberta, the Traditional Knowledge Steering Committee of the Mackenzie River Basin Board, the Government of the Northwest Territories (NWT), and many other valued partner organizations. | Northwest Territories | URL | lesson plans, secondary, science, climate change, ice, fish, monitoring, human impact, drinking water, aquatic system health, freshwater ecology, sustainability |
| Teaching Resources | Tracking Change | Tracking Change is a six-year project that recognizes traditional knowledge as key to understanding many issues resulting from resource development, climate change, and other land uses. These lesson plans... See More | Tracking Change - a partnership between University of Alberta, the Traditional Knowledge Steering Committee of the Mackenzie River Basin Board, the Government of the Northwest Territories (NWT), and many other valued partner organizations. | Alberta | URL | lesson plans, secondary, science, climate change, ice, fish, monitoring, human impact, drinking water, aquatic system health, freshwater ecology, sustainability |
| Report | Honoring the Truth, Reconciling the Future: Summary of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada | Reports listed here were issued or created by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC). These digital copies can be accessed or duplicated at no charge from the NCTR website. All reports... See More | Truth and Reconciliation Commission | All Canada | URL | truth, reconciliation, final reports, survivors |
| Teaching Resources | Ed-Digenous Traditions | Ed-Digenous Traditions creates Indigenous Learning Kits for schools, communities, workshops, conferences, and post-secondary institutions. The kits actively demonstrate and support the educational concepts... See More | Ed-Digenous Traditions | Ontario | URL | art, teaching resources, kits, traditional teachings, moccasins, mukluks, miniature drums, birchbark canoe, tikinagan, pouch bag, tipi |
| Teaching Resources: Languages | Anishinaabemodaa - Waking Up Ojibwe | The goal of the Anishinaabemodaa initiative is to bring Anishinaabemowin back into the homes of the Anishinaabe people. One way of achieving this goal is to build Anishinaabemowin knowledge and fluency... See More | Rainy River District School Board, Seven Generations Education Institute, SayITFirst | Ontario | URL | Anishinaabemowin, Ojibwe, teaching resources |
| Teaching Resources: Languages | Indigenous Languages - Learning and Teaching Resources | Explore this Government of Canada website for tools, courses, exercises and other resources for teaching and learning Indigenous languages | Translation Bureau, Canada | All Canada | URL | Indigenous languages, teaching resources, Abenaki, Wendat, Oneida, Cree, Gwich'in, Innu, Iroquois, Inuktitut, Mi'kmaw, Mi'gmaq, Atikamekw, Michif, Dene, Ojibwe, Maliseet, Blackfoot, Haida, Tłı̨chǫ, Nehlueun, Education and Training |
| Teaching Resource | Barry L. Ahenakew onikaniwin: leadership | Barry, and elder from the Ahtahkakoop Nehiyaw Nation speaks about onikaniwin, leadership. | Barry L. Ahenakew, Spring Spirit Nation Podcast | SK | URL | Cree, leadership, podcast |
| Article | Museum workshop to offer insight into Ojibwe world view | Pre-contact philosophies to be revisited in modern context. A newspaper article in Winnipeg Free Press, March 6, 2018, p. C2 | Jill Wilson, Winnipeg Free Press | Manitoba | URL | Ojibwe, worldview |
| Videos | The Big Rock Story | From the makers of Raven Tales, a story of an Indigenous superhero in an ancient and dangerous world. | Chris Kientz and Simon Daniel Jones | British Columbia | URL | storytelling; animation; west coast art |
| Videos | Raven Tales "Bald Eagle" Part 2 | A Canadian animated TV show | Chris Kientz and Simon Daniel Jones | British Columbia | URL | storytelling; animation; west coast art |
| Videos | Raven Tales "Bald Eagle" Part 1 | A Canadian animated TV show | Chris Kientz and Simon Daniel Jones | British Columbia | URL | storytelling; animation; west coast art |
| Videos | Raven Tales "How Raven Stole the Sun" | The story of how the raven stole the sun | Chris Kientz and Simon Daniel Jones | British Columbia | URL | storytelling; animation; west coast art |
| Videos | Legendary Myths: Raven Adventures - Episode 7: Raven and the Dogfish Woman | Raven falls in love with a mysterious woman whose secrets make him crazy! He must find out where she goes at night! | Daniel Foreman | British Columbia | URL | storytelling; animation; west coast art |
| Videos | Legendary Myths: Raven Adventures - Episode 6: Raven Goes Fishing Pt 2 | The Great Grizzly is MAD! The angrier he gets, the more Raven likes it! Maybe he’ll finally get to eat some salmon. | Daniel Foreman | British Columbia | URL | storytelling; animation; west coast art |
| Videos | Legendary Myths: Raven Adventures - Episode 5: Raven Goes Fishing Pt 1 | Raven is hungry. Fishing in the Great Grizzly’s stream gets him in trouble but he just can’t resist teasing the bear! | Daniel Foreman | British Columbia | URL | storytelling; animation; west coast art |
| Videos | Legendary Myths: Raven Adventures - Episode 4: Raven Meets the Little Makers Pt 2 | Raven is searching for his missing friends, while a hungry, angry Coyote is on the prowl after them all! | Daniel Foreman | British Columbia | URL | storytelling; animation; west coast art |
| Videos | Legendary Myths: Raven Adventures - Episode 3: Raven Meets the Little Makers Pt 1 | Raven’s new friends invite him to their home. While trying to figure out their magic, he’s startled by a hungry coyote! | Daniel Foreman | British Columbia | URL | storytelling; animation; west coast art |
| Videos | Legendary Myths: Raven Adventures - Episode 2: Raven and the Sea Wolf Pt 2 | After a great battle, Raven transforms to return and claim his bride. Her mother presents a challenge he may not win. | Daniel Foreman | British Columbia | URL | storytelling; animation |
| Videos | Tsimshian Ceremony and Celebration | Learn about past and present Tsimshian culture. | David Boxley and Michele Wallace; Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History | Alaska | URL | Art; design; cedar; storytelling; regalia; masks; dance; dancing; carving |
| Teaching Resources | Mi'kmaq Curriculum Resource Centre | This website shares links to a variety of Mi'kmaq teaching resources, including language posters, a tool kit entitled: 'Women, Contemporary Aboriginal Issues, and Resistance", a resource for teaching about... See More | Mount Saint Vincent University Library and Archives | Nova Scotia | URL | culture, language, Mi'kmaq, Mi'kmaw, women and girls, MMIGW, Early Childhood Education, ECE |
| Teaching Resources | First Nation History by Daniel N. Paul | This website has a number of links to maps, books, and webpages describing Mi'kmaq history and culture, including 6 pages of links to information, entitled: Forty History Highlights and Images." There... See More | Daniel N. Paul | Nova Scotia | URL | history; treaties; doctrine of discovery; Mi'kmaq; Mi'kmaw; Maliseet |
| Videos | Legendary Myths: Raven Adventures - Episode 1: Raven and the Sea Wolf Pt 1 | Raven transforms into a man to charm the most beautiful girl. In order to marry her, he must kill the dreaded Sea Wolf. | Daniel Foreman | British Columbia | URL | storytelling; animation |
| Videos | Haida Gwaii: Restoring the Balance | A look at impacts from Lyell Island (Athlii Gwaii) and how the Haida Nation are bringing back balance to natural resource management and future challenges. | Bruce Marchfelder; Telus Storyhive | British Columbia | URL | balance; natural resources; Haida Gwaii; history; social studies; culture; cedar carving; art |
| Videos | Excerpt from "Smoke from His Fire" | This segment of "Smoke From His Fire" (copyright 2007) explains the Kwakwaka’wakw Potlatch System and their People's governance system | Kim Recalma-Clutesi | British Columbia | URL | governance; potlatch; masks; dance; ceremony; storytelling; history |
| Videos | Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw Potlatch: To Give | A video about the west coast potlatch of the Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw People | Barb Cranmer | British Columbia | URL | potlatch; masks; dance; ceremony; storytelling |
| Videos | Our Living Languages: First Peoples' Voices in British Columbia | This video is about how important it is to keep west coast languages alive for the next generations and for a People's connection with the land. There are 34 different Indigenous languages on the west... See More | Phillip Djwa and Loretta Todd | British Columbia | URL | Coast Salish languages; |
| Videos | Sto:lo Language of Halq’emeylem Almost Extinct | Elizabeth Phillips is the last fluent speaker of the Halq’emeylem language in the entire Stolo Nation. Phillips is working with linguists at Simon Fraser University to preserve the language for future... See More | Elizabeth Phillips and Simon Fraser University | British Columbia | URL | Sto:lo; Language; Halq’emeylem |
| Videos | Ktunaxa - Our First Voices | This video is about the language of Ktunaxa and how technology and the internet are being used to keep the language alive. | Knowledge Network; First Peoples' Heritage, Language & Culture Council | British Columbia | URL | Ktunaxa; Kootenay; technology; languages |
| Videos | Living the Language - Canada: The Ktunaxa | This video is about the language of Ktunaxa and how technology and the internet are being used to keep the language alive. | Mushkeg Media and Al Jazeera | British Columbia | URL | Ktunaxa; Kootenay; technology; languages |
| Videos | Syilx Language House: Learning by Teaching | This video shares the learning experiences at Syilx Language House, where language learners come to become fluent in their language in an intensive 2000 hour program | Michele Johnson, The Language House | British Columbia | URL | Nsyilxcn; Okanagan Language; Interior Salish |
| Videos | Knowledge Keepers: Cedar Harvest | This video talks about the narrators' work in preserving the cultural traditions of cedar harvesting, basket weaving and regalia making. The video is set on the Sechelt First Nation on the Sunshine Coast... See More | Jessica Silvey and Robert Joe | British Columbia | URL | cedar harvesting; basket weaving; regalia making; on-the-land; traditional knowledge |
| Videos | Artist Biography: Qwalsius - Shaun Peterson | A video sharing a brief overview of the career of Qwalsius - Shaun Peterson as well as some of his artwork in progress to the finish stage. | Shaun Peterson, Qwalsius Studios | British Columbia | URL | Artist; Coast Salish; Design; painting; carving; Pacific Northwest Coast |
| Videos | Coast Salish 2.0 Design Elements | A video that covers a basic overview of Coast Salish art styles. | Shaun Peterson, Qwalsius Studios | British Columbia | URL | Art; Coast Salish; Design; painting; carving; Pacific Northwest Coast |
| Videos | Coast Salish Design Elements | A brief overview of two dimensional shapes used in Coast Salish design and art | Shaun Peterson, Qwalsius Studios | British Columbia | URL | Art; Coast Salish; Design; painting; carving; Pacific Northwest Coast |
| Videos | Bear Image Productions | A whole set of videos created by the Sto:lo People | Bear Image Productions | British Columbia | URL | The Land; Philosophy; Storytelling; Art; Treaties; Community Video Series |
| Books/Publications | Inhabit Media | Inhabit Media Inc. is an Inuit-owned publishing company that promotes and preserves the stories, knowledge, and talent of the Arctic | Inhabit Media | Nunavut | URL | books; stories; Inuit; Arctic; children's literature; adult literature; language |
| Teaching Resources | This webpage contains an 'Indigenous Education Resource Inventory" and a professional development series entitled, "Continuing our Learning Journey: Indigenous Education in BC" | This website provides teachers and learners with a whole host of resources and links to resources for | BC Ministry of Education | British Columbia | URL | professional development videos; teaching resources for BC educators |
| Teaching Resources | Land and Culture-Based Education Resources | The lessons in this document can be used as stand-alone activities to bring more cultural learning into classrooms and to get students learning outdoors during the regular school day. | Dene Nation | Northwest Territories | URL | land-based education; learning on-the-land; lesson plans; camps |
| Strategic Plan | Inspiring Success: First Nations and Métis PreK-12 Education Policy Framework | This document aims to guide the strategic actions across all levels of the provincial education sector in support of these strategies: First Nations and Métis languages and cultures are valued and supported;... See More | Saskatchewan Ministry of Education | Saskatchewan | URL | policy framework; strategic goals; success; reconciliation; Métis; First Nation |
| Article | Completing the Circle: Elders speak about end-of-life care with Aboriginal families in Canada | In this article Elders from Saskatchewan respond to the question, "What would you like non-Aboriginal health care providers to know when providing end-of-life care for Aboriginal families?" | Mary Hampton, Angelina Baydala, Carrie Bourassa, Kim McKay-McNabb, Cheryl Placsko, Ken Goodwill, Betty McKenna, Pat McNabb, Roxanne Boekelder | Saskatchewan | URL | end-of-life care; health; wellness; death and dying; care and comfort; grief; wake; funeral; health care providers; oral tradition; traditional knowledge; |
| Teaching Resources | Kindergarten to Grade Nine Treaty Education Learning Resource | ... See More | Office of the Treaty Commissioner, Saskatchewan | Saskatchewan | URL | treaties; curriculum; K-12; treaty education; history |
