Learn about Modern Treaties
Did you know that modern treaties cover more than 40 percent of Canada’s land mass? Or that more than 70 Indigenous groups are currently negotiating modern treaties?
Read MoreDid you know that modern treaties cover more than 40 percent of Canada’s land mass? Or that more than 70 Indigenous groups are currently negotiating modern treaties?
Read MoreThe book, A Line of Blood and Dirt: Creating the Canada-United States Border across Indigenous Lands, covers 150 years of history spanning two countries and dozens of ethnic groups. It’s a look at the messy and often violent history of the world’s longest undefended border.
Read MoreThe Métis: A Visual History is a stunning and visually commanding resource covering over three hundred years of history and culture starting with the birth of the Métis Nation.
Read MoreWatch, the Call for Equitable Indigenous Healthcare in Canada: Nation to Nation Collaboration. The film includes interviews with Indigenous traditional Knowledge Keeper Rose Richardson and her husband, healthcare patient Mayor Ric Richardson, as well as Director of Surgical Oncology at the University of Saskatchewan Dr. Gary Groot.
Read MoreReading Indigenous news sources means hearing Indigenous perspectives on issues, people, and current events. Stay informed by searching out online news or subscribing to local newspapers like Eagle Feather News (Saskatchewan), Grassroots News (Manitoba), or Turtle Island News (national weekly newspaper). APTN is a national news source and production company with outstanding content.
Read MoreLearn about Aboriginal Identity and Terminology from the UBC Indigenous foundations website
Read MoreIn Indigenous Writes, author Chelsea Vowel, starts an important dialogue about social beliefs associated with the relationship between Indigenous peoples and Canada. In 31 essays, Chelsea explores the Indigenous experience from the time of contact to the present through five categories: Terminology of Relationships; Culture and Identity; Myth-Busting; State Violence and Land, Learning, Law and Treaties.
Read MoreCanada’s History has lesson plans, including this one for youth in Grade 7, 8, 9, Gibaajimominaan: Our Stories. This lesson has students learn from residential school Survivors and consider what they can do to support the Survivors and their families.
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