Decolonizing and Indigenizing Your Teaching

“Twinkle twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are.” From an early age, stories and songs spark our curiosity about the night sky. As educators, we build on that curiosity by teaching about [...]

Education shapes our understanding of the world and one another. It sets the foundation for a brighter, more equitable future. All students should see themselves in what they learn and feel that [...]

Ribbon skirts carry deep meaning, with culture, identity, and resilience woven into every fabric thread.  Each year on January 4, people across Canada honour Ribbon Skirt Day, a time to recognize [...]

Teaching Indigenous history and discussing contemporary issues in the classroom helps learners understand the rich cultures and traditions of Indigenous Peoples, as well as the challenges they [...]

On September 30, Canada honours the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation—also known as Orange Shirt Day—to discuss the effects and legacy of residential schools and build bridges toward [...]

How do you bring Nunavut Day into your classroom when students are out enjoying the summer sun? Nunavut Day, celebrated annually on July 9, marks the creation of Canada’s newest territory. In [...]

There’s a growing movement to Indigenize classrooms as part of a broader effort to acknowledge and incorporate Indigenous perspectives, knowledge, and pedagogies into our educational systems.  [...]

Incorporating Indigenous pedagogies into the Western education system is an important step toward creating a more inclusive and respectful learning environment for all learners. Indigenous [...]

Call to Action 62 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission calls for teachers to “integrate Indigenous knowledge and teaching methods into classrooms.” One way of doing this is by centring oral [...]

Teachers have a crucial role in influencing the lives and futures of their students. In Canada, there’s a growing emphasis on Indigenous education, making it a popular subject for professional [...]