International Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022-2032)

The second most commonly spoken Indigenous language in Alberta is Blackfoot. Here are three resources from Alberta Education for the teaching of Blackfoot culture and language.

The most commonly spoken indigenous language in Alberta is Cree. Here are 20 programming resources from Alberta Education on Cree culture and language.

Use this deck of Alphabet AniMoves to help explore fun and creative movements while learning the names of animals in Blackfoot, Cree, and Stoney Nakoda. There are cues for movement on the back of each card.

This is a collection of videos that share perspectives on the importance of traditional storytelling.

The Endangered Languages Project works to combat this endangerment crisis by providing a repository to store and study languages and linguistic resources.

This Council, based in British Columbia, supports the revitalization of Indigenous languages, arts, culture and heritage. Alberta teachers may find some of the language toolkits and resources helpful.

This comprehensive tool provides educators with a deeper understanding of how First Nations, Métis, and Inuit perspectives can be woven throughout curriciculum.

A very useful online collection of information about Indigenous communities in Canada.

The methodology of these language lesson, which is based on ᒐᐦᑭᐯᐦᐃᑲᓇᐠ (cahkipehikanak or syllabics) and their arrangement in the star chart, is a traditional format that incorporates the cultural and philosophical teachings of the ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐤ language. This method of teaching the ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐤ language is not used anywhere else in the Edmonton area.

Discover the NFB’s online collection of Indigenous-made films. You will find animated films, documentaries and more. Click on Films, Directors or Subjects to filter the results or browse through the entire list. You can also filter by age of film.

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

This valuable online resource includes a collection of videos and additional resources to support the diversity of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit perspectives throughout Alberta.