Learn about Indigenous food sovereignty
The History of Food in Canada Is the History of Colonialism
An article in Walrus magazine looks at the destruction of Indigenous food systems and asks what would it take to restore them.
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Learn to be an Indigenous Ally
The Montreal Urban Aboriginal Network launched the Indigenous Ally toolkit in English and in French. Being an ally is about creating safe spaces by educating others on the realities and histories of marginalized people. The toolkit provides suggested steps and self-reflections for people who want to be an ally.
Use The Gathering: A Compilation of Teaching Resources
THE GATHERING Educators from North West Community College/University of Regina Community-Based Masters Program have compiled First Nations, Metis, and Inuit (FNMI) teaching resources that can be adapted for all students. While the website is focused on teachers, anyone starting their Reconciliation journey will find this to be a useful tool!
Read Indigenous Magazines
The above links will connect you with news, current events, business and culture from a uniquely Indigenous perspective about issues that are significant to Reconciliation. Click here to stay current!
Stay Current on Indigenous Business
Search out Indigenous economic development networks in your community and find ways to stay informed through their communication platforms. The newsletter from the Saskatchewan First Nations Economic Development Network is an excellent source.
Learn About Métis History, Identity and Culture
Use the Indigenous Peoples Atlas to learn about Métis history, identity and culture. This tremendous online resource has extensive sections on trading, oral tradition and languages, historical milestones, culture and contemporary experience.
Read Youth Visions for Reconciliation
Office of The Treaty Commissioner Website
In March 2017, the Office of the Treaty Commissioner invited 45 youth between the ages of 18 and 30 years to gather and imagine their lives 40 years in the future—in a time when Reconciliation has been successful. Read about their vision for Reconciliation.
Learn the History of Louis Riel
Use graphic novels to introduce youth to history! Chester Brown, creator of the Louis Riel graphic novel, retells the history of the nineteenth-century Métis Rebellion lead by Prairie Métis Louis Riel.
Read One Thunderous Voice: A Youth E-Journalism Project
One Thunderous Voice is a project that brings together Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth to engage in e-journalism projects at community events focused on Truth and Reconciliation. Teachers and students from two schools have joined forces: the Constable Robin Cameron Education Complex at Beardy’s & Okemasis Cree Nation, and Aden Bowman Collegiate Institute in Saskatoon, SK.
Listen to or Watch The Secret Path
This 10 song album by Gord Downie (the Tragically Hip) tells the story of 12-year-old Chanie Wenjack of Marten Falls First Nation. Young Chanie escaped from Cecilia Jeffrey Indian Residential School in 1966 and died while trying to make his way home.
Learn About Indigenous Artists Working Towards Reconciliation
“Beyond the Secret Path” on CBC
From musicians to visual and performance artists to authors, learn more about six Indigenous artists making powerful work about Reconciliation.
Learn About Gaps in Education for Indigenous Peoples
The Nicola Valley Institute of Technology created this video, which highlights the impacts of gaps in Aboriginal Education and the opportunities to improve the quality of life for all Canadians.
