A video which explains BC’s Journey Towards Reconciliation in the Education System
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVTwt9gVif4
First Peoples
Principles of Learning
https://firstpeoplesprinciplesoflearning.wordpress.com
Aboriginal Worldviews and Perspectives in the Classroom:
Moving Forward – A Handbook
Indigenous Knowledge and Perspectives – The BC Curriculum K-12
Indigenous Knowledge and Perspectives are intended to intersect with the curriculum in every area of learning at every grade level. “Indigenous Learning for Everyone: Every Day”. Here is where you can find references to Indigenous knowledge and perspectives throughout the BC curriculum.
Indigenous Knowledge and Perspectives – Applied Design
Indigenous Education Resource Inventory
This inventory is a non-comprehensive list of Indigenous education resources that has been compiled by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the British Columbia Teacher’s Federation, the First Nations Education Steering Committee, and Métis Nation British Columbia. The intent of these materials is to help further incorporate Indigenous knowledge and perspectives into B.C. classrooms. The inventory includes guides, books and e-books, articles, websites, videos, and other materials. Educators may find this inventory useful for supporting personal and profession Indigenous learning.
https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/sites/curriculum.gov.bc.ca/files/pdf/indigenous-resources-inventory.pdf
Authentic First Peoples Resources, Kindergarten – Grade 9
Published by FNESC and FNSA
The annotated listings provided in this guide identify currently available authentic First Peoples texts that students can work with to meet provincial standards related to literacy as well as a variety of specific subject areas.
The guide is intended to introduce resources that reflect First Peoples knowledge and perspectives in respective ways. The inclusion of authentic First Peoples content supports all students in developing an understanding of the significant place of First Peoples within the historical and contemporary fabric of this province and provides culturally relevant materials for Indigenous learners in British Columbia.
This guide lists resources (story and informational text) written for a student audience.
First Nations, Métis and Inuit Educational Sites
The First Nations, Métis & Inuit Education Association of Ontario
is a subject association for First Nations, Métis and Inuit education in Ontario. The information is to help educators understand issues as well as offer strategies for teaching about these issues to all learners.
First Nations, Métis and Inuit Knowledge and Resources
Traditional Foods
First Nations Food Guide: https://www.health.gov.nl.ca/health/findhealthservices/canada_food_guide_first_nations_inuit_metis.pdf
Healthy Foods: https://www.unlockfood.ca/en/Articles/Aboriginal-Health/Traditional-Food-for-Aboriginal-People.aspx
Inuit Traditional Foods: https://livehealthy.gov.nu.ca/sites/default/files/resource_attachments/EN_WEB_itf–nutrition-fact-sheet-series.pdf
Inuit Storytellers and Health Promotion during Changing Times: http://www.fao.org/3/i3144e/I3144e09.pdf
Recipes: http://iffculture.ca/recipes/
Métis Cookbook: https://www.mnbc.ca/app/webroot/uploads/Education/Metis_Cookbook_SecondEdition.pdf
A First Nations Cooking Class On National Indigenous Peoples’ Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ftbZgbapkI
Mathematics Indigenous Knowledge
http://mkn-rcm.ca/indigenousknowledge/
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC-h5KFwALU2nI4lL7gu4xRjSPfDBiX8W
Comic Books and Gaming for Kids – For family research and discussion before linking or viewing – not promoted or endorsed by School District 46
Honour Water: http://www.honourwater.com/#intro
Thunderbird Strike: https://www.thunderbirdstrike.com
I am Not Alone: http://neveralonegame.com
Stories
Sacred Fisher Story – Cree: https://www.helpingourmotherearth.com/sacred-fisher-story.html
Colouring Books/Pages
Nuu-chah-nulth Ocean Animals: http://www.uuathluk.ca/web_sara_colouring_book.pdf
Alphabet with Salish Design: http://abed.sd79.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Salish-Alphabet.pdf
Colouring by Ronnie Dean Harris: https://www.ronniedeanharris.com/colouring?fbclid=IwAR0I9opFkhlKsSpy7taqIrIMDZBRsiP4A7_Z_rmtfX_rOd3IYEC9vzuonT8
Dragonfly by Michelle Stoney, Gitxsan: https://aboriginalresourcesforteachers.weebly.com/uploads/3/0/3/5/30354089/dragonfly.jpg
Count to Ten the Métis Way: http://abed.sd79.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/The-Metis-Way.pdf
Christi Belcourt: https://aboriginalresourcesforteachers.weebly.com/uploads/3/0/3/5/30354089/91393446_10157820451735272_3674020908827148288_n.jpg
