Indigenous Learning Resources

Here is a list of resources that have been recommended by our Indigenous advisors, members and partners as a way for you to deepen your understanding and move forward the Calls to Action set out by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

1. Review the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
2. Reflect on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
3. Bring authentic Indigenous Learning Resources into your teaching practice
4. Watch videos of Residential School Survivor Stories
5. Learn more about Indigenous Knowledge and Perspectives in the BC K-12 Curriculum
6. Read Challenging Racist British Columbia – 150 Years and Counting
7. Explore Native Land Maps which highlight First Nations in your area
8. Listen into the podcast episode on Braiding Ktunaxa Knowledge into Learning 
9. Listen to the Ktunaxa Story of Lightning, Thunder, Fox, and Coyote 
10. Read Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants
11. Incorporate Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults into your secondary school teaching
12. Use First Voices to enhance your learning of local Indigenous languages
13. Be part of the Bringing the Salmon Home efforts
14. Participate in The Moosehide Campaign
15. Read The Importance of Indigenous Perspectives in Children’s Environmental Inquiry
16. Use the Pacific Northwest Plant Cards and the Ktunaxa Ethnobotany Handbook to support your teaching and learning
17. Participate in National Indigenous Peoples Day, National Indigenous History Month and Orange Shirt Day / the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events happening in your community

We know this is far from an exhaustive list, and we invite you to share other great Indigenous learning resources with us as we continue on this shared journey towards a better future together.