Indigenous Education
Books & resources used in classes to help them reflect, think and make change.
CBC Kids News
Indigenous people are the first people to live in a place. In Canada, Indigenous people belong to a number of different communities or nations. CBC Kids News’s Sid and Ruby explain.
Truth and Reconciliation
As we reflect on our National Day of Truth & Reconciliation on Sept 30th, we looked closely at the significance of the day and what it means to honour the truth and reconcile the mistakes we make.
Students shared their understanding of what it means to say sorry or what is needed to make a proper apology.
The Land Acknowledgement
Through our journey of reconciliation, we are developing a stronger understanding and appreciation for the worldviews of Indigenous Peoples and their kinship to the land. As we reflect on what The Land Acknowledgement means and how it provides for our well-being, the students at Blantyre wrote personal letters to the land to express their appreciation.
Indigenous Voices - Land Acknowledgement
Land Acknowledgements: Uncovering an oral history of Toronto
Land Acknowledgement
Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address
Our continued journey of learning throughout November
(TDSB Indigenous Education Month)
What is a treaty?
Chad Solomon - author of Adventures of Rabbit and Bear Paws, shares his explanation of the beliefs of Indigenous People with regards to treaties.
Some classes enjoyed his puppet show that shared the story of A Dish with One Spoon.
Understanding Wampum Belts & Treaties
Stories read in the library by Kelly Crawford
Wampum Agreements / Promises
Anishinabek Nation: https://www.youtube.com/user/AnishinabekNation/featured
The videos share a better understanding of the Wampum Belt, A Dish with One Spoon, as well as the relationships & promises made by the Anishinaabe and the Haudenosaunee Confederacies.
Native Land is a resource that encourages us to learn more about Indigenous territories, treaties, languages, lands, and ways of life.
Sharing / Talking Circle
The staff and students participated in our first Sharing Circle during library partners. Understanding the importance of the scared circle and power of the talking stick. Each class shared from their heart their thoughts about the land or their feelings at that time. We will continue to use sharing circles during our classes to spark reflection, share feelings and thoughts about more difficult topics and develop a respectful, and caring class community.
