Research Guides: Infusing Indigenous Perspectives in K-12 Teaching: Online Resources

Deepening Knowledge Project

The Deepening Knowledge Project (DKP) website provides links to a wealth of resources including books, videos, journals, magazines, lessons plans, websites, and field trip recommendations.

See this list of materials on the DKP website that are available at the Library.

Teaching Portals

iPortal
The Indigenous Studies Portal from the University of Saskatchewan. This portal has strong Canadian content and materials are accessible by U of T students.
Our Voices, Our Stories: First Nations, Métis and Inuit Stories
Educational resources from Library and Archives Canada.
Traditional Animal Foods Database
A resource on traditional food sources and Indigenous knowledges.

Indigenous Digital Learning

Honour Water
This is a singing game that teaches Anishinaabe songs about preserving and protecting our waters, in tandem with interactive challenges for users. Available for iOS.
Survivance
This is a social impact game where players explore philosophical themes of presence, and create art as a pathway to healing.
7 Generation Games
A series of games for a number of subject areas created by 7 Generation Games. For example, the game Fish Lake explores fractions and Math as you journey to feed your community on Fish Lake.

Please note, some games are free while others are paid.
AFN: It's Our Time Education Toolkit Modules
"The AFN Toolkit consists of 22 learning modules that have been designed to enhance the understanding of important First Nations topics to ensure both students and teachers are learning in and out of the classroom."

Ministry of Education Documents

The Journey Together: Ontario’s Commitment to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
The Government of Ontario's commitment to Indigenous Education and the inclusion of Indigenous perspectives and materials for all Ontario students.

Other Library Guides

Indigenous Studies

This guide provides links to a range of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis resources, including books, journals, encyclopedias, films, primary sources, government documents, data, websites, and local organizations. The guide is an excellent tool for those interested in exploring Aboriginal studies and research.

Indigenous Publishers

This guide provides information on publishers of materials by or about First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples. The guide focuses on academic publishers and small presses.

Education: Resources for Teacher Candidates

This OISE Library research guide is designed to help Initial Teacher Education students find lesson plans, children's literature, videos, journal articles, writing advice, and more.

Our Stories: First Peoples in Canada

Centennial College has created an Open Educational Resource (OER) about Indigenous histories and issues in Canada as it relates to Education.

Infusing Indigenous Perspectives in K-12 Teaching

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Deepening Knowledge Project

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