In this section you will find material related to learning about colonialism in Canada, actions towards accountability and recognition of past and present harms, and actions that need to be taken towards addressing the harms experienced by Indigenous, First nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples in Canada. These materials are intended to acknowledge the wrongs of the past and shares resources to learn about our true history, so that we can work together to make positive changes.
First Nations/Indigenous
Mental Health and WellnessThis section includes mental health, caregiving, and wellness-related resources, reports, articles and reading education.
- First Nations, Inuit and Metis Culture Colonization and the Determinants of Health for Ontario Health Employees – Ontario Health
- Shkaabe Makwa- CAMH
- Newsletter: Indigeneity, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities/Differences & Mental Health- Bock University • Including Indigenous Perspectives
- Including Indigenous Perspectives in your organization – Coco
- 2023 Gatherings on Indigeneity, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities and Mental Health in Ontario- Brock University
- Mental Health and Wellness Services for Indigenous Children and Youth- Canadian Mental Health Association
- Mental Health Programs for Aboriginal Peoples in Canada- Network for Aboriginal Mental Health research
- Brock Co-Host Events on Indigeneity, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities and Mental Health- Brock University
- Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan (2021-2024)- Centre for addiction and Mental Health
- Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan (2021-2024): Mid way Update- Centre for addiction and Mental Health
- The Unforgotten Toolkit- The Unforgotten
- Giving a Land Acknowledgement – YouTube- Humber College
Land Acknowledgements and Land InformationThis information for how to, examples and education of when and how to acknowledge the land we occupy.
- Land Back: A yellowhead School on-Line Course- Yellowhead Institute
- Beyond Land Acknowledgements- Ontario Non-Profit network
- Land Acknowledgement- Baroness Von Sketch Show- YouTube CBC Comedy
- Beyond Land Acknowledgement: A guide- Native Governance Centre
- Territory Acknowledgements- First Nations Health Authority
- Land Acknowledgements: Uncovering an Oral History of TKaronto- Selena Mills & Sara Roque
- Understanding the Land Acknowledgement- YouTube- York University
- Land Acknowledgements: Uncovering an Oral History of TKaronto- YouTube Local Love Magazine
Training & Education OpportunitiesCourses, toolkits, and learning materials that provide foundational knowledge and educational opportunities for leaning indigenous history. This category includes webinars, training programs, and experts offering professional development and educational resources
DecolonizationThis section contains information related to decolonization in Canada, which typically refers to the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, and is associated with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s final report and Calls to Action.
- Six Actions of ReconciliACTION – National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
- ReconciliACTION Plans- National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
- Calls to Action: A 2022 Status Update on Reconciliation- Yellowhead Institute
- Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls of Action- Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.
- Truth and Reconciliation Commission- The Canadian Encyclopedia
- 2022-2032: Reconciliation Action Plan- City of Toronto
- North of Nowhere: Song of a Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner- DiversiPo- Cynthia Reyes
- Truth and Reconciliation- DiveriPro-Kelley Hoyt
HistoryHistory information/education of the Indigenous/First Nations peoples
Gender-Based Violence, 2 Spirited & Suicide PreventionGender Based Violence, 2 spirted, and Suicide prevention information regarding Indigenous/First Nations Peoples.
Resources, Videos & Recommended ReadingsResources that focus on indigenous cultural history, including systemic barriers, lived experiences, and strategies for change. Includes research, reports, and initiatives specific to First Nations.
- De-Colonizing Hiring Practices – HR Intervals
- Indigi-News – Decolonizing Journalism and Strengthening Indigenous Media Ecosystems – Indigi News
- Let’s Imagine Podcast Episode 30: Beyond Inclusion: Decolonizing Workplaces and Centering Cultural Safety – HR Intervals
- The Gift of Being Different- AIDE Canada
- Collective Healing Guide- We Matter Campaign
- Reciprocity Report 2024- Right Relations Collaborative
- Final Settlement Agreement on Compensation and agreement-in-Principle for Long-term Reform of First Nations child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle- Gov’t of Canada- Indigenous Services Canada
- Five Good Ideas for Being Inclusive of Indigenous peoples- Maytree
- United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples- United Nations
- Reconciliation Resource List-Nbising Consulting inc.- Bob Goulais
- Indigenous Ally Toolkit- Montreal Urban Aboriginal Community Strategy Network
- Aboriginal Peoples Television Network
- First people’s Child and Family Review
- National Association of Friendship Centre’s
- Ontario Pow-Wow Guide- Northern Ontario Travel
- Anishnawbe Health Toronto
- Indigenous Business directory- Gov’t of Canada- Indigenous Services Canada
- Shop First nations- Ontario
- Anti-Indigenous Racism- Ontario Non-Profit Network
- Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017: How the act affects: Traditional Use of Tobacco by indigenous Persons
- Diverse Stories and experiences of Indigenous Peoples- CBC News
- Indigeneity and Disability in our schools- YouTube- Inclusion BC
- Trauma- Informed intervention through an indigenous Worldview- University of Western Ontario- Centre for research and education on Violence Against Women & Children