Reports

bc first nations land, title, & resource Guide

This report is "intended to provide support for teachers and students in all BC schools, including First Nations, public, and independent schools, to gain an understanding of traditional and contemporary forms of First Nations governance. It provides background information relevant to all teachers and students, and provides suggested activities and resources for Grades 2 to 12." 
Report date: 2019

Moving Toward reconciliation in ontario's publicly funded schools

A report assessing the gaps and progress of Indigenous education in the province of Ontario. In this report, they examine the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, assess data from the 2015/16 Annual School Survey, and learn about an Indigenous approach to education in the public system. 
Report date: 2016

CULTURAL APPROPRIATION VS. APPRECIATION

A report by the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario (ETFO) on the historical context and importance of understanding the impact of cultural appropriation. The report includes topics of privilege, impact, protocols, and activities to promote further understanding.
Report date: 2019

Resources

Afn education toolkit

A toolkit developed by the Assembly of First Nations and Apple to support teachers in better understand and engage with Indigenous education. The toolkits are also available as PDFs, or interactive modules downloadable via iTunes.

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES ATLAS OF CANADA

This atlas was created by The Royal Canadian Geographical Society in conjunction with the Assembly of First Nations, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, the Métis Nation, the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation and Indspire. It provides maps, historical context, and photos of Indigenous peoples across Canada. It also includes a section devoted to Truth and Reconciliation.

Native-land.ca

An interactive map to show you various Indigenous territories, treaty zones, and language regions. It does not provide an official or legal boundaries, but is a great educational resource to learn about Indigenous communities near you. They also have a community blog with great commentary.

beyond 94: Truth & reconciliation in canada

 CBC’s Beyond 94 is an immersive, interactive and comprehensive website created by the CBC Indigenous Unit that monitors the progress of the Truth and Reconciliation's 94 Calls to Action. It is a great resource to learn about the TRC and what has been done since it finished in 2015. In addition, they also have a Teacher Guide focusing on education related Calls to Action, as well as activities to try in the classroom.

First voices

First Voices is a suite of web-based tools designed to support Indigenous people engaged in language archiving, teaching, and revitalization. It is run by the First Peoples Cultural Council and is a registered charity in Canada.

strong nations publishing

Strong Nations is a book and gift store, an online retailer, and a publishing house located in Nanaimo, BC, specializing in Indigenous literature and art. They have books for teachers available in Indigenous languages, English, and French.

media

decolonizing the classroom: cbc podcast

"Is there space for Indigenous knowledge in academia?" Hear from student Danielle Bourque, Professor Sheila Cote-Meeks, Professor Eve Tuck, Hayden King, Mark Solomon, Dr. Sarah Hunt, and Dr. Kyle Powys Whyte.
Aired February 2018