| Report | Land Based Education Success Pathway: Thompson Community Circle | "The Land is our first teacher." This resport discusses ways in which 'land-based education' is already being practiced in local classrooms in and around Thomspons, MB, what works and what are the 'success... See More | Jennifer Davis, Brenda Firman, Ron Cook, Loretta Dykun | Manitoba | URL | land-based education; learning on-the-land; success indicators; curriculum |
| Videos | Of Classrooms and Caribou | This 1983 film (33:04 minutes) features life in Fond du Lac, SK in the 1980's. The film talks about life on-the-land, how life has changed, the challenges people are facing, and the role of education in... See More | Chester Pelkey, Ian Preston (directors) | Saskatchewan | URL | traditional life; Lake Athabasca; hunting; trapping; fishing; on-the-land; Denesuline; winter ice road; fly-in |
| Teaching Resources | Indigenous Knowledge and Perspectives in K-12 Curriculum in BC | Documents on this webpage reflect implicit and explicit references to Indigenous Knowledge and Perspectives throughout the K-12 Curriculum. | BC Ministry of Education | British Columbia | URL | curriculum; cross-curricular; all subjects: ADST; Arts; Career Education; English; French; Languages; Math; Physical Education; Health; Science; Social Studies; K-12 |
| Videos | Salish Weave | Four videos of four Coast Salish artists | Salish Weave | British Columbia | URL | Community Video Series; Art; Symolism in Art; painting; carving; glass |
| Videos | Stó:lō Xwexwilmexw Treaty Association (SXTA) | SXTA has produced several videos to help community members and others learn about treay and life under the Indian Act. There are also videos about people's strong connection with their lands. | Stó:lō Xwexwilmexw Treaty Association (SXTA) and Bear Image Productions | British Columbia | URL | treaty, culture, Indian Act, land, living on the land, history, reconciliation Stó:lō, Coast Salish |
| Organization/Centre | First Nations Education Administrators Association | The First Nations Education Administrators Association (FNEAA) is a Gathering Place for education administrators, educators, principals, directors of education, Chiefs, teachers, students and learners... See More | FNEAA | All Canada | URL | capacity-building in education, certification, professional development, partnerships, systems development & services, mentoring, conferences, networking |
| Teaching Resources | Promising Practices in Indigenous Education | As a virtual library, PPW offers resources for educators and professionals in the field of Indigenous education to explore learning materials, research, and policy. | A Martin Family Initiative | All Canada | URL | library, language, early childhood, elementary, secondary, current issues, professional development, links to videos |
| Report | Reconciliation: Growing Canada’s Economy by $27.7 Billion – Background and Methods Paper | "The National Aboriginal Economic Development Board initiated a study, undertaken by Fiscal Realities Economists, to conduct an analysis on the expected impact on the Canadian economy resulting from closing... See More | Fiscal Realities Economists for The National Aboriginal Economic Development Board | All Canada | URL | economics, reconciliation |
| Report | OUR LAND, OUR FUTURE – Insights From the 2017 Summit on Indigenous Youth and Natural Resources Development | This report presents findings from the summit’s plenary and breakout sessions, which focused on bringing the perspectives, needs, and aspirations of Indigenous youth to the forefront of Canada’s discourse... See More | Cameron MacLaine, The Conference Board of Canada | All Canada | URL | environment, natural resources, youth |
| Teaching Resources | Hunting and Gathering (Inuit Lesson Plan) | These Art lessons will prepare students to display their hunting- and gathering-inspired artwork in a Heritage Fair setting. This will include interview-based research, gathering relevant art pieces, and... See More | Doris Boase | Newfoundland and Labrador | URL | environment |
| Teaching Resources | Living in the Narrows – Mapping our Kinship with Land, Water, and Ice (Inuit Lesson Plan) | "Living in the Narrows – Mapping our Kinship with Land, Water, and Ice" will be our year-long theme in the Grade 5/6 classroom. The class will plan for and go on a winter Aullak (on the land excursion)... See More | Tracey Doherty | Newfoundland and Labrador | URL | reconciliation, youth engagement, evironment |
| Teaching Resources | Caribou in the Arctic | In this learning module, students will learn about caribou, an important land animal to Inuit and other Indigenous groups. They will learn to consider and integrate a variety of perspectives and viewpoints,... See More | Julie Flowers | Newfoundland and Labrador | URL | diversity, inclusion, environment |
| Teaching Resources | Where do we Inuit live? (Inuit Lesson Plan) | This learning module will introduce students to the Inuit Regions in Canada and why the Inuit inhabit the land of the north. Students will develop an understanding of the important resources from their... See More | Julie Flowers | Newfoundland and Labrador | URL | environment |
| Teaching Resources | Canada C3 Teacher Learning Modules | Both the Spotlight Resources and the Learning Modules align with one (or more) of the Canada C3 themes of Diversity and Inclusion, Reconciliation, Youth Engagement and the Environment. | Canada C3 | All Canada | URL | diversity, inclusion, reconciliation, youth engagement, environment |
| Teaching Resources | Treaty Education in Nova Scotia | Treaty Education creates opportunities for Nova Scotians to learn about our first people, the Mi’kmaq, their inherent Aboriginal rights, and our shared history. | Government of Nova Scotia | Nova Scotia | URL | treaty, Mi'kmaq, reconciliation |
| Teaching Resources | Indigenous History and Culture | An online exhibit of resources connected to Indigenous history and culture of The Blue Mountains and beyond. | Craigleith Heritage Depot | Town of The Blue Mountains, ON | URL | online, museum, artifacts, multimedia, history |
| Teaching Resource | Orange Shirt Day Resource | Orange Shirt Day encourages and supports communities as they undertake reconciliation and events and activities. The goal is to create awareness of the individual, family, and community inter-generational... See More | The Orange Shirt Day Society | All Canada | URL | OrangeShirt |
| Teaching Resources | Four Directions Teachings | This site shares some teachings about a Cree Medicine Wheel, the tipi, and the four directions. | Elder Mary Lee | Saskatchewan | URL | Medicine Wheel; Medicine Circle; teachings; Indigenous knowledge; Cree; Nehiyawak |
| Teaching Resources | Intellectual Property Issues in Cultural Heritage | This website has lots of resources to explore to learn about cultural appropriation, including how to avoid misappropriating Indigenous cultures and knowledges. | IPinCH | All Canada | URL | intellectual property rights; appropriation |
| Organization/Centre | Indspire Online Resource Centre | The resources and reports available on the Indspire website feature "some of the best practices in Indigenous education". | Indspire | All Canada | URL | reports about best practices; student success; teacher training; professional development; reconciliation workshop |
| Organization/Centre | nêhiyawak Language Experience | ... See More | nêhiyawak Language Experience Inc. | Saskatchewan | URL | nêhiyawêwin, Cree language, identity, nationhood |
| Organization/Centre | Onaki Circles - First Peoples Innovation Centre | The ONAKI Circles provide a safe space in schools where Indigenous students can gather and explore their roots. A variety of activities are offered to allow students to reconnect with their culture, based... See More | First Peoples Innovation Centre | Quebec | URL | student support; identity; culture; language; workshops; teaching resources |
| Program/School | Leadership, Healthy Living, Music, and Literacy | This program sets out specific steps and projects to promote educational success among Indigenous students. | Le centre de transfert pour la réussite éducative du Québec | Quebec | URL | student support; student success; promoting culture; personal development; professional development |
| Organization/Centre | Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families | The program welcomes participants of all ages; there is a Family Class for children ages 5-12 and an Adult Beginner Class for ages 13 and up. The program encourages and supports participants to learn and... See More | Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families | All Canada | URL | Inuktitut, Inuit, early childhood, youth, families |
| Teaching Resources | Council of Yukon First Nations: History | This webpage shares information about the history of Yukon First Nations, land claims, natural history and languages | Council of Yukon First Nations | Yukon | URL | history; land claims; languages |
| Videos | Integrating Yukon First Nations ways of knowing and doing into the classroom | A Yukon grade 7 teacher reviews her cross-curricular Math unit based on a First Nations seasonal calendar. She also shares how she has incorporated formative assessment principles by having her students... See More | Yukon Department of Education | Yukon | URL | |
| Videos | Embedding Yukon First Nations ways of knowing and doing into the classroom | A Yukon Elementary First Nation Language teacher collaborates with colleagues to embed First Nations ways of knowing and doing into her classroom and throughout the school. By focussing on building relationships... See More | Yukon Department of Education | Yukon | URL | |
| Teaching Resources / Videos | Connecting to Yukon First Nations Ways of Knowing, Doing, and Being | Website with website links, videos, templates for integrating Indigenous ways of knowing, doing, and being | Yukon Department of Education | Yukon | URL | |
| Teaching Resources | Our Stories about Teaching and Learning | In this report, Elders share their thoughts about culturally responsive teaching in Yukon First Nations settings. | Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Dawson City | Yukon | URL | |
| Research Reports | Urban Aboriginal Knowledge Network | ... See More | Urban Aboriginal Knowledge Network | All Canada | URL | |
| Teaching Resources | Native Drums | A website devoted to First Nations culture and music in Canada, with links to videos, moving image galleries for Youth, in-depth interviews and articles, downloadable resource kits for teachers. | Native Drums web project/Carleton University | All Canada | URL | music, drums, drumming, flutes, strings, rattles, oral tradition, stories, storytelling |
| Teaching Resources | Indigenous Knowledge and Perspectives: Social Studies K-12 | This curriculum document is intended to support teachers in authentically integrating Indigenous knowledge and perspectives into their Social Studies classrooms for grades K-12. | BC Ministry of Education | British Columbia | URL | curriculum, K-12, Social Studies |
| Teaching Resources | Shared Learnings: Integrating BC Aboriginal Content K-10 | This curriculum document provides lesson plan ideas and activities for K-3, grades 4-7, grades 8-10 for the following subjects: dance, drama, English language arts, health and career education, math, music,... See More | Aboriginal Education Enhancements Branch, BC Ministry of Education | British Columbia | URL | curriculum, K-10, lesson plans |
| Teaching Resources / Videos | BC First Nations Studies 12 and English First Peoples 12 | This website contains a link to the textbook and online resources for 'BC First Nations Studies 12' (with 5 units) and to videos for 'English First Peoples 12' (with 10 units) | Nala'atsi School | British Columbia | URL | history; contemporary issues; identity; oral tradition; short stories; poetry; art; theatre; essays |
| Teaching Resources | Every Child Matters: Reconciliation Through Education | Education website connected to the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation - includes readings and other resources for all ages, including resources for teachers. | National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation | All Canada | URL | readings for all ages, adults; teacher resources |
| Videos | Think Indigenous - Online Indigenous Education K-8 | The Think Indigenous YouTube channel provides short videos for K-8 classrooms or independent learning. | Think Indigenous | All Canada | URL | videos, YouTube, teaching resources |
| Teaching Resources | KAIROS Blanket Exercise | Materials and links are available on this website that span more than 500 years of Indigenous-non-Indigenous relations, including: historical documents and links, government commissions and reports and... See More | KAIROS Canada | All Canada | URL | curriculum, culture, history, residential schools, Métis, Inuit, Mi'kmaw, Anishinaabe |
| Organization/Centre | National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation | Explore the entire website to learn of the truth about residential schools and survivors' stories. For example, there are many resources for teachers and learners of all ages to explore in the 'Archives'... See More | National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation | All Canada | URL | residential schools, survivors, truth and reconciliation |
| Program/School | Aboriginal Head Start in Urban and Northern Communities Program | This is the page with contact information to locate an Aboriginal Head Start program near you. | Government of Canada | All Canada | URL | early childhood development; off-reserve; urban; northern communities |
