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Indigenous education is a confusing and loaded term that has been defined in many ways historically in Canada, some of which convey completely contradictory goals and outcomes.

Culleton, Beatrice. April Raintree. Winnipeg: Peguis Publishers, 1992.

In this interactive multimedia experience you will become aware of the insidious ways in which stereotypes are reproduced and how they perpetuate structural inequality.

A list of links to books for primary students.

List of books in French

From the NFB website: "Sébastien Aubin, a young French-speaking Cree of Manitoba’s Opaskwayak Nation, is learning about traditional Aboriginal medicine. Mark Thompson is a healer who received his knowledge of plant-based medicine from his grandmother and has chosen to teach Sébastien."

Indigenous knowledges are living ways of making sense of the world embedded in community practices, rituals and relationships. This module explores Indigenous ways of knowing towards enriching education.

Every people has a way of knowing, seeing, explaining, and living in the world. They have distinct values and different ideas about what is important in life. This interactive module will explore cultural, spiritual and philosophical themes in Indigenous worldviews.

This set of learning modules has been created to support and inspire educators and future teachers to gain a deeper understanding of Indigenous perspectives and an appreciation of how Indigenous knowledge and worldviews can assist all learners in their educational journey.

The mandate of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada has come to an end, bringing a historic opportunity to build a shared future together.