Spirit Bear and the Children Make History

Listen to or read Spirit Bear’s story to learn about how you can help to make a difference in the lives of all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit children.  

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Being an Ally

What does it mean to be an ally and how can one work towards allyship?

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Make Bannock — Traditional Indigenous Frybread Recipe

Create your own flavours of Bannock using this easy recipe.

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Royal Saskatchewan Museum — Indigenous storytelling by Elder Hazel Dixon

• How the Turtle got its shell: VIEW ACTIVITY →
• The Moose’s Loose Coat: VIEW ACTIVITY →
• The Turtle and the Ground Squirrel: VIEW ACTIVITY →
• The Beaver’s Tail: VIEW ACTIVITY →
• How the Tipi got its Shape: VIEW ACTIVITY →
• I’m a Snake, What Did You Expect?: VIEW ACTIVITY →
• Why the Owl Looks the Way It Does: VIEW ACTIVITY →
• The Turtle Goes South: VIEW ACTIVITY →
• How the Porcupine Got Its Quills: VIEW ACTIVITY →
• How the Months Came to Be: VIEW ACTIVITY →
• How the Dreamcatcher Came to Be: VIEW ACTIVITY →

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The National Film Board of Canada

A collection of Indigenous Peoples of Canada films in over 40 topics. Each topic contains multiple films ranging in length from a couple of minutes to an hour.

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“O Canada” — Sung in Ojibwe

Learn to sing the national anthem in a Ojibwe with subtitles in Cree and English!

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Finding our Place in Reconciliation

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission has 94 calls to action that all people living in Canada can do to help address the harms, of the past and present, on First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.

As Scouts, understanding these actions is a first step in starting our long-term learning journey about who we are, what’s happening around us, and our responsibility to contribute to reconciliation. 

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Truth and Reconciliation Week

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Canadian Heritage's Teaching Resources

Review a selection of material drawn from the Museum's artifact and archival collections. Historical and contemporary objects, images, and documents vividly express the cultural diversity as well as the creativity, resourcefulness, and endurance of this country's First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples.

Check out the “Teachers and Kids” section for educational activities and resources.

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Celebrate Indigenous People — Indigenous Corporate Training Inc

A compiled list of 21+ important Indigenous people from all walks of life, this list spotlights inspirational Indigenous leaders, artists, activists, journalists, veterans, musicians, comedians, authors, documentarians, athletes and “just plain folk” whose determination and commitment to their passion and beliefs have, and continue to, improve Canada’s culture and social wellness.

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Residential Schools and Orange Shirt Day — Empowering the Spirit

Follow the link to experience teaching tools for children of all ages related to the history and legacy of the residential school system and the importance of Orange Shirt Day.

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