“Hereditary chiefs, as the name implies, are those who inherit the title and responsibilities according to the history and cultural values of their community. Their governing principles are anchored...
Canada
Country with an Indigenous population.
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples-UNDRIP
“During the 2019 federal election, the U.N. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (the Declaration) was included in four (absent from the Conservative platform) of the five party...
Using the Inuit Perspective to Successfully Lead a School
Experience with Inuit schools can be applied elsewhere: “I had the privilege of witnessing Inuit students learning in a culturally respectful way. From that simple field trip, I had...
Indigenous Education Lesson Plans (Elementary)
Indigenous education lesson plans for elementary and middle years from the UBC Library see more here
First Nations, Métis & Inuit Education Association of Ontario website
“The First Nations, Métis & Inuit Education Association of Ontario is a subject association for First Nations, Métis and Inuit education in Ontario, Canada. We support and help all educators understand issues related...
Infusing Aboriginal Perspectives into Your Teaching Practice
Deepening knowledge: resources for and about aboriginal education from the OISE. see more here
Useful Links for Indigenous Education
List of useful links from the Ontario Teachers’ Federation see here
Learning First Peoples Classroom Resources
Resources from the First Nations Education Steering Committee in British Columbia. fnesc website
Waubgeshig Rice balances historical accuracy with dystopian future in new novel
“Whether it’s in the classroom or a work of fiction it’s important to get the history right. For author Waubgeshig Rice, balancing historical accuracy with a dystopian vision of the future in...
Teachers reach out for tips on integrating Indigenous content
“It has been four years since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its 94 Calls to Action. Many of those calls focused on education, and integrating Indigenous content into school curriculums. So,...