Indigenous Resources Guide

A Brief Definition of Decolonization and Indigenization

Authored by Indigenous Corporate Training Inc., this brief article provides a definition of "decolonization" and "Indigenization" and provides context for these terms. 

Pulling Together: Foundations Guide by Kory Wilson & Colleen Hodgson 

This is an open access text published by the University of British Columbia for the purpose of educating UBC staff on Indigenous matters, including decolonization and reconciliation. To access the guide, navigate using the drop-down menu in the top left-hand corner labelled "Contents." 

Indigenization, Decolonization, and Reconciliation

This webpage is pulled from the guide Pulling Together: A Guide for Curriculum Developers and explains the difference, and similarities, between the terms Indigenization, decolonization, and reconciliation. This is directed at educators, but can provide a helpful distinction for all users. 

Edmonton Public Library: Reconciliation Must Reads

This list, published by the Edmonton Public Library, provides a list of recommended reads on the topic of reconciliation and decolonization. Some of these titles may be available at your local campus library, and otherwise can be requested via interlibrary loan. 

Decolonizing the Classroom

Published by Ryerson College, this article discusses the ways in which instructors and faculty can work to decolonize education in the classroom.

Truth and Reconciliation Panel - CBC 

This panel interview, featuring Wab Kinew, Hayden King, and Gabrielle Scrimshaw, discusses reconciliation and the way forward. (2014, 18:46)

Educating Our Youth - Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada 

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada explores the residential school experience through the eyes of school children who are being educated on the residential school system and reconciliation. (2016, 4:09)

Canada's Cultural Genocide

This video outlines the findings of the cultural genocide against Canada's Indigenous people, explored by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. (2015, 1:52)

                                                We Were Children, Tim Wolochatiuk,                                    provided by the National Film Board of Canada

This film explores the impact of the residential school system in Canada from  the perspective of two children working their way through the system. This film deals with sensitive and mature subject matter.