In the 1930s two young brothers are sent to a government-run Indian residential school -- an experience shared by generations of Native American children. At these schools, children are forbidden to speak their native tongue and are taught to abandon their Indian ways. Native American artist Judith Lowry's illustrations are inspired by the stories she heard from her father and uncle. The lyrical narrative and compelling paintings blend memory and myth in this bittersweet story of the boys' journey home one summer and the healing power of their culture.

Sammy is a seven-year-old Cree boy who has to go to residential school away from his family and the reserve because his parents spend the year on the trap line until spring. Sammy is unhappy about leaving his family, and the preparations are an ordeal—having his grandmother cut his hair short with a big scissors, and being scrubbed all over by his mother. But worse things happened when he got to school. He had to get undressed in front of the supervisor and the other boys to have a shower and he was given a number, 122. As if that were not bad enough, he was not allowed to speak Cree, which made him worried. He didn't know much English, but the other boys promised to help him, and he felt better. Sammy gets used to the routines of school that at first were so foreign to him and he enjoys learning many new things. In the spring when school is over, he learns that the residential school will be closed and next year there will be a school in his village. He will be able to live with his grandmother and his aunt while his parents are on the trapline the next year, and he can still go to school.

« Ce long métrage documentaire aborde la pratique ancestrale de la chasse au phoque. Aspect important du mode de vie inuit, la chasse aux phoques constitue depuis longtemps un sujet de controverse. Mais voilà qu’une nouvelle génération d’Inuits animée d’un sentiment de justice et dotée d’un sens de l’humour bien particulier tire profit des médias sociaux pour défier les opposants à cette pratique et s’inviter à la conversation sur cet enjeu » (Description tirée de l’ONF).

A brief interview with John B Zoe, a Tłı̨chǫ citizen from Behchokǫ̀, was a chief negotiator of the Tłı̨chǫ Agreement in 2005. The interview provides context about the signing of Treaty 11 and is helpful for hearing proper pronunciation of place names. The setting is an exhibit in Yellowknife's Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, tracing 100 years since the 1921 signing of Treat 11. Among the items shown in the interview and in the exhibit are Chief Monfwi's treaty jacket, a copy of the treaty, and the Tłı̨chǫ treaty medal The Treaty 11 – 100 Years exhibit, staged by the museum, the Tłı̨chǫ Government and Tłı̨chǫ citizens, traces the history and impacts of the treaty in the Tłı̨chǫ region, where it was signed by Chief Monfwi on August 22, 1921.

Treaty Tales is an original trilogy that makes learning about the treaties and their history fun and engaging. In the series, Neepin and her kookoo as they share stories and learn about friendship, respect, honouring agreements and the history of Turtle Island. The three titles in the trilogy are The Handshake and the Pipe, The Friendship and We Are All Treaty People.

From the publisher: "Compete with your friends to build an accurate timeline of the laws and treaties made, altered, and broken between the Indigenous People and the U.S. and Canadian governments.

This game covers the history of indigenous laws and treaties from 1778 to 2013. For 2 to 8 players ages 8 and above".

An English PDF about Mi’gmaq language as a means of promoting Indigenous sustainability. For kindergarten to Grade 5. Students will learn new information about Mi’gmaq culture in order to identify certain medicine plants and will gain an understanding of the importance of Mi’gmaq values. From the publishers: "In these lessons, students will use Mi’gmaq information and culture to identify certain medicinal plants and understand their use and importance in a way that demonstrates respect and important Mi’gmaq values. Students will also have an opportunity to discover how plants are important to all living things and are connected to us in many ways. Students will learn these two important concepts through the use of many different activities and learning styles."

From the website: "The Inuutsiarniq Reading Series was built to support the reading level guidelines of the Inuutsiarniq Reading Series developed by the Department of Health in Nunavut. The Inuutsiarniq Reading Series is a unique, Nunavut developed literacy initiative that infuses Northern values of healthy living and self-care into a culturally appropriate reading program." At this webpage is a series of levelled "Take-Home Books" to support reading at home for ages K-12. In the Take-Home Books are tips for teachers and/or parents reading with learners. These resources focus on Inuktitut.

From the website: "A Series of Podcasts designed to offer an introduction to Inuktitut. Inuktitut is the most widely spoken Inuit language. There are many many dialects each sounding different with varying meanings between pronunciations. This series is conducted using the North Baffin dialect unless otherwise stated. This Podcast section is focused on Inuktitut in an educational environment. " Topics range from Inuit Games, Bannock Making, Throat Singing, and Celebrating Inuit Pride, among many others. At this website can also be found a collection of Teacher Guides, Activity Sheets, and additional resources.

Honouring the Buffalo is the story of how the Buffalo gifted themselves so freely through the Creator to the Plains Cree people to help them survive. Discover how every part of the buffalo was used to provide shelter, food, clothing, tools, hunting, spiritual ceremonies and many other necessities. The legend is shared by Raymond Lavallee, Wisdom Keeper and Medicine Man of the Piapot First Nation. The narrative is written by Judith Silverthorne. Artwork is created by Mike Keepness. Link includes access to Educational Resources, including study guides and audio recordings. *2017 Silver Medal Winner, Independent Publisher Book awards – Best Regional Non-Fiction; 2017 Silver Medal Winner, Independent Publisher Book awards – Best Regional Non-Fiction; 2016 Winner, Next Generation Indie Book Awards – Children’s Picture Book (6 years and up); 2015 Winner, Silver Medal, Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards – Environmental Issues; 2016 Shortlisted, High Plains Award for Children’s Literature (Oct); 2016 Shortlisted, High Plains Award for Art & Photography (Oct); 2016 Shortlisted, Saskatchewan Book Award – Children’s Literature; 2016 Shortlisted, Saskatchewan Book Award – Aboriginal Peoples’ Writing (storyteller, Ray Lavallee); 2016 Shortlisted, Saskatchewan Book Award – Aboriginal Peoples’ Publishing (Your Nickel’s Worth Publishing); 2015/16, Our Choice List, Canadian Children’s Book Centre