Teaching About Residential Schools
September 30th: Orange Shirt Day
- FNMIEAO Pedagogical Considerations for Teaching About Residential School
- National Center for Truth and Reconciliation
- Legacy of Hope Foundation
- The Secret Path
- The Secret Path - Lesson Plans by Trent University
- We Were Children documentary
- Project of Heart
- Garnet's Journey
- Where are the Children
- It's About Time: Aboriginal Peoples for Justice video
- I Lost my Talk Rita Joe: Turning a painful past into poetry
- Fatty Legs
- 8th Fire Series
- Rabbit Proof Fence
- Orange Shirt Day
- Lesson Plans for Orange Shirt Day by Manitoba Teachers Society
School Board Resources:
- Conseil scolaire catholique de district des Grandes Rivières
- Greater Essex County DSB
- Dufferin Peel Catholic DSB
- District School Board of Niagara
- Wellington Catholic DSB
- Hastings Prince Edward DSB
- Durham DSB
- Waterloo Catholic DSB
- Waterloo DSB
- London Catholic DSB
- St. Clair Catholic DSB
October 4th 2018 Sisters In Spirit Vigil
October 4th is a day when we honour the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and gender diverse people, as well as support families and create opportunities for healing. The lives of Indigenous women, girls, and gender-diverse people in Canada are important, valuable, and beautiful. We are currently in the midst of a national epidemic of violence that is unacceptable. United, we demand action on an issue that impacts us all!
Treaty Education
The first full week in November is Treaties Recognition Week. This is a time to focus on the importance of treaties and helps students and residents of Ontario learn more about treaty rights and relationships.
- Pedagogical Considerations for Treaty Education
- Anishinabek Nation Education Resources
- High School Gdoo-Sastamoo Kii Mi kit (Video)
- Elementary We are all Treaty People teachers kit (Video)
- Treaties in Canada
- Treaties in Ontario
- The First Nations and Treaties map of Ontario – Information for Educators
- Canadian Geographic Indigenous lands added to google maps
- Path of the Elders - Mushkegowuk Cree - Explore Treaty 9
- Treaties from 1760 - 1923: Two sides to the story
- AFN Treaties Toolkit
- ETFO Introduction to Treaties
- Treaties Recognition Week DPCDSB
- Treaties Recognition Week Trent University
Inuit Education
International Inuit Day - Nov 7th
A day to honour the vibrant culture and rich history of Inuit communities in Canada and around the world.
- Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada
- Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami
- Nunavut Tunngavik
- Makivik
- Inuit Heritage Trust
- Tungasuvvingat Inuit
- Nunavut Sivuniksavut
- Through Mala’s Eyes
- Virtual Museum
- Inuit Tuttarvingat
- Alaska Native Knowledge Network
- Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada
- Inuvialuit Regional Corporation
- Creative Decolonization
- What's in a name? How a government project forced surnames on Inuit
- DPCDSB Inuit Education
Métis Education
Powley Day Sept 19th
Powley Day is a date of great cultural and political significance. It represents the anniversary of the ground-breaking Supreme Court of Canada decision in 2003 that ushered in a new era of Métis rights.
Loius Riel Day Nov 16
The Métis are recognized as one of the indigenous peoples of Canada by the Constitution Act of 1982. Louis Riel Day is a time to recognize and respect the history, culture and identity of Métis people. Additionally, the City of Toronto proclaimed November 16, “Louis Riel Day” and the Métis flag is raised at City Hall.
- Métis Nation of Ontario
- Métis Education Kit
- Métis Nation Council
- Report on Métis Education in Ontario’s K–12 Schools (2012)
- Supreme Court Rules 2014
- Who was Louis Riel
- Gabriel Dumont Institute
- Daniels Case
Environment, Indigenous Knowledge & Science
- Lessons From the Earth and Beyond
- FNMIEAO & STAO Indigenous Knowledge and Science Resources
- Isaac Murdoch & Jerry Otowadjiwan on Inaaknigewin video
- Isaac Murdoch on Reconciliation Begins with the Land video
- Natural Curiosity
- Indigenous Knowledge and sustainability - UNESCO
- Rick Hill - What is Indigenous Knowledge
- Discovering Indigenous Science: Implications for Science Education
- Knowing Home: Braiding Indigenous Science with Western Science, Book 1
- Why Transforming the Science Curriculum is Necessary for Aboriginal Students
- Aboriginal science for the ecologically sustainable future Michael J Christie
- Living Knowledge: Indigenous Knowledge in Science Education
- The Great Laws of Nature: Indigenous Organic Agriculture Documentary
- Science First Peoples 5-9 Teacher Resource Guide
Math
- FNMIEAO Indigenous Knowledge and Mathematics
- Math First Peoples BC - FNESC
- Math in A Cultural Context
- How Play in a Nature Explore Classroom Supports Preschool and Kindergarten-Age Children’s Math Learning: A Single Case Study at an Early Education Program in Nebraska
- Ethnomathematics Shows Students Their Connections to Math
- Summer program teaches ethnomathematics
- Show Me Your Math - Dr. Lisa Lunney
- Lisa Lunney Borden - Aboriginal Knowledge for all Students
- Coming Together to Learn Together: Lisa Lunney Borden
- New lessons in our math library
- Math night celebrates spatial reasoning
- Raising awareness of drinking water advisories in First Nation communities
Social Justice Initiatives
- The Moccasin Project
- First Nations Caring Society
- Shannon's Dream (Attawapiskat)
- Social Justice Begins With Me - ETFO - FNMI Picture Books
- 4 Seasons of Reconciliation
- Indigenous artists opting out of Canada 150
- Canada, I can cite for you 150
Colonialism
- 21 things you may not know about the Indian Act
- Indian Status: 5 more things you need to know - Dispelling commonly held myths around First Nations and status cards
- Decolonization: Indigeneity, Education & Society
- Canada's State of Emergency – Pam Palmater Ted Talk Ryerson University
- Hudson's Bay Blanket video
- It's Not an Opinion, It's a Fact: Aboriginal Education in Canada video
- 8th Fire Wab Kinew 500 Years in 2 Minutes
- Legal fictions of the Indian Act
- Shareable Facts: The Indian Act explained
- Keeping Indians out of pool halls a Canadian priority
- Canada starved aboriginal people into submission: Goar
- Understanding Racism
- Aboriginal Experiences with Racism and Its Impacts
- Policies, Programs and Strategies to Address Aboriginal Racism: A Canadian Perspective
Allyship
- The Ally Bill of Responsibilities’ by Dr. Lynn Gehl
- Building an ally: non-Indigenous people share their stories of bridge building
- John Ralston Saul: Indigenous Peoples don't need sympathy, they need you to take action
- Guide to Allyship
- What is an Ally?
- 10 Ways to be an Ally
- 10 Ways to be a Genuine Ally with Indigenous Communities
- Help Combat Anti-Indigenous Racism By Becoming An Ally
- Indigenous allyship: An overview
- Building an ally: non-Indigenous people share their stories of bridge building
Education
- First Nations Education Steering Committee BC
- Walking Together: First Nations, Metis and Inuit Perspectives in Curriculum
- Talking Together: A discussion guide for walking together
- It's Not an Opinion, It's a Fact: Aboriginal Education in Canada video
- Manitoba: Incorporating Aboriginal Perspectives: A Theme-Based Curricular Approach
- Our Words Our Ways: Teaching First Nations, Métis and Inuit Learners
- Cultural Competency Report
- What Can Educators Do to Support the Learning of All Students (Susan Dion)(dealing with avoiding teaching - dealing with oppression)
- What actions of non-Indigenous educators might have the greatest Impact for students? (Susan Dion)
- Dr. Susan Dion: First Nation, Métis and Inuit-focused Collaborative Inquiry and Community Involvement
- National Collaborating Center for Aboriginal Health
First Nations
- Anishinaabek Nation
- Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres
- Nishinawbe Aski Nation
- Chiefs of Ontario
- Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians
- Assembly of First Nations
General
- Akinomaagaye Gaamik
- Onaman Collective
- Deepening Knowledge Project - OISE
- Ojibwe Cultural Foundation
- Four Directions Teachings
- National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health
- Indigenous Arts Protocols
- Vancouver Olympic emblem comes under fire
- Wab Kinew - Heroes
- ARPDC Professional Development Resources
- EdCan Network resources
Appreciation vs Appropriation
Ontario College of Teachers
- Acting on Our Ethics: Caring for Anishinaabe Children
- Knowledge Keepers
- Knowledge Keepers Discussion Guide
- Voices of Wisdom: Learning from Elders
- Exploring the Ethical Standards Through Anishinaabe Art
Ontario Teachers Federation
- Ontario Teacher’s Federation
- OSSTF Full Circle: First nations, Metis, and Inuit Ways of Knowing
- ETFO: Aboriginal History and Realities in Canada – Teacher's’ Resource, Grades 1-8
- ETFO: Indigenous Resources
- ETFO: Celebrating Women
- ETFO: Introduction to Indigenous Peoples
- Ophea’s First Nation Inspired Daily Physical Activities
Ministry of Education
- Aboriginal Peoples Survey, 2006: School Experiences of Off-Reserve First Nations Children Aged 6 to 14
- Ontario First Nation, Metis, and Inuit Education Policy Framework 2007
- Building Bridges to Success for First Nation, Métis and Inuit Students – Developing Policies for Voluntary, Confidential Aboriginal Student Self-Identification: Successful Practices for Ontario School Boards 2007
- A Solid Foundation - Fall 2009 Progress Report on the Implementation of the Ontario First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Education Policy Framework
- A Solid Foundation - Second Progress Report on the Implementation of the Ontario First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Education Policy Framework (2013)
- Implementation Plan: Ontario First Nation, Metis and Inuit Education Policy Framework 2014
- EduGains FNMI Teaching and Learning Resources
- Stepping Stones - A Resource for Educators Working with Youth Aged 12 - 25
- FNMI Connections: Scope and Sequence of Expectations Resource Guide ELEMENTARY
- FNMI Connections: Scope and Sequence of Expectations Resource Guide SECONDARY
- Integrating Aboriginal Teaching and Values into the Classroom
- Fostering Literacy Success for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Students Dr. Pamela Toulouse 2013
Resilience
- Cross Lake - This Is Where I Live - The Fifth Estate - A video showing the youth and families of Cross Lake Reserve telling their stories about the impact of suicide on them and their reasons for the choices they make as well as their friends
- A brighter future through Indigenous prosperity: Gabrielle Scrimshaw at TEDx Toronto - Video of Gabrielle Scrimshaw doing motivational speaking as an Indigenous person facing adversity and how she chose to overcome it. Advice and suggestions within the context of Indigenous culture, beliefs, traditions with a focus on values and attitudes.
- Canada 150 on Breakfast Television: Nakuset on the resilience of Canada's Indigenous Peoples - Nakuset shares what being Canadian means to her and the Indigenous Peoples of Canada.
- Métis Poet Katherena Vermette Shares Love of Winnipeg's North End
