The AR/AO Committee has provided the resources below for review and consideration.
Online Learning and Events
The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation has scheduled online events for the week of September 27th – October 1st, 2021. The content will include important conversations including the truths of the Indigenous treaties, First Nation, Métis and Inuit land claims, and the residential schools system.
To register for free for any of the events please click here: Register For Events Link opens in new tab
Human Rights Careers
Human Rights Careers is offering three free courses on reconciliation and Indigenous education.
CBC National Truth and Reconciliation Events
Virtual Memorial
Virtual Exhibition
Grandmothers Voice Resources
- grandmothersvoice.com Link opens in new tab A series of speaking events you can watch on YouTube
- Get Your Tickets Link opens in new tab National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Webinar
Online course free or pay for certificate on Indigenous history in Canada (their perspective) and culture
Short Films
“Four Faces of the Moon” – Canada’s dark colonial past | Animated Short Doc
Crimes against children at residential school: The truth about St. Anne’s – The Fifth Estate
Books
- CBC book list: 48 Books by Indigenous Writers to Read to Understand Residential SchoolsLink opens in new tab
- Healing the Soul Wound. Duran, E. (2006)
- Colonized Classrooms; Racism, Trauma and Resistance in Post-Secondary Education. Sheila Cote – Meek
- The Medicine of Peace: Indigenous Youth Decolonizing Healing and Resisting Violence. Asloos, J. (2017)
- 21 Things you may not know about the Indian Act. Bob Joseph
- UNRECONCILED: FAMILY, TRUTH, AND INDIGENOUS RESISTANCELink opens in new tab by Jesse WenteLink opens in new tab
Child-Friendly Learning
- Child-friendly version of the TRC Calls to Action: Spirit Bear’s Guide to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Calls to ActionLink opens in new tab
- How to be an Indigenous AllyLink opens in new tab
- National Centre for Truth and ReconciliationLink opens in new tab
- Legacy of Hope FoundationLink opens in new tab
Speaking to children about Trauma
- Speaking with Students about Traumatic Events (TDSB)Link opens in new tab
- Tips for Speaking With Your Child After a Tragic Event (York Region DSB)Link opens in new tab
- How to Talk to Your Children About the Unfolding Events at Former Residential Schools Link opens in new tab(page 4) (North American Center for Threat Assessment and Trauma Response)
Get support
- Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line Link opens in new tab Their mandate is to support residential school survivors and their families but their policy is not to turn anyone away | 1-866-925-4419 (24/7 support)
- Kids Help PhoneLink opens in new tab An anonymous and confidential phone and online professional counselling service for youth | 1-800-668-6868
- Crisis Services CanadaLink opens in new tab | 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645
- First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help LineLink opens in new tab | 1-855-242-3310 (24/7 support)
Grassroots Organizations
The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) has a number of programs and services through multiple branches, including the Healing and Wellness branch, which facilitates and coordinates programs, services, and activities to address the holistic needs of Métis people in Ontario at the provincial, regional, and local levels.
metisnation.orgLink opens in new tab
The Indigenous Network is a community-based, non-profit, registered charity whose mission is to provide programs and services to address the spiritual, mental, emotional and physical needs of the Urban Indigenous population of Mississauga and neighbouring regions. Through a supportive social network and culturally appropriate programs and services Indigenous peoples will have the opportunity to develop and strengthen a sense of community in Mississauga.