Discover Indigenous Resources for Educators
Learn about the histories, languages and cultures of Indigenous peoples through library collections, classroom author visits, and digital research databases.
Search for Books with Indigenous Themes on Library Catalogue
Find books and items easily in the library catalogue online. A Subject search for Indigenous Peoples - Canada provides results for non-fiction and fiction related titles that have been filtered for children and young adults. Plus, find curated collections on Indigenous topics and recommended reads.
Register Your Class for Free Virtual Author Visit
In honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, register your class for a virtual classroom visit with best-selling author Melanie Florence! She’ll discuss traditional storytelling and folktales and read from her acclaimed picture book, Stolen Words. This session is suited for Grades 1-6.
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Indigenous-Made Educational Game About Truth and Reconciliation
The Truth in Truth and Reconciliation Educational Board Game is a powerful resource to help start meaningful conversations around reconciliation from an Indigenous point of view. Developed by James Darin Corbiere (Waabi Makoohns) Anishinaabe, Bear Clan, this educational board game includes a 100+ page Indigenous-educator-made curriculum guide book, and a Truth themed graphic novel, written and illustrated by Corbiere, for further learning opportunities. Suitable for ages 14+. Available with your library membership.
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Digital Resource: Indigenous Peoples of North America
The Indigenous Peoples of North America is a digital collection that examines the history of North American Indigenous peoples and supporting organizations. It highlights the culture and heritage of more than 70 tribes within the United States and Canada. The collection also features Indigenous language materials, including dictionaries, bibles, and primers.
Digital Resource: Explora
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Explora Primary Search K-5 and Explora Canada Student Search 6-12 (use your RHPL card to log in to these databases.) Key in the following search terms to find content for students: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation; Orange Shirt Day; and Indian Residential Schools.
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Explora also provides access to the following eBooks: Aboriginal and Treaty Rights in Canada and First Nations Education in Canada: The Circle Unfolds
Related Resources
First Nations, Metis & Inuit Education Association of Ontario
The First Nations, Metis & Inuit Education Association of Ontario support and help all educators understand issues related to First Nation, Metis and Inuit peoples in Canada, as well as, offer strategies for teaching this content to all learners.
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation provides educators with access to materials and resources that can aid Canadians of any age to learn about and participate in reconciliation.
Treaties in Ontario
Did you know? Legislation passed in 2016 declaring Treaties Recognition Week as the first week of November each year. Treaties Recognition Week is an opportunity to learn about the significance of treaties and the importance to all Ontarians.
Learn about treaties, treaty relationships and treaty rights in Ontario through the Provincial Government's website.
Curious to learn about treaties that cover areas where we live, work and go to school? Explore Ontario's digital treaties map.
Indigenous Peoples of Governance
