Winter is the perfect time to bring Inuit culture lessons into your classroom. Snow, ice, and colder weather naturally open the door to learning about Arctic life, traditional knowledge, and the incredible ways Inuit people have lived in connection with…
Orange Shirt Day is a powerful way to introduce students to the history of residential schools and the importance of truth and reconciliation. But the learning doesn’t have to stop there — in fact, it shouldn’t. The real work begins…
As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, it’s the perfect time to bring new energy into your teaching with October Indigenous classroom activities. This season is full of opportunities to explore creativity, connect with the land, and honour…
I’m so excited to finally share something that’s been close to my heart. The Indigenous Nature Alphabet, a hand-drawn colouring book that blends art, learning, land, and language in a way that I hope feels both meaningful and accessible to…
If you’re a teacher looking to include more Indigenous perspectives in your classroom, you might be wondering where to start. You want your students to learn respectfully. You want to feel confident using Indigenous education resources that honour Indigenous cultures.…
If you’ve ever felt unsure about how to begin teaching truth and reconciliation in your classroom, you’re not alone. Many educators — especially non-Indigenous teachers — want to do better, but they don’t know where to start. They worry about…
If you’re a non-Indigenous educator who wants to begin integrating Indigenous content into your classroom, you’re not alone. Many educators I’ve connected with over the years have shared their uncertainty — not because they don’t care, but because they do.…
The Medicine Wheel is a sacred symbol in many Indigenous cultures across Turtle Island. While the teachings vary between nations, the wheel is often used to represent balance and the interconnectedness of all aspects of life—mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual.…
For many Indigenous Peoples across North America, the land we live on is known not simply as a continent—but as Turtle Island. This name is rooted in creation stories that have been passed down through generations, through oral traditions and…
As November 8 approaches, many teachers are looking for respectful, meaningful Indigenous Veterans Day activities to help students learn about and honour the contributions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit veterans in Canada. While Remembrance Day is widely recognized in…