Inuit Healthy Foods Colouring Book: https://livehealthy.gov.nu.ca/sites/default/files/resource_attachments/EN_WEB_colouring-book-small-en%2Bfr%2Bin%2Biu.pdf
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada – First Nations: https://indigenouspeoplesatlasofcanada.ca/section/first-nations/
First Peoples’ Map of BC: https://maps.fpcc.ca
First Peoples – A Guide for Newcomers: https://vancouver.ca/files/cov/First-Peoples-A-Guide-for-Newcomers.pdf
The shíshálh Nation: https://shishalh.com/culture-language/culture/
Strategic Land Use Plan for the shíshálh Nation: https://shishalh.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/SLUP.pdf
Self-Government Act: https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/s-6.6/fulltext.html
Masters of the Pacific Coast: https://www.knowledge.ca/program/masters-pacific-coast
Languages
First Voices
FirstVoices is a suite of web-based tools and services designed to support Indigenous people engaged in language archiving, language teaching and culture revitalization: https://www.firstvoices.com
Poles
The Gwaii Haanas Legacy Pole: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT4Yc9ask58
UBC Reconciliation Pole: https://students.ubc.ca/ubclife/what-reconciliation-pole
Elders
Gerry Oldman teaching: https://www.teachingsintheair.ca/podcasts/season-3/national-treasures
Terry Aleck: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omS98GIoV18
Elders Speak – What would you say to your 20 year-old self? (Some sensitive topics): https://www.contextresearch.ca/work/elders-speak-video.php
Métis
Métis Nation of British Columbia Education Resources: https://www.mnbc.ca/documents-resources/education
Gabriel Dumont Institute: https://gdins.org/metis-culture/
Rupert’s Land Institute: http://www.rupertsland.org/teaching-learning/resources/
Learning with the Métis Community – Ontario: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/aboriginal/3JLearnMetisCommunity.pdf
Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada – The Métis: https://indigenouspeoplesatlasofcanada.ca/section/metis/
Inuit
Free Inuktut Digital Books for Families: https://www.qia.ca/free-inuktut-books/
Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada – Inuit: https://indigenouspeoplesatlasofcanada.ca/section/inuit/
Traditional Dog Teaming
Movie – produced in 1995, depicting mid 1940s lifestyle
http://www.isuma.tv/isuma-productions/qimuksik-dog-team
Truth and Reconciliation
Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada – Truth and Reconciliation
https://indigenouspeoplesatlasofcanada.ca/section/truth-and-reconciliation/
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
Reports and Findings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: http://nctr.ca/reports.php
Teaching Resources: https://education.nctr.ca/link-to-page-2/
Indigenous Author Readings (videos)
Fatty Legs – until June 30th
Christy Jordon-Fenton and Margaret-Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdFHpF0Ka2g
Copying or reproducing this video or the book Fatty Legs (Annick 2010 and Annick 2020) is prohibited without permission.
My Heart Fills with Happiness
Monique Gray Smith reads her well known children’s book
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu1oeuDlikg
You Hold Me Up
Monique Gray Smith reads her well known children’s book
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMCKX53WwPc
When We are Kind
Monique Gray Smith reads her well known children’s book
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBbFzlYdt6I
Connecting families in need
Having access to reliable internet is increasingly important in today’s interconnected world. But for low income families, it can still be a struggle.
Internet for GoodTM is an innovative partnership between TELUS, the British Columbia Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, and the Ministry of Community and Social Services in Alberta that provides eligible families with the tools and connectivity they need to succeed.
Click here for more information
https://www.telus.com/en/about/company-overview/community-investment/how-we-give/cause-campaigns/internet-for-good
Please explore the links for Families & Students by clicking on “Curriculum”, “The Learning Journey” and “Scholarships and Bursaries” above.
Services and Information for Indigenous Youth and All Youth
Indigenous Peoples
https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1461766373625/1556203056093
Young Canadians
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/youth.html
Education Planning and Student Aid
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education.html
Canada Learning Bond
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/learning-bond.html
Canada Education Savings Grant
Apprenticeship Grants
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/apprentices/grants.html