Perspectives of Nutrition and Physical Activity among Families of an Indigenous Birth Cohort: A Qualitative Analysis Exploring the Barriers to and Facilitators of Healthy Active Living
Discusses the barriers to healthy active living for Indigenous mothers from the Six Nations of the Grand River.
Postsecondary Educational Attainment and Labour Market Outcomes among Indigenous Peoples in Canada from the 2021 Census
Looks at patterns for those residing in remote areas, on reserve, and communities across Inuit Nunangat.
Primary Health Care Access among First Nations People Living Off Reserve, Métis and Inuit, 2017 to 2020
Queering Collective Dreaming: Weaving Métis Futures of Belonging
Examines personal reflections of two 2SLGBTQ+ Métis people and their roles towards decolonization.
Re-matriating Territorial Acknowledgement: A Métis Women’s Perspective
A personal reflection on providing a Métis perspective to land acknowledgments.
Reclamation
A poem about Métis identity.
Report: Opinion on National Reconciliation Day: Survey of Canadians
Reports results of online survey conducted September 22-24, 2023 with 1652 Canadians 18 years or older randomly selected from Leger's online opinion panel. Responses were weighted according to age, gender, mother tongue, region, education and presence of children in the household.
Researching Métis Spirituality: Insights and the Work Ahead
Looks at the research on Métis spirituality and how it relates to their nationhood.
Restful Resistance: How I Use Rest to Dream Métis Futures
Examines the ideas of rest and art being used to combat the effects of colonization.
The Routledge Companion to Indigenous Art Histories in the United States and Canada
Searching for Métis Research Methodologies: natoonikew poor ayshitotamun michif
Examines the use of Métis women-specific methodology to improve research within Métis communities.
Serious Problems or Disputes Experienced by First Nations People Living Off Reserve, Métis, and Inuit Living in the Provinces
Spirit Bear's Guide to Reconciliation 2024 Calendar
Each month children take part in an activity which fosters cross-cultural understanding.
Spy Mission: The Trouble at Red River
Role playing game which involves John A. Macdonald asking students to become spies and send information back to the government. Suitable for Grades 5-11.
Status First Nations in Canada: A Snapshot from the 2021 Census
Status First Nations People in Canada: A Snapshot from the 2021 Census
Steering through Métis Feminism
Discusses the need for Métis centered approached to feminism to create a new form of knowledge.
Still Here, Now
A poem about the connection between clothing and culture.
Teacher Resource Guide for Grades 9-12: Learn about Ways of Knowing through the Art of Iljuwas Bill Reid
Three thematic activities which explore knowledge transfer: learning through objects and tools, learning through making and learning through land and community.
Toolkit of Indigenous-Focused Approaches and Evaluation Indicators for Health Systems: A Series of Rapid Literature Reviews for Use by the Frontenac, Lennox, and Addigton Ontario Health Team (FLA OHT)
Literature reviews focused on overall wellbeing, health governance, patient intake, coordinated discharge, aging, and palliative care.
Treaty Ed Learning Experiences
Special focus on Mi'kmaw culture and history. Lesson plans for Grades 4-9.
Treaty Simulation
Involves an alien race arriving to inhabit earth and that the only hope for their continued existence is to sign a treaty. Students need to decide what aspects of their lifestyle they want to preserve and include them in the treaty terms. Leaders sign a document written in symbols they don't understand and subsequently legislation is enacted which makes the original inhabitants wards of the state.
Additional material:
Unsettling Colonialism in the Canadian Criminal Justice System
An Update on the Socio-economic Gaps Between Indigenous Peoples and the non-Indigenous Population in Canada: Highlights from the 2021 Census
Upholding Indigenous Economic Relationships : Nehiyawak Narratives
Walking on the Lands of Our Ancestors
Discusses case study of traditional education and experiential learning in the Social Studies classroom. Activities would be suitable for Grades 9/10 and 11/12.
Walking with the Grandmothers and Aunties Wisdom
Examines the experiences of 13 Métis women and the passing down of their knowledge for future generations.
“We know where we are” the Role of Place in Indigenous Historiography by Haudenosaunee and Northwest Métis Historians
History Thesis (PhD) -- University of Victoria, 2023.
Weaving Promising Practices to Transform Indigenous Population Health and Wellness Reporting by Indigenizing Indicators in First Nations Health
Reports on health statistics for Indigenous populations and the need for the collection of statistics that acknowledge Indigenous worldviews and practices.
Working with News Media: Some Basics of Press Relations Prepared for Native Organizations by the Canadian Association in Support of the Native Peoples
Gives tips for promoting exposure of stories of importance to organizations.
Ýaat Kíl hl Sñ'at'áa! Alaskan Haida Phrasebook
Your Guide to Help You Understand Cancer & Heal = Toon Liivr chi Nishitoohtamun li Kaansayr: For Métis Cancer Patients
Related Material: Journal and Planner for Métis Cancer Patients