Learning resources about First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada
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| firstnations, inuit, metis | environment, history, language | Walking AlongsideMcGill University A comprehensive online platform designed to help teachers introduce Indigenous philosophies and teaching approaches into their practice. It includes practical tools such as land acknowledgements, information on arts- and land-based pedagogies, trauma-informed classroom approaches and multimedia resources. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
resource, video, learning |
| firstnations, inuit, metis | reconciliation, culture | Integrating Indigenous Pedagogies into Online LearningUniversity of British Columbia Guidance on how to respectfully include Indigenous ways of teaching and learning in online courses. It offers practical examples, thematic insights, and multimedia materials to support educators in creating culturally responsive and inclusive virtual learning environments. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
learning, video |
| firstnations | environment, reconciliation, history, culture | Learning First Peoples Classroom ResourcesFirst Nations Education Steering Committee Classroom resources to help teachers include Indigenous knowledge and teaching methods in their lessons. It offers guides, lesson plans, and activities for different subjects from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Indigenous group: First Nations |
learning |
| firstnations, inuit, metis | youth, reconciliation, history | Empowering the SpiritAlberta Professional Learning Consortium A resource aimed at enhancing educators' understanding of First Nations, Inuit and Métis histories, perspectives, and ways of knowing. It provides a comprehensive collection of tools, videos, and websites to support teachers in integrating Indigenous knowledge systems into their practices. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
learning, video |
| firstnations, inuit, metis | reconciliation, history, culture | Teaching Resource CentreNational Centre for Collaboration in Indigenous Education Lesson plans, videos and tips to help teachers include Indigenous knowledge, languages, and land-based learning in the classroom. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
learning, video |
| firstnations, inuit, metis | women | Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and GirlsNational Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls National Inquiry's final report that examines the systemic causes of violence against First Nations, Inuit, and Métis women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people in Canada. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
report |
| firstnations, inuit, metis | women | Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ PeopleCanadian Museum for Human Rights This guide offers a collection of resources on violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people. It includes links to books, material for children, youth and teachers as well as podcasts, academic papers, videos, research reports and more. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
resource |
| firstnations, inuit, metis | women | MMIWG2S+National Association of Friendship Centres Information on initiatives from the National Association of Friendship Centres to end violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people. Friendship centres provide culturally appropriate services to Indigenous people living in urban centres across the country. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
webpage |
| firstnations, inuit, metis | environment | Indigenous ConnectionsParks Canada A video playlist of Indigenous Peoples sharing their homelands and traditions. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
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| firstnations, inuit, metis | environment | Indigenous Voices for Nature ConservationEnvironment and Climate Change Canada A video documentary series on First Nations, Inuit and Métis leadership in nature conservation, and its importance to cultural conservation and reconciliation. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
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| firstnations, inuit, metis | environment | Indigenous KnowledgesClimate Atlas of Canada An interactive tool that combines climate science, mapping and storytelling to demonstrate the critical role of Indigenous knowledge systems in understanding, observing, and addressing climate change. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
video, webpage, map |
| firstnations | environment, history | Mapping the WayYukon First Nation Self-Government Inspiring stories and events that helped map the way to First Nations self-government in Yukon. Indigenous group: First Nations |
video, webpage |
| firstnations, inuit, metis | environment | Native Land DigitalNative Land An app that maps Indigenous territories, treaties and languages. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
webpage, map |
| firstnations, inuit, metis | environment | Map roomIndigenous Services Canada Find a map or geospatial dataset of the North, First Nations, Inuit and Metis communities and programs that have partnered with Indigenous communities. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
map |
| firstnations, inuit, metis | history, culture | Indigenous HistoryHistorica Canada Classroom activities and supporting documents for elementary and high school teachers covering key moments in Indigenous history, treaties, residential schools and more. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
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| firstnations | history, culture |
It's Our Time Education ToolkitAssembly of First Nations Learning plan and modules to teach students about First Nations history, culture, traditions and stories. Indigenous group: First Nations |
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| metis | history, culture, language, youth | Learning PackagesMétis Gathering Resources for youth and teachers about Métis culture, covering the Michif language, music and dance, beading, foods and other traditions. Indigenous group: Métis |
learning, colouring |
| firstnations, inuit, metis | history, culture, youth | Learning ResourcesCBC Kids Games, articles, videos and quizzes for kids about Indigenous culture and history. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
learning, video |
| firstnations, inuit, metis | culture, youth | MAJ – News for Kids (not available in English)Radio-Canada Videos for youth on current events and various topics related to Indigenous Peoples. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
video, news |
| firstnations, inuit | history, culture | First Peoples Educational KitMusée de la civilisation A digital kit for elementary school highlighting the history and contributions of First Nations and Inuit in Quebec. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit |
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| firstnations, inuit, metis | women, youth | Moose Hide Campaign Learning Platform for K-12Moose Hide Campaign A learning platform that offers teachers and their students background information, videos, lesson plans and classroom resources on the importance of taking action to end violence against women and children. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
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| firstnations, inuit, metis | history, culture | Indigenous Sport HeroesCanada's Sports Hall of Fame A resource about Indigenous sport heroes that includes various educational activities, for students from kindergarten to Grade 12. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
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| firstnations, inuit, metis | language | Indigenous LanguagesTranslation Bureau Tools, courses, exercises and other resources for teaching and learning Indigenous languages. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
learning, resource |
| firstnations, inuit, metis | language | Indigenous Languages Across CanadaStatistics Canada An article from Statistics Canada using data from the 2021 Census of Population. It provides a portrait of the Indigenous languages spoken by First Nations, Inuit and Métis in Canada, highlighting the diversity of Indigenous languages by geographic region. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
webpage |
| firstnations, inuit, metis | language | Indigenous Languages in CanadaThe Canadian Encyclopedia A resource to better understand the wide variety of Indigenous languages and dialects spoken across Canada. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
webpage, video |
| firstnations, inuit, metis | culture | Indigenous CinemaNational Film Board of Canada Vast collection of Indigenous-made films on a variety of subjects. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
video |
| firstnations, inuit, metis | culture | PlaylistsNikamowin A platform to discover today's Indigenous artists and their music. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
music |
| firstnations, inuit, metis | reconciliation, history | ReportsNational Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Reports documenting the history and legacy of Canada's residential school system and including the 94 Calls to Action to advance reconciliation. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
report, testimony |
| firstnations, inuit, metis | reconciliation, history | Teaching ResourcesNational Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Archives of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation that include various resources on residential schools and related topics. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
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| firstnations, inuit, metis | youth, history, reconciliation | Paths to ReconciliationCanadian Geographic Interactive maps that highlight lesser-known residential schools and locate unmarked burial sites of missing Indigenous children across Canada. This site also features first-hand accounts from Survivors and their families, along with lesson plans and discussion guides that explore the profound and lasting impacts of the residential school system. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
learning, map, testimony |
| firstnations, inuit, metis | history | Indigenous HistoryLibrary and Archives Canada Online databases, digitized documents and thematic guides that represents First Nations, Inuit and Métis Nation experiences and contributions to Canada. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
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| firstnations | history, culture | First NationsIndigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada An in-depth look at the heritage, cultures and history of First Nations. Indigenous group: First Nations |
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| firstnations, inuit, metis | history, culture | Indigenous History in CanadaHistorica Canada A video playlist about the history, cultures and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
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| firstnations, inuit | history, culture | This Is Our Story – First Nations and Inuit in the 21st Century (not available in English)Musée de la civilisation A virtual exhibition that explores today's Indigenous cultures throughout Quebec and their vision of the world. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit |
video, exhibition |
| firstnations | history, reconciliation | Moment of Reckoning: Turning the Page on a Dark Chapter of Our Shared HistoryAssembly of First Nations Former students discuss their personal experiences with residential schools and the steps toward reconciliation. Indigenous group: First Nations |
video, testimony |
| inuit | history, culture | InuitIndigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada An in-depth look at Inuit heritage, culture and history. Indigenous group: Inuit |
webpage |
| inuit | language | Inuktut TusaalangaPirurvik Centre Thousands of sound files and other resources to learn Inuktut. Indigenous group: Inuit |
learning |
| inuit | culture | Unikkaat / unipkaat ungipaghat / nallunairutet Circumpolar WavesInuit Circumpolar Council A podcast that features talks with leaders and key people in Inuit Nunaat, the Inuit homeland in Canada, Alaska, Greenland and Chukotka (Russia). Indigenous group: Inuit |
podcast |
| metis | history, culture | Virtual Museum of Métis History and CultureGabriel Dumont Institute A variety of exhibits and collections about Métis history and culture. Indigenous group: Métis |
exhibition |
| metis | history, culture | MétisIndigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada An in-depth look at Métis heritage, culture and history. Indigenous group: Métis |
webpage |
| metis | language | LanguagesIndigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada An overview of the languages spoken by the Métis. Indigenous group: Métis |
webpage |
| metis | environment, history, culture | Métis Identity and VoiceParks Canada A video series on the different Parks Canada locations and how they are used by Métis communities to share their history and culture. Indigenous group: Métis |
video, testimony |
| metis | history, youth | Métis Memories of Residential SchoolsRupertsland Institute An educational resource that shares Métis residential school Survivor's memories and experiences. Indigenous group: Métis |
learning |
| inuit | environment, history, culture | About Canadian InuitInuit Tapiriit Kanatami An introduction to the Inuit homeland in Canada, its population and four regions. Indigenous group: Inuit |
webpage |
| firstnations, inuit, metis | reconciliation, youth | Our RightsJustice Canada Video featuring Indigenous youth explaining the importance of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
video, testimony |
| firstnations, metis | environment, history, culture | Treaty RoadTreaty Road Productions Documentary series exploring the history and present day state of the Numbered Treaties. Indigenous group: First Nations, Métis |
video, testimony |
