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Indigenous Data Governance: Privacy and Security Handbook
Includes sample policy, privacy breach procedures, public privacy notice, safeguards, access, correction and lockbox procedures, and an example of virtual visit consent form.
Indigenous Doulas: A Literature Review Exploring Their Role and Practice in Western Maternity Care
Indigenous Elders' Conceptualization of Wellbeing: An Anishinaabe Worldview Perspective
Using interviews with first-language speaking Elders to improve the understanding of Indigenous worldviews on health and well-being in order to improve health programs within Indigenous communities.
Indigenous Homelessness
Focus is on use of shelters. Uses data from the National Homelessness Database and the 2016 Census.
Related Material: Report Summary published in 2023
Indigenous Land-Based Education in Theory and Practice
Results of literature review of academic and other publicly available literature, including policy documents and program reports are discussed under five themes: Indigenous self-determination, health and well-being, environmental stewardship, reconciliation and climate justice and evaluation methodologies.
Indigenous Land-Based Healing Programs in Canada: A Scoping Review
Search strategy involved academic databases, search engine queries, targeted website review, and reference tracking. Forty-four sources were located. Definitions of land-based healing, Indigenous and Western frameworks, wise practices, and characteristics of specific programs are discussed.
Indigenous Languages across Canada
Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada: Teacher's Kit for Giant Floor Map
Topics include climate change, demographics, Indigenous governance, housing, human rights, Indigenous languages, migration, famous people, original place names, residential schools, seasonal cycles, symbols, timeline, trade routes, and treaties, land disputes, agreements and rights.
Although activities were created for the giant floor map, they can be adapted to the printable tile version.
Indigenous Peoples within Canada: A Concise History: Student Resources
To accompany 5th edition of book written by Olive Patricia Dickason, William Newbigging and Cary Miller. Contains links to: chapter outlines; learning objectives; key terms, figures, or sites; study questions; essay questions; additional resources; and flashcards.
Initiative for Knowledge Co-creation in Collaboration with Indigenous Communities: Basic Approach: Ethics of Research
Iskigamizigedaa: Let's Boil Maple Sugar
Colouring storybook features a grandparent and grandchildren engaging in conversations about traditional teachings, when to begin and end harvesting, the equipment used, and processing and use of maple sugar. Text in English with some Ojibwe words interspersed.
Keeper of My Home Learning Resource: First Nations Teaching Materials and Online Games about Housing
Website contains links to educational material for Kindergarten to Grade 12, including summary of housing topics, lessons plans, E-learning games and guides, and activity booklets. Content is arranged around 4 themes: traditional teaching of the community, First Nations housing topics, home maintenance and home safety.
The Last Battle of Seven Oaks Puppet Play
For use with article Last Battle of Seven Oaks, written by Heather Wright and illustrated by Celia Krampien found on p. 30 of the special issue "How Furs Built Canada" of Kayak: Canada’s History Magazine for Kids. Suitable for Grades 2-6.
Lesson Plan: Fur Trade Timeline
Designed for Grades 3-8. Information from the article Fur Trade Times in the special issue of Kayak magazine How Furs Built Canada. Students play a class game of "I Have ... Who Has?"
Making Settler Space: George Dawson, the Geological Survey of Canada and the Colonization of the Canadian West in the Late 19th Century
Geography Thesis (PhD) -- Queen's University, 2009.
Mazinigwaasowin = Beadwork
Colouring book with text in Ojibwe and English.
Métis Musical Wooden Spoons: A Carpentry and Construction Wood Project
Métis Responsibilities and Academic Expectations: At the Cross-Section of Identity and Research
A personal reflection on the author balancing their Métis ancestry and their academic career.
Michif Foodways: A Remembrance by Elder Sandra Houle
A personal reflection by a Métis elder on traditional Michif food.
Moose Hide Campaign Learning Platform for K-12
Moose Hide Campaign is an Indigenous-led movement to engage men and boys in preventing violence against women and children. Site includes links to teacher resources such as a curriculum guide, lesson plans, and videos.
Native American Starlore
Tells some of the traditional stories associated with astronomical features of the night sky.
nehiyawasinahikanisa = Little Cree Books
Designed for early Cree readers of the Plains Cree dialect. Available in Standard Roman Orthography (no English or syllabics), syllabics, Cree and English, and syllabics only.
The Next Generation: Innovating to Improve Indigenous Access to Finance in Canada
Discusses physical capital gaps in communities, limited access to conventional sources of finance, First Nations Fiscal Management Act (FMA) and the network of Indigenous Financial Institutions (IFIs), and proposals to strengthen the existing system.
ni t itoota = I Do: An 'I Do' Book in Heritage Michif
Children's book.
The Olympics and Human Rights: Lessons Learned from the Modern Games
International Relations Thesis (MLA) -- Harvard University, 2023
An Overview of the Indigenous Economy in Canada
Discusses characteristics such as labour market and the business sector, institutional settings, and the state of infrastructure.
Oviloo Tunnillie: Life & Work
Paquin / Pocha: The Origins of a Family in the Canadian Fur Trade, 1634-1896
Pawaatamihk
A poem about Métis ways of knowing.
Pay Keeway: Come Home to Rat River in li praentaan
A poem and accompanying photocollage that address Métis identity in connection with the landscape.
Perinatal Psychoactive Substance Use Among Indigenous Women: Social Determinants: Knowledge Synthesis
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
Promonting Improved Mental Health for Canada's Indigenous Peoples: A Curriculum for Psychiatry Residents and Psychiatrists
Sections for facilitators and learners and list of readings and resources. Aim is to promote understanding of pervasive and ongoing health disparities, and educate health care providers about social, political, linguistic, economic and spiritual realms occupied by patients.
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.
Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples: A Holistic Approach: Toolkit for Inclusive Municipalities in Canada and Beyond
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.
Resilience: Teaching Guide
Developed to accompany the exhibition Resilience which featured Indigenous women artists' works displayed on billboards in inner cities and on highways.
Related material: Project Templates; curatorial essay The Resilient Body by Lee-Ann Martin and her curator's talk.
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.
Searching for Métis Research Methodologies: natoonikew poor ayshitotamun michif
Examines the use of Métis women-specific methodology to improve research within Métis communities.
Selected Children’s Fiction by Canadian Indigenous Authors Related to Truth and Reconciliation Themes
Lists approximately 150 works.
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.