Learning resources about First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada

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firstnations, inuit, metis	women	National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Indigenous Services Canada Information on the national inquiry launched to identify the systemic causes of violence against Indigenous women and girls, and make recommendations for effective actions. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis Topic: Women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people Resource type: Report	report
firstnations, inuit, metis	women	Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls National Inquiry's final report that examines the systemic causes of violence against First Nations, Inuit, and Métis women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people in Canada. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis Topic: Women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people Resource type: Report	report
firstnations, inuit, metis	women	Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ People Canadian Museum for Human Rights This guide offers a collection of resources on violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people. It includes links to books, material for children, youth and teachers as well as podcasts, academic papers, videos, research reports and more. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis Topic: Women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people Resource type: Resource list	resource
firstnations, inuit, metis	women	MMIWG2S+ National Association of Friendship Centres Information on initiatives from the National Association of Friendship Centres to end violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people. Friendship centres provide culturally appropriate services to Indigenous people living in urban centres across the country. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis Topic: Women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people Resource type: Webpage	webpage
firstnations, inuit, metis	environment	Indigenous Connections Parks Canada A video playlist of Indigenous Peoples sharing their homelands and traditions. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis Topic: Environment and territory Resource type: Video	video
firstnations, inuit, metis	environment	Indigenous Voices for Nature Conservation Environment and Climate Change Canada A video documentary series on First Nations, Inuit and Métis leadership in nature conservation, and its importance to cultural conservation and reconciliation. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis Topic: Environment and territory Resource type: Video	video
firstnations, inuit, metis	environment	Indigenous Knowledges Climate Atlas of Canada An interactive tool that combines climate science, mapping and storytelling to demonstrate the critical role of Indigenous knowledge systems in understanding, observing, and addressing climate change. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis Topic: Environment and territory Resource type: Webpage, Video, Map	video, webpage, map
firstnations	environment, history	Mapping the Way Yukon First Nation Self-Government Inspiring stories and events that helped map the way to First Nations self-government in Yukon. Indigenous group: First Nations Topic: Environment and territory, History Resource type: Webpage, Video	video, webpage
firstnations, inuit, metis	environment	Guide to Acknowledging First Peoples and Traditional Territory Canadian Association of University Teachers This guide includes examples of territorial acknowledgements developed by local campus-based Indigenous councils or advisory groups. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis Topic: Environment and territory Resource type: Webpage	webpage
firstnations, inuit, metis	environment	Native Land Digital Native Land An app that maps Indigenous territories, treaties and languages. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis Topic: Environment and territory Resource type: Webpage, Map	webpage, map
firstnations, inuit, metis	environment	Map room Indigenous Services Canada Find a map or geospatial dataset of the North, First Nations, Inuit and Metis communities and programs that have partnered with Indigenous communities. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis Topic: Environment and territory Resource type: Map	map
firstnations, inuit, metis	history, culture	Indigenous History Historica Canada Classroom activities and supporting documents for elementary and high school teachers covering key moments in Indigenous history, treaties, residential schools and more. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis Topic: History, Culture, arts and society Resource type: Learning material	learning
firstnations	history, culture	It's Our Time Education Toolkit Assembly of First Nations Learning plan and modules to teach students about First Nations history, culture, traditions and stories. Indigenous group: First Nations Topic: History, Culture, arts and society Resource type: Learning material	learning
metis	history, culture, language	Learning Packages Métis Gathering Resources for youth and teachers about Métis culture, covering the Michif language, music and dance, beading, foods and other traditions. Indigenous group: Métis Topic: History, Culture, arts and society, Language Resource type: Learning material	learning
firstnations, inuit, metis	history, culture	Learning Resources CBC Kids Games, articles, videos and quizzes for kids about Indigenous culture and history. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis Topic: History, Culture, arts and society Resource type: Learning material, Video	learning, video
firstnations, inuit, metis	culture	MAJ – News for Kids (not available in English) Radio-Canada Videos for youth on current events and various topics related to Indigenous Peoples. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis Topic: Culture, arts and society Resource type: Video	video
firstnations, inuit	history, culture	First Peoples Educational Kit Musée de la civilisation A digital kit for elementary school highlighting the history and contributions of First Nations and Inuit in Quebec. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit Topic: History, Culture, arts and society Resource type: Learning material	learning
firstnations, inuit, metis	women, youth	Moose Hide Campaign Learning Platform for K-12 Moose Hide Campaign A learning platform that offers teachers and their students background information, videos, lesson plans and classroom resources on the importance of taking action to end violence against women and children. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis Topic: Women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people, Youth Resource type: Learning material	learning
firstnations, inuit, metis	history, culture	Indigenous Heroes Canada's Sports Hall of Fame A resource about Indigenous sport heroes that includes various educational activities, for students from kindergarten to Grade 12. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis Topic: History, Culture, arts and society Resource type: Learning material	learning
firstnations, inuit, metis	language	Indigenous Languages Translation Bureau Tools, courses, exercises and other resources for teaching and learning Indigenous languages. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis Topic: Language Resource type: Learning material, Resource list	learning, resource
firstnations, inuit, metis	language	Indigenous Languages Across Canada Statistics Canada An article from Statistics Canada using data from the 2021 Census of Population. It provides a portrait of the Indigenous languages spoken by First Nations, Inuit and Métis in Canada, highlighting the diversity of Indigenous languages by geographic region. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis Topic: Language Resource type: Webpage	webpage
firstnations, inuit, metis	language	Indigenous Languages in Canada The Canadian Encyclopedia A resource to better understand the wide variety of Indigenous languages and dialects spoken across Canada. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis Topic: Language Resource type: Webpage, Video	webpage, video
firstnations, inuit, metis	culture	Indigenous Cinema National Film Board of Canada Vast collection of Indigenous-made films on a variety of subjects. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis Topic: Culture, arts and society Resource type: Video	video
firstnations, inuit, metis	culture	Playlists Nikamowin A platform to discover today's Indigenous artists and their music. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis Topic: Culture, arts and society Resource type: Music	music
firstnations, inuit, metis	reconciliation, history	Reports National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Reports documenting the history and legacy of Canada's residential school system and including the 94 Calls to Action to advance reconciliation. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis Topic: Reconciliation, History Resource type: Report, Testimony	report, testimony
firstnations, inuit, metis	reconciliation, history	Teaching Resources National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Archives of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation that include various resources on residential schools and related topics. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis Topic: Reconciliation, History Resource type: Learning material	learning
firstnations, inuit, metis	youth, history, reconciliation	Paths to Reconciliation Canadian Geographic Interactive maps that highlight lesser-known residential schools and locate unmarked burial sites of missing Indigenous children across Canada. This site also features first-hand accounts from Survivors and their families, along with lesson plans and discussion guides that explore the profound and lasting impacts of the residential school system. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis Topic: Youth, History, Reconciliation Resource type: Learning material, Map, Testimony	learning, map, testimony
firstnations, inuit, metis	history	Indigenous History Library and Archives Canada Online databases, digitized documents and thematic guides that represents First Nations, Inuit and Métis Nation experiences and contributions to Canada. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis Topic: History Resource type: Resource list	resource
firstnations	history, culture	First Nations Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada An in-depth look at the heritage, cultures and history of First Nations. Indigenous group: First Nations Topic: History, Culture, arts and society Resource type: Webpage	webpage
firstnations, inuit, metis	history, culture	Indigenous History in Canada Historica Canada A video playlist about the history, cultures and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis Topic: History, Culture, arts and society Resource type: Video	video
firstnations, inuit	history, culture	This is our Story – Virtual exhibition (not available in English) Musée de la civilisation A virtual exhibition that explores today's Indigenous cultures throughout Quebec and their vision of the world. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit Topic: History, Culture, arts and society Resource type: Video, Exhibition	video, exhibition
firstnations	history, reconciliation	Moment of Reckoning: Turning the Page on a Dark Chapter of Our Shared History Assembly of First Nations Former students discuss their personal experiences with residential schools and the steps toward reconciliation. Indigenous group: First Nations Topic: History, Reconciliation Resource type: Video, Testimony	video, testimony
inuit	history, culture	Inuit Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada An in-depth look at Inuit heritage, culture and history. Indigenous group: Inuit Topic: History, Culture, arts and society Resource type: Webpage	webpage
inuit	language	Inuktut Tusaalanga Pirurvik Centre Thousands of sound files and other resources to learn Inuktut. Indigenous group: Inuit Topic: Language Resource type: Learning material	learning
inuit	culture	Unikkaat / unipkaat ungipaghat / nallunairutet Circumpolar Waves Inuit Circumpolar Council A podcast that features talks with leaders and key people in Inuit Nunaat, the Inuit homeland in Canada, Alaska, Greenland and Chukotka (Russia). Indigenous group: Inuit Topic: Culture, arts and society Resource type: Podcast	podcast
metis	history, culture	Virtual Museum of Métis History and Culture Gabriel Dumont Institute A variety of exhibits and collections about Métis history and culture. Indigenous group: Métis Topic: History, Culture, arts and society Resource type: Exhibition	exhibition
metis	history, culture	Métis Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada An in-depth look at Métis heritage, culture and history. Indigenous group: Métis Topic: History, Culture, arts and society Resource type: Webpage	webpage
metis	language	Languages Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada An overview of the languages spoken by the Métis. Indigenous group: Métis Topic: Language Resource type: Webpage	webpage
metis	environment, history, culture	Métis Identity and Voice Parks Canada A video series on the different Parks Canada locations and how they are used by Métis communities to share their history and culture. Indigenous group: Métis Topic: Environment and territory, History, Culture, arts and society Resource type: Video, Testimony	video, testimony
metis	history, youth	Métis Memories of Residential Schools Rupertsland Institute An educational resource that shares Métis residential school Survivor's memories and experiences. Indigenous group: Métis Topic: History, Youth Resource type: Learning material	learning
inuit	environment, history, culture	About Canadian Inuit Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami An introduction to the Inuit homeland in Canada, its population and four regions. Indigenous group: Inuit Topic: Environment and territory, History, Culture, arts and society Resource type: Webpage	webpage
firstnations, inuit, metis	reconciliation, youth	Our Rights Justice Canada Video featuring Indigenous youth explaining the importance of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis Topic: Reconciliation, Youth Resource type: Video, Testimony	video, testimony
firstnations, metis	environment, history, culture	Treaty Road Treaty Road Productions Documentary series exploring the history and present day state of the Numbered Treaties. Indigenous group: First Nations, Métis Topic: Environment and territory, History, Culture, arts and society Resource type: Video, Testimony	video, testimony
firstnations, inuit, metis	history, culture	Arts Resources National Arts Centre Dedicated to theatre, dance and music, this learning hub contains lesson plans on various topics related to Indigenous studies. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis Topic: History, Culture, arts and society Resource type: Learning material	learning
firstnations, inuit, metis	culture	Je lis autochtone! (not available in English) Je lis autochtone An initiative aimed at promoting First Nations, Inuit, and Métis literature published in French in Canada. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis Topic: Culture, arts and society Resource type: Resource list, Book	resource, book
firstnations, inuit, metis	language	Indigenous languages in Canada, 2021 Statistics Canada Infographic showing the population size of Indigenous languages speakers across Canada using data from the 2021 Census of Population. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis Topic: Language Resource type: Webpage	webpage
firstnations, inuit, metis	culture, language, environment	Statistics on Indigenous Peoples Statistics Canada Latest statistical data on Indigenous Peoples, including demographic characteristics for each group as well as statistics on education, employment, health and well-being, children, language and culture, and more. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis Topic: Culture, arts and society, Language, Environment and territory Resource type: Webpage	webpage
firstnations, inuit, metis	reconciliation	Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act Justice Canada Information on how the Government of Canada is consulting and cooperating with First Nations, Inuit and Métis to make the objectives of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples a reality. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis Topic: Reconciliation Resource type: Report, Video	report, video
firstnations, inuit, metis	women, environment, youth, reconciliation, history, culture, language	Indigenous Stories CBC docs Documentaries that highlight various aspects of Indigenous cultures, languages and experiences. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis Topic: Women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people, Environment and territory, Youth, Reconciliation, History, Culture, arts and society, Language Resource type: Video, Testimony	video, testimony
firstnations, inuit, metis	women, environment, youth, history, culture	Peuples Autochtones (not available in English) Radio-Canada Radio shows, podcasts and audiobooks exploring the cultures, histories and contemporary realities of Indigenous communities in Canada. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis Topic: Women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people, Environment and territory, Youth, History, Culture, arts and society Resource type: Podcast, Book	podcast, book
firstnations, inuit, metis	women, language, youth, history, culture	Indigenous podcasts CBC Listen Selection of podcasts and radio shows featuring Indigenous voices. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis Topic: Women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people, Language, Youth, History, Culture, arts and society Resource type: Podcast, Music, Testimony	podcast, music, testimony
firstnations, inuit, metis	women, environment, youth, reconciliation, history, culture	Read Indigenous Toronto Public Library List of books for adults, teens and children by Indigenous authors, illustrators and knowledge keepers. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis Topic: Women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people, Environment and territory, Youth, Reconciliation, History, Culture, arts and society Resource type: Resource list, Book	resource, book
firstnations, inuit	environment, history	Treaties in Canada Education Guide Historica Canada Education guide that explores the history, significance, and ongoing impacts of treaties between Indigenous nations and the Canadian government. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit Topic: Environment and territory, History Resource type: Learning material	learning
firstnations, inuit, metis	women, environment, youth, reconciliation, history, culture, language	ConnectR Reconciliation Saskatoon Resources and information on calls to action. These resources provide opportunities to explore topics such as education, cultural understanding and residential schools. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis Topic: Women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people, Environment and territory, Youth, Reconciliation, History, Culture, arts and society, Language Resource type: Resource list	resource
firstnations, inuit, metis	reconciliation, history	Residential schools in Canada Parks Canada National historic designations of Residential Schools. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis Topic: Reconciliation, History Resource type: Webpage, Video	webpage, video

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