Search by subject "Indigenous Resource" to find all books in our collection with an Indigenous theme or subject matter (fiction & non-fiction). Search by subject "Indigenous Read" for all fiction titles.
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ideas for new indigenous resources
Strong Nations is a book and gift store, an online retailer, and a publishing house located in nanaimo, BC, specializing in Indigenous literature and art. Strong Nations believes in collaborating with schools, colleges, universities, organizations, daycare facilities, businesses and communities to support and improve the learning experiences for all Indigenous peoples.
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online resources
Okanagan
The SD23 Indigenous Education Program provides services to students of Aboriginal Ancestry to enhance their school experience.
Instructional Leadership Team SD23-Indigenizing the Curriculum. This site has been co-created through collaboration with the Indigenous Education Department. Digital Resources, Books, Videos, Web Resources and Supporting Documents are all available on this well organized site!
The Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA) was formed in 1981 as the inaugural First Nations government in the Okanagan which represents the 8 member communities including; Okanagan Indian Band, Upper Nicola Band, Westbank First Nation, Penticton Indian Band, Osoyoos Indian Band and Lower and Upper Similkameen Indian Bands and the Colville Confederated Tribes on areas of common concern. Each community is represented through the Chiefs Executive Council (CEC) by their Chief or Chairman.
Located in south central British Columbia, Canada, Westbank First Nation is one of eight Okanagan Nation communities. The syilx traditional territories extend from the south central interior of B.C. to north central Washington State. The syilx people are a division of the Interior Salish, speak the nsyilxcən language, and have inhabited the valley for thousands of years.
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provincial
"The inclusion of Aboriginal perspectives and knowledge is based on the understanding that Aboriginal perspectives and knowledge are a part of the historical and contemporary foundation of BC and Canada. An important goal in integrating Aboriginal perspectives into curricula is to ensure that all learners have opportunities to understand and respect their own cultural heritage as well as that of others..." BC Curriculum-Aboriginal Education.
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The Aboriginal Enhancement Schools Network (AESN) was formed in 2009 “to create an inquiry community where people learn and work together to ensure that every Indigenous learner crosses the stage with dignity, purpose and options, and together we eliminate racism in schools.” For ten years, AESN operated as a branch of the Networks of Inquiry and Innovation (NOII). Today the networks are combined under the umbrella of the Networks of Inquiry and Indigenous Education (NOIIE).
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canada
When it comes to creating a positive and sustainable impact on the lives of Indigenous people, it is important to understand the role that individuals play within the collective experience. An ally recognizes that every person has a basic right to human dignity, respect, and equal access to resources.
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groundworkforchange.org is here to gather information to help non-Indigenous/settler peoples grow relationships with Indigenous peoples that are rooted in solidarity and justice. The site is meant to support people who are asking questions and looking to learn more in ways that are respectful of, and useful to, Indigenous Peoples. |
The “Voices from Here” oral history video series features stories from First Nations, Inuit & Métis participants. Stories shed light on histories of resilience and resurgence, and are part of a bigger history that has often been overlooked in curricula and classroom settings. Warning: some stories contain descriptions some viewers may find disturbing.
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) supports Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit and Métis) and northern peoples in their efforts to:
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Residential Schools: A Sad Chapter in Canadian History-A Curio collection of videos.
Since the late 19th century, about 150,000 First Nations, Inuit and Métis children were removed from their families and forcibly sent to residential schools. The last residential school, near Regina, closed its doors in 1996. This collection provides a concise overview of this dark page in Canadian history. |
The seeds of a national Indigenous television network were sown over 30 years ago. Today, APTN shares programming by, for and about Indigenous Peoples to all Canadians as well as viewers around the world.
The launch of APTN on September 1, 1999, represented a significant milestone for Indigenous Peoples across Canada. The network has since become an important entertainment, news and educational programming choice for over 10 million households in Canada. |
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