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On September 30th, students across Canada will mark Orange Shirt Day. They will be encouraged to learn about Phyllis’ Story and to wear orange shirts in support of raising awareness about the [...]

Are you interested in exploring how you can integrate outdoor learning into your teaching? You may be hearing more and more about the benefits.

The school year hasn’t quite begun, but many teachers are already getting ready for the first day of school and are planning out what they will be teaching this year. To help you get ready for [...]

We had a wonderful year travelling to our partner communities and speaking with teachers, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and students. As we prepare for the end of the school year, we wanted to share [...]

One of the ways we understand the world around us is through the language we speak. Words in our language help to frame our culture, our world view, and even our behaviours. Without the ability [...]

On April 22nd, Earth Day will be celebrated across the world. There will be demonstrations, guest speakers in classrooms, and students may be encouraged to have a ‘trash-free day’ or to bring a [...]

In many Indigenous cultures, women have a powerful role as teachers, protectors of the land and water, and bringers of life. Certain teachings belong to women only. Some cultures, such as the [...]

Learning Bird recently started a book club focusing on books written by Indigenous authors and/or including Indigenous themes and issues.

What is a treaty? By definition, a treaty is a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries or nations. In Canada, ‘Treaty’ can be a charged word. When we talk about ‘Treaty’ in [...]

Every September 30th people across Canada wear orange shirts as part of Orange Shirt Day. This day honours residential school survivors and provides an opportunity to remember the children who [...]