| Teaching Resources | Mi'kmaq Confederacy of PEI - Resource Library | An electronic library with links to language resources for Grades 3 - 9, activities, stories, books and legends, as well as educational and support resources on such topics as: childhood disorders and... See More | Mi'kmaq Confederacy of PEI | Prince Edward Island | URL | Mi'kmaq, Mi'kmaw, supports, activities, language |
| Teaching Resources: Languages | Mi'kmaw Language Resources | A webpage with several links to different resources for strengthening and reclaiming the Mi'kmaq language. | Native Council of Prince Edward Island | Prince Edward Island | URL | Mi'kmaq, Mi'kmaw, language |
| Strategic Plan | Everyone at Their Best: 10-year education plan | New Brunswick's strategic plan to improve education outcomes for anglophone students. The plan includes objectives for respecting the province's diverse cultures, as well as, meeting the needs of First... See More | Province of New Brunswick | New Brunswick | URL | strategic plan, reconciliation |
| Article | St. Mary's First Nation aims to make children kindergarten-ready | Article about First Nation's aims to make children kindergarten-ready. | Catherine Harrop, CBC News | New Brunswick | URL | |
| Article | New Brunswick needs immersion-style language education for First Nation communities | Article about the need for immersion language programs in New Brunswick. | Oscar Baker III, CBC News | New Brunswick | URL | |
| Article | Mandatory Indigenous curriculum part of New Brunswick's 10-year education plan | Article about New Brunswick's 10-year education plan and the inclusion of Indigenous curriculum. | Oscar Baker III, CBC News | New Brunswick | URL | |
| Article | Indigenizing the Academy | Article about what some universities are doing to weave Indigenous Peoples, cultures, and knowledges into the fabric of their campuses. | Moira MacDonald, University Affairs | All Canada | URL | Indigenization, the academy, post-secondary |
| Article | Universities Canada Principles on Indigenous Education | In the spirit of advancing opportunities for Indigenous students, the leaders of Canada’s universities commit to these principles, developed in close consultation with Indigenous communities. These... See More | Universities Canada | All Canada | URL | post-secondary, principles, students |
| Report | Dimensions Charter: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion | This charter aims to foster increased research excellence, innovation and creativity within the post-secondary sector across all disciplines, through greater equity, diversity and inclusion. | Government of Canada | All Canada | URL | research, equity, diversity, inclusion |
| Strategic Plan | Mount Allison University Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Action Plan | Mount Allison University is committed to advancing institutional equity, diversity and inclusion, and it recognizes that specific, measurable and sustainable actions are needed to counter systemic barriers,... See More | Mount Allison University | New Brunswick | URL | Action Plan, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion |
| Government Funding | New policy and funding approach for First Nations kindergarten to grade 12 education | On April 1, 2019, Indigenous Services Canada implemented a new co-developed approach to better meet the needs of First Nations students on-reserve and improve outcomes. Funding has been rolled into core... See More | Indigenous Services Canada, Government of Canada | All Canada | URL | funding, federal government funding, elementary students, secondary students |
| Program/School | Aboriginal Visual Arts | This two-year program provides students with skill development in the traditional and contemporary crafts of the Mi'kmaq, Wolastoqey and Passamaquoddy Peoples. Students also learn the Aboriginal history... See More | New Brunswick College of Craft & Design | New Brunswick | URL | visual arts, traditional and contemporary crafts, post-secondary education |
| Education Agreement | First Nation education partnerships and agreements | Government of Canada webpage with information about partnerships between Government of Canada, First Nations and provincial or territorial ministries of education. | Indigenous Services Canada, Government of Canada | All Canada | URL | Tripartite education agreements; Memorandum of Understanding; |
| Teaching Resources | Treaty Education Resources | This teaching resource has been created so young people (Grades 3 - 8) throughout New Brunswick can better understand the treaties that were agreed to by the Indigenous people of New Brunswick and the... See More | TNEGI | New Brunswick | URL | Indigenous advocacy, Indigenous education, strategic, planning, goal development, Indigenous organizations, collaboration, school preparation |
| Document | Kwanlin Dun First Nation Tutoring Program | This infographic was developed in the Yukon, but is applicable to educators across Canada. It shares the main pillars of the successful after-school literacy and tutoring program run by the Kwanlin Dun... See More | Therese Lindsay, Manager, School-Age Education, Kwanlin Dun FN Department of Education | Yukon | URL | student support; student success; tutoring |
| Article | Interview with Yukon Government Department of Education: First Nations Programs and Partnerships | This is an interview with the Yukon Government Department of Education: First Nations Programs and Partnerships Unit. Education consultants with the government talk about the various ways in which the... See More | Arctic Institute of Community-Based Research (AICBR) | Yukon | URL | Blanket Exercise, teacher orientation, curriculum and program development |
| Videos | Sylvia McAdam - Videos on Cree Laws and Teachings | Sylvia McAdam has a series of videos on YouTube that cover several topics: Wesakechak and Creator's Laws; Treaties and Women's Roles; Suicide; Cree Protocols of Tobacco, Prints, and Smudging; Birth;... See More | Sylvia McAdam | Saskatchewan | URL | Cree Laws, Treaties, Women's Roles, Protocols, Tobacco, Smudging, Cree Teachings, Indigenous governance |
| Books/Publications | Natural Curiosity 2nd Edition: The Importance of Indigenous Perspectives in Children's Environmental Inquiry | Published in 2018, this book builds on the first edition, supporting a stronger basic awareness of Indigenous perspectives and their importance to environmental education. The driving motivation for a... See More | Julie Comay, Doug Anderson, and Lorraine Chiarotto | Canada | URL | environmental education, sustainability, stewardship, Indigenous perspectives, stories, storytelling |
| Teaching Resources | Natural Curiosity - The Importance of Indigenous Perspectives in Children's Environmental Inquiry | Natural Curiosity is an environmental education program dedicated to supporting educators across Turtle Island, incorporating Indigenous perspectives into environmental inquiry. Based out of the University... See More | Natural Curiosity | All Canada | URL | Indigenous perspectives, professional development workshops, environmental education, K-12, Faculties of Education, sustainability |
| Videos | What is Indigenous Mathematics? | Associate Professor of Mathematics at the First Nations University of Canada, Dr. Edward Doolittle delivers a presentation that deals with the question, What is Indigenous Mathematics? | Dr. Edward Doolittle | Manitoba | URL | mathematics, indigenous mathematics, applied math, pure math |
| Journal | Journal of Perseverance and Academic Achievement for First Peoples Vol. 1 | Journal regrouping short papers related to the 1st edition of the Convention on Perseverance and Academic Achievement for First Peoples. | Centre Nikanite de l'UQAC | Quebec | URL | |
| Journal | Journal of Perseverance and Academic Achievement for First Peoples Vol. 3 | Journal regrouping short papers related to the 3rd edition of the Convention on Perseverance and Academic Achievement for First Peoples. | Centre Nikanite de l'UQAC | Quebec | URL | |
| Journal | Journal of Perseverance and Academic Achievement for First Peoples Vol. 2 | Journal regrouping short papers related to the 2nd edition of the Convention on Perseverance and Academic Achievement for First Peoples. | Centre Nikanite de l'UQAC | Quebec | URL | |
| Teaching Resources | Reconciliation Resources | Reconciliation resources to assist those who want to further their understanding of FNMI topics and issues in Canada; the list also includes ways to understand the Truth and Reconciliation Act. | Alberta School Councils' Association | Alberta | URL | Indigenous Education; Indigenous Resources; FNMI; Education; History; Truth and Reconciliation |
| Teaching Resources | First Nations, Metis, Inuit Contexts in Education | A resource list for teachers who require additional FNMI information. The library provides various website links that assist teachers with the teaching of FNMI topics and issues. | University of Alberta - Library | Alberta | URL | Indigenous Education; Indigenous Resources; FNMI; Education; History |
| Teaching Resources | Stepping Stones: 11 Indigenous Education Resources | A list of Indigenous education resources that assist in the development of important knowledge surrounding First Nations, Métis and Indigenous topics and issues. | The Alberta Teachers Association | Alberta | URL | Indigenous Education; Indigenous Resources; FNMI; Education; History |
| Organization/Centre | Alberta Teachers' Association - Indigenous Education and Walking Together | A directory compiling various resources, such as general information, curriculum resources, dictionaries, etc., to help aid Alberta teachers in the education of FNMI topics. | The Alberta Teachers Association | Alberta | URL | Indigenous Education; Indigenous Resources; FNMI; Education; History |
| Books/Publications | My Name is Shield Woman - A Hard Road to Healing, Vision, and Leadership | Ruth Awo Taanaakii Scalp Lock is a cherished and respected Elder of the Siksika Nation; her biography depicts her life throughout the years and focuses on her experience during and after Residential school.... See More | Ruth Awo Taanaakii Scalp Lock, Daytime Moon | Alberta | URL | Indigenous Education; Siksika; Blackfoot Culture; Blackfoot History; Treaty 7 History |
| Article | The Blackfoot Language Revival | Sheldon First Rider attended the Indian Residential School in 1957. He was severely punished if speaking his native tongue - Blackfoot; however, in 2018, he decided to reclaim the language through an app... See More | Zoltan Varadi, Glenbow Museum | Alberta | URL | Indigenous Language; Indigenous Education; Blackfoot Language; Treaty 7 Language; Language Revival |
| Books/Publications | Niitsippooktsistaanitsi (My Braids) | A traditional Blackfoot boy shares the meaning of his three braids and the gifts they give him. We see the world through his eyes featuring his family. | Latasha Calf Robe | Alberta | URL | Indigenous Education; Indigenous Culture; Traditional Culture; Treaty 7; Story Telling |
| Books/Publications | Siksikawa Otaawahsinnowa (Where the Blackfoot People Live) | A short-story, illustrated by the author, depicts the ways in which the Siksika people live in harmony with animals, the land and the stars in their traditional territory. | Payne Many Guns | Alberta | URL | Indigenous Education; Indigenous Culture; Traditional Culture; Treaty 7; Traditional Territory |
| Books/Publications | First Nations Self-Government: 17 Roadblocks to Self-Determination, and One Chief's Thoughts on Solutions | An in-depth step-by-step guide for aspiring FNMI leaders who want to expand thier understanding of Indigenous governance, management, and leadership. This book also includes ways to develop self-determination... See More | Leroy Paul Wolf Collar | Alberta | URL | Indigenous Governance; Self-Government; Indigenous Leaders |
| Videos | Indigenous Language Lesson: Stoney Nakoda Nation | Learn key phrases in Stoney Nakoda. This video teaches a few of the most important words used by the Nakoda in Treaty 7 territory. | Calgary Public Library | Alberta | URL | Indigenous Education; Indigenous Language; Stoney Nakoda; Treaty 7 |
| Videos | Indigenous Langauge Lesson: Cree Nation | Learn key phrases in Cree. This video teaches a few of the most important words used by the Cree in Treaty 7 territory. | Calgary Public Library | Alberta | URL | Indigenous Education; Indigenous Language; Cree; Treaty 7 |
| Videos | Indigenous Language Lesson: Tsuut'ina Nation | Learn key phrases in Dene. This video teaches a few of the most important words used by the Dene in Treaty 7 territory. | Calgary Public Library | Alberta | URL | Indigenos Education; Indigenous Language; Dene; Tsuut'ina; Treaty 7 |
| Videos | Indigenous Language Lesson: Siksika Nation | Learn key phrases in Blackfoot (Siksika). This video teaches a few of the most important words used in the Blackfoot language. | Calgary Public Library | Alberta | URL | Indigenous Education; Indigenous Language; Siksika; Blackfoot Language; Treaty 7 |
| Videos | Raising the Spirit: Cultural Connections Plans for Aboriginal Children | A video that helps Aboriginal parents employ traditional teachings in the raising of their children. This is a tool that aids in the understanding of how, in the past, First Nations communities raised... See More | BearPaw Legal | Alberta | URL | Aboriginal Parenting; Traditional Parenting; Traditional Culture |
| Teaching Resources | Education for Reconciliation | Overview of the governments commitment to FNMI education. The source includes curriculum devolpment, programs of study, professional standards, and learning tools and resources | Government of Alberta; Government of Canada | Alberta | URL | Reconciliation; First Nations Education; Education; Alberta Indigenous Curriculum |
