Resources

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Truth & Reconciliation Books for the Classroom

Literature recommendations for Kindergarten to Grade 12 (and beyond) from the Indigenous Education Council, English Language Arts Council and the Indigenous Education PD Facilitators of the Alberta Teachers’ Association.

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Stepping Stones Series

Stepping Stones is a publication of the Alberta Teachers’ Association Walking Together: Education for Reconciliation and is intended to support certificated teachers on their learning journey to meet the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Foundational Knowledge competency in the Teaching Quality Standard.

Please check back regularly as new additions to the series will be posted soon

Terminology Reference
(PD-WT-16a 2018 03, 4pp) - Download a Copy 

Remarque sur la Terminologie (Terminology Reference)
(PD-WT-16aF 2018 04, 4pp) - Download a Copy 
Alberta Métis Settlements and Agreements
(PD-WT-16b 2018 03, 4pp) - Download a Copy 

Établissements Métis et accords concernant les Métis de l’Alberta
(PD-WT-16bF 2018 04, 4pp) - Download a Copy 
An Introduction to the Inuit
(PD-WT-16c 2018 03, 4pp) - Download a Copy 

Les Inuits : Une introduction
(PD-WT-16cF, 2018 04, 4pp) - Download a Copy 
Numbered Treaties Within Alberta: Treaty 6
(PD-WT-16d 2018 03, 4pp) - Download a Copy 

Traités Numérotés en Alberta : Le Traité N° 6 (Treaty 6)
(PD-WT-16dF 2018 04, 4pp) - Download a Copy  
Forced Relocation of Indigenous Peoples in Canada
(PD-WT-16e 2020 11, 4pp) - Download a Copy 

Réinstallation forcée de peuples autochtones au Canada
(PD-WT-16eF, 2021 06 4pp) Download a Copy 

Numbered Treaties Within Alberta: Treaty 7
(PD-WT-16f 2018 04, 4pp) - Download a Copy 

Traités Numérotés en Alberta : Le Traité N° 7 (Treaty 7)
(PD-WT-16fF 2018 04, 4pp) - Download a Copy  
Elder Protocol
(PD-WT-16g 2017 07, 4pp) - Download a Copy 

Protocole relatif aux Ainés
(PD-WT-16gF 2018 04, 4pp) - Download a Copy 
  Numbered Treaties Within Alberta: Treaty 8
(PD-WT-16h 2018 03, 4pp) - Download a Copy 

Traités Numérotés en Alberta : Le Traité N° 8
(PD-WT-16hF 2018 04, 4pp) - Download a Copy 
First Nations Traditional Plants and Uses
(PD-WT-16i 2019 01, 4pp) - Download a Copy 

Plantes traditionnelles des Premières Nations et leurs usages
(PD-WT-16iF 2019 04,4pp) - Download a Copy 
First Nations, Métis and Inuit Music and Dance
(PD-WT-16j 2019 05, 4pp) - Download a Copy 

Musique et danses des Premières Nations, des Métis et des Inuits
(PD-WT-16jF 2019 10, 4pp) - Download a copy 
Indigenous Education Resources
(PD-WT-16k 2019 01, 4pp) - Download a Copy 

Ressources pour l’éducation autochtone
(PD-WT-16kF 2019 04,4pp)  - Download a Copy 
Indigenous Linguistic Diversity and Revitalization
(PD-WT-16l 2018 12, 4pp) - Download a Copy 

Diversité et revitalisation des langues autochtones
(PD-WT-16lF 2019 06, 4pp) - Download a Copy 
Residential Schools—First Nations Experience
(PD-WT-16m 2018 12, 4pp) - Download a Copy 

Pensionnats—l’expérience des Premières Nations
 (PD-WT-16mF 2019 07, 4pp) - Download a Copy 
Residential Schools—Métis Experience
(PD-WT-16n 2019 06, 4pp) - Download a Copy 

Pensionnats—l’expérience des Métis
 (PD-WT-16nF 2019 11, 4pp) - Download a Copy 
Residential Schools—Inuit Experience
(PD-WT-16o 2019 07, 4pp) - Download a Copy 

Pensionnats—l’expérience des Inuits
(PD-WT-16oF 2020 01, 4pp) Download a Copy 
Métis Nation of Alberta
(PD-WT-16p 2020 10 07, 4pp) - Download a Copy 

Nation Métisse de l'Alberta
(PD-WT-16pF 2020 10 30, 4pp) - Download a Copy 
Concepts and Policies of Assimilation
(PD-WT-16q 2020 10 09, 4pp) -Download a Copy 

Assimilation : concepts et politiques
(PD-WT-16q 2021 03 15, 4pp) -Download a Copy  
  The Sixties Scoop
(PD-WT-16r 2020 02, 4pp) - Download a Copy 

 Rafle des années 1960
(PD-WT-16rF 2020 04, 4pp) - Download a Copy 

Professional Learning Pebbles
This publication includes short, interactive activates designed to enhance your understanding of reconciliation, resources specifically produced to build your competence and confidence; and ideas about the many paths you can pursue on your future professional Indigenous education learning journey.
- Download Facilitator Guide 
- Download Participant Guide 
- Download PowerPoint  

 

ATA Library

Materials to Borrow:  Browse our list of First Nations, Metis and Inuit resources available to borrow through the ATA Library.

Library Guide: Explore the ATA Library's collection of web guides relating to Indigenous peoples and Indigenous Education.

 

Additional Resources

Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada Resource – available to borrow from the Association (no cost)

“This resource will assist you and your students in understanding the past, present and future of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. There is a wealth of information and diversity of stories and voices on this map; however, we recognize that no resource will ever be able to encompass all Indigenous voices and stories. The Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS) also recognizes that the stories told here are not ours to tell.”

The kit includes:

  • Teacher's guide
  • Hard copies of all learning activities (available for download here)
  • Gym size floor map, 10.7m (35.1') x 7.9m (25.92')
  • Booking period three weeks (no cost)

No new bookings are available for the 2021/2022 year. 

Bookings for the 2022/2023 year will open shortly. 

Send booking inquiries or request additional information via e-mail to walkingtogether@ata.ab.ca.