"In Unsettling the Settler Within, Paulette Regan, a former residential-schools-claims manager, argues that in order to truly participate in the transformative possibilities of reconciliation, non-Aboriginal Canadians must undergo their own process of decolonization."
By official count, there are more than 50 First Nations languages across Canada. Some are thriving. Dozens others, though, are in danger of disappearing. In this video by Leah Hennel, we take the pulse of Southern Alberta First Nations languages.
"Johnny is a musician who shares her traditional Indigenous percussive techniques with the students who join her each week. The circle acts not only as a place to learn these rhythms but also a safe space for expression."
Although this resource was developed for teacher educators in Alberta, and the knowledges that are used are particular to the First Nations and éپ groups of that land, many of the activities can be successfully used with teacher candidates and practicing teachers in Ontario. Lessons plans provided in Talking Together are supported by visual presentations in Walking Together.
From the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation. A field-trip based unit on looking at biodiversity in natural systems and exploring cultural perspectives on sustainability.
Le Wapikoni mobile donne aux jeunes des Premières Nations l’occasion de s’exprimer au moyen de réalisations vidéo et musicales.
Alfred, Taiaiake. Wasase: Indigenous Pathways of Action and Freedom. University of Toronto Press, 2005.
Great set of resources including video presentations supplemented with support materials, discussion questions, as well as related national educational standards covered through these resources.
Many people think of treaty rights as “special” indigenous rights however, all people living in Canada are treaty people with their own set of rights and responsibilities.
An introduction to "We Can Change Our Future" a DVD created by Success By 6 in BC that focuses on the important period of life for children.
Rick Monture’s We Share Our Matters offers the first comprehensive portrait of how the Haudenosaunee of the Grand River region have expressed their long struggle for sovereignty in Canada.
Dr. Steckley has been teaching at Humber College in Toronto since 1983 and has taught Anthropology and Native Studies and other Canadian universities throughout his career. His area of specialization is Canada's Aboriginal people, and he is a leading expert in the Huron language and culture.
The mandate of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada has come to an end, bringing a historic opportunity to build a shared future together.
Each year, Windspeaker.com publishes hundreds of news articles focused on Indigenous peoples, their issues and concerns, and the work they are undertaking to build a better future for themselves, their children and the children as yet unborn.
The Woodland Cultural Centre is a First Nations educational and cultural center.
The Wopanaak Language Reclamation Project understands that it is the birthright of each Wamponoag child and adult to speak her or his Language given by Creator.
In collaboration with the Toronto Biennial of Art’s Mobile Arts Curriculum, Your Tkaron:to Companion Guide is a series of three booklets exploring place- and arts- based explorations of the complex and contested ways the city of Toronto was established.