OCSB Indigenous Education
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.
🍂 Start the year in a Good Way
Land Acknowledgement
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Our Collective Commitment begins by Acknowledging the Land
Start by selecting the grade-appropriate learning resources below to support engaging in land acknowledgments:
Taking steps towards Reconciliation
Click here to find grade & subject-specific vetted resources & inquiries to integrate Indigenous content into your classroom.
Click here to learn about some of the #ocsbReconciliAction Collaborative Inquiries that have been happening at OCSB.
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Indigenous Education Framework
2022-2025
Terminology & Cultural Proficiency (scroll down)
How to teach students about terminology - (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 - (Resource Package) - Lesson ideas and a slideshow presentation on Cultural Proficiency (mostly for High school level)
