BC teachers embrace Project of Heart
Through the Project of Heart, members of the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation in over 500 schools invited residential school survivors into classrooms to share their stories.
Category: