Media release from the CCBC: “We are excited to announce the launch of our new book bank highlighting Canadian titles that focus on diversity, social justice and activism. We...
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Indigenous Youth Wellness
A newly designed website for and about Indigenous youth, to learn about culture, teachings, workshops and events. A website for Indigenous youth, as well as educators and community animators....
What is the significance of acknowledging the Indigenous land we stand on?
What is a territorial or land acknowledgement? What is its purpose? How long have territorial acknowledgements existed? How is it determined who is acknowledged? What does the acknowledgement...
Indian Horse book and film
School screenings of the film, Indian Horse, can be arranged through the website https://www.indianhorse.ca/en/education. If you are having your students read the book, there are discussion e-learning modules and...
Book Recommendations for Students
Recently published books that may be of interest to students. This is not an exhaustive list. Please contribute any titles you can recommend for use in schools in particular....
Indigenous Priorities
Working to highlight indigenous communities and their diversity, art, history, and culture while increasing the awareness of their struggles and challenges and how Canadian organizations are working in partnership...
How Hiring Indigenous Talent Affects Your Bottom Line
“Having a diverse workplace with employees from all backgrounds is an important factor of today’s environment. Canadian indigenous talent is looking for their seat” ...
Inuvialuit folk-rocker Willie Thrasher performs in U.K.
“Reclaiming culture “When I was in residential school that I knew that something that was taken away from me,” said Thrasher. The thought lingered with him through the 1960s, then...
Orange Shirt Day – September 30th
“The day is inspired by Phyllis Jack Webstad’s experience. On her first day at residential school in 1973, Phyllis was stripped of her new orange shirt, a shirt that...
Discussion on pipelines and consultation with Indigenous peoples
“The Tsleil-Waututh Nation, the Squamish Nation and others challenged the National Energy Board’s decision for failing to adequately consult with Indigenous peoples. The Federal Court of Appeal has sided...