March 26, 2020
Natural Curiosity enhances inquiry-based learning with Indigenous perspectives
"Natural Curiosity 2nd Edition" substantively connected inquiry-based learning with Indigenous perspectives on all learning.
News & Stories: Indigenous
January 30, 2026
The Opportunity that Changed Everything: Jennifer Sylvester
Almost 15 years ago, Jennifer Sylvester was a single mother working in social services when she was accepted into U of T’s Transitional Year Programme – a bridge to university for students who left school early. Now, the MEd graduate, who is of Anishinaabe descent, has returned to pursue her PhD in social justice education and teach university students who remind her of her younger self.
November 1, 2025
4 Seasons of Indigenous Learning
Natural Curiosity invites you to register for their 4 Seasons of Indigenous Learning Course
October 14, 2025
Learn Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) & Support Language Revitalization
Ojibwe Online Intro Language Course
November 11, 2019
Louis Riel Anniversary
November 16 marks the anniversary of Louis Riel's death. Go to our METIS perspectives page for links and resources to enhance your classroom and encourage your students to learn about Riel's contributions and fight for Métis rights in Canada.
November 11, 2019
The Secret Path – Chanie Wenjack and Residential Schools
The release of The Secret Path by Gord Downie and Jeff Lamire has reignited discussion of incorporating Residential School history into classrooms in Canada.
June 6, 2025
Mois national de l'histoire des autochtones
À l'occasion du Mois de l'histoire des autochtones, honorons leurs histoires, leurs langues, leurs cultures et leurs contributions essentielles.
June 5, 2025
Félicitations chaleureuses à Nicole George
Nicole George a soutenu sa thèse avec succès le 28 mai dernier. Le CREFO lui adresse ses sincères félicitations.
June 4, 2025
Louis Busch: weaving knowledge to heal and teach differently
Member of the Bear Clan of the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, the PhD student is working to transform university teaching by integrating Indigenous perspectives.
May 29, 2025
Student Research Spotlight - Louis Busch, AECD Doctoral Candidate
While working as a therapist at a large psychiatric hospital for almost two decades, Louis Busch met many people at the lowest points of their lives.
May 2, 2025
Time for celebration: Honouring Indigenous graduates, award recipients as Convocation approaches
The IEN Indigenous Student Celebration and Award Ceremony celebrated graduates and students for their outstanding academic and extracurricular achievements and community involvement.
March 19, 2025
Professor Jeffrey Ansloos awarded Dorothy Killam Fellowship for research on suicide prevention and environmental health in Indigenous communities
Dr. Jeffrey Ansloos has been named one of this year’s laureates of a prestigious Dorothy Killam Fellowship. This is the first time in almost 30 years that an OISE faculty member has been awarded the fellowship, with the last recipient being Professor Linda Siegel in 1996.