As treaty people living in Canada, we have an important responsibility to lifelong learning about treaties and Nations, the lived experiences of First Nation, Inuit and Métis peoples within the borders of Canada and to understand the conditions upon which we are to share resources and land with the many Nations who are the original stewards of this land for over 10,000 years.

Below you will find further resources, including our AGO Diversity & Inclusion Learning Sessions, to support your continued learning journey as we move towards renewing positive relationships and creating an inclusive Gallery that includes centering Indigenous art and cultural ways of knowing.

Resources

• Read:
  • The Survivors Speak – Canada’s Residential Schools
  • Canada’s Residential Schools: The History, Part 1 Origins of 1939
  • Canada’s Residential Schools: The History, Part 2 1939 to 2000
  • Canada’s Residential Schools: The Inuit and Northern Experience
  • Looking Forward, Looking Back
  • Settlement agreements:  Full Circle and http://www.residentialschoolsettlement.ca/settlement.html

• Listen to testimonials from survivors of Residential Schools:
  • Legacy of Hope – Where are the Children
  • Legacy of Hope – Escaping Residential Schools Virtual Exhibition
  • Connie Walker and the firsthand legacy of residential schools
  • Residential Schools Podcast Series

• Consider taking:
  • Reconciliation Through Indigenous Education – a free course by the University of British Columbia exploring how Indigenous histories, perspectives, worldviews, and approaches to learning can be made part of the work we do in organizations, communities, and our everyday experiences in ways that are thoughtful and respectful. In this course, reconciliation emphasizes changing institutional structures, practices, and policies, as well as personal and professional ideologies to create environments that are committed to strengthening our relationships with Indigenous peoples.
  • Understanding Indigenous Perspectives: We are all Treaty People – free modules by the University of Toronto OISE exploring treaty rights and how it benefits Indigenous populations and Canadians/settlers, diasporic populations and newcomers. Learn about our rights and responsibilities as a treaty people and understand the conditions to share land and resources with Nations who were here first.

• Engage in AGO Diversity & Inclusion Learning sessions:

• Anishinaabe Philosophy and Land – Password: AGOD&I3!

• Raising Awareness – A Conversation with Indigenous Art Education – Password: D&ITrainingSession4

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at [email protected]

Best regards,

Cian

Cian B. Knights (pronouns: she/her)

Manager, Diversity and Inclusion