| Strategic Plan | Memorandum of Understanding for First Nations Education in Alberta: Long Term Strategic Action Plan | Executive strategic action plan surrounding Indigenous education, in particular, the Memorandum of Understanding for First Nations Education in Alberta (2013). The document includes graphic information,... See More | Government of Alberta; Government of Canada | Alberta | URL | First Nations Education; Alberta; Memorandum of Understanding; Data; Action Plan |
| Education Agreement | Memorandum of Understanding for First Nations Education in Alberta | A Memorandum of Understanding pertaining to the rights of Indigenous education in Alberta between the Assembly of Treaty Chiefs in Alberta, the Government of Alberta, and Canada. | Government of Alberta; Government of Canada | Alberta | URL | First Nations Education; Alberta; Memorandum of Understanding |
| Teaching Resources | Walking Together: First Nations, Métis and Inuit Perspectives in Curriculum | This digital resource was designed to help teachers understand the holistic nature of First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) ways of knowing; to provide opportunities for FNMI peoples to share their perspectives... See More | Government of Alberta | Alberta | URL | Teachers Resource, Discussion Guide |
| Organization/Centre | First Nations Education Steering Committee | FNESC is a First Nations-controlled collective organization focused on advancing quality education for all First Nations learners. FNESC is committed to supporting First Nations in their efforts... See More | BC Tripartite Education Agreement (BCTEA) | British Columbia | URL | English, Math, Languages, Careers, Science, Governance, Primary, Secondary, Elementary, Parents, Teachers |
| Education Agreement | BC Tripartite Education Agreement: Supporting First Nation Student Success (BCTEA) | The BC Tripartite Education Agreement sets the foundation for further growth and changes to support the growth of our B.C. First Nations education system. Those changes include new funding commitments,... See More | First Nations Schools Association of British Columbia | British Columbia | URL | Agreement, Student Success, right to control education |
| Organization/Centre | First Nations School Association | The FNSA represents and works on behalf of First Nations controlled schools in BC. The website has teaching resources, including: teacher resource guides, toolkits, publications, opportunities for teacher... See More | First Nations School Association | British Columbia | URL | Teachers Guides, language and culture, health, resources for school principals and teachers, professional learning |
| Organization/Centre | Cree School Board: Post-Secondary Students Services | "The Cree School Board supports Cree nation students who wish to continue their education beyond secondary school with financial and social services." | Cree School Board | Quebec | URL | |
| Report | Cree School Board - Annual Reports | Rapports annuels de la Commission scolaire Crie | Cree School Board | Quebec | URL | |
| Videos | Indigenous Power Television | A YouTube channel that features videos of Montreal initiatives concerning Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. | Indigenous Power Television | Quebec | URL | Québec |
| Article | 'This leadership group was planted by our ancestors long ago' | Shiann Whitebean is looking forward to making a contribution on the newly created Indigenous Directions Leadership Group. "My role is to share my experience as an Indigenous community member and to ensure... See More | Concordia University | Quebec | URL | |
| Article | Our response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission is a priority | This term, Elizabeth Fast and Charmaine Lyn are looking forward to learning a lot about the campus experiences of Indigenous students, faculty and staff — and that's only the beginning. The two were... See More | Concordia University | Quebec | URL | |
| Program/School | Indigenous Directions Leadership Group | Reporting to the provost and vice-president, Academic, with a three-year mandate, the Indigenous Directions Leadership Group will explore, identify and recommend priority areas in which Concordia can improve... See More | Concordia University | Quebec | URL | |
| Program/School | Indigenous Directions | This hub is a gathering place for Indigenous topics, courses, research, and projects within Concordia University and beyond. | Concordia University | Quebec | URL | |
| Program/School | History of Engagement Around Indigenous Issues At Concordia University | In response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) 94 Calls to Action, Montreal's Concordia University set up the Indigenous Directions Leadership Group, an advisory committee made up of... See More | ObxLabs.net | Quebec | URL | |
| Videos | Knowledge Keepers by the Ontario College of Teachers | This touching story profiles an educator on Manitoulin Island who, after years of overcoming life’s challenges, has helped numerous First Nations children receive an education. | Exploring Aboriginal Education | Ontario | URL | knowledge keepers, teacher education, learning resource, Indigenous education, traditional education, learning guide, teacher guide, video, YouTube |
| Teaching Resources | I Love First Peoples | Individuals, schools, and community groups across Canada are adopting our gift-filled shoebox project as a gesture of friendship that helps the students who receive them to celebrate the joy of education.... See More | Josée Lusignan, President and Founder | British Columbia | URL | |
| Program/School | Healers of Tomorrow Summer Camp | A week-long summer camp hosted at Memorial University, open to Aboriginal youth in grades 9-12, as well as those who have finished their first year of university. The camp is designed to help students... See More | Memorial University | Newfoundland & Labrador | URL | Summer Camp, health care, Newfoundland & Labrador |
| Organization/Centre | St. John's First Light Friendship Centre | The First Light Friendship Centre in St. John’s provides an afterschool program with culturally relevant programming in a safe and nurturing environment. Children take part in games and activities to... See More | St. John's First Light Friendship Centre | Newfoundland & Labrador | URL | friendship centre, afterschool program, St. John's |
| Organization/Centre | Qalipu Cultural Foundation | Workshops and events that promote traditional knowledge. The mission of the foundation is, "We are making every effort to reach out to individuals with limited knowledge of their heritage and providing... See More | Qalipu Cultural Foundation | Newfoundland & Labrador | URL | Traditional Knowledge, heritage, Mi'kmaw, Newfoundland & Labrador |
| Government Funding | Government of Newfoundland & Labrador, Indigenous Cultural Heritage Program | This program supports Indigenous projects that involve the safeguarding of traditions and culture, including language; traditional knowledge and skills; storytelling, music, games and other pastimes; knowledge... See More | Government of Newfoundland & Labrador | Newfoundland & Labrador | URL | Indigenous language, storeytelling, music, Newfoundland & Labrador |
| Organization/Centre | Labrador Friendship Centre, SHIELD Project | SHIELD (Sexual Health Information Exchange Labrador District) Project is a youth led and adult supported initiative encouraging positive sexual health, personal wellness and healthy relationships through... See More | Labrador Friendshop Centre | Labrador | URL | sexual health, presonal wellness, Labrador |
| Program/School | The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq (CMMNS) | The CMMNS aims to promote and assist Mi’kmaw communities’ initiatives toward self determination and enhancement of communities. They offer many services to First Nations communities such as health... See More | The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq (CMMNS) | Nova Scotia | URL | Mi'kmaw, self determination, Nova Scotia |
| Program/School | Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ASETS) | ASETS aids in linking training needs to labour market demands, providing Indigenous People with training or skills upgrading, and help finding employment. All Indigenous people, regardless of status or... See More | ASETS | Nova Scotia | URL | skills development, training, Nova Scotia |
| Program/School | Muin Sipu Learning Centre and Daycare | Muin Sipu Learning Centre and Daycare located at Bear River First nation provides early childhood education opportunities that promote childhood development and prepares children for school. Five keys... See More | Bear River First Nation | Nova Scotia | URL | Learning Centre, Day Care, Early Childhood Education, Nova Scotia |
| Program/School | Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre (Halifax) Programs - Aboriginal Head Start (AHS) | AHS program focuses primarily on the early childhood period for First Nation, Inuit, and Metis children and their families. Programming has been established to support the Spiritual, Emotional, Physical,... See More | Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre | Nova Scotia | URL | Mi'kmaw, Friendship Centre, Nova Scotia |
| Teaching Resources | Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning | A faculty development unit that works in collaboration with graduate students to provide leadership, expertise, and support in fulfilling the teaching and learning mission of the University of Manitoba... See More | Faculty, University of Manitoba | Manitoba | URL | Indigenous education, collaboration, research, scholarship, post-secondary, higher learning, support, resource centre. |
| Program/School | Indigenous Inclusion Directorate | The Indigenous Inclusion Directorate provides leadership and coordination for the departmental initiatives in Indigenous education and training. | Government of Manitoba | Manitoba | URL | Indigenous education, inclusion, directory, classroom resources |
| Teaching Resources | From Apology to Reconciliation - Residential School Survivors | Created to help students from Manitoba in Grades 9 and 11 understand the history of the residential school experience, its influence on contemporary Canada, and our responsibilities as Canadian citizens... See More | Government of Manitoba | Manitoba | URL | Social studies, residential school, survivors, apology, reconciliation, Indigenous education, Canadian citizens |
| Teaching Resources | Kindergarten to Grade 12 Aboriginal Languages and Cultures Framework of Outcomes | Curriculum guide created to establish a foundation for Indigenous language revitalization initiatives within Manitoba's classrooms. | Government of Manitoba | Mantioba | URL | Indigenous communities, language revitalization, Manitoba education, collaborative education |
| Journal | First Nations Perspectives: The Journal of the Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre Inc. | Journals on Indigenous education in Manitoba. | Frank Deer, Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre Inc. | Manitoba | URL | Indigenous education, Manitoba, First Nations, Perspectives, Journal, First Nations, Education resource, centre, scholarly |
| Teaching Resources: Languages | Indigenous Languages of Manitoba Inc. | Promoting the retention of Manitoba's Aboriginal languages. | Indigenous Languages of Manitoba Inc. | Manitoba | URL | Indigenous languages, Indigenous education, revitalization, preservation, Elders, community, research, retention |
| Journal | Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development | The only journal of its kind in Canada. It provides a view of economic development from a uniquely Aboriginal perspective. | Published by Cando and Captus Press | Manitoba | URL | Indigenous economics, economic development, Indigenous perspective, research |
| Organization/Centre | Manitoba Indigenous Cultural Education Centre Inc. | Promotes knowledge and awareness of Indigenous cultures through different mediums, including presentations, activities, videos, and discussions. | Manitoba Indigenous Cultural Education Centre Inc. | Manitoba | URL | Indigenous education, community programming, connecting, presentations, Indigenous languages, Indigenous history, cultural teachings, treaty education, medicine teachings |
| Strategic Plan | Bridging Two Worlds: Aboriginal Education and Employment Action Plan 2008 - 2011 | A new action plan building upon the Aboriginal Education Action Plan 2004 - 2007. Bridging Two Worlds incorporates existing activities and new opportunities. | Government of Manitoba | Manitoba | URL | Indigenous, education, Action plan, adult learning, post-secondary, community, Manitoba |
| Article | Manitoba Museum Reaches Out to Northern Communities | An article explaining how the Manitoba Museum gifted education resources to Indigenous communities in Manitoba's north. | Manitoba Museum | Manitoba | URL | Museum, Indigenous education, resource kits, award, teaching aid, artifacts |
| Article | A quiet success story - Downtown Indigenous campus celebrates 25 years of getting people on the right track | An article about the Neeginan Learning and Literacy Centre. | Winnipeg Free Press | Manitoba | URL | Neeginan centre, adult learning, Indigenous news |
| Books/Publications | HighWater Press | "HighWater Press (HWP) publishes award-winning Indigenous-authored stories. These authentic stories, told by some of the most recognized Indigenous writers in Canada, include globally relevant social justice... See More | HighWater Press | Manitoba | URL | Indigenous publishing, publishing in education |
