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This page is the ultimate tool for setting up your 4 Seasons of Reconciliation course package. Below, you'll find handy resources and quick win guides to help guide all your teams through the testing, setup, and implementation phases to a stress-free, successful launch. 

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4 Seasons of Reconciliation

 

  Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Course Code CGC1W, SNC1W, ENG1D CHC2D/CHC2P, ENG2D CHV2O, SVN3M, NBE3U CPW4U, CIA4U, NDW4M
Subject Areas Geography / Science / English Canadian History / English Civics / Environmental Science / Indigenous Studies Politics / Economics / Indigenous Studies
Curricular Focus Human-environment relationships; climate impacts; Indigenous perspectives; critical literacy Colonial policy; residential schools; treaty relationships; historical inquiry Governance systems; Indigenous rights; land stewardship; civic responsibility Power relations; economic reconciliation; self-determination; global Indigenous rights
Key Themes Colonization; Land Stewardship; Climate; Indigenous Worldviews Residential Schools; Treaties; Truth & Reconciliation Indigenous Sovereignty; Climate Justice; UNDRIP Economic Reconciliation; Sovereignty; Global Indigenous Issues
Suggested Classroom Use Introductory units; inquiry prompts Core history unit alignment Civic inquiry; interdisciplinary projects Policy analysis; capstone projects
TRC Calls to Action Calls 6, 7, 10, 62, 63 Calls 6, 7, 71–76, 62, 63 Calls 43, 44, 92 Calls 43, 44, 92
UNDRIP Articles Articles 13, 18, 29 Articles 8, 14, 24 Articles 3, 18, 32 Articles 3, 20, 32
Local Treaty & Territory Connections Local treaty territory; Indigenous land stewardship practices Historic and modern treaty responsibilities Nation-to-nation governance; land protection initiatives Self-determination; Indigenous economic development

 

 

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Foundations of T&R Microlearning

 

  Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Course Code All Subjects All Subjects All Subjects All Subjects
Subject Areas Cross-Curricular Cross-Curricular Cross-Curricular Cross-Curricular
Curricular Focus Terminology; worldview; historical foundations; ethical reflection Terminology; worldview; historical foundations; ethical reflection Terminology; worldview; historical foundations; ethical reflection Terminology; worldview; historical foundations; ethical reflection
Key Themes Truth & Reconciliation; Identity; Culture Truth & Reconciliation; Identity; Culture Truth & Reconciliation; Identity; Culture Truth & Reconciliation; Identity; Culture
Suggested Classroom Use Lesson starters; flipped learning Lesson starters; flipped learning Lesson starters; flipped learning Lesson starters; flipped learning
TRC Calls to Action Calls 62, 63 Calls 62, 63 Calls 62, 63 Calls 62, 63
UNDRIP Articles Articles 13, 15 Articles 13, 15 Articles 13, 15 Articles 13, 15
Local Treaty & Territory Connections Local Indigenous community histories and protocols Local Indigenous community histories and protocols Local Indigenous community histories and protocols Local Indigenous community histories and protocols

 

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Reconciliation Documentary Film Packs

 

  Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Course Code CGC1W, ENG1D CHC2D/CHC2P SVN3M, HSB4U CPW4U, NDW4M
Subject Areas Geography / English Canadian History Environmental Science / Social Sciences Politics / Indigenous Studies
Curricular Focus Land use; perspective analysis; media literacy Historical impact analysis; lived experience; narrative truth Environmental justice; social systems; Indigenous knowledge Advocacy; governance; sovereignty; power structures
Key Themes Land Stewardship; Indigenous Voices Colonization; Residential Schools Climate Justice; Indigenous Knowledge Systems Indigenous Sovereignty; Activism
Suggested Classroom Use Inquiry-based discussion Historical inquiry Research projects Debate; policy critique
TRC Calls to Action Calls 62, 63 Calls 71–76, 62 Calls 62  
UNDRIP Articles Articles 11, 29, 32 Articles 7, 8 Articles 11, 13  
Local Treaty & Territory Connections Place-based learning connected to treaty lands Local survivor stories and community remembrance Local Nations’ cultures, languages, and celebrations  

 

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Orange Shirt Day Microlearning

 

  Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Course Code CHC2D, ENG, HSB, FNMI CHC2D, ENG, HSB, FNMI CHC2D, ENG, HSB, FNMI CHC2D, ENG, HSB, FNMI
Subject Areas Cross-Curricular Cross-Curricular Cross-Curricular Cross-Curricular
Curricular Focus Remembrance; empathy; historical accountability Remembrance; empathy; historical accountability Remembrance; empathy; historical accountability Remembrance; empathy; historical accountability
Key Themes Residential Schools; Healing; Truth Residential Schools; Healing; Truth Residential Schools; Healing; Truth Residential Schools; Healing; Truth
Suggested Classroom Use Commemorative learning; reflection Commemorative learning; reflection Commemorative learning; reflection Commemorative learning; reflection
TRC Calls to Action        
UNDRIP Articles        
Local Treaty & Territory Connections        

 

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National Indigenous Peoples Day Microlearning

 

  Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Course Code ENG, Arts, FNMI ENG, Arts, FNMI ENG, Arts, FNMI ENG, Arts, FNMI
Subject Areas English / Arts / Indigenous Studies English / Arts / Indigenous Studies English / Arts / Indigenous Studies English / Arts / Indigenous Studies
Curricular Focus Cultural expression; identity; contributions Cultural expression; identity; contributions Cultural expression; identity; contributions Cultural expression; identity; contributions
Key Themes Culture; Traditions; Indigenous Contributions Culture; Traditions; Indigenous Contributions Culture; Traditions; Indigenous Contributions Culture; Traditions; Indigenous Contributions
Suggested Classroom Use Celebratory learning Celebratory learning Celebratory learning Celebratory learning
TRC Calls to Action        
UNDRIP Articles        
Local Treaty & Territory Connections        

 

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