How can I get started?
The following resources can help you as you begin to incorporate Indigenous curriculum and pedagogy into your courses. For any further inquiries or comments please don’t hesitate to contact Jaimie Kechego, Indigenous Coordinator of Indigenous Curriculum and Pedagogy, Centre for Teaching and Learning at: 519-253-3000 ext. 4927.
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission
The first stage of the journey of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada is now complete. As of December 18 2015, the TRC offices are now closed. But the journey of Truth and Reconciliation is far from over. The work of the TRC has now been transferred to the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. We invite you to explore the collection and resources.
The Calls to Action
In order to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission makes the following calls to action.
University Principles on Indigenous Education
These principles acknowledge the unique needs of Indigenous communities across Canada and their goals of autonomy and self-determination, as well as differences in jurisdiction among provinces and territories, institutional mission among universities, and the authority of appropriate university governance bodies in academic decision-making.
Indigenous Resources at Leddy Library
Leddy Library has created several resources with a wealth of information, including:
- Indigenous Resources
- Resources Related to First Peoples: for Faculty and Administration
- Indigenous Studies Portal (iPortal) resources for Indigenous studies including books, articles, theses, documents, photographs, archival resources, and maps. As of March, 2010, the iPortal has more than 21,000 records
- Indigenous Peoples: North America - provides access to primary sources that will enhance research and increase understanding of the historical experiences, cultural traditions and innovations, and political status of Indigenous Peoples in Canada and the United States, and the intersection of Indigenous and European histories and systems of knowledge.
Indigenous Resources at the Windsor Public Library
Foundation Series Sessions
- A three part series of recorded workshops offered by Jaimie Kechego. The series offers an introduction to the Indigenous Peoples in Canada, their histories, and their cultures as well as addressing some of the challenges that exist because of centuries of institutionalized racism. Watch the Foundation Series Sessions.
- Dr. Shelly Johnson, Mukwa Musayett, is the Canada Research Chair in Indigenizing Higher Education at Thompson Rivers University. In the following videos Dr. Johnson answers some commonly asked questions about indigenization. We hope these videos provide you with a good foundation for the online storytelling sessions.
What is Indigenous Knowledge?
Rick Hill (Tuscarora) is an artist, writer and curator who lives at the Six Nations Community of the Grand River Territory in Ontario, Canada. Guides>In this video, he speaks to what Indigenous knowledge is.
The ConnectR Story
The journey of Reconciliation is not an easy one. That’s why ConnectR was built—to help people take that first step, and then the next step, and next step… ConnectR evolved out of a desire to share opportunities experienced through Reconciliation Saskatoon.
Guides
Pulling Together: A guide for curriculum developers
Pulling Together: A guide for Indigenization of Post Secondary Institutions: A professional series
The Curriculum Developers Guide is part of an open professional learning series developed for staff across post-secondary institutions in British Columbia. Guides in the series include: Foundations;[1] Leaders and Administrators;[2] Curriculum Developers;[3] Teachers and Instructors;[4] Front-line Staff, Student Services, and Advisors;[5] and Researchers.[6]. These guides are the result of the Indigenization Project, a collaboration between BC campus and the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training. The project was supported by a steering committee of Indigenous education leaders from BC universities, colleges, and institutes, the First Nations Education Steering Committee, the Indigenous Adult and Higher Learning Association, and Métis Nation BC.
27 Tips on what to say and do: Working effectively with Indigenous Peoples (Free Copy of Book). This handy little eBook is a great free resource for anyone who wants to work with Indigenous Peoples, including Indian or First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Peoples. The 27 tips are based on real life experiences from participants in our on-site and public workshops, as well as Bob Joseph's personal and professional knowledge. This compilation of tips will definitely give some great ideas to help you before your next community meeting.
The Conversation Articles
The Conversation Canada launched in June 2017, and has numerous articles about Indigenous topics. The Conversation is an independent source of news and views, from the academic and research community, delivered direct to the public.