| Organization/Centre | Aboriginal Head Start on-Reserve Program (AHSOR) | Program nurtures the healthy growth and development of First Nation children. With programming designed and delivered by communities, the Aboriginal Head Start Program supports the physical, developmental,... See More | Union of New Brunswick Indians | New Brunswick | URL | Indigenous education, Head Start, development, First Nations programming, culture and language, education, health, nutrition, social development, parent involvement |
| Organization/Centre | Three Nations Education Group Inc. | A Mi'kmaq - Maliseet led organization dedicated to improving education outcomes of First Nations Students through advocacy, professional and educational supports, and building meaningful partnerships. | TNEGI | New Brunswick | URL | |
| Article | Memorandum of understanding respecting First Nations education | The provincial government has signed a memorandum of understanding with seven First Nation communities respecting First Nations education and the Calls to Action as set out by the Truth and Reconciliation... See More | Province of New Brunswick | New Brunswick | URL | memorandum, agreement, document, article, Indigenous education, government-Indigenous relations |
| Strategic Plan | TNEGI Strategic Plan | In the Three Nations Education Group Incorporated (TNEGI) Strategic Plan (2014), it describes the vision and mission of TNEGI, as well as how it is organized, what its guiding principles are, and its strategic... See More | Three Nations Education Group Inc. | New Brunswick | URL | Indigenous advocacy, Indigenous education, strategic, planning, goal development, Indigenous organizations, collaboration, school preparation |
| Organization/Centre | First Nation Education Initiative Incorporated (FNEII) | To strengthen the overall quality, accessibility and relevance of education programs in member communities and improve student achievement for First Nation students in New Brunswick. | FNEII | New Brunswick | URL | Indigenous education, accessibility, advocacy, centre, research |
| Government Funding | First Nation Student Success Program (FNSSP) | Supports First Nations educators on reserve (K-12) in their ongoing efforts to meet students' needs and improve student and school results. Funding is limited to activities intended for students attending... See More | Government of Canada | All Canada | URL | Indigenous education, student achievement, literacy, numeracy, support service, school success, academic access |
| Report: Policy Handbook | School Policy Handbook for First Nation Community Operated Schools | This resource provides First Nation communities in New Brunswick with a set of school policies for creating and maintaining positive learning and working environments in First Nation community-operated... See More | First Nations Education Initiative Inc. | New Brunswick | URL | Indigenous education, School policy, resource guide, teacher guide |
| Article | Orange Shirt Day movement growing, but shirts themselves can be hard to find | An article on Orange Shirt Day initiatives in B.C. | Liam Britten, CBC News | British Columbia | URL | |
| Article | First Nations Educational Governance: A Fractured Mirror | Provides a legislative and policy analysis of First Nations educational governance within Canada. | Carr-Stewart, Shiela; Steeves, Larry | British Columbia | URL | Indigenous education, policy, federal government, constitution act, educational objectives |
| Program/School | Neeginan Learning & Literacy Centre | A holistic learning environment designed to provide relevant programming to adult learners in the Winnipeg Aboriginal community. | The Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development Inc. (CAHRD) | Manitoba | URL | holistic learning, Indigenous learning, learning support, adult learners, Winnipeg, Indigenous education. |
| Government Funding | High-Cost Special Education Program | "Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)'s High-Cost Special Education Program helps eligible First Nations students with high-cost special needs to access quality programs and services that are culturally sensitive... See More | Indigenous Services Canada, Government of Canada | All Canada | URL | Indigenous education, funding agency, educational support, Special education |
| Program/School | Abegweit First Nation Early Childhood Centre & Head Start | Strives to offer premium childcare services to all community members within a safe and healthy environment, while encompassing Mi'kmaq culture, values and beliefs in the education of children. | Abegwait First Nation | Prince Edward Island | URL | Indigenous education, Early Childhood Education |
| Report | School mobility and educational outcomes of off-reserve First Nations students | Based on data from the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey, the aim of this paper is to understand how changing schools, for reasons other than a regular progression, is related to the academic outcomes of... See More | Annie Turner and Amanda Thompson for Statistics Canada | British Columbia | URL | Indigenous education, statistics, data, research, Statistics Canada, retention |
| Article | Relationships matter: Supporting Aboriginal graduate students in British Columbia, Canada. | This paper concludes with a discussion on the implications of a culturally relevant peer-support program for mentoring, recruiting, and retaining Aboriginal graduate students. It also puts forth a challenge... See More | Pidgeon, M., Archibald, J. A., & Hawkey, C. - Canadian Journal of Higher Education | British Columbia | URL | Indigenous higher learning, graduate retention, SAGE, Indigenous academics, graduate, studies, Indigenous recruitment, Indigenous education, education |
| Article | More Than a Checklist: Meaningful Indigenous Inclusion in Higher Education | This article identifies areas of challenge to Indigenization that moves away from the tokenized checklist response, that merely tolerates Indigenous knowledge(s), to one where Indigenous knowledge(s) are... See More | Michelle Pidgeon, Simon Fraser University | British Columbia | URL | Aboriginal peoples, Canada, indigenous higher education, indigenization, post-secondary education, recruitment, retention |
| Article | Victoria shoebox campaign collects gifts for children in remote and northern communities | The shoebox campaign is run by I Love First Peoples, a majority Indigenous Canadian charity founded in 2012. | Jean Paetkau, CBC News | British Columbia | URL | |
| Article | In Quest of Indigeneity, Quality, and Credibility in Aboriginal Post-Secondary Education in Canada: Problematic, Contexts, and Potential Ways Forward | "What can and should be Aboriginal in Aboriginal post-secondary education? What is the Canadian experience to date in that respect--with particular focus on the British Columbia case example--and what... See More | Paquette, J., & Fallon, G. - Canadian Journal of Educational Administration and Policy | British Columbia | URL | Indigenous education, academic article, journal, scholarly, Indigenous education, post-secondary, credibility, quality, indigeneity |
| Article | Kitsumkalum students to be heard across Canada. Terrace Standard. | "The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls heard from 27 families at the public hearings in Smithers, plus 12 more in private." | Chris Gareau, Terrance Standard | British Columbia | URL | Indigenous education, news, British Columbia, Indigenous |
| Article | UVic launches new plan to further education for Indigenous students | "The plan, which was developed by faculty, staff and students over two years, is part of UVic’s response to the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission." | CTV News | British Columbia | URL | Indigenous education, postsecondary, Victoria, university, plan, |
| Article | Meet Canada's 1st female Indigenous surgeon | News article about Canada's first Indigenous female surgeon, Dr. Nadine Caron who practices in Northern British Columbia. | CTV News | British Columbia | URL | Indigenous medicine, Indigenous surgeon, Doctor, medicine, Nadine Caron |
| Article | Cultural connection: Reconnecting with their culture helps local first nations students succeed | The article highlights a documentary, Seeking Wisdom, which follows local aboriginal youth as they approach elders in their communities for advice on how to live life and reconnect with their roots. | Steven Chua, Squamish News | British Columbia | URL | |
| Article | Aboriginal education agreement renewed | Aboriginal education agreement between the Sea to Sky School District and the Squamish Nation has been extended for another five years. | Steven Chua, Squamish News | British Columbia | URL | Indigenous education, agreement, school division, Squamish Nation, renewal, retention |
| Article | Kootenay powwow organizers won't let vandalism stop festivities | Journalism article on how a young girl's self-made, hand-stitched powwow regalia was torn apart by vandals. | CBC News | British Columbia | URL | Indigenous youth, First Nation, Kootenay, powwow, resilience |
| Program/School | S.A.F.E. Program | The Strengthening Aboriginal Families Effectively (SAFE) program was introduced to aid Aboriginal Families living off-reserve to help strengthen the relationship between parents and children involved in... See More | Native Council of PEI | Prince Edward Island | URL | Indigenous education, protection, safety |
| Program/School | Aboriginal Services | Northern Lights College has Aboriginal Gathering Spaces available on each of the Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson and Fort St. John campuses. | Northern Lights College | British Columbia | URL | Indigenous education, post-secondary, BC, Northern BC, Yukon, Aboriginal services and support |
| Article | Aboriginal high school graduation rate at record high in B.C. | "Indigenous high school completion levels still fall short of the national average." | Geordon Omand, CBC News | British Columbia | URL | Indigenous education, Secondary education, high school, graduation rate, retention, Indigenous Students, BC, Northern BC |
| Article | Innovative Learning Partnership for Indigenous Youth Launched at Vancouver Island University and Yukon College | "Building from the guidance of Elders and the aspirations of Indigenous youth, VIU will join Yukon College in a collaboration supported by the Rideau Hall Foundation and Mastercard Foundation that creates... See More | Newswire | British Columbia | URL | Indigenous education, Indigenous youth, Vancouver Island University, Yukon College, college, postsecondary, BC, partnership, Innovation |
| Article | First Grade 12 class to graduate from northern B.C. First Nations community | "A small First Nations village that once housed a residential school is getting ready to graduate its first Grade 12 class." | Lenard Monkman, CBC Indigenous | British Columbia | URL | Grade twelve, Gr 12, graduate, retention, northern BC, Indigenous education, GED |
| Article | How Prince Rupert schools teach Indigenous language to hundreds of students | "A multimedia series with videos and photos from children’s Sm’algyax classes on B.C.’s North Coast." | Shannon Lough, Terrace Standard | British Columbia | URL | Indigenous education, Indigenous languages, Prince Rupert, Schools, language revitalization, students |
| Article | First Nations fight to halt resource development in northeast B.C. | "Indigenous leadership, community members and allies of Treaty 8 territory of northeast British Columbia converge on Parliament Hill to protest the Site C hydroelectric dam project on Sept. 13, 2016." | Mark Hume, Globe and Mail | British Columbia | URL | Indigenous resistance, resource development, colonialism, northeast BC, dispute |
| Article | Research brief: Pre-service teacher education availability in rural Canadian communities | This article provides a summary of current Canadian options for rural pre-service teacher development also known as community-based teacher education. | Dianne Gereluk and Merlin Thompson, University of Calgary | British Columbia | URL | Academic research, rural education, teacher education |
| Article | Clinic coming to school grounds of B.C. Interior high school | "Centre at Salmon Arm Secondary will address both physical and mental health needs of students." | Jaimie Kehler, CBC News | British Columbia | URL | Indigenous education, medicine and schools, clinic, medical clinic, school program, schools, Indigenous schools, medicine, doctor, nurse |
| Program/School | Delaware Nation Day School | The Day School offers a full day Junior and Senior Kindergarten program based on the Ontario curriculum, with a focus on using play-based methods of learning and providing Lunaapeew language instruction... See More | Delaware Nation | Ontario | URL | culture-based education, language revitalization, language acquisition, Indigenous languages |
| Program/School | Delaware Nation Early Learning Centre | The foundation of the program is set on culturally based philosophies that enrich the play-based structured curriculum. The centre welcomes children between 6 months of age and 5 years old. | Delaware Nation | Ontario | URL | culture-based education, early learning, Indigenous education, Early Childhood Education, pre-school |
| Program/School | Enji Maajtaawaad Early Years Program | This program uses play-based methods to encourage child development socially, emotionally, spiritually, cognitively, physically, and creatively. Some of the early years services include a Family and Community... See More | Chippewas of the Thames First Nation | Ontario | URL | early years, Early Childhood Education, Indigenous education, early learning, childcare, primary learning, primary education |
