Learning Resources
The following are professional development opportunities that are available to get you started in your learning journey. We will update this page with more resources as we learn about what else might be offered.
OFFICE OF ABORIGINAL PEOPLES
Office of Aboriginal Peoples provides access to various Indigenous Peoples, services, and programs at SFU
SFU ABORIGINAL RECONCILIATION REPORT
CENTRE FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Description and Goals
San’yas: Indigenous Cultural Safety (ICS) training is a unique, facilitated on-line training program designed to increase knowledge, enhance self-awareness, and strengthen the skills of those who work both directly and indirectly with Aboriginal people. The goal of the ICS training is to further develop individual competencies and promote positive partnerships.
https://www.sfu.ca/human-resources/learning-development/SanSafetyTrain.html
Audience
Level: Beginner / Foundation
- The training is available to all continuing SFU employees with supervisor’s approval (APSA, CUPE, APEX and Poly Party).
Authors
Developed by:
Cheryl Ward, (Kwakwaka'wakw) Provincial Lead
Leslie Varley (Nisga'a), Director and the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) Indigenous Health Program
// Provincial Health Authority of BC
Description and Goals
This course will help you envision how Indigenous histories, perspectives, worldviews, and approaches to learning can be made part of the work we do in classrooms, organizations, communities, and our everyday experiences in ways that are thoughtful and respectful. In this course, reconciliation emphasizes changing institutional structures, practices, and policies, as well as personal and professional ideologies to create environments that are committed to strengthening our relationships with Indigenous peoples.
Course Outline
- Week 1: Reconciliation Through Education
- Week 2: History of Indigenous Education
- Week 3: Learning from Indigenous Worldviews
- Week 4: Learning from Story
- Week 5: Learning from the Land
- Week 6: Engaging in Respectful Relations
Audience
Level: Beginner/Foundation
- Educators, K-12, transferrable for post-secondary
Authors
Developed by:
Dr. Jo-ann Archibald, Kaleb Child, Robert Davidson, Larry Grant, Peggy Janicki, Dr. Verna Kirkness, Virginia Morgan, Gerry Oleman, Dr. Jean Phillips, Shane Pointe, Roberta Price, Dr. Cynthia Nichol, Dr. Andrew Schofield
// University of British Columbia
Description and Goals
From an Indigenous perspective, this course explores key issues facing Indigenous peoples today from a historical and critical perspective highlighting national and local Indigenous-settler relations. Topics for the 12 lessons include the fur trade and other exchange relationships, land claims and environmental impacts, legal systems and rights, political conflicts and alliances, Indigenous political activism, and contemporary Indigenous life, art and its expressions.
https://www.ualberta.ca/admissions-programs/online-courses/indigenous-canada/index.html
Course Outline
- The fur trade and other exchange relationships,
- Land claims and environmental impacts,
- Legal systems and rights,
- Political conflicts and alliances,
- Indigenous political activism,
- Contemporary Indigenous life, art and its expressions
Audience
Level: Beginner/ Foundation
Authors
Developed by:
Dr. Paul Gareau, Dr. Tracy Bear Alannah, Mandamin-Shawanda, Isaac Twinn
// University of Alberta
Description and Goals
Intended for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal learners, this course will explore indigenous ways of knowing and how they can benefit all students. Topics include historical, social, and political issues in Aboriginal education; terminology; cultural, spiritual and philosophical themes in Aboriginal worldviews; and how Aboriginal worldviews can inform professional programs and practices, including but not limited to the field of education.
Module Topics
- Understanding worldviews
- Indigenous worldviews
- Creation stories
- Indigenous languages
- Indigenous ways and western worldviews
- Why Indigenous worldviews matter?
- Holding space for Indigenous worldviews
- Indigenous worldviews and education
Audience
Level: Beginner/ Intermediate
Author
Developed by:
Dr. Jean-Paul Restoule
// OSIE University of Toronto
These guides are the result of a collaboration between BCcampus and the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training. The project was led by a steering committee of Indigenous education leaders from BC universities, colleges, and institutes, the First Nations Education Steering Committee, the Indigenous Adult and Higher Learning Association, and Métis Nation BC.
https://bccampus.ca/projects/indigenization/indigenization-guides/
Audience
- Teachers and Instructors
- Leaders and Administrators
- Front Line Staff, Student Services and Advisors
- Foundations
- Curriculum Developers
- Researchers
Place-Based Learning Opportunities
Coming soon...
TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION COMMISSION OF CANADA
11 Reports created by the TRC from their investigation into Canada's Residential Schools including the 94 Calls to Action
NATIONAL INQUIRY INTO MISSING AND MURDERED INDIGENOUS WOMEN AND GIRLS
Help Lines
- The Indian Residential School Survivors Society is available at 1-800-721-0066, along with a 24-hour crisis line at 1-866-925-4419 for those who need immediate support.
- The KUU-US Crisis Line Society provides an Indigenous-specific crisis line available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It's toll-free and can be reached at 1-800-588-8717.
- The First Nations Health Authority offers support specifically for survivors and families who have been directly impacted by the Indian residential school system.
- Métis Nation BC – Mental Health Services