In July 1990, a dispute over a proposed golf course to be built on Kanien’kéhaka (Mohawk) lands in Oka, Quebec, set the stage for a historic confrontation that would grab international headlines and sear itself into the Canadian consciousness.
Contains scenes of violence. Includes discussion questions.
The following videos are from a short series on Land Back, discussing the misconceptions of land back, and how it could look in Canada. Captioning is available on all videos.
Note: some of the terminology used in these reports is offensive and representative of the time they were written in. If you are going to bring these reports into your classroom, read them thoroughly beforehand and be mindful of language used.
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Stolen Lives: The Indigenous Peoples of Canada and the Indian Residential Schools by
Through primary source material, first person accounts, and questions that lead to rich classroom discussions, students learn about this tragic history, and can analyze the devastating effects that residential schools have on former students, their families, and entire communities.
Indigenous Integration: 100+ Lesson Ideas for Secondary and College Teachers by
"The Truth and Reconciliation Commission challenges all Canadian educators to integrate Indigenous content and ways of knowing into the curriculum. This research-based book for secondary teachers responds to these challenges by including aligned pedagogical practices and content. The easy to read discussion, extensive links to resources and practical, ready-to-use applications will not only help secondary teachers meet this curricular challenge but enjoy deeper connections with their students." - Provided by publisher.
Truth and Reconciliation in Canadian Schools by
In this book, author Pamela Rose Toulouse provides current information, personal insights, authentic resources, interactive strategies and lesson plans that support Indigenous and non-Indigenous learners in the classroom. This book is for all teachers that are looking for ways to respectfully infuse residential school history, treaty education, Indigenous contributions, First Nation/Métis/Inuit perspectives and sacred circle teachings into their subjects and courses. The author presents a culturally relevant and holistic approach that facilitates relationship building and promotes ways to engage in reconciliation activities.