| Program/School | Binoojiinyag Kino Maagewgamgoons Childcare Centre | A highlight of the centre are the workshops offered by the Culture and Language teacher where, together, parents and their children can experience culture and language in the classroom. Activities include... See More | Aamjiwnaang First Nation | Ontario | URL | culture-based education, Early Childhood Education, Indigenous education, youth, children, care, facility, early learning |
| Books/Publications | When Children Speak More Than One Language | This research-based guide provides information related to parenting bilingual children. The guide is available in English, Cree, and Ojibway. | Best Start (Resource Centre) | Ontario | URL | culture-based education |
| Program/School | Sivummut Head Start Program | This program is for Inuit children ages 18 months - 6 years old and is celebrated both locally and nationally. It includes activities centred on culture and language, school readiness, social support,... See More | Ottawa Inuit Children's Centre | Ontario | URL | |
| Teaching Resources | Ontario Aboriginal Head Start Association (OAHSA) | The Ontario Aboriginal Head Start Association (OAHSA) promotes early childhood development strategies which are Indigenous-driven. Explore the website, including the 'Resources' tab for teaching resources... See More | OAHSA | Ontario | URL | Aboriginal, early childhood development |
| Article | Learning Through Language: Academic Success in an Indigenous Language Immersion Kindergarten | What are the academic results of Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe language) immersion education at the Mnidoo Mnising Anishinaabek Kinoomaage Gamig (MMAK) early learning kindergarten program? We describe the development... See More | Morcom, L. A., & Roy, S. (2017). | Ontario | URL | language revitalization, assessment, immersion, bilingual education |
| Teaching Resources | Métis Education Kit | An excellent resource for students, teachers, educators, and community members to use inside and outside the classroom. | Métis Nation of Ontario | Ontario | URL | |
| Program/School | Ottawa Inuit Children's Centre (OICC) | The Ottawa Inuit Children's Centre (OICC) is an active hub that serves Inuit children, youth, and their families in Ottawa. A focus of the centre is to provide a learning environment to enhance children's... See More | Ottawa Inuit Children's Centre (OICC) | Ontario | URL | Community-based, Early Childhood Education, K-12, Inuit-focused |
| Program/School | Ekowaamjigaadeg Inwewin ~ Language Nest Program | The community-based program is designed to improve the quality and access to cultural and holistic mental health activities through the Ojibwe language. | Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation | Ontario | URL | community-based, mental health, Indigenous languages |
| Program/School | Kettle & Stony Point Head Start Day Care | The Head Start Day Care provides holistic programming aimed to preserve the Anishinabek way of life (culture and language). In the programming, a High Scope Education Approach to early childhood education... See More | Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation | Ontario | URL | culture-based education, active learning, early childhood education |
| Teaching Resources: Languages | Indigenous Languages Research Guides | Research Guides on Indigenous languages traditionally spoken by First Nations with traditional territories falling within the boundaries of Ontario. Resources on Aboriginal language history, policy and... See More | University of Toronto Libraries | Ontario | URL | Indigenous education, Indigenous languages, reference |
| Teaching Resources | Indigenous Podcast List | There are loads of podcasts created and hosted by Indigenous people that aim to tell stories from an Indigenous perspective. From true crime to current affairs, sci-fi analysis to music storytelling, this... See More | National Association of Friendship Centres | All Canada | URL | Indigenous education, podcast, directorate, guide, compilation, Ontario, Indigenous, listen, audio |
| Program/School | Jumblies Theatre | Jumblies is a Toronto-based organization with a national and international reach that engages in collaborations between professional artists and diverse people and communities, and equips, mentors and... See More | Jumblies Theatre | Ontario | URL | collaboration, networking, Indigenous articles, resource centre, Indigenous theatre |
| Videos | Legacy of Treaties | Brief history of colonization in Canada and why Indigenous people can't and won't just "get over it." | Public Service Alliance of Canada | Ontario | URL | teaching resource, Indigenous history, treaties, treaty history, educational video |
| On-Line Magazine | Muskrat Magazine | MUSKRAT is an online Indigenous arts and culture magazine that honours the connection between humans and our traditional ecological knowledge by exhibiting original works and critical commentary. | Muskrat Magazine | Ontario | URL | News, literature, resource, magazine, publication, editorial, website |
| Organization/Centre | National Association of Friendship Centres | The NAFC was established in 1972 to represent, nationally, the growing number of Friendship Centres emerging across Canada. | NAFC | All Canada | URL | Indigenous organization, Friendship Centre, resource centre, safe space, educational space, community, community education |
| Organization/Centre | Native Canadian Centre of Toronto | Native Canadian Centre of Toronto is an Indigenous community cultural centre. The Centre welcomes the local community, including guests from across Canada and offers a variety of programs and services... See More | Native Canadian Centre of Toronto | Ontario | URL | Indigenous organization, Indigenous education, community space, public learning, safe space |
| Teaching Resources | Uqausivut Culture and Language Program | Explore this website for teaching resources, games, and more for Inuit children and youth | Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families | All Canada | URL | Inuktitut, Inuit, early childhood, youth, families |
| Program/School | The Guild of Indigenous Arts | The purpose is to promote fellowship among artists, encourage enjoyment, understanding and appreciation of the arts. | Chippewas of the Thames First Nation (Local artists) | Ontario | URL | learning resource, Indigenous art, teaching resource, Art education |
| Teaching Resources / Videos | Oneida Language and Cultural Centre | The goal of the Centre is to produce speakers who are equipped to speak Oneida throughout their lives and surroundings. | Oneida Nation of the Thames | Ontario | URL | culture-based education, language revitalization, Indigenous languages |
| Teaching Resources | Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point Language, Arts, Culture, and History Online | This website contains videos as well as webpages describing the culture, history, language, and arts of the Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point in Ontario. | Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation | Ontario | URL | culture-based education, language revitalization |
| Program/School | Alderville Black Oak Savanna Outdoor Education Program | Qualified naturalists can work with teachers to provide customized programs to meet any educational need (i.e. individual classes and groups) and interweaves Aboriginal culture and traditional teachings... See More | Alderville First Nation | Ontario | URL | culture-based education, outdoor education, Indigenous education |
| Books/Publications | Shingwauk's vision | Historian J.R. Miller's book gives a comprehensive account of residential schools in Canada. | Miller, J.R. (1999). | Ontario | URL | History paper, Indigenous education, residential school, history |
| Books/Publications | A national crime: The Canadian government and the residential school system, 1879 to 1986 | Using previously unreleased government documents that uncover the true intentions of the residential school system in Canada, which was to aggressively assimilate Aboriginal children, and to strip them... See More | Milloy, J. (1999). | Ontario | URL | Residential schools |
| Teaching Resources | Aboriginal Perspectives: A Guide To The Teacher's Toolkit | Teaching resources and strategies for elementary and secondary classrooms. | Ontario Ministry of Education | Ontario | URL | Teaching resource, learning resource, Indigenous education, Aboriginal perspectives, strategy, primary education, secondary education. |
| On-Line Course | Aboriginal Worldviews and Education | Course to explore indigenous ways of knowing and how they can benefit all students. Topics include historical, social, and political issues in Aboriginal education; terminology; cultural, spiritual and... See More | University of Toronto/Coursera | All Canada | URL | Teaching, course, learning, teacher education, Indigenous learning, Indigenous higher-learning, post-secondary, university |
| Education Agreement | Anishinabek Nation Education Agreement | Historic Agreement in which participating First Nations will create the Anishinabek Education System. The Agreement recognizes Anishinabek law-making powers and authority over education on reserve from... See More | Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | Ontario | URL | Indigenous education, Anishinabek, agreement, government, funding |
| Teaching Resources | Exploring Aboriginal Education: Susan Dion | This is a video series discussing issues and challenges in FNMI education. | The Learning Exchange | Ontario | URL | teacher education, learning resource, video, challenges, education, Indigenous education |
| Program/School | The Good Minds Program for Children's Mental Health | With the Good Minds Program (Enyonkwa'nikonhriyo:hake) the primary focus is to support and provide holistic care through culturally appropriate programs to educate and create awareness among First Nations'... See More | Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte | Ontario | URL | holistic, mental health, subjective well-being, health education, Indigenous health |
| Teaching Resources | TDSB Aboriginal Education Centre | The Aboriginal Education Centre (AEC) with the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) provides resources to staff and students. It has over 800 books, sound recordings, and videos. | Toronto District School Board | Ontario | URL | Resource centre, Aboriginal learning, School division, Toronto, Teaching resources, Indigenous education |
| Article | People for Education - Indigenous education 2017 | Ontario's Indigenous education statistics. "The results from this year’s survey show a substantial improvement in Indigenous educational opportunities." | People for Education | Ontario | URL | statistics, data, online data, research, Indigenous education |
| Teaching Resources | Ontario Aboriginal Education Strategy | The Ontario Ministry of Education released a revised First Nations, Métis, and Inuit studies curriculum for Grades 9–12. | Ontario Ministry of Education | Ontario | URL | Indigenous curriculum, Indigenous education, language, Indigenous studies, Native studies |
| Teaching Resources | New Journeys | Online Friendship Centre resource with several teaching resources, including stories pertaining to Indigenous experiences in Canada. New Journeys is also a one-stop mobile and online resource featuring... See More | National Association of Friendship Centres | All Canada | URL | Indigenous resources, educational resource, online knowledge, learning resource, teaching resource |
| Teaching Resources | Inuit Cultural Online Resource | The Inuit Cultural Online Resource has been designed with the primary goal of teaching Canadian school-age children about Inuit culture. Its purpose is to offer new different ways of learning about Inuit... See More | Ottawa Inuit Children's Centre | Ontario | URL | Inuit culture, education, history |
| Teaching Resources | Four Directions Teachings | An engaging website that explores Indigenous knowledge and philosophy. Educators may choose to incorporate the information on the website into their curriculum. FourDirectionsTeachings.com honours oral... See More | National Indigenous Literacy Association | Ontario | URL | Indigenous knowledge, online resources, digital knowledge, traditional teachings, philosophy, education, tradition |
| Teaching Resources | First Nations Diary: Documenting Daily Life | A lesson plan which outlines activities for Grade 7 and 8 students to learn about how Indigenous people of Canada were impacted by settlement and colonization. | Jackie Underhill, Canada's History | Ontario | URL | lesson plans, FNMI education, colonization, history, social justice |
| Teaching Resources | Aboriginal Curriculum Resource Collection | This page supports Ontario educators integrating Indigenous perspectives across the curriculum. Aboriginal Teacher Educators, please contact us at education.library@queensu.ca for delivery of materials... See More | Queen's University Library | Ontario | URL | resources, Indigenous education, library, literature, general education, learning, teaching resource |
| Books/Publications | 10 books about residential schools to read with your kids | A list of children's books recommended as conversation starters with children. Includes suggestions about how to discuss the topic with kids, and appropriate age ranges for each book. | Chantelle Bellrichard, CBC News | Ontario | URL | Residential Schools, resource guide, children's books, history |
| Videos | Survivors Speak - National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation | Organized by themes, these survivors share stories of their experiences in residential schools. | National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation | All Canada | URL | Residential school, Indigenous education, learning resource, teaching resource |
