Education for Truth & Reconciliation
Browse the sections below for access to Teacher and Student Resources and browse
various opportunities for Professional Development.
What is Education for Truth and Reconciliation?
(Source: Beginning the Journey Webinar with Lisa Howell. Offered in collaboration with LEARN. Sept. 17, 2021)
Education for Truth and Reconciliation involves working with First Nation, Métis, and Inuit to help rebalance the education system and ensure that Indigenous knowledge, worldviews, cultures, and histories are included and valued in schools. It is not only recognizing the past, but also the present and future contributions of Indigenous Peoples. It is not only what we teach, but how we teach. It is a holistic and lifelong learning approach that benefits ALL learners, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous.
LEARN works with schools, communities, and organizations throughout Quebec to promote and value Indigenous knowledges worldviews, cultures, and histories in all subject areas.
We aim to:
- Support the development of Professional Competency 15 (Click to learn more about Competency 15)
- Promote pedagogical practices that benefit and include all students
- Create opportunities for individuals to foster mutually beneficial relationships
- Collaborate to offer professional learning opportunities and curate resources
Not sure where to start?
Education for Truth and Reconciliation often begins with you! We suggest that you take the time to reflect on your personal learning journey. Here is a KWL chart to get you started!
You may also want to check out this blog post featuring 10 of our favourite resources!
Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada
- Created by Canadian Geographic and Indigenous and ally educators and organizations
- On loan (FOR FREE) to English schools and universities in Quebec (as well as QAIS, AJDS, FNEC, Cree SB and Kativik Ilisarniliriniq SB
- Accompanying bilingual Teacher's Guide with activities for Kindergarten- Adult Ed.
- LEARN is not responsible for transporting the atlas, but we'll do our best to help you find a solution. Depending on the school board, inter-school mail could be a possibility.
- View the Padlet below for more details
LEARN Blog Posts
Welcoming and Including Indigenous Students in Quebec Elementary and Secondary Schools: An Interview with Le Regroupement des centres d’amitié autochtones du Québec (RCAAQ)
An interview with Catherine Savard from the Le Regroupement des centres d’amitié autochtones du Québec (RCAAQ) to discuss their new guide for Welcoming and Including
Stepping Onto The Map: Unfolding the IPAC Atlas in Quebec
LEARN education consultants reflect on their experience of bringing the Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada into a Montreal community setting. We share some reactions, emotions,
Our Pathways Into Education for Reconciliation
Three non-Indigenous members of the LEARN team share their experiences with education for Truth and Reconciliation and resources and supports to engage in ongoing (un)learning
Activity Plans
NEW LES: Indigenous Tourism in Quebec Today
In this LES, students will learn more about the 11 Nations with communities established in Quebec. They will select a Nation and research tourism opportunities in communities established by that particular Nation. While created as an extension to the Elementary Cycle 3 GHS program, this LES could easily be adapted for other cycles and to adress competencies in different subject areas, like ELA.
Acknowledgements
On behalf of LEARN, we want to express our sincere gratitude to Indigenous Tourism Quebec for generously offering to provide feedback to our team about the content of the Learning Evaluation Situation.
Note: The answer key is in a separate Google Folder. Here is the link. Teachers may need to request access to this document if they are not yet part of the LEARN Social Sciences group.
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Newsletters & Mailing List
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Events
OCS Day : Artificial Intelligence
4190 rue Garand, Suite 201, Laval, Québec, H7L 5Z6
OCS Day : Free Play in Preschool
4190 rue Garand, Suite 201, Laval, Québec, H7L 5Z6
Indigenous Voices
These insightful videos feature Indigenous educators and consultants in Quebec. Hear their powerful voices as they share their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives on Truth and Reconciliation in Education. These videos offer valuable insights and suggestions for walking forward together. We’ve included questions to accompany each video, encouraging deeper reflection.
Cultural Safety with Mélanie Vincent
On behalf of LEARN, we want to express our sincere gratitude to Mélanie Vincent for generously sharing her wisdom and experience in this video. Your
Connecting to the Land featuring Mélanie Vincent and Rebekah Goertzen.
On behalf of LEARN, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to Rebekah Goertzen and Mélanie Vincent for generously sharing their expertise with educators
Cultural Safety with Mélanie Vincent: Reflection Questions
This document contains reflection questions which allows educators to delve deeper into the video “Cultural Safety” featuring Mélanie Vincent. On behalf of LEARN, we want
Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices: Reflection Questions
This document contains reflection questions which allows educators to delve deeper into the two videos “Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices” featuring Mélanie Vincent and Rebekah Goertzen. On
Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices with Mélanie Vincent
On behalf of LEARN, we want to express our sincere gratitude to Mélanie Vincent for generously sharing her wisdom and experience in this video. Your
Recently Recorded Webinars
Curated Resources