| firstnations, inuit, metis | history, culture, youth | Arts ResourcesNational Arts Centre Dedicated to theatre, dance and music, this learning hub contains lesson plans on various topics related to Indigenous studies. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
learning |
| firstnations, inuit, metis | culture | Je lis autochtone! (not available in English)Je lis autochtone An initiative aimed at promoting First Nations, Inuit, and Métis literature published in French in Canada. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
resource, book |
| firstnations, inuit, metis | language | Indigenous languages in Canada, 2021Statistics Canada Infographic showing the population size of Indigenous languages speakers across Canada using data from the 2021 Census of Population. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
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| firstnations, inuit, metis | culture, language, environment | Statistics on Indigenous PeoplesStatistics Canada Latest statistical data on Indigenous Peoples, including demographic characteristics for each group as well as statistics on education, employment, health and well-being, children, language and culture, and more. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
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| firstnations, inuit, metis | reconciliation | Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples ActJustice Canada Information on how the Government of Canada is consulting and cooperating with First Nations, Inuit and Métis to make the objectives of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples a reality. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
report, video |
| firstnations, inuit, metis | women, environment, youth, reconciliation, history, culture, language | Indigenous StoriesCBC docs Documentaries that highlight various aspects of Indigenous cultures, languages and experiences. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
video, testimony |
| firstnations, inuit, metis | women, environment, youth, history, culture | Indigenous Peoples (not available in English)Radio-Canada Radio shows, podcasts and audiobooks exploring the cultures, histories and contemporary realities of Indigenous communities in Canada. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
podcast, book |
| firstnations, inuit, metis | women, language, youth, history, culture | Indigenous podcastsCBC Listen Selection of podcasts and radio shows featuring Indigenous voices. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
podcast, music, testimony |
| firstnations, inuit, metis | culture | Archived - Celebrating Indigenous Peoples in Canada: Learning and activity guideCrown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Printable activities, games and crafts for kids and adults. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
learning |
| firstnations, inuit | environment, history | Treaties in Canada Education GuideHistorica Canada Education guide that explores the history, significance, and ongoing impacts of treaties between Indigenous nations and the Canadian government. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit |
learning |
| firstnations, inuit, metis | women, environment, youth, reconciliation, history, culture, language | ConnectRReconciliation Saskatoon Resources and information on calls to action. These resources provide opportunities to explore topics such as education, cultural understanding and residential schools. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
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| firstnations, inuit, metis | reconciliation, history | Residential schools in CanadaParks Canada National historic designations of Residential Schools. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
webpage, video |
| firstnations, inuit | youth, culture, language | Across Turtle Island: Colouring Pages and Indigenous LanguagesNational Arts Centre Colouring pages with Indigenous words from across Turtle Island featuring artwork created by Indigenous artists from the regions where these languages are spoken. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit |
learning, colouring |
| metis | youth, culture, language | The Métis Alphabet Colouring BookGabriel Dumont Institute Printable colouring pages with letters that represent different words that are significant in Métis culture. Indigenous group: Métis |
learning, colouring |
| firstnations, inuit, metis | language | Live your LanguageFirstVoices A collaborative platform where Indigenous communities share and promote their languages, oral cultures and linguistic histories. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
webpage |
| firstnations, inuit, metis | reconciliation, history, culture | Reconciliation: A Starting PointCanada School of Public Service A free mobile app available to the public for learning about First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, including key historical events and examples of reconciliation initiatives. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
learning |
| firstnations, inuit, metis | reconciliation, environment, history, culture, language | UN Declaration in Action StoriesJustice Canada Stories of projects and actions to support the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act and Action Plan. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
testimony |
| firstnations, inuit, metis | culture | CBC News IndigenousCBC A dedicated news section focused on Indigenous issues. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
video, news |
| firstnations, inuit, metis | culture | APTN NewsAPTN Indigenous-focused news coverage on current events, issues, and perspectives from First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities across Canada. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
video, news |
| firstnations, inuit, metis | culture | Indigenous Stories DocumentariesCBC Documentaries, films and series that share Indigenous voices, histories and experiences from across Canada. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
video, testimony |
| inuit | culture, environment | InuktitutCBC Stories, shows and documentaries related to Inuit culture, communities and themes connected to Inuktitut and Inuit. Indigenous group: Inuit |
video, testimony |
| firstnations, inuit, metis | environment, reconciliation, history, culture, language | Indigenous Hub: Curated ResourcesUniversity of Victoria A curated space offering access to historical documents, selected library resources, and websites. Indigenous group: First Nations, Inuit, Métis |
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| metis | language | Michif MondayMetis National Council A resource to learn words or phrases in Northern, Southern and French Michif. Indigenous group: Métis |
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| metis | youth, culture, language | Métis LifeMetis National Council An interactive platform that promotes Métis culture and language through digital experiences. It offers games, activities, and other tools to help users learn Michif and explore the history and traditions of the Métis Nation in a modern and accessible way. Indigenous group: Métis |
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