National Indigenous History Month

Resources for National Indigenous History Month

In preparation for National Indigenous History Month (June) and National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, we offer the following resources & training on the recommendation of Indigenous staff, advisors and partners. These are all written, created, developed and offered by Indigenous authors, educators and artists.

Workshops & Courses for Adults

1. May 31 – Early Bird Closes: Connecting to the Land, the Métis Way Summer Course
2. June 4 – Virtual Workshop:Métis Learning for the Summer Solstice
3. June 18 – Virtual Launch Celebration:Ktunaxa Nature Walk: Alfred Joseph’s Walkabout
4. June 30 – Early Bird Closes:4 Seasons of Indigenous Learning 2024-2025 Course

Books for Adults

1. NEW! Ktunaxa Nature Walk: Alfred Joseph’s Walkabout
2. Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants
3. Groundswell: Indigenous Knowledge and a Call to Action for Climate Change

Resources for Educators

1. NEW! Wayi Wah! Indigenous Pedagogies: An Act for Reconciliation and Anti-Racist Education 
2. Natural Curiosity: The Importance of Indigenous Perspectives
3. Heartbeat of the Earth: A Handbook on Connecting Children to Nature through Indigenous Teachings

Resources for Secondary/Post-Secondary Learners

1. NEW! The Journey Forward: 2 Novellas on Reconciliation for Youth
2. Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults
3. Medicines to Help Us Kit (Book & Prints)

Resources for Intermediate/Middle School Learners

1. Strong Stories Bundle of 48 Indigenous Books
2. We Are All Connected Indigenous Biodiversity Book Bundle
3. Orange Shirt Day Books & Educational Resource Package

Resources for Primary/Early Years Learners

1. Sila and the Land
2. Together We Drum, Our Hearts Beat As One
3. Walking Together: Two-Eyed Seeing Children’s Book

For All Ages 

1. Every Child Matters Flags
2. Every Child Matters Lanyards
3. Indigenous Rubber Stamp Animal Collection

As always, 100% of proceeds from CBEEN’s Outdoor Learning School & Store goes back into supporting our non-profit initiatives.