Government of Canada: Tools, courses, exercises and other resources for teaching and learning Indigenous languages.
Indigenous languages—Learning and teaching resources
Indigenous languages—Learning and teaching resources
Metis Nation of Ontario
Metis Nation of Ontario has a number of resources to help educators bring Metis culture and language into their classroom. Kits are available to order, and many resources are available for download.
Say it First
Say it First is an exciting Indigenous language revitalization project with a vision to increase the number of speakers of Indigenous languages. Delightful story books “in the language” (with English translation and phonetic guides) guide non-fluent readers, and incorporation of a free app called Aurasma. allows an iPad or other mobile device with a camera to hover over a book, see the image in a page of the book, and then launch an educational and entertaining video. Most resources are available for free, online access.
Resources for Rethinking: R4R
Welcome to Resources for Rethinking. Developed by Learning for a Sustainable Future, R4R.ca connects teachers to over 1000 lesson plans, books, videos and other materials that explore the environmental, social and economic dimensions of important issues and events unfolding in our world today. R4R resources have been reviewed by experienced classroom teachers and matched to relevant curriculum outcomes for each province and territory.
Common Sense: Digital Citizenship
Help students take ownership of their digital lives. All students need digital citizenship skills to participate fully in their communities and make smart choices online and in life. Award-winning K–12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum:
Addresses top concerns for schools; one example is a “pause for people lesson to help kids learn to step away from technology.
Prepares students with critical 21st-century skills. Supports educators with training and recognition. Engages the whole community through family outreach. Free and paid content available.
Common Sense: Digital Citizenship
Atlapedia Online
Atlapedia Online contains full color physical maps, political maps as well as key facts and statistics on countries of the world.
Teach and Transform
Liz Kleinrock is an anti-bias educator and consultant based in Los Angeles, California. Content focused on equity and inclusion for K-12 will support teachers in developing a social justice lens for their own practice. Lesson plans for use in the classroom are also available.
TVO Kids – National Indigenous Peoples Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day is June 21st. Learn about the diverse culture of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit people of Canada.
TVO Kids – National Indigenous Peoples Day
Journeys in Film
Films have long been overlooked as an educational tool. Films can open our minds, inspire us to learn more, provide a bridge to better understanding major issues of 21st century concern, and compel us to make a difference. When properly used, film can be a powerful educational tool in developing critical thinking skills and exposure to different perspectives. Journeys in Films provides free curriculum guides, lesson plans, and discussion guides to support the use of films as educational tools in your classrooms.
Note: Be sure to follow your school board’s policy about using video (film) in your classroom. Canada’s Fair Dealing Decision Tool will help you evaluate whether you are allowed to use a video resource in your classroom.
Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada
Indigenous perspectives much older than the nation itself shared through maps, artwork, history and culture. Content is available online in a beautiful dynamic website, and you may also purchase the multi-volume resource.
This atlas was created by The Royal Canadian Geographical Society in conjunction with the Assembly of First Nations, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, the Métis Nation, the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation and Indspire.
In this atlas, you will find outstanding reference maps of Indigenous Canada, as well as a section devoted to Truth and Reconciliation, including detailed pages on many aspects of the topic with contemporary and historical photographs, maps and more. There’s also a glossary of common Indigenous terms.
Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada