TRUTH & RECONCILIATION RESOURCES

Please Note: Newly-added resources are indicated by the ^New symbol.

Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Video – Picking up the Pieces: The Making of the Witness Blanket
Story – Nursing and Indigenous Peoples’ Health: Reconciliation in Practice
^New Story – Dick Patrick: An Indigenous Veteran’s Fight for Inclusion

National Centre for Truth & Reconciliation
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
Residential School History
Truth and Reconciliation Commission Reports
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action
^New The Survivors’ Flag

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
^New Videos – Elders and Knowledge Keepers
^New Modules – Indigenous Learning Series
^New Videos - Indigenous Speaker Series

The Anglican Church of Canada
Video – Doctrine of Discovery: Stolen Lands, Strong Hearts

Canadian Geographic
^New Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada

United Nations
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Video – UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: a conversation with Experts
^New Video – Indigenous Voices – Mr. Adelard Blackman, Dene Nation
^New Video – United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues - Speakers Corner: Dr. Dalee Sambo Dorough

CBC
Video series – 8^th Fire
Podcast – Why the ‘Indians of Canada Pavilion’ at Expo 67 still matters
Exploring Identity: Who are the Métis and what are their rights?
48 books by Indigenous writers to read to understand residential schools
^New Radio – Unreserved with Rosanna Deerchild

National Film Board
Videos – Residential Schools
^New Films by Indigenous director, Alanis Obomsawin

Kendal Netmaker
^New Video – 4 Ways To Become An Indigenous Ally

Land Acknowledgement Guide – CAUT (Canadian Association of University Teachers)
Guide to Acknowledging First Peoples & Traditional Territory

The Canadian Encyclopedia
^New Collection – Indigenous Peoples

Northern Lakes College
NLC Library – Check out the collection of Indigenous resources on the Northern Lakes College Library website.
Student Success – Learn about Truth and Reconciliation with Student Success. Journey with us by exploring free, online sessions during the week of September 26-30.
Video – Celebrating Métis Week: Northern Lakes College and Rupertsland Institute

Orange Shirt Society
Orange Shirt Day – Wear an orange shirt every September 30 to recognize the experiences of children who were taken from their families and placed in residential schools.

Contacts for Support
Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS) 24-hour crisis line: 1-866-925-4419
Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program: 1-888-495-6588
24-hour Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310
Counselling Services
After-hours and Crisis Support
Emergency Resources