Library Guides: Indigenous Perspectives: Welcome

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Indigenous Schooling in the Modern World by Neil Hooley; Oksana Razoumova; Lois Peeler
Publication Date: 2021
eBook
This book supports the formal education of all Indigenous children who live in different circumstances in different countries. It takes Indigenous philosophy as its starting point, while recognising that in many colonial and post-colonial circumstances, Indigenous knowledge, culture and language may not be valued. For this reason, Indigenous and non-Indigenous theorists and authors are included to demonstrate the recognised links between Indigenous and non-Indigenous understandings and practices of culture, knowledge and learning and therefore common approaches to formal education. Chapters are arranged in an integrated fashion to discuss contextual issues regarding global political and economic influences and the notion of what it means to participate fully in society.

Lighting the 8th Fire (Video duration 6 minutes)
In this 8th Fire Dispatch, Anishinaabe activist, scholar and mother Leanne Simpson explains the "8th Fire" prophecy and what needs to happen in the relationship between Indigenous people and Canada before it can be lit.
Indigenous Films- National Film Board
The National Film Board of Canada launched Indigenous cinema, an extensive online library of over 200 films by Indigenous directors.
Reel Injun (Video duration 1 hour and 28 minutes)
In this feature-length documentary, Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond takes an entertaining and insightful look at the portrayal of North American Indigenous people throughout a century of cinema.
We Were Children (Video duration 1 hour and 23 minutes)
In this feature film, the profound impact of the Canadian government’s residential school system is conveyed through the eyes of two children who were forced to face hardships beyond their years. As young children, Lyna and Glen were taken from their homes and placed in church-run boarding schools, where they suffered years of physical, sexual and emotional abuse, the effects of which persist in their adult lives.

Exploring Race in Society
Offers historical and current essays, articles, and reports covering issues related to race, ethnicity, diversity and inclusiveness in society.
CultureGrams Provinces Edition
Easy-to-read reports that describe the diversity and history of all 13 provinces of Canada. Content includes maps and flags, as well as sections on geography, population, and indigenous peoples.
ERIC
Educational resource database. Contains full text articles from journals, research and conference papers, technical reports, curriculum guides and dissertations.
CultureGrams World Edition
Easy-to-read reports that describe the diversity and history of each U.S. state. Content includes maps, flags and symbols, as well as sections on geography, population, and indigenous peoples.
The Maamwi Hub
A collection of credible and relevant materials from The Learning Portal, to explore ways of connecting and collaborating with Indigenous communities.