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The following videos were created as part of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation recognition of the Truth and Reconciliation Week 2022
Be sure to watch the videos before showing your class to ensure that they are appropriate for your learners.
In 2020, the NCTR had a virtual event titled, Every Child Matters. A copy, in video form, is provided below in 2 parts. Along with the videos, they created a Teacher Resources to help teachers work with learners. This document is called "Having Difficult Conversations in the Classrooms". It is highly recommended that you use this resource.
Having-Difficult-Conversations-in-the-Classroom_F-2-1.pdfEpisode 1: Indigenous Languages (23:10)
Survivor Host: Elder Florence Paynter, Youth Host: Rose Darling, Guests: Pat Ningewance Nadeau and Shirley Desjarlais
Our languages contain our unique worldview and our connection to the earth. In this episode, we connect with two language educators.
The opening takes about 4:54 and the content ends at 18:55
Episode 3: Indigenous Heritage & Identity Residential Schools History (9:36)
Survivor Host: Elder Florence Paynter, Youth Host: Rose Darling, Guest: Larry Guy Ahenekew
Elder and Survivor Larry Ahenekew attended Île à-la-Crosse Residential School from age 6 to 16.
The content ends at 5:36.
Episode 4: Indigenous Music & Songs and Dance (17:24)
Survivor Host: Elder Florence Paynter, Youth Host: Rose Darling,
Guest performances by: Itueueuitsheu (Musique rythmée) Anishinaabe DJ/ and producer Les Boulanger, aka Boogey the Beat Singer-songwriter Ila Barker Anishinaabe teacher and dancer of the viral “How To Powwow Dance” video Deanne Hupfield.
The segment opens with an animation created by youth from Pakua Shipu school.
Content ends at 13:39
Episode 5: What Can I Do?
Survivor Host: Elder Florence Paynter, Youth Host: Rose Darling
Guests: Madeline McCracken, Mary the Bear, and Salma from Imagine a Canada
Every Child Matters: Truth - Act One (46:32)
Designed for students in Grades 5 through 12, this was a virtual event in 2020 which provided an opportunity to learn first-hand from Residential School Survivors, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, artists and leaders from nations and cultures across the country.
Every Child Matters: Reconciliation - Act Two (48:29)
This is the 2nd part of the virtual 2020 event.
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