Reconciliation Day is a time for reflection, learning, and honoring the experiences of Indigenous Peoples, particularly those impacted by residential schools. As a district, we stand in solidarity with survivors, families, and communities by deepening our commitment to truth, healing, and meaningful change in education. We encourage all staff, students, and families to wear orange and engage in activities that foster understanding, respect, and reconciliation. 

Website Exploration

1. National Centre for Truth & Reconciliation

2. Truth and Reconciliation Week and Orange Shirt Day Slideshow: Courtesy of April Strickland 

3. Indian Residential School Survivors' Storybase

4. Truth and Reconciliation Inquiry Unit: Use all or parts of this inquiry unit to teach your class about Truth and Reconciliation 

5. PATHS to Reconciliation: A Teacher's Guide K-12  (from Canadian Geographic)

6. Orange Shirt Society Educational Resources

7. Talking Stick Protocols 

   1. 1. K-3 Talking Circle Protocol Poster 

      2. 4-6 Talking Circle Protocol Poster 

      3. Grade 7-12 Talking Circle Protocol Poster 

8. Starting from the Heart: Going Beyond a Land Acknowledgement: Created by the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario 

9. Rupertsland Institute K-4 Resources: The Métis experience at residential schools 

10. Rupertsland Institute grade 5-12 Resource: The Métis experience of residential schools 

11. Twinkl

12. Joyful Learning