History of Indigenous Peoples in Canada
How much do you know about the history of Indigenous Peoples in Canada?
Many of us have a lot to learn. Here are some books to help:
- 21 Things You May Not Know about the Indian Act: Helping Canadians Make Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples a Reality
- First Nations 101
- Indigenous Relations: Insights, Tips & Suggestions to Make Reconciliation a Reality
- Indigenous Writes: a guide to First Nations, Métis & Inuit issues in Canada
- Project of Heart: Illuminating the Hidden History of Indian Residential Schools in BC
- The Reconciliation Manifesto
- Speaking Our Truth: a Journey of Reconciliation
- Unsettling the Settler Within
To borrow any or all of these books from the Decoda Literacy Library, email Lea at library@decoda.ca.
You may also be interested in these online resources with information on the history of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Some are designed for general use and some for particular audiences.
- Dispelling Common Myths About Indigenous Peoples
- Guidebook to Indigenous Protocol
- Indigenous Ally Toolkit
- Indigenous Cultural Competency for Early Childhood Educators – video series
- Indigenous Peoples: A Guide to Terminology: Usage Tips and Definitions
- Indigenous Voices and Reconciliation – an NFB film collection
- Pulling Together: Foundations Guide
- Welcome to our Homelands – a brief video for newcomers
- Whose Land Is It Anyway?
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