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This Turtle Shell has 13 segments.

Each shell segment represents one aspect of Indigenous education. Click or tap on them to find out more.

1. Indigenous Authored Novel: A Girl Called Echo (Series) by Katherena Vermette

A Girl Called Echo, written by Katherena Vermette, is young adult graphic novel series that tells a story about Métis history through the lens of a 13-year old girl.

2. Indigenous Authored Picture Book: Stand Like A Cedar

Stand Like a Cedar, written by Nicola I. Campbell, introduces children to Indigenous languages, sustainability and the West Coast landscape through beautiful illustrations and expressive storytelling.

3. Indigenous Authored Non-Fiction: 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act

21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act: Helping Canadians Make Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples a Reality, written by Bob Joseph, is a vital introduction and resource to understanding the Indian Act of 1876 and its troubling impact on First Nations.

4. Indigenous Directed Documentary: Angry Inuk directed by Alethea Arnaquq-Baril

In her documentary, The Angry Inuk, Arnaquq-Baril sheds light on the central role that seal hunting plays in the lives of the Inuit and brings awareness to the cultural and economic challenges that the Inuit community has faced as a result of international shaming of traditional seal hunting practices.

5. Indigenous Directed Film: Rhymes for Young Ghouls directed by Jeff Barnaby

Set on a fictional Mi’kmaw reserve in 1976, Jeff Barnaby’s Rhymes for Young Ghouls follows the story of a young Mi’kmaw teenager named Aila (Kawennáhere Devery Jacobs) and her noble quest for revenge and justice for her community.

6. Indigenous Podcast: This Place

Hosted by Rosanna Deerchild, this 10-episode podcast delves into Indigenous resistance and resilience in so-called Canada.

7. Indigenous Centered Classroom Game by The Ojibwe Cultural Foundation

A fun resource to learn more about the Ojibwe language and hear the traditional stories of Nanabush!

8. Indigenous Art/Artist: Kent Monkman

With a poignant focus on historical and contemporary Indigenous experiences, discover Monkman’s provocative, complex and incredibly nuanced works of art!

9. Indigenous Music/Musican: Jeremy Dutcher

From the East Coast of Canada, Dutcher’s powerful music is deeply connected to Indigenous resurgence and revitalization of the Wolastoqey language.

10. Indigenous Centered Lesson Plan: NativeLand.ca

This is a rich resource for teaching about Indigenous land, self-location, treaties, language, colonial borders and decolonial geography and aims to prompt discussion, awareness and understanding!

11. Indigenous Centered Mobile App: Whose Land - TakingITGlobal

Gain a deeper understanding of whose land you’re on! This app uses GIS technology to identify Indigenous Nations, territories, and Indigenous communities across Canada!

12. Land Education: Indigenous Land-Based Learning - ETFO

This resource brings readers on a journey through various perspectives on Land-based learning in hopes of shedding light on different ways of seeing, knowing, connecting and learning.

13. Indigenous News: Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN)

Stay up to date with this television newscast dedicated to sharing stories of Indigenous Peoples by Indigenous Peoples!