Reconciliation Resources

As well as contributing to the Experiences Canada Youth Leadership Forum on Reconciliation, Experience Canada’s program partners are also offering additional resources as part of the Reconciliation Conversations webinar series. These resources aim to inform and address many of the same issues highlighted by the Reconciliation Conversation speakers, and provide still more ways for youth to take part in meaningful conversations and engage with their communities.

Introduction to Reconciliation

Canadian Roots Exchange – Reconciliation In Our Lifetime

Canadian Roots Exchange (CRE) is a national Indigenous youth-led charity empowering youth to shape the future of truth and reconciliation in this country.

Whose Land - Welcome

Whose Land is a web-based app that uses GIS technology to assist users in identifying Indigenous Nations, territories, and Indigenous communities across Canada.

Home | NCTR

Select a residential school, event, or hearing from the list to learn more and view related materials from our collection.

Residential School Survivor Stories | Where Are The Children

The following is a selection of Survivor stories drawn from the Our Stories…Our Strength video collection.

Language and culture

Indigenous Languages in Canada

History, politics, arts, science & more: the Canadian Encyclopedia is your reference on Canada. Articles, timelines & resources for teachers, students & public.

CBC Indigenous – Original Voices

Language is more than what we use to communicate. on CBC Indigenous – Original Voices…

De Nations à Nations : voix autochtones à Bibliothèque et Archives Canada- Bibliothèque et Archives Canada

Google Earth - Celebrating Indigenous Language

Indigenous Music

The Indigenous Music Development Program (IMDP) at Manitoba Music was launched in 2004 to help First Nation peoples, Metis peoples, and Inuit develop sustainable careers in Manitoba’s music industry.

Health and Wellness

Ka Ni Kanichihk | Those Who Lead

Led by visionary community leaders and Elders who understood the significance of culturally-based and Indigenous-led services and leadership to social transformation

Indigenous Suicide Prevention - Centre for Suicide Prevention

This toolkit focuses on Indigenous Suicide Prevention and those risk factors that put Indigenous people more at risk of suicide than the general public.

We Matter

We Matter is a national multi-media campaign designed to gather positive messages from people across the country, to offer support for Indigenous youth going through a hard time.

2011-Aboriginal-Lateral-Violence.pdf

Although a worldwide occurrence, this fact sheet is about how lateral violence impacts Aboriginal people.

Connecting With Culture for Life

A site for Indigenous Youth who know the value of culture and living their best life, but need a little help getting there.

First Nations Health Authority

Learn about wellness and the First Nations Health Authority: Our Wellness Approach, the FNHA Perspective on Wellness and our Wellness Streams.

ENVIRONMENT

Students on Ice - Homepage

Offering unique educational expeditions to the Antarctic and the Arctic. Our mandate is to educate the world’s youth about the importance of the Polar Regions, support their continued growth and inspire and catalyze initiatives that contribute to global sustainability.

Climate Action Training - Ecology North

A web-based education opportunity for NWT residents looking to gain knowledge, skills, and resources to help face the climate crisis. This resource consists of six, 90 minute webinar recordings.

THE INDIGENOUS GUARDIANS TOOLKIT

This toolkit supports Indigenous communities across Canada to learn, share and connect about Indigenous Guardian programs. Be inspired by other communities, find practical information, and share your experiences.

Experiences Canada Treaty and Land Claim Map

A bilingual Canadian Treaty and Land claims map that illustrates the treaties and comprehensive land claims across the country. This map was created as a learning tool to engage in a conversation about treaties.

Future Ancestors Services | www.futureancestors.ca

We offer speaking, training, and research services that advance climate justice and equity with the lens of ancestral accountability. Learn more about Future Ancestors Services Inc. at www.futureancestors.ca.

Land-Based Learning | EdCan Network

This case study report examines how three key components of an Indigenous-centred program – land-based learning, spirituality, and the Medicine Wheel – have created a template for heightened student engagement and retention.

EDUCATION

Indigenous Perspectives Education Guide

Indigenous peoples in Canada do not represent one group or experience, but a multiplicity of perspectives, including those of Inuit, Métis, and First Nations. This education guide uses case studies as a means of exploring the diverse experiences of Indigenous peoples over a wide expanse of time, pre…

Métis Nation of Ontario | Programs | Métis of Ontario

Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Education Kits are an excellent resource for students, teachers, educators and community members to use inside and out of the classroom. Each kit contains a variety of items including a sash, flashcards, fiddle music, a Michif workbook, and a timeline of Métis history in Ontario.

Assembly of Se7en Generations

Assembly of Seven Generations (A7G) is an Indigenous owned and youth-led, non-profit organization focused on cultural support and empowerment programs/policies for Indigenous youth while being led by traditional knowledge and Elder guidance.

NCCIE - Home

The National Centre for Collaboration in Indigenous Education (NCCIE) is hosted by First Nations University of Canada, which has a 40-year history of being indigenous-owned, operated, and controlled. The Centre is grounded in principles of respect, reciprocity, and relationship, which are understood…

Rivers to Success | Indspire

Indspire’s vision is to enrich Canada through Indigenous education, inspiring achievement at all educational levels across all geographical regions of Canada. The guiding principle of Indspire’s North…

National Strategy on Inuit Education - First Canadians, Canadians First — Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami

The National Strategy on Inuit Education responds to the urgent need to support children and help them stay in school. Our vision is to graduate bilingual Inuit children with the skills and knowledge to contribute with pride and confidence to the 21st century.