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Orange Shirt Day (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation)

This collection of resources can be used to support Orange Shirt Day in your classroom and school. 

Be sure to also look at our Reconciliation Collection  and Indigenous Perspectives for more resources. 

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ConnectR is an online tool created to inspire Reconciliation in Canada.
ConnectR helps you choose your next steps towards reconciliation.
Find calls to action to grow what you know, encourage a shared future and generate change.

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History
Indigenous Perspectives
Native Studies
Social Studies
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Author:
Reconciliation Saskatoon
Date Added:
09/23/2021
Calls to Action - Spirit Bear's Guide to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
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In 2008, a group called the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) was made. Their job was to listen
to stories about residential schools and then write the stories down so we can learn from our mistakes.
In 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission announced their 94 Calls to Action. These are 94
activities all governments, courts, businesses, schools, and people living in Canada can do to help fix the
mistakes of the past and present so that all children – including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit children –
can grow up happy, healthy, safe, and proud of who they are.

This booklet is written by Spirit Bear as a youth-guide to the TRC’s 94 Calls to Action. Each of the calls is outlined in student-friendly language that will give them a deeper understanding of Truth and Reconciliation process.

Subject:
Indigenous Perspectives
Social Studies
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GAP 5
Author:
First Nations Child & Family Caring Society of Canada
Date Added:
09/27/2022
Drafting a Statement of Reconciliation with Students - NFB Blog
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Four mini-lessons have been created to address this topic. Highlighting Indigenous-made films from the NFB collection, the lessons will help students understand the spirit and intent of the treaties and provide them with the information they need to discuss the issues of access to drinking water, health care and education. In a spirit of reconciliation and co-operation, students are encouraged to write, record and share their Land Acknowledgement statements on social media

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Indigenous Perspectives
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Activity/Lab
Author:
Martha Gonya
Nfb Education
Date Added:
09/07/2022
Education for Reconciliation Action Toolkit (pdf) (2015)
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"This action toolkit contains a variety of resources:

*Short sample introductions to use during announcement time, at a display table or in one-on-one conversations
*A two-hour workshop to introduce your community to the campaign
*Winds of Change Series (If you have a full day or 3 sessions)"

*** All products including free downloads must be added to the shopping cart by clicking on the ‘Add to cart’ button.

Subject:
Indigenous Perspectives
Native Studies
Social Studies
Treaty Education
Truth and Reconciliation
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Primary Source
Author:
Kairos Canada
Date Added:
09/18/2020
Every Child Matters Colouring Page
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Orange Shirt Day and what is now called 'The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is coming up on September 30. Here is a free resource for educators and parents of children learning and participating in Orange Shirt Day. A coloring page can be a simple tool to engage children and gives them an additional way to show their support as they learn about why orange shirt day is so important.
Coloring has been proven to have the ability to help relieve stress, generate mindfulness, engage active listening and help with the processing of emotions. And don't forget, coloring isn't just for kids!

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Aboriginal Languages
Arts Education
Education
Elementary Education
Emotional Wellness
English Language Arts
Higher Education
Indigenous Perspectives
Language Education (EAL, ESL)
Native Studies
Treaty Education
Truth and Reconciliation
Visual Arts
Wellness
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Activity/Lab
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Hawlii Pichette
Urban Iskwew
Date Added:
08/22/2022
Every Child Matters: Reconciliation through education
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Written by award-winning Indigenous author Monique Gray Smith, this magazine, which is based on the Seven Sacred Teachings, is aimed for students in grades 5–12 and is available in both English and French.

Each chapter teaches children about residential schools, Treaties, and the historic and current relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.

Accompanied by supplementary educational resources, the magazine is both a guide and a journal for young people as they explore their feelings, build confidence, and foster greater respect and empathy throughout their reconciliation journeys.

Subject:
English Language Arts
History
Social Studies
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Activity/Lab
Author:
Canada's History
Monique Grey-Smith
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
Date Added:
09/02/2022
HEALING THE GENERATIONS RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL CURRICULUM - Ontario Education
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Curriculum Objectives:
- To increase awareness of the residential school system as a major part of the European colonizing effort against Aboriginal peoples, resulting in significant intergenerational impacts.
- To increase awareness and understanding of what Nishnawbe Aski Nation (Ontario) members experienced while attending the 13 residential schools in the region.
- To promote awareness in reclaiming language, culture and skills that were lost as a result of residential schools.
- To promote individual healing in the context of rebuilding links with families, communities and Elders.

Complete lessons (2013, 2002) based on Ontario Curriculum.
Grades 9-12.

