Exploring Reconciliation
We acknowledge that the land on which we live, work and learn is Treaty 6 Territory and the homeland of the Métis Nation of Alberta.
We acknowledge the Indigenous custodians of these lands as part of protocol; to do so recognizes Indigenous peoples long-standing presence in this territory, as well as highlighting the intimate connection of land to identity, expressed through stories, practices, and beliefs.
As Canadians, who signed treaties with sovereign first nations, we recognize that we are all treaty people, and as such, we acknowledge the footsteps that have marked these lands for centuries as an act of respect and reconciliation.
Indigenous Canada
Indigenous Canada - a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) that explores Indigenous histories and contemporary issues in Canada.
This course explores key issues facing Indigenous Peoples today from a historical and critical perspective, highlighting national and local Indigenous-settler relations. Learn about Indigenous histories and contemporary issues in Canada through this FREE online course. Register today for the 12-part, self-study course.
Learn about residential schools, view a time-line to see when they were active, look at events & hearings with NCTR interactive map.
The Secret Path is an animated film adaptation of Gord Downie's album and Jeff Lemire's graphic novel - a powerful visual representation of the life of Chanie Wenjack – from his escape from the Cecilia Jeffrey Indian Residential School, to his subsequent and heartbreaking death from hunger and exposure to the harsh weather.
Home Fire video examines the colonization of Canada, historic trauma, and restorative justice from an Indigenous perspective.
Amiskwaciy History Series is an Indigenous grassroots initiative aimed at creating awareness regarding the often-untold Indigenous history of the Edmonton area.
This short film is from the Office of the Treaty Commissioner in Saskatchewan, but speaks to Treaty 6 territory, and is a good overview of why all Canadians are Treaty People.
CBC Indigenous
Visit cbc.ca/indigenous for the latest news, current affairs and personal stories from Aboriginal communities across the country.
Buffalo Trail Public schools is working to enact the TRC's Calls to Action. We work in classrooms, with teachers and administrators, and with our communities to develop foundational understanding, experience culture and language, learn about treaties and the legacy and impact of residential schools and inter-generational trauma. You can read more about our work in this area on the BTPS First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education page.
BTPS also has two First Nations, Métis and Inuit teacher support pages. These resources include professional development support for educators, as well as classroom resources, suggested literature lists and kits, as well as early learning resource kits.