Foundational Knowledge for Indigenous Education

In 2021, the Alberta Teachers’ Association, in coordination with Dwayne Donald, a researcher from the University of Alberta, conducted an evaluation of the experience of Indigenous teachers, school leaders and central office leaders within Alberta’s public education system. The results of these evaluation activities are outlined here.

This resource from the Alberta Teachers' Association's Stepping Stones Series provides an introduction to the history and significance of Métis settlements and agreements.

This ATA-produced resource explains the identify of the Inuit and why Inuit Land Claims Agreements significant to all Canadians.

This very helpful document from the Alberta Teachers' Association explains some of the terminology or words used to describe First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Learn about the use of preferred terms and tips for the next steps as educators.

Learn about the policies of assimilation that the Canadian government enacted on Indigenous Peoples

This resource for teachers provides information about the protocol to follow when inviting an Elder, Knowledge Keeper or Cultural Advisor to participate in your meetings or events

Learn how a deep understanding of First Nation, Métis and Inuit music and dance supports the journey of reconciliation

In this ATA guide, you'll learn about plants used traditionally by Indigenous peoples and about smudging.

Developed by the ATA, this resource discusses the government's actions in forcing the relocation of Indigenous peoples away from their traditional lands.

Learn about the resources available to support your professional learning goals related to developing and applying foundational knowledge about First Nations, Métis and Inuit to benefit all students

Learn how awareness of Indigenous linguistic diversity and language revitalization advances the process of reconciliation

This ATA guide provides teachers with information about about Treaty 6 which applies to peoples living in the central part of Alberta.

This ATA guide provides teachers with information about about Treaty 7 which applies to many peoples living in the central part of Alberta.

This ATA guide provides teachers with information about about Treaty 8 which applies to many peoples living in Alberta.

Learn about the purpose of residential schools and the lasting impacts of those schools

Learn how the residential school system experience impacted the Inuit

Learn how the Métis people in Alberta were impacted by the Indian residential school system

What is the Sixties Scoop and how can understanding its impacts contribute to reconciliation?