June 1 to June 30
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JUNE PRAYERS | LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT LEARNING BUNDLE
Visit our OCSB Indigenous Education website for resources !
The sixth moon of Creation is Strawberry Moon. The medicine of the strawberry is reconciliation. It was during this moon cycle that many First Nation communities held annual feasts, welcoming everyone home, regardless of their differences over the past year.
Celebrating Indigenous Innovations Lesson Plans
Lesson Plan for All Grades
Honouring the strength and contributions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit women.
*New Resource* available in all LCs or click on the image for a PDF version
Explore Algonquin Annishnaabe Indigenous Influencers. Create, celebrate, and share!
A collection of 1-45 min videos honours the stories, achievements, and resilience of Indigenous Peoples, who have cared for this land since time immemorial. (Parks Canada)
Idéllo: 1re à 6e
Additional Resources
Resources shared by the Métis Nations of Ontario for educator use:
updated Métis Languages Initiative webpage featuring new trilingual interactive learning resources such as downloadable worksheets, activities, and stories.
Inuit Resources
Inuktut Tusaalanga - Inuktitut Language Resource
Resilient Inuk Creations - Inuit truth speaker and artist (she does red dress workshops and travels all around Canada)
Revival: Printmaking in Nunavik (2014-2019) - exhibit at the Ottawa Art Gallery from April 11-August 24 2025
Inhabit Media - Inuit-owned publishing company
5 Inuit Artists Who Will Inspire You to Refresh Your Spring Wardrobe - Inuit Art Quarterly article highlighting Inuit artists this spring
OCSB has a membership with FNMIEAO!!!
The site has many valuable resources and lesson ideas - there are also updated resources specifically for virtual learning. To access the content, please visit: http://www.fnmieao.com/ click on 'resources.
For Log in information please click HERE (only accessible to OCSB employees as this is a paid membership)
Additional English Resources
Additional English Resources
Additional French Resources
Additional French Resources
CLICK HERE for Interactive Google Slide for Student Inquiry
Credit to Jennifer Hawkins for creating and sharing.
CLICK HERE for French Resources
Credit to Agnés Kelly for creating and sharing
CLICK THIS LINK for a number of additional resources from Canadian Geographic.
Amplifying Indigenous voices
Amplifying Indigenous voices
Braiding Knowledges Together
Braiding Knowledges Together
CANADA'S HISTORY FORUM
Tanya McCallum shares her passion for teaching young people the value of environmental stewardship — while also finding common ground between Indigenous and Western perspectives. Watch the video
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HISTORY BITS
Tom Longboat was the greatest long-distance runner in the world in the years before the First World War. He was inducted to the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame in 1955.
Notable Indigenous Canadians
Governer General Mary Simon
The Honourable Murray Sinclair
Experiential Learning Opportunities:
Publications on Treaties, Truth and Reconciliation, and More...
Publications on Treaties, Truth and Reconciliation, and More...
With accompanying teaching materials
Treaties and the Treaty Relationship | We Are All Treaty People | Every Child Matters |
Truth and Reconciliation Week 2021 | Remembering the Children | Listening to Survivors | Living the Good Life
Throughout this learning journey, we will encounter personal stories that evoke a wide range of emotions. Some topics may be challenging, deeply reflective, or even emotionally difficult, while others may inspire, uplift, and empower. Content may be sensitive for some.
If at any time you feel overwhelmed or find the content particularly difficult, please seek support from a professional or lean on your personal support network. Your well-being is important, and you are not alone in this process.
General Support
Canada at Wellness Together Canada
For First Nations in Canada
Hope for Wellness Help Line offers immediate mental health counseling and crisis intervention by phone or online chat. Call toll-free 1-855-242-3310 or start a confidential chat with a counselor at hopeforwellness.ca.
Indian Residential School Crisis Line is a national service for anyone experiencing pain or distress as a result of their residential school experience. Call toll-free at 1-866-925-4419.
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