Residential Schools
Books & Educator Guides
Truth and Reconciliation Week: September 25 - September 30, 2023
2023 Theme:
Gidinawendimin / We Are All Related / Nous sommes tous liés
Resources for the Classroom
Pedagogical_Considerations_for_Teaching_About_Residential_Schools.01.pdfBooks for the Classroom in All Schools
Primary Classes
the-elders-are-watching-1.pdfYou Hold Me Up Author's Note
When We Were Alone Pronunciations
When We Were Alone Teachers Guide.pdfWhen We Were Alone Teacher Guide by David Robertson
Primary/Junior Classes
StolenWords.pdfShiShiEtKo.pdfJunior/Intermediate Classes
Speaking-Our-Truth-Teachers-Guide.pdfSpeaking Our Truth Teacher's Guide
Intermediate/Senior Classes
Poetry
I Lost My Talk is based on the poem by Mi'kmaw elder and poet Rita Joe, C.M. Rita Joe penned her poem to express not only the pain and suffering she experienced at Schubenacadie Residential School in Nova Scotia, but also her hope and conviction that her words could guide and inspire indigenous and non-indigenous peoples across Canada to journey to a place of strength and healing.
I Lost My Talk by Rita Joe
ILOSTMYTALK_OSD-RitaJoe.pdfMTS_OSDStories_I_Lost_My_Talk_FRE_2018.pdf
Senior Classes
Online Guides & Resources
Child-friendly Guide to the Calls to Action
child_friendly_calls_to_action_web.pdfRememberingTheChildren.pdfEduClaRememberingTheChildrenEduGuide.pdfSouvenons-nousdesenfants.pdfEduResSouvenonsNousDesEnfantsEduGuide.pdfEduClaTruthandReconciliationWeek2021EducatorsGuide (1).pdf2021TRW.pdf2021SVR.pdfEveryChildMattersENDigital.pdfECM_Digest_French_Digital_.pdfEduEveryChildMattersEdGuideEN.pdfVoices From Here Video Series and Interactive Text
ResidentialSchools_English.pdfResidential_Schools_Worksheets_FINAL.pdfResidentialSchools_French.pdfFR_basic_5Ws_chart.pdfFacing History Downloadable PDF Resource in English & French
An-Overview-of-the-IRS-System-Booklet.pdfThe bodies of the 215 children found marks an important time in history where the truth that was always known was undeniable. This marked the beginning of bringing the children home across the nation.
Meaningful Reconciliation & Taking Action
meaningful_reconciliation.pdfThis unit explores the causes and consequences of residential schools in Canada. Developed in collaboration with Grand Erie District School Board, Six Nations of the Grand River’s Education Department, and the Mississaugas of New Credit, this resource supports educators and learners in using a critical-inquiry approach to develop deep understandings of some of the complex, challenging, and painful events that have affected the relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada. This resource invites thoughtful and reflective explorations that move us beyond understanding the past and into our roles and responsibilities in the present. Designed for grade six and up.
Take Action Together!
Use this template to get started with writing a letter to advocate for change!
Taking Action Together - Template Letter.docxOnline Resources
eBook.pdfUse tiles as a reflection tool and commemoration exhibit to honor those who attended Residential Schools and their families. Click on the title above / image below and the pdf beside to view classroom/school ideas.
Project of Heart Resource Booklet (1).pdfBB_Lev.1_Sept2021.pdfBB_Lev.2_No.1.1Sept2021.pdfBB_Lev.1.pdfBB_Lev.2.pdfbdp_niv.1.no.1.pdfbdp_niv.2_no.1.pdfYou Hold Me Up, read by author Monique Gray Smith
The Secret Path
Gord Downie, the lead singer of the Canadian band, The Tragically Hip, is bringing attention to one of the most haunting legacies in our country's history - the residential school system and the children and families who were affected by it all. Downie released a multimedia project called The Secret Path, which consists of an album with 10 new songs, and a graphic novel by Jeff Lemire. The project is devoted to sharing the story of 12 year old Chanie Wenjack, an Anishinabe boy who died from hunger and exposure after escaping from his residential school to try and find his way home.
The Métis Residential School Experience
Forgotten-booklet_web.pdf
