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Cree Dictionary of Mathematical Terms with Visual Examples (University of Regina Open Textbook) - This textbook is available online as a free download and provides CREE equivalents of 176 mathematic terms and their definitions in English. The visual examples mainly contain Indigenous elements. The Dictionary was reviewed by Elders, Indigenous Knowledge Keepers and Cree-speaking educators. 

First Nation Profiles Interactive Map - Government of Canada Interactive Map showing the official name, location, population, tribal council info, links to their websites, and other relevant details on each of the First Nations Groups across what is now called Canada. 

First Nation Protocol on Traditional Territory - From Canadian-based company out of British Columbia, this web page covers traditional protocol when going onto Indigenous traditional territory: how to begin the protocol, what to include, who says what, and more. 

First Voices: Explore Languages - Stated on their website, they are "an online space for Indigenous communities to share and promote their language, oral culture, and linguistic history". The link takes you to various Indigenous languages where with a click, you can learn more about each group, hear their language, play games, and check out further resources! 

FNMI Curriculum Database - Curated by staff of the University of Lethbridge, this database offers almost 1200 resources with FNMI focus or connections! There are tons of science ones. Check out the main web page for instructions on how to use their AirTable!

Indigenous History-Makers - Government of Canada website providing profiles about inspiring Indigenous peoples who have shaped the history of Canada. Profiles of artists, athletes, activists & advocates, and scientists and researchers! 

Indigenous Knowledge Curriculum Project - PDF from the Whitefeather Forest Initiative that  covers the background of this Indigenous Knowledge and Education project, based out of Ontario. This PDF provides a sense of how projects can be rooted in Indigenous Ways of Knowing and meet curricular needs. 

iPortal (University of Saskatchewan Indigenous Studies Portal) - From the U of S comes this database of articles, resources, government publications, theses, and more, all focusing on various topics related to Indigenous Studies and Education. Everyone should have access!

NCCIE Teaching Resource Centre - Coming from the Canadian National Centre for Collaboration is a collection of lesson plans with Indigenous perspectives for teaching land-based skills, knowledge, languages, and mainstream K-12 subjects. A must-see resource!

Pronunciation Guides for First Nations Groups in British Columbia - A web page providing the pronunciation of British Columbia First Nations. It is a great sign of respect when names are pronounced correctly. Take the time to review and practice with this web page!

Towards Reconciliation: 10 Calls to Action to Natural Scientists Working in Canada Article - Canadian researchers reviewed the 2015 Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and came up with 10 calls that can help "natural scientists to enable reconciliation in their work" (Wong et al., 2020). This article is a very helpful and meaningful way to bring reconciliation into science. We created a worksheet to help readers connect more with the article.

Whose Land? Lesson Plan - From the Taking IT Global website, which focuses on promoting awareness and engagement among global youth, comes this lesson plan aimed at Grades 10-12, on land acknowledgements. This is a great resource to see what you know about land acknowledgements and to facilitate an inquiry-project into this topic further. 

.caISES Outreach - AISES is the American Indian Science and and Engineering Society which is an organization focused on increasing representation of all Indigenous peoples of North America in STEM studies and careers. The Canadian Indigenous Science and Engineering Society (.caISES) has partnered with AISES to support STEM students and professionals through opportunities to gather, connect, and create long-lasting relationships. 

IndigenousSTS - Indigenous Science, Technology, and Society is an international research and training hub whose goal is to build Indigenous scientific literacy and to produce science research rooted in Indigenous thought. 

IndigeSTEAM - This organization looks at providing Indigenous-led and culturally-related programming in STEM and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and art/architecture/agriculture). They have various programs for Indigenous youth, links to blogs, connection to .caISES, and volunteer opportunities!

Ingenium - A collaborative space where three Canadian museums, the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, Canada Aviation and Space Museum and the Canada Science and Technology Museum, connect and collaborate to share amazing resources to youth and teachers across Canada! Ingenium has partnered with CLS to deliver teacher PD!

Let's Talk Science - A Canadian-wide organization that is committed to preparing Canadian youth for STEM-related future careers. They have tons of lessons, resources, and activities for youth and they have challenges throughout the year!

Ocean Sense - Through Ocean Networks Canada observatories, comes this education program that provides students the opportunities to do science, connects to Indigenous Knowledge, and has tons of educational resources! Explore the vast and varied area of the oceans! 

Coyote Science & Easy Science Experiments - Based on the Coyote Science show, this web page offers fun games, science learning, activities to try at home, episodes of the show, and much more. Can you complete the quest?

National Science Laboratory Video Lessons for Aboriginal Youth - This project, put on by the First Nations University of Canada, involves an SotB teacher and his students! Check out their contribution to the project, on the main Facebook page, and learn a thing or two about science with their videos!

Using Truth & Reconciliation Calls to Action in Science - The Canadian Light Source Education Team presenting virtually to teacher candidates of Queen's University in Ontario. See the seminar here.