Looking for an age-appropriate way to teach the 94 Calls to Action for primary students? This printable Indigenous education resource introduces young learners to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action through reading, writing, drawing and reflection.
Students learn why the 94 Calls to Action were created, explore their different categories and consider how individuals, schools, organizations and governments can contribute to reconciliation. The resource includes a four-page lesson, a complete checklist of all 94 Calls to Action and a nine-page student booklet.
94 Calls to Action Lesson and Activities
The four-page lesson provides primary students with an accessible introduction to the Calls to Action and their connection to residential schools and reconciliation.
Students will:
♡ Learn what the 94 Calls to Action are
♡ Explore why the Calls to Action were created
♡ Learn about different categories within the Calls to Action
♡ Consider examples of progress and ongoing work
♡ View a complete checklist of all 94 Calls to Action
♡ Reflect on what reconciliation can look like in their lives
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission released the Calls to Action to address the legacy of residential schools and help advance reconciliation throughout Canadian society. Read the official Calls to Action
Reconciliation Writing and Drawing Booklet
Students create a nine-page 94 Calls to Action booklet using age-appropriate writing and drawing prompts. The booklet helps young learners respond to what they have learned and consider actions connected to respect, fairness and reconciliation.
This activity combines Indigenous education, Canadian social studies, literacy and personal reflection in one approachable resource.
Perfect For
♡ Primary and early elementary classrooms
♡ 94 Calls to Action activities
♡ Truth and Reconciliation activities
♡ Orange Shirt Day
♡ National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
♡ Canadian social studies
♡ Indigenous education
♡ Writing and drawing activities
♡ Year-round reconciliation learning
Use these 94 Calls to Action activities for primary students after Orange Shirt Day or at any point in the school year to help students understand that reconciliation requires continued learning and action.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The resources provided here are designed to support the teaching of Indigenous cultures, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. It is important to recognize that these communities are not monolithic; beliefs, traditions, and practices vary greatly from Nation to Nation, and even from community to community. The content shared in these materials reflects my own lived experience and understanding of Indigenous cultures, but it does not encompass the full diversity or richness of these traditions.
I encourage educators to approach these resources with respect, sensitivity, and openness to learning. When possible, please engage with local Indigenous communities or cultural experts to ensure that the information shared is accurate and culturally appropriate for the specific Nations or groups you are teaching about.
These resources are intended to foster understanding and appreciation for Indigenous people.
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