Truth and Reconciliation Lesson Plan
Language is deeply connected to who we are, where we come from, and how we understand the world around us. In this lesson, we’ll explore how reclaiming Indigenous languages helps restore identity, heal communities, and move us toward Reconciliation.
Cultural Appropriation vs. Appreciation
This lesson examines the difference between cultural appropriation and appreciation by exploring real-life examples and reflective scenarios. Through discussion, case studies, and activities, students learn to recognize harmful appropriation, practise respectful appreciation, and consider their own role in cultural exchange.
Truth & Reconciliation Resources
A curated list of resources to support Truth and Reconciliation education throughout the year.
Career Connections Across the Curriculum (Elementary)
Use this deck Career Connections Across the Curriculum (Elementary) for ideas and activities to embed career awareness for elementary grades.
Low-Tech Strategies with Edwin
Use the Low-Tech Strategies with Edwin worksheet to use Edwin resources with limited or no technology in your classroom. See how easy it is to integrate digital resources into any learning environment.
Supporting Below-Grade-Level Learners with Edwin
Use this deck Supporting Below-Grade-Level Learners with Edwin to differentiate instruction, and to find cross-grade and cross-subject resources to engage and support every learner.
Accessibility with Edwin
This Accessibility and Inclusion with Edwin downloadable resource supports diverse learning needs, and ensures all students receive the same access to curriculum-aligned content.
Universal Design for Learning with Edwin
The Universal Design for Learning with Edwin one-sheet is a handy reference to show how Edwin meets learners where they are with UDL principles of engagement, representation and expression.
Unlocking Potential: Differentiating Instruction
Discover how to use Edwin to design lessons that accommodate a range of learning styles and readiness levels.
Building the Blueprint: Effective Long-Range Planning
Learn how to create flexible, effective long-range plans using Edwin to meet curriculum goals.
Differentiation in a Destreamed Classroom
Practical strategies for meeting the varied needs of learners in a destreamed environment using Edwin.
3 Practical Strategies to Support Diverse Learners
Explore easy-to-implement strategies to engage and support learners with diverse strengths, needs, and backgrounds.
Stand Up to Cyberbullying
An interactive session empowering students to recognize, respond to, and prevent harmful online behaviors.
Literature for Reconciliation - Storytelling & Visual Expression
A creative exploration of Indigenous literature and art as pathways to reconciliation and understanding.
Celebrating the Impact of Indigenous Contributions
Explore the achievements of Indigenous changemakers and their ongoing impact on society.
Voices Through Art - Exploring Indigenous Expressions
A celebration of Indigenous identity and culture through contemporary and traditional artistic expressions.
Equity and Diversity Across All Subjects
A curated collection that showcases materials from a range of subjects to help students see themselves and others represented in meaningful ways, supporting a more inclusive and responsive classroom experience.
Indigenous Women of Note
Students explore a choice board introducing six Indigenous women who have made impacts in their communities and in Canada. Students decide who they think should be featured on a new $20 bill, and compose a text to persuade an audience of their choice.
Celebrating Indigenous History Month
A lesson that introduces students to the background of, and contributions to, National Indigenous History Month. By examining music, art, activists, and community involvement, they will engage with various resources from the collection to understand the significance of National Indigenous History Month.