Indigenous Resources
Below are resources and information for those who are Indigenous.
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Orange Shirt Day 2022 Activities for Kids
The Orange Shirt Day organization has uploaded a list of activities for families to take part in on September 30th. These are free and are available to both teachers and parents. These activities are educational and promote awareness of reconciliation efforts, as well...
National Truth and Reconciliation Day Lesson Plans for Teachers
The Alberta Teachers' Association has compiled a resource detailing many potential lesson plans, and activities that can be used to teach students about indigenous history, orange shirt day, and reconciliation in Canada. These resources and lesson plans are free and...
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Government Resource
Provided is a resource page detailing the national day, and its history from the perspective of the BC Government. The resource provides updates on the consultations in BC, as well as updated links to learn more from indigenous-run non-profits. Contact: (text)...
David Suzuki’s Landback Educational Resource
The David Suzuki Foundation has released an informative collection of resources regarding the land back movement, which is a movement that supports indigenous communities to regain their voice regarding what happens to the land in Canada, and in North America. This...
Truth and Reconciliation Education resources
The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation has a section of free educational resources for K-12 and adult learners. Website: https://nctr.ca/education/teaching-resources/education-resources/
Remembering the Children educational package
Remembering the Children is the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation's publication for students. This publication teaches readers about the history of Residential Schools, and celebrates the resilience of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples' cultures. There...
Reconciliation Day Ride
Diane Sam, of Songhees First Nation, will kick off the ride with a talk about the significance and history of land around Songhees Park. This ride is in honour of residential school survivors and their families and is in partnership with Victoria Orange Shirt Day. All...
Xe xe Smun’ eem – Victoria Orange Shirt Day Ceremony
Orange Shirt Day acknowledges the harm that Canada’s residential school system had on generations of Indigenous families and their communities. Wear orange and join us for the Xe xe Smun' eem - Victoria Orange Shirt Day Ceremony on Friday, September 30th from...
South Island Powwow
The South Island Powwow is an opportunity to recognize Survivors and their families in the spirit of reconciliation. Through song and dance, The Songhees Nation looks to honour residential school, day school, and 60s scoop survivors and their families. All are welcome...