Subject:
Indigenous Perspectives
Native Studies
Social Studies
Truth and Reconciliation
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Author:
Nishnawbe Aski Nation
Date Added:
11/13/2018
Interview with Francine Merasty
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This is an interview with First Nations lawyer and poet Francine Merasty. The interview is in three parts with each part focusing one one of her poems.
Part 1 Homebound-Residential Schools
Part 2 Fiery Woman-60's Scoop
Part 3 Reconciliation- TRC Calls To Action

Subject:
English Language Arts
History
Indigenous Perspectives
Law
Native Studies
Psychology
Social Studies
Truth and Reconciliation
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Author:
Sun West School Division
Date Added:
10/26/2021
An Interview with Francine Merasty-Homebound Part I
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Homebound-A Reading and Conversation with Cree poet Francine Merasty on the healing power of poetry. With grace and wit, Francine discusses how has helped her deal with the trauma of residential schools and celebrate the strength of her family.

Subject:
Creative Writing
Education
English Language Arts
Indigenous Perspectives
Native Studies
Social Studies
Truth and Reconciliation
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Author:
Sun West School Division
Date Added:
10/20/2021
Kids Boost Immunity
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Free Science, Socials Studies and Health lessons developed by teachers to inspire digital-age students in support of UNICEF Canada!

All our content is free for teachers!

KBI provides a unique and tailored interactive classroom experience that is carefully curated to follow the school curriculum. In particular, our focus is on meeting the learning standards of the grade 5-12 curriculum in science and social studies that relate to:
The immune system, Disease transmission, Immunization, Pandemics, epidemics, and outbreaks; Global inequality issues in health; The role of NGOs; Antibiotic resistance; Evaluating sources …And many other topics!

Click on "How it Works" on the top menu to see the learning modules (and lessons/units available). Critical thinking, diseases, health equity, level of government, global community, immune system, diversity of living things and more.

Select the "Teacher Centre" to find a wealth of lesson plans for all subject areas. E.g., Women's day, colonization, misinformation, critical thinking, evolution etc.

We provide dozens of classroom activities and teacher resources, each of which are paired with an online quiz that students can take on their laptop, tablet, or phone. This two-pronged lesson approach enables teachers to tailor a classroom experience that is supplemented by a fun and interactive experience for the student. Our online quizzes have been developed by health and education professionals, as well as communication experts who have studied the online behaviour of students – as such, they are accurate, informative, but also engaging for the student.

Subject:
Health & Fitness
Health Education
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Author:
Unicef
Public Health BC
Date Added:
02/06/2019
Legacy of Hope Foundation of Canada
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The Legacy of Hope Foundation is a very comprehensive site that offers lots of great resources that help to promote healing and Reconciliation in Canada. The Legacy of Hope Foundation's (LHF) goal is to educate and raise awareness about the history and existing intergenerational impacts of the Residential School System (RSS) and subsequent Sixties Scoop (SS) on Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) Survivors, their descendants, and their communities to promote healing and Reconciliation.Check out each of the sections to see the great resources they have to offer. 

Subject:
Indigenous Perspectives
Native Studies
Social Studies
Treaty Education
Truth and Reconciliation
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Activity/Lab
Lesson
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Reading
Author:
Sun West School Division
Date Added:
03/07/2023
Molly of the Denali: Grandpa's Drum
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Molly finds an old photo of Grandpa as a child and is shocked to see him singing and drumming—Grandpa never sings. Molly learns about Grandpa’s time in a residential school (or a boarding school, as it’s referred to in the episode).

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Indigenous Perspectives
Social Studies
Treaty Education
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Author:
CBC Gem
Date Added:
02/03/2022
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - video, presentations, colouring etc
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"Also known as Orange Shirt Day, September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Rupertsland Institute has developed resources to support the community as they gather to honour those who were taken to residential schools and their families on this day."

Find:
*Orange Shirt Day video
*Orange Shirt Day presentations
*Metis art
*colouring pages

Subject:
Social Studies
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Author:
Rupert's Land
Date Added:
09/11/2024
National Truth and Reconciliation Week 2022
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NFB Education is proud to partner with the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation to help teachers educate students about Indigenous realities during National Truth and Reconciliation Week, as well as throughout the year.

This year, the theme of National Truth and Reconciliation Week is “Remembering the Children,” where we memorialize the children lost to the residential school system and honour Survivors and their families. The expanded program features age-appropriate material for students in Grades 1–12.

All sessions will be held virtually on Hubilo. Registration is required to stream live or pre-recorded sessions and to participate in the Q&A segment. The link for registration is provided on this page.

Subject:
Indigenous Perspectives
Social Studies
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Activity/Lab
Homework/Assignment
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Unit of Study
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NFB Education
Author:
Kate Ruscito
NFB
NFB Education
National Film Board
Date Added:
09/27/2022