| Program/School | Hiawatha First Nation Child Care Centre | The program is designed for children between 6 weeks and 9 years of age. The hands-on learning enriches the children's daily activities that are intertwined with the Ojibwa teachings and culture. | Hiawatha First Nation | Ontario | URL | culture-based education, early years, language acquisition, Early Childhood Education |
| Program/School | Niigaan-Naabiwag (Looking Ahead) Child Care Centre | The early years programming at this centre includes cultural programs for the children, such as drumming, dancing, and indigenous language instruction. | Chippewas of Georgina Island | Ontario | URL | culture-based education, early years, language acquisition, Early Childhood Education |
| Program/School | Tahatikonhsotontie Head Start Program | The vision of this program is to nurture generations of strong spirits by providing resources to families and community that will empower children the self-identity of Aboriginal children. | Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte | Ontario | URL | culture-based education, early learning, Early Childhood Education |
| Program/School | Eksa 'Okon:'a Childcare Centre | The centre concentrates on meeting parents and their children's needs by providing a safe and positive culturally-appropriate education environment. | Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte | Ontario | URL | culture-based education, early learning |
| Article | Toward a Pedagogy of Land: The Urban Context | This article examines the possibilities when shifting what we have come to call a pedagogy of Land from rural to urban contexts. The authors explore some persisting questions around what it means to bring... See More | Styres, S., Haig-Brown, C., & Blimkie, M. (2013). | Ontario | URL | Indigenous education, Indigenous scholarship, pedagogy, classroom |
| Videos | What I Learned in Class Today: Aboriginal Issues in the Classroom | Indigenous students reflect on their experiences dealing with racism and other contentious issues in post-secondary academic settings. | University of British Columbia | British Columbia | URL | Indigenous education, dialogue, discussion, framework, learning, Indigenous education, UBC |
| Teaching Resources | Stolen Lives: The Indigenous Peoples of Canada and the Indian Residential Schools | Examine the Indian Residential Schools and their long-lasting effects on Indigenous Peoples of Canada. Stolen Lives is a program that walks students and teachers through an examination of the devastating... See More | Facing History and Ourselves | Ontario | URL | Indigenous education, teaching resource |
| Teaching Resources | Anishnaabe Art Posters | Ontario College of Teachers created the Standards of Practice - Anishnaabe Art Posters. The Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession provide a framework of principles that describes the knowledge,... See More | Various Artists, Ontario College of Teachers | Ontario | URL | Indigenous education, resources, resource directorate |
| On-Line Course | Reconciliation Through Indigenous Education | This course will help you envision how Indigenous histories, perspectives, worldviews, and approaches to learning can be made part of the work we do in classrooms, organizations, communities, and our everyday... See More | University of British Columbia/ EdX | All Canada | URL | Indigenous education |
| Teaching Resources | It's Our Time | Toolkit - lessons and resources (currently only available in the iTunes U app on iPhone or iPad). | Assembly of First Nations | Ontario | URL | Indigenous education, resources, toolkit, teaching resource, learning resource |
| Videos | Knowledge Keepers Discussion Guide | Produced by the Ontario College of Teachers, a Discussion Guide is shared to accompany and support the Knowledge Keepers Visual Narrative posted on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JI8cJsI93_Y | Exploring Aboriginal Education | Ontario | URL | knowledge keepers, teacher education, learning resource, Indigenous education, traditional education, learning guide, teacher guide, video, YouTube |
| Article | B.C. educators build confidence, capacity to teach students about residential schools | Educators from across B.C. gathered in Richmond on Wednesday for a professional development session focused on how to teach their students about residential schools and reconciliation. | Chantelle Bellrichard, CBC Indigenous | British Columbia | URL | |
| Government Funding | Elementary and Secondary Education Program Guidelines 2018-2019 | The Government of Canada funds elementary and secondary education for First Nation students ordinarily resident on-reserve, provides post-secondary education financial support for First Nation and eligible... See More | Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | All Canada | URL | First Nations elementary and secondary education guidelines- First Nations federal education funding. |
| Teaching Resources | First Nations Education Council | The First Nations Education Council (FNEC) is an association of First Nations and communities, whose mission is to take responsibility for matters of education in Quebec's Indigenous communities. The aim... See More | First Nations Education Council | Quebec | URL | Advocate, Quebec, Community |
| Article | First Nations students get 30 per cent less funding than other children, economist says | Reported March 14, 2016. First Nations children living on reserve receive at least 30 per cent less funding for their education as children under provincial jurisdiction. | Jody Porter, CBC News | All Canada | URL | Indigenous Education Funding Gap |
| Teaching Resources | Native Studies: A Curriculum Guide for Grade 11 International Indigenous Issues | A Saskatchewan Learning curriculum published in 1992. The primary aim of Native Studies 10, 20, 30, is to develop in the student a personal and cultural awareness and understanding and to promote the development... See More | Saskatchewan Department of Education | Saskatchewan | URL | Native Studies, Grade 11 Indigenous culture, Saskatchewan education. |
| Journal | Holistic arts-based group methods with aboriginal women | Journal article published in 2009. This study was done in Sudbury, Ontario by Laurentian University in partnership with Shkagamik-kwe health center to understand if holistic arts could help Indigenous... See More | Recollet, D., Coholic, D., Cote-Meek, S., & Sudbury, O. | Ontario | URL | healing, trauma, addiction |
| Videos | Shift, Single Track to Success | 2016 Documentary. In 2005, Carcross Tagish First Nation (CTFN) was looking for a way to promote community wellness and get youth back on the land. CTFN also wanted to promote tourism in the area by creating... See More | Carcross Tagish First Nation | Yukon | URL | community wellness, youth, on-the-land, Yukon |
| Teaching Resources: Languages | Yukon Native Language Centre - Language Links | This webpage has links to other websites with different language speaking and teaching resources. | Yukon Native Language Centre | Yukon | URL | Indigenous Language, training, Yukon |
| Report | Why I Love Black Tickle Community, Labrador Booklet | 2017 Report. Residents in the community of Black Tickle share what they love about their community. This exploration is part of an educational initiative that includes visioning workshops, consultations,... See More | NunatuKavut Community Sustainability Initiative | Labrador | URL | Community consultation, Labrador, visioning |
| Report | When I grow up..: schooling in Sheshatshiu and Natuashish | 2013 Innu Education School Board report on community consultations. This document reports on the successes and challenges faced by Innu children and the schools of Sheshatsiu and Natuashish. It also speaks... See More | Fouillard, C. | Labrador | URL | Innu Education, consultation, Labrador |
| Teaching Resources: Languages | Aimun-Mashinaikan - Innu Dictionary | Online Innu Dictionary | Tshakapesh Institute | Quebec | URL | Dictionary, Innu, Quebec |
| Article | The governments of Canada and Quebec announce their support of Institut Tshakapesh in an effort to promote retention and academic success among Innu students | During a graduation ceremony in the Innu community of Uashat mak Mani-Utenam, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, on behalf of the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of... See More | Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada | Quebec | URL | Innu, funding, academic success, Quebec |
| Report | Diversification of Secondary School Learning Paths (DSSLP) Program Guidelines | Published in 2018. FNEC offers several educational programs, including the Diversification of Secondary School Learning Paths (DSSLP), which aims to develop employability skills among their young people... See More | First Nations Education Council | Quebec | URL | Employment skills, youth, learning path, Quebec |
| Books/Publications | Maintaining the "Achievement Gap": How the Discourses of Wide-Scale Assessments Marginalize Students and Preserve the Educational Status Quo | Book published in 2012. Using Critical Discourse Analysis and Foucaultian Discourse Analysis, this study applies postcolonial theory to an examination of the discourses of wide-scale reading and writing... See More | Belisle, M., Cherland, M., Episkenew, J., Schick, C., St. Denis, V., Sterzuk, A., McNeil, B. | Saskatchewan | URL | Achievement gap, Indigenous education marginalization, educational status quo. |
| Journal | Getting the HIV Canadian epidemic to zero: valuing Indigenous cultures through holistic research | Journal article published in 2013. This paper was orally presented at the Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network, Wise Practices IV – Community-Based Research Gathering on September 25, 2013 in Saskatoon,... See More | Nowgesic, Earl | Saskatchewan | URL | HIV, community-based research, Saskatchewan |
| Program/School | Rainbow District School Board – Information on Indigenous Education | This website offers a list of elementary and secondary schools that teach Native language courses in the area of Sudbury, Espanola, and Manitoulin. It also includes information on the Rainbow District... See More | Rainbow District School Board | Ontario | URL | Indigenous language courses, leadership Ontario |
| Strategic Plan | Ontario First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Education Policy Framework | This Government of Ontario policy framework (2007) is designed for ensuring excellence in public education, including First Nations, Metis, and Inuit students. This report includes Ontario’s vision,... See More | Government of Ontario | Ontario | URL | policy, success, Ontario |
| Journal | Assessing Anishinaabe Children’s Narratives: An Ethnographic Exploration of Elder’s Perspectives | Jounal article published in 2014. The author looks at Indigenous children’s narrative structure in Nipissing First Nation (Ontario) in partnership with the Nipissing First Nation Education Committee... See More | Peltier, S. | Ontario | URL | Nipissing First Nation, Elders Knowledge, circles, story telling |
| Program/School | Tr'ondek Hwech'in Teaching & Working Farm | Partnering with Yukon College to deliver an on-site “farm school” that is respectful of the land and all it has to offer, the farm serves as a teaching resource and provides practical hands on training... See More | Tr'ondek Hwech'in Farm | Yukon | URL | on-the-land, farm, Yukon |
| Teaching Resources | This Is Our Arctic - Climate change from the perspective of youth in Old Crow, YT and Inuvik, NWT | What does climate change look like in Canada’s Arctic Circle? Most Canadians, and even most northerners, never get the chance to find out. This Is Our Arctic invites you to discover what climate change... See More | Bringing Youth Towards Equality | Yukon, NWT | URL | Climate change, youth, Yukon, NWT |
| Journal | First Nations, Metis and Inuit Presence in the Newfoundland and Labrador Curriculum | Journal article published in 2017. This article responds to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s 2015 call for the education of Canadians about residential schools, treaties and Aboriginal... See More | Godlewska, A. | Newfoundland & Labrador | URL | Curriculum, residential school, Newfoundland, Labrador |
| Journal | Developing Intermediate Language Learning Materials A Labrador Inuttitut Story Database | Journal published in 2009. Looking at how the partnership between linguists and a teacher in the Labrador public school system can provide a foundation for teaching of Labrador Inuktitut as a second language... See More | Dicker, J,. Dunbar, E., & Johns, A | Labrador | URL | Indigenous language, Inuktitut, Labrador, story |
| Teaching Resources | Grade 12 Current Topics in First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies: A Foundation for Implementation | Building bridges of understanding and respect between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians by promoting personal and social responsibility. | Government of Manitoba | Manitoba | URL | Secondary education, Indigenous healing, responsibility, implementation, reconciliation, Grade 9, Grade 12 |
| Books/Publications | Manitoba Kindergarten to Grade 4 Aboriginal Languages and Cultures | Reference tool to help educators select student and teacher learning resources related to the clusters and learning experiences in Kindergarten to Grade 4 Aboriginal Languages and Cultures: A Foundation... See More | Government of Manitoba | Manitoba | URL | Indigenous education, bibliography, teachers guide, recommendations, learning resources, reference |
| Education Agreement | Education Partnership Letter of Understanding | An agreement with the province of Manitoba and the Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre (MFNERC), and covers all First Nations in Manitoba. | Government of Manitoba | Manitoba | URL | Indigenous education, agreement, Crown, Manitoba government, First Nations |
| Teaching Resources | Decolonizing Our Schools: Aboriginal Education in the Toronto District School Board | A report on the Urban Aboriginal Education Pilot Project (2010) | Dion, Susan D.; Johnston, Krista; Rice, Carla, M | Ontario | URL | Indigenous education, teacher-inspired, treaty history, urban |
| Article | Walking and Talking Treaties: The Power of Students’ Inquiry in Deepening the Social Studies Curriculum | Teacher who was inspired to explore the connected histories of Indigenous, settler and immigrant communities | Maria Hupfield and Emily Chan, EFTO Voice (2017) | Ontario | URL | Indigenous education, teacher-inspired, treaty history; Indigenous, settler and immigrant communities, treaties |
| Article | ‘Closing the Gap’ at the Peril of Widening the Void: Implications of the Ontario Ministry of Education's Policy for Aboriginal Education | There is a crisis relevant to the publicly funded education of Aboriginal students in Ontario. This article, which presents the details of the crisis, analyzes recent policy statements released by the... See More | Cherubini, L., Hodson, J., Manley-Casimir, M., & Muir, C. (2010). | Ontario | URL | Indigenous education, Indigenous scholarship, reconciliation, educational policy |
| Videos | Voices of Wisdom: Learning from Elders | In this 14-minute video, First Nations elders, an Inuit elder and a Métis senator share personal stories of tragedy, experience, wisdom and cultural identity. Their words underline the importance of understanding... See More | Ontario College of Teachers | Ontario | URL | Residential School, FNMI education, elders, knowledge, teachings, wisdom, Indigenous education |
| Teaching Resources | Deepening Knowledge – Resources for and about Aboriginal Education | University of Toronto/OISE sharing resources for teacher education instructors and teacher candidates on Aboriginal education. | Various (OISE), UofT | Ontario | URL | Indigenous education, resource guide, directory, Indigenous research, Education scholarship |
| Videos | Knowledge Keepers Visual Narrative | Designed to enhance teachers’ practice in incorporating First Nations, Métis and Inuit perspectives into their teaching through a story of an educator on Manitoulin Island who, after years of overcoming... See More | Ontario College of Teachers | Ontario | URL | knowledge keepers, teacher education, learning resource, Indigenous education, traditional education, learning guide, teacher guide, video, YouTube |
| Books/Publications | Good Minds | Indigenous-owned bookselling business for First Nations, Métis and Inuit teaching and education resources vetted by Indigenous reviewers. | Good Minds | Ontario | URL | Indigenous education, booksellers |
| Teaching Resources | Gdoo Sastamoo Kii Mi Online Lesson Plans | The Union of Ontario Indians shares, Gdoo-Sastamookii Mi: Understanding Our Nation to Relationship – Resource Material from the Teachers Guide with the corresponding page number. This web resource includes... See More | Union of Ontario Indians | Ontario | URL | teaching resources, Indigenous education, lesson planning, online, resource material |
| Teaching Resources | First Nations, Métis & Inuit Education Association of Ontario (FNMIEAO) | The provincial Association for teachers of First Nations, Métis & Inuit studies and languages. The Association helps educators understand issues related to First Nation, Métis and Inuit Peoples in... See More | First Nations, Métis & Inuit Education Association of Ontario | Ontario | URL | teacher education, learning resource, video, challenges, education, Indigenous education |
| Article | “Role models can't just be on posters”: Remembering Barriers to Indigenous Community Engagement | Current Canadian scholarly literature, education policy, and curricular documents encourage the participation of Indigenous community members as a key component of Indigenous Education reform. Guided by... See More | Madden, B., Higgins, M., & Korteweg, L. (2013) | Ontario | URL | poetry, sharing circles, decolonization, Euro-centrism, curriculum, protocol |
| Teaching Resources | Union of Ontario Indians Educational Resources | Lesson plans and teacher’s guide corresponding to Ontario's provincial curriculum for Grades 1 - 8. Each lesson plan was developed to cover more than one subject at a time [Social Studies (History &... See More | Union of Ontario Indians | Ontario | URL | Online resources, Indigenous education |
| Teaching Resources | Indian Residential Schools and Reconciliation Resources | The Indian Residential Schools and Reconciliation Teacher Resource Guides for grades 5, 10 and 11/12 were created to help students of all cultural backgrounds gain an understanding of the history of the... See More | First Nations Education Steering Committee & First Nations Schools Association | Ontario | URL | learning resource, Indigenous education, teaching resource, residential school history, colonial history, colonialism |
| Teaching Resources | Full Circle: First Nations, Métis, Inuit Ways of Knowing - A Common Threads Resource | Cross-curricular lessons designed to be implemented in a range of courses, such as civics, history, social sciences, English, geography, business, careers, physical education, and science. The resource... See More | Ontario Secondary Student Teachers' Federation (OSSTF) | Ontario | URL | Early learning, childcare, Early Childhood Education, learning resource |
| Teaching Resources | First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Framework (Ontario) | Framework, expectations, and learning outcomes that has been designed to improve opportunities for First Nation, Métis and Inuit students, to increase the knowledge and awareness of all students about... See More | Ontario Ministry of Education | Ontario | URL | teaching resource, teachers' guide, Indigenous education, government, Ontario, education, curriculum |
| Program/School | Bkejwanong Children’s Centre (BCC) | The centre provides high quality early learning programs for healthy child development, children ages 4 months to 10 years old, which are reflective of the Ojibwe language (Anishnaabemowin) and culture... See More | Bkejwanong Territory, Walpole Island First Nation | Ontario | URL | early learning, culture-based education, language revitalization, Early Childhood Education |
| Document | Truth and Reconciliation Commission: Calls to Action | Calls to Action that relate to any field, including education | Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada | All Canada | URL | Learning resource, website, Indigenous education, reconciliation, truth, calls to action, Canada |
| Teaching Resources | Ontario’s Treaty Maps | A map and information about the treaties that exist in Ontario. | Ontario Provincial Government | Ontario | URL | Learning resource, website, online learning, Indigenous education, facilitation, reference, map, Ontario, treaty |
| Teaching Resources / Videos | Ontario Native Education Counselling Association (ONECA) | ONECA produced three learning modules that focus on First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) content, with a particular emphasis on FNMI veterans and their contributions, as it relates to World War 1 and... See More | ONECA | Ontario | URL | Indigenous organization, curriculum, learning centre, native history, counselling, support centre |
| Organization/Centre | Mi’kmaq Family Resource Centre | The Mi'kmaq Family Resource Centre conducts programs for Indigenous families. For example, they host a community kitchen where parents gather once a month to learn recipes and prepare meals with their... See More | Mi'kmaq Family Resource Centre | Prince Edward Island | URL | Resource centre, Mi'kmaq, community, families, family, wellness, healing, safe space |
| Program/School | Wekatesk Aboriginal Head Start Program | Wekatesk is a Head Start program in Charlottetown, PEI. This page has photos from the program. | Mi'kmaq Family Resource Centre | Prince Edward Island | URL | Indigenous education, Early Childhood Education, family support, PEI, single motherhood, Indigenous children, cultural retention |
| Program/School | Wilp Wilxo’oskwhl Nisga’a Institute | The Wilp Wilxo’oskwhl Nisga’a Society is a Nisga’a post-secondary educational institution whose mission is to assure that Nisga’a adults have equitable access to quality learning in the community... See More | Wilp Wilxo’oskwhl Nisga’a Institute | British Columbia | URL | Indigenous education, post-secondary education, Indigenous higher learning, Indigenous organizations |
| Article | Universities, colleges asked to imagine a ‘reconciled education system’ | That was the theme of third annual reconciliation forum, held at the University of Manitoba. Hundreds gathered to attend "Building Reconciliation Forum" on reconciling the current education system | Martha Troian, University Affairs | British Columbia | URL | Indigenous education, reconciliation, education system, college, Indigenous higher learning, decolonizing education, Indigenization |
| Article | Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and Simon Fraser University sign Memorandum of Understanding | The Memorandum of Understanding further strengthens the long-standing relationship between the university and the Squamish Nation to collaborate on cultural, academic and research activities. | Simon Fraser University News | British Columbia | URL | Indigenous education, MOU, Memorandum of Understanding, agreement, Squamish Nation, relationship, university, higher learning, research, culture, connections |
| Article | At Kwantlen, a New Degree Offering in ‘Indigenous Community Justice' | New academic minor puts a critical lens on Canada’s system. | Katie Hyslop, The Tyee | British Columbia | URL | Post-secondary, academic, degree, minor, education, Indigenous education |
| Article | National recognition for West Kelowna school’s Indigenous student academy | Program helps drastically reduce Mount Boucherie’s Indigenous student dropout rate. | Barry Gerding, Kelowna Capital News | British Columbia | URL | Indigenous education, drop out rate, West Kelowna |
| Article | No artifacts: B.C. heritage museum showcases 'living history’ | This article is about the Sncəwips Heritage Museum. | CBC Radio | British Columbia | URL | Heritage museum, British Columbia, Living History, Radio, CBC, Indigenous heritage |
| Article | 'We want to be a healthy community’: B.C. First Nation youth sing about life on the reserve | Blueberry River First Nation's youth create a video to amplify their experiences. | Danielle Carr, Global News | British Columbia | URL | Youth, First Nations, Treaty 8, music, voice, music video, art as healing |
| Article | Indigenous youth key to Canada’s economic growth | "Integrating Canada’s Aboriginal youth into the workforce could provide a huge boost to the country’s economy." | Patrick Blennerhassett, BIV News | British Columbia | URL | |
| Program/School | Under One Sky - Aboriginal Head Start in Urban and Northern Communities (AHSUNC) | The off-reserve Head Start program is meant for children who are 3 - 6 years old. The program focuses on children and their caregivers and is a land-based learning program. | Public Health Agency of Canada | New Brunswick | URL | Indigenous education, Head Start, development, First Nations programming, culture and language, education, health, nutrition, social development, parent involvement |
| Books/Publications | Portage & Main Press | "Portage & Main Press publishes a wide range of innovative and practical K–12 educational materials. We build dynamic learning communities by bringing together authors, educators, and students." | Portage & Main Press | Manitoba | URL | Indigenous publishing, publishing in education |
| Teaching Resources | Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre Inc. | Provides the province’s leading education, administration, technology, language and culture services to First Nations schools in Manitoba. | Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre Inc. | Manitoba | URL | First Nations, Indigenous education, Manitoba, community, professional development, educational change, |
| Teaching Resources | Métis Educational Resource Kit | The Métis Educational Resource Kit complements the curricular needs of students to learn about the Métis and have Métis students see themselves in teaching resources. The Kit includes picture books,... See More | Louis Riel Institute | Manitoba | URL | Resource kit, Métis culture and heritage, metis history, Michif language, Métis inclusion, classroom resources, Métis resource |
| Teaching Resources | Speaking Michif | An instructional DVD developed by the Louis Riel Institute to assist in teaching families the Michif language. | Louis Riel Institute | Manitoba | URL | Michif language, Indigenous education, Louis Riel, Métis heritage, language revitalization, language preservation, learning strategies |
| Teaching Resources | Speaking Michif Resources | Access to resources and information primarily focused on Métis heritage accompanying "Speaking Michif" CD | Louise Gordey & Norman Fleury | Manitoba | URL | resource pamphlet, Michif language, research |
| Teaching Resources | Creating Racism-Free School through Critical/Courageous Conversations on Race | A resource for school divisions, schools, teachers, parents and students to undertake critical and courageous conversations on racism to create inclusive and equitable classrooms and schools for First... See More | Government of Manitoba | Manitoba | URL | Indigenous education, racism, critical conversations, classroom dialogue, reconciliation |