Resources

A part of the mandate at the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) is to raise awareness of the history and creation of the residential school system, its ongoing legacy, and how it has shaped the country we live in today. The NCTR works closely with educators from a variety of sectors including the K-12 school system, post-secondary institutions, public service and professional sectors to provide access to materials and resources that can aid Canadians of any age to learn about and participate in reconciliation. Teaching resources and educational programs can be found in the Education section.

*This resource is in French* For the majority of its books, Bouton d’or Acadie Publishing House is committed to providing teachers with educational tools to help them accompany their students in their reading. You will find several types of tools on the pages of the books that interest you: Arguments, Activity sheets, Animation videos, Links to external resources developed around their books.

Discover the Wabanaki Collection of Trilingual books in English, French, and Mi’kmaq | Companion Guide.

FirstVoices is a suite of web-based tools and services designed to support Indigenous peoples engaged in language archiving, language teaching and culture revitalization. Their Explore Languages section provides information about the people, and tools to learn languages.

This education and awareness program provides the opportunity to learn about First Peoples’ history and current issues experientially through the perspectives of Indigenous youth.  The Indigenous Journey uses interactive activities, discussion and active engagement. Indigenous Educators have collaborated to create in-depth learning modules and support materials designed to help students understand important topics in Indigenous cultures and history including residential schools to major contributions Indigenous Peoples have given the world. Their Learning Modules section contains both Video Modules and PDF lesson plans for teachers.

First Nations Education Initiative Inc. represents an alliance of seven First Nation communities from the province of New Brunswick which include: Bouctouche, Eel Ground, Eel River Bar, Fort Folly, Indian Island, Metepenagiag and Pabineau. They provide their member First Nations with the opportunity to further strengthen the overall quality, accessibility and relevance of education programs for First Nation people in New Brunswick. Their goal is to improve student achievement for all First Nation students beyond the levels of their non First Nation peers.

The Wolastoq Education Initiative’s team is composed of individuals with backgrounds in education and children’s programming; they have two certified teachers on staff as well as a program manager who has delivered educational programming at an international level. WEI provides educational opportunities for First Nations children of all ages. Situated in a rural area where close contact with other organizations is maintained, they have a large number of community collaborators ranging from cultural organizations to social development groups. They have working relationships with local public schools and have a strong presence in delivering science education to students from kindergarten to grade 12. They have website sections on Projects, Academic support, and are part of ‘The Indigenous Journey’.

Take Me Outside believes in a future where spending time outside learning, playing and exploring is a regular and significant part of every student’s day.
Take Me Outside works collaboratively with other organizations, school boards and individuals to encourage children and youth to spend more time outside through various projects and initiatives. Their resources section has a wide variety of teacher resources and curriculum in all subjects.

This initiative in Treaty Education was spearheaded by the Three Nations Education Group Inc. to address the recommendations in education of the Federal Government’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the New Brunswick Department of Education and Early Childhood Development’s commitment to have Treaty Education taught throughout the curriculum. This teaching resource has been created so young people throughout New Brunswick can better understand the treaties that were agreed to by the Indigenous people of New Brunswick with the British Crown.

BECAUSE NOT ALL CLASSROOMS HAVE FOUR WALLS

The SECOND ANNUAL TAKE ME OUTSIDE FOR LEARNING CHALLENGE is under way! Registrations closed Nov 1st for educators making a commitment to outdoor learning with their students – at least once a week from September to June with support from us and a growing community of educators doing the same across Canada.

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This blog is about my academic journey and my outdoor adventures. I seems to be that rare or weird bird – a Black woman who enjoys hiking, canoeing, cycling and skiing. These things make me happy. A PhD was the perfect way to combine my love of the outdoors and to get out of my mid-life funk. My research is on the perception of the wilderness in the Black imagination. In other words, how to make the outdoors a more welcoming and inviting space for Black people.

Jacqueline L. Scott is a PhD student at the University of Toronto, OISE, in the department of Social Justice Education.

Read her blog here: https://blackoutdoors.wordpress.com/about/?mc_cid=6689b39305&mc_eid=2281522822

*disponible en anglais seulement*

Environmental and Natural Resource Learning Resources

Community Food Mentors are empowered to partner with communities to increase food knowledge, skills and strengths, to facilitate bridging with community members of all backgrounds, and to support the capacity of communities to address food security.

Who are CFMs?

A Community Food Mentor is someone who:

• has completed the CFM Training
• has a passion for food and community
• has an interest in sharing skills and information within the community
• provides reliable, relevant information on food security in NB including healthy eating and community food initiatives.
• enhances the work of individuals, community groups and organizations involved in community health and food initiatives.

Increasingly, educators understand the benefits of teaching outdoors to promote student wellness, engagement and learning.

LSF has always advocated full-day learning as a tool for teaching sustainable development and inquisitive learning. So we’ve put together some great resources to help you take your first steps outdoors!

LSF is transforming the education system in Canada. Our sustainability programs inspire youth and educators to change their schools and communities.

Explore our resources and find the full webinar program here:

http://resources4rethinking.ca/en/outdoor-learning

A free online college course from the University of California, this course examines the factors responsible for climate change, the biological and sociological consequences of such changes and the possible engineering, economic and legal solutions to avoid more extreme perturbations.

The course includes a free multi-media textbook, introductory videos, course tools, weekly themes and assignments, daily mini-lectures, and exams.

This guide presents information deemed important for understanding Earth’s climate, the impacts of climate change, and approaches to adaptation and mitigation. Principles in the guide can serve as discussion starters or launching points for scientific inquiry. The guide aims to promote greater climate science literacy by providing this educational framework of principles and concepts. The guide can also serve educators who teach climate science as a way to meet content standards in their science curricula.

*French only resource*

Teaching Outside aims to equip school staff to stimulate outdoor learning. The site includes lesson plans, activities that use your schoolyard as a classroom, instructional videos and information on the importance of experiential outdoor learning.

Popular narratives of Canadian history have most frequently been told from the perspective of European settlers. As a result, Indigenous experiences have often been neglected or excluded from the telling of our country’s history. This guide aims to engage students in thinking critically about our historical narratives, and help them consider how both individual and collective worldviews shape–and are shaped by–history.

The Gaia Project is a non-profit charitable organization with the mission to empower youth to take action on climate change through education. They promote free lesson plans, videos, and websites for climate and environmental education, as well as work directly in schools in New Brunswick. To find the teaching resources, go to the ‘teachers’ tab and select the appropriate grade range.

Earth Ed is a valuable tool to assist teachers and other educators in locating New Brunswick-based guest speakers, field trips, and student mentors. This search identifies the resources by a number of criteria including grade level and New Brunswick curriculum links.

A collection of resources teaching culture, history, language, and worldview of the nations making up the Wabanaki Confederacy.