Indigenous Teaching Resources

Seek out members of your community such as Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and Cultural Advisors. The resources provided on this page are meant to supplement the advice and expertise that Mrs. Bouvier can provide for you.

Aboriginal Perspectives – Teaching Resources and Strategies for Elementary and Secondary Classrooms. http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/aboriginal/Guide_Toolkit2009.pdf

Active History – Inviting Indigenous Speakers to the Classroom: protocols for Elders, Survivors, colleagues, or educational liaisons - http://activehistory.ca/2019/01/how-and-when-to-invite-indigenous-speakers-to-the-classroom/

Alberta Education – Education for Reconciliation – Residential Schools and treaties education. https://www.alberta.ca/education-for-reconciliation.aspx

Alberta Education – Moving Forward – Success for First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Students https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/0b20b5ca-f6a0-49d8-b28b-35d50a1fb422/resource/02912c39-3d8a-4f78-ba66-f7d1a8ded7e9/download/6643356-2011-01-moving-forward-implementing-FNMI.pdf

Alberta Regional Professional Development Consortia – FNMI Professional Learning - Learning to Do asks educators to access and select resources to create educational programs that reflect a cultural understanding of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities, perspectives, and content. http://www.fnmiprofessionallearning.ca/learning-to-do/

Alberta Regional Professional Development Consortia Resource Collection - The resources found on this site were developed by Alberta Regional Professional Development Consortia (ARPDC) as a result of funding from Alberta Education to support implementation. https://arpdcresources.ca/find-resources-by-focus/

Alberta Teacher’s Association. Education is Our Buffalo. https://www.teachers.ab.ca/SiteCollectionDocuments/ATA/Publications/Human-Rights-Issues/Education%20is%20Our%20Buffalo%20(PD-80-7).pdf

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation – Digital Archives - Residential Schools - https://www.cbc.ca/archives/topic/a-lost-heritage-canadas-residential-schools

Canadian Encyclopedia. Residential Schools Podcast Series. https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/residential-schools-podcast-series

Canadian Encyclopedia - Canada in the Making – Aboriginal Residential Schools and research information from Canadiana.org on Canada’s Residential Schools. https://web.archive.org/web/20140709004209/http:/www.canadiana.ca/citm/specifique/abresschools_e.html

Canadian Encyclopedia - Indigenous Peoples Topics - https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/topic/indigenous-peoples

Canadian Museum for Human Rights. The CMHR galleries and exhibitions dedicated FNMI rights and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. https://humanrights.ca/home

Common Threads V – Full Circle: First Nations, Métis and Inuit Ways of Knowing. "This project is the culmination of work done over the past two and a half years by 13 members of OSSTF/FEESO, most of whom are First Nation or Métis, or work extensively with Aboriginal students." https://www.osstf.on.ca/full-circle-first-nations-metis-inuit-ways-of-knowing-video

Canadian Race Relations Foundation - Learning About “Walking in Beauty” - Placing Aboriginal Perspectives in Canadian Classrooms - https://www.crrf-fcrr.ca/en/component/flexicontent/334-crrf-research-reports/23526-learning-about-walking-in-beauty-placing-aboriginal-perspectives-in-canadian-classrooms?view=item&Itemid=23526

Community Well-Being Index - "The Community Well-Being (CWB) index measures socio-economic well-being for communities across Canada over time." https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1100100016579/1557319653695

Curriculum Laboratory First Nations Materials Across the Curriculum - University of Lethbridge https://www.uleth.ca/sites/default/files/fnmibib.pdf

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada - "Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) continues to renew the nation-to-nation, Inuit-Crown, government-to-government relationship between Canada and First Nations, Inuit and Métis; modernize Government of Canada structures to enable Indigenous peoples to build capacity and support their vision of self-determination; and lead the Government of Canada's work in the North." https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs.html

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada – Teaching Resources. https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1302868012055/1534942371387

Early Canadiana Online - Grades: 9 – 12 - "Resource has primary source material related to early Canadian history. This resource contains maps, images, excerpts from books and diaries, treaty documents, and early parliamentary debates." http://www.canadiana.ca/?usrlang=en

Empowering the Spirit: Resource from ARPDC - "Comprehensive resource designed to support staff at all school levels in developing their understanding and awareness of FNMI perspectives." - http://empoweringthespirit.ca/

First Nations Child & Family Caring Society - Bring reconciliation into the classroom - https://fncaringsociety.com/shannens-dream-school-resources

First Nations Education Steering Committee - Indian Residential Schools and Reconciliation Resources - http://www.fnesc.ca/irsr/

First Nation Education Resources – "Angela Towedo provides education links to other sources online." https://fner.wordpress.com/about/

FNMI Resource Collection Lethbridge (extensive subject area for high schools in Math Social, Science, Art, Music, CTS, including lesson plans) https://airtable.com/shrNIbBIx60owZzBh/tbl1m3Zc1tTWu2GLm?blocks=hide

Four Directions Teachings. "Visually stunning audio narrated resource for learning about Indigenous knowledge and philosophy from five diverse First Nations in Canada." http://www.fourdirectionsteachings.com/

Gale FNMI - "Use this resource to explore the political, social, and cultural history of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples of North America between the sixteenth and twentieth centuries. This resource contains collections from both American and Canadian institutions, including the Javitch Collection from the University of Alberta, as well as indigenous-language materials. Topics include: the Iroquois Confederation, Canadian Catholic Indigenous Missions, Indigenous treaties in Canada, and more." - https://go.gale.com/ps/start.do?p=INDP&u=albertaind

Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research – Virtual Museum - "GDI in partnership with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education, the Department of Canadian Heritage's Canadian Culture Online Program, the Canada Council for the Arts, SaskCulture, the Government of Canada and the University of Saskatchewan is proud to provide you with this systematic look at Métis history and culture." http://www.metismuseum.ca/

Glenbow Museum Archives - "Search Digital content related to all Alberta History, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit people." - https://www.glenbow.org/collections/search/

Government of Alberta – "Alberta Education First Nations, Métis and Inuit education - Improving education outcomes and creating opportunities for First Nations, Métis and Inuit students in Alberta." https://www.alberta.ca/first-nations-metis-and-inuit-education.aspx?utm_source=redirector

Government of Alberta – Professional Practice Standards – "Leadership Quality Standard 5. Supporting the Application of Foundational Knowledge about First Nations, Métis and Inuit." - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-practice-standards-overview.aspx?utm_source=redirector

Indian Horse – Study Guide, eLearning Modules - https://www.indianhorse.ca/

Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada – "Indian Residential Schools Government of Canada website with reports, settlement agreements, and the statement of apology to former residents of Indian Residential Schools by the Prime Minister." http://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1100100015576/1100100015577

Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada – "A map of Indian Residential Schools in Canada of Canada website that contains a map of recognized Indian Residential Schools and a list of institutions by province / territory and religious affiliations." http://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1100100015606/1100100015611

Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada Grades: 5 – 12 - "Use this bilingual resource to find reference maps of Canada, information about Truth and Reconciliation, a glossary of Indigenous terms, and more. Created by The Royal Canadian Geographical Society in conjunction with the Assembly of First Nations, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, the Métis Nation, the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation and Inspire, this resource contains beautiful contemporary and historical photography, maps, and more." - https://indigenouspeoplesatlasofcanada.ca/

Indigenous Research - "AANDC's Strategic Research Directorate supports policy-making through a program of strategic research and facilitates the coordination of research conducted by other units within the department." https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1313157003056/1313157171958

Indigenous Services Canada - "Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) works collaboratively with partners to improve access to high quality services for First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Our vision is to support and empower Indigenous peoples to independently deliver services and address the socio-economic conditions in their communities." https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada.htm l

Indigenous Statistics - "The Statistics and Measurement Directorate is the focal point of contact within Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) for demographic and socio-economic statistics on Aboriginal peoples and Northerners. Through the provision of authoritative data and analytical advice, Strategic Analysis supports research, program and policy development as well as performance measurement activities." https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1313164698167/1313164748455

Learn Alberta. Resources linked to the program of studies. http://www.learnalberta.ca/

Legacy of Hope. "This is a charitable Aboriginal organization whose purpose is to educate and create awareness and understanding about the legacy of residential schools, including the effects and intergenerational impacts on First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples." http://legacyofhope.ca/

National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation - "The NCTR was established to preserve the truths of Canada’s Indian Residential Schools as recommended by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. This site contains a database of records and stories from the TRC, as well as other educational resources." http://umanitoba.ca/nctr/

Native Land – Map of territories, languages, and treaties. https://native-land.ca/

NCTR – Educator Resources - "The NCTR has a section dedicated to resources for educators. A number of projects are listed, including Imagine a Canada, Project of the Heart, and The Healing Forest. Lists of films, visual resources, literature and documents are also available." http://nctr.ca/educator-new.php

NCTR List of Indian Residential Schools resources (PDF) "This short list of resources includes links to reports, initiatives and videos related to the history of Canada’s Indian Residential Schools." http://umanitoba.ca/centres/nctr/media/TRC_IRS_Resources.pdf

NCTR Resource Guide – "Residential Schools (PDF) list of literature, plays, films, resources and website from the NCTR on the topic of Residential Schools." http://umanitoba.ca/centres/nctr/media/TRC_Residential_Schools_Resource_Guide.pdf

Niitsitapiisini Virtual Exhibit: Teacher Toolkit - "Accompanies the Glenbow museum's Virtual Exhibit on Blackfoot culture. Informs teachers of the protocols involved in teaching First Nations students and provides instructional support." - https://www.glenbow.org/blackfoot/teacher_toolkit/index.html

Ontario Ministry of Education. Suggested resources and lessons for grades 1-8. http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/aboriginal/elemExpectations.html

Ontario Secondary School – Teachers Federation https://www.osstf.on.ca/en-CA/resource-centre/educators-resources/fnmi-resources-residential-schools.aspx

Peel's Prairie Provinces - Grades: 6 – 12 - "Use this database to find primary source material on the early history and culture of the Canadian Prairie Provinces. Information on Métis and First Nations peoples, Franco-Albertans, Alberta local history, the history of Edmonton, and Alberta Railways is included." - http://peel.library.ualberta.ca/index.html

Residential Schools Timeline – Legacy of Hope Foundation. "An interactive timeline of the history of Indian Residential Schools. Additional pages of resources and stories are also available." http://wherearethechildren.ca/en/timeline/

Rupertsland – Metis Centre of Excellence - Rupertsland Centre for Teaching & Learning (RCTL) "Learning tools for you to use as immediate implements in your classroom." http://www.rupertsland.org/teaching-learning/resources/

Secret Path – "Ten poems by Chanie Wenjack. Gord Downie’s, The Secret Path. Film, Books and Music. A twelve year-old boy who died fifty years ago on October 22, 1966, in flight from the Cecilia Jeffrey Indian Residential School near Kenora, Ontario, walking home to the family he was taken from over 400 miles away." - https://www.secretpath.ca/#Film

Surveys on Indigenous Peoples - "The Aboriginal Peoples Survey led by Statistics Canada, is an established Canadian survey about the demographic and socio-economic characteristics of Indigenous populations in Canada living on and off-reserve." https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1321384019753/1322059098232

They Came for the Children – Canada, Aboriginal Peoples, and Residential Schools (PDF) - "Publication from the TRC that highlights the experiences of Canada’s FNMI Peoples in Indian Residential Schools." http://www.myrobust.com/websites/trcinstitution/File/2039_T&R_eng_web%5B1%5D.pdfThis

Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) - "Includes copies of the final report, archives, education, and research." http://www.trc.ca/websites/trcinstitution/index.php?p=905

Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada - Summary of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation - http://nctr.ca/assets/reports/Final%20Reports/Executive_Summary_English_Web.pdf

Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada- Calls to Action - http://nctr.ca/assets/reports/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf

Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada – Survivors Speak - http://nctr.ca/assets/reports/Final%20Reports/Survivors_Speak_English_Web.pdf

University of Lethbridge – FNMI Lit - "First Nations, Métis and Inuit Perspectives in K-12 Literature: Indigenous Voices and Ways of Knowing." https://library.ulethbridge.ca/FNMILit

University of Saskatchewan – iPortal: Indigenous Studies Portal Research Tool – Some resources are only available through the UofS. http://iportal.usask.ca/index.php?t=sub_pages&cat=39

We Are All Treaty People –Full Book - "We Are All Treaty People is the 34-page illustrated history produced by the Union of Ontario Indians to promote their understanding of treaties for all people in Ontario. Written by Maurice Switzer, with coloured drawings by Charley Herbert, the book offers students and educators a brief look at the history of treaties from the Anishinabek perspective. The Anishinabek Nation includes Algonquin, Delaware (Lenape), Mississauga, Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi. The book begins with a brief overview of Anishinabek cultural history and worldview. A prediction about the newcomers comes to pass as the people assist these newcomers with food, medicines, and survival techniques. The story continues as the period of peaceful co-existence comes to an end when competition between the French and English is decided during the Seven Year's War." - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jb4JesjE1A

Western and Northern Canadian Protocol for Collaboration in Basic Education - The Western and Northern Canadian Protocol (WNCP) - "WNCP Common Tool for Assessing and Validating Teaching and Learning Resources for Cultural Appropriateness and Historical Accuracy of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Content." https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/docs/support/aaa/wncp_assessing_vaiidating.pdf