From Facing History and Ourselves

Indigenous History Month serves as a dedicated time to learn more about the diverse and rich cultural heritages, histories and experiences of Indigenous peoples across Turtle Island.

Blog Post: Indigenous Voices: A Resource List by Lorrie Gallant

“June is Indigenous History Month but it is my hope that we are always aware of the Indigenous people around us. Some of us may not share the same experiences in life, but whether you are Canadian or Indigenous or both, we have a shared history, from different perspectives.” – Lorrie Gallant
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Blog Post: Leaving a beautiful living legacy

This blog features short classroom-ready interviews of individuals whose lives have been touched and changed by residential school survivor and self-described victor Theodore Fontaine. Elder Theodore’s living legacy will remind students of the possibilities for healing and the beauty of generosity, courage, wisdom and love toward others.

During Pride Month we come together to celebrate and honour the 2SLGBTQ+ community. 

Resource list: This May, we partnered with The ArQuives, Canada’s 2SLGBTQ+ Archives, and explored ways to integrate 2SLGBTQ+ narratives into the classroom. If you weren’t able to make it, we invite you to view our resource list from the event, which includes teaching strategies and texts for weaving 2SLGBTQ+ voices and histories into classrooms.

Queer History Timeline: History of Canadian Pride
Explore this history of Canadian pride timeline curated by Queer Events that outlines milestones, resistance and rebellion, rights and freedoms and more. Please note this timeline is not a comprehensive list.