OCSB Indigenous Education
OCSB Indigenous Education
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Canada is currently in a period of reconciliation. Since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (now known as the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation) released its 94 calls to action in December of 2015, it is understood that deeper reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples must be a priority.
The Calls to Action speak to honouring treaties and nation-to-nation relationships, and land acknowledgements are an easy first step towards honouring the original occupants of a place. Land acknowledgements also allow for people to be made aware of the connection between a group of people and the geographical area that is their land – especially since those land rights have historically been restricted.
We would also like to recognize the Inuit, Métis and other First Nations Peoples who have decided to call Ottawa home.
Indigenous Education Reference Document
These documents share the key/important protocols to follow when planning to include Indigenous content and/or work on a project with an Indigenous focus. These documents highlight protocols around collaboration with the Indigenous Ed team, Algonquian Protocols, Art/Murals in the school, Guests, Respectul terminology and Drums.
English Reference Document
Respectful Terminology document
Document sur la terminologie respectueuse
Protocole des invités autochtones
Website_IndigenousEd_2025.mp4Our Collective Commitment begins by Acknowledging the Land
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Taking steps towards Reconciliation
Taking steps towards Reconciliation
More information here
Miigwetch to World Changing Kids and Elder Gilbert Whiteduck (Former Chief of Kitigan Zibi) for sharing this knowledge and these teachings
Click here to find grade & subject-specific vetted resources & inquiries to integrate Indigenous content into your classroom.
Click here to find grade & subject-specific vetted resources & inquiries to integrate Indigenous content into your classroom.
to learn about some of the #ocsbReconciliAction Collaborative Inquiries that have been happening at OCSB.
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Terminology & Cultural Proficiency (scroll down)
Terminology & Cultural Proficiency (scroll down)
How to teach students about terminology - (Intermediate/ High School Resource Package) - there are a variety of resources, an article, a video and a slide presentation here to be adapted in your classrooms.
What is Cultural Proficiency - (Intermediate/High School Resource Package) - Lesson ideas and a slideshow presentation on Cultural Proficiency (mostly for High school level)
Protocols (scroll down)
Protocols (scroll down)
Elder / Guest Protocol French Elder / Guest Protocol
Tobacco Protocol (First Nations Offering) French Tobacco Protocol
Drum Protocol French Drum Protocol
Smudging Protocol (TBC)
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