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
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
Not sure where to start? Start here!
Check out our featured blog post with 10 resources for teaching and learning about Truth and Reconciliation!
Highlighted Activity: Education for Reconciliation KWL Chart
With this handout as a guide, take some time to reflect on your own journey and ongoing learning. Record your reflections in the KWL chart provided below.
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.
LEARN Blog Posts
Learning Landscapes – Vol 14 No 1 (2021): Pedagogical Practices: The How of Teaching and Learning
This issue includes multiple forms of representation that connect meaningfully and authentically with students.
First Stop on a Journey Through Territory and Time
Absolutely, the maps at Native-Land.ca support learning across the curriculum. From class discussions in ethics to inspiration for art projects, from English compositions to French
Education for Reconciliation: Beginning the Journey
We discuss the role educators play in working toward Truth and Reconciliation. We discuss the importances of self reflection and building relationships.
Newsletters & Mailing List
Want information about new educational resources and upcoming events related to Truth and Reconciliation in Quebec? Check out our most recent newsletters here:
- November/December 2024
- September/October 2024
- Preparing for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- June/July 2024
- April/May 2024
- January/February 2024
- November/December 2023
- October 2023
- August 2023
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Events
OCS Day : Free Play in Preschool
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OCS Day : Arts For All
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OCS Day : Creating Audio-Visual Content
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OCS Day : Innovative Storytelling Techniques
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OCS Day : Artificial Intelligence
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OCS Day : Free Play in Preschool
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