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The ATA has developed a document that outlines the protocol that should be followed when inviting an Elder, Knowledge Keeper, or Cultural Advisor to an event. This document is also useful for teachers when they are inviting these people into their c…

We sometimes come across words that we cannot pronounce when we are reading Indigenous literature to our students. We should embrace this unfamiliar vocabulary and take the time to learn how to pronounce these words correctly. Here are a few differe…

Indigenous Peoples: A Guide to Terminology is another e-book that has been created by Indigenous Corporate Training Inc. This book shares usage guidelines for specific words, and it provides a glossary of frequently used terms. Here is the link:
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Bob Joseph is the author of 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act. He is the founder of Indigenous Corporate Training Inc., which is a website that has released several other digital e-books such as 23 Tips on What Not to Say or Do when Wo…

Take a look at this guide that was developed by The College of Alberta School Superintendents (CASS):
https://cass.ab.ca/indigenous-education/
This guide explores different aspects of Indigenous culture such as terminology, teachings, language, lear…

This is a great question. I've spent some time taking a look at several YouTube videos, and I think that this one would be appropriate to show students on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Here is the link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch…

The ATA offers several different workshops for educators. I recently had the opportunity to attend the Southern Alberta Teachers' Convention, and one of the sessions that I attended was called Finding our Way in Indigenous Education - Connecting Hea…

Awesome question! Take a look at this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEzjA5RoLv0
In this video, an Inuk journalist (Ossie Michelin) teaches the viewers about some different terms that are associated with Indigenous people. The words Indigeno…

This is a great question! History in the Hills is a great opportunity for students to learn more about the history of Indigenous people. This event takes place in Elkwater on traditional Blackfoot lands. Students have the opportunity to learn more a…

Here are several books that I have read. These would be great for a K-6 classroom:
1. Shi-Shi-Etko: This is a story of a young girl who is preparing to attend a Residential School. She spends time with her family as she prepares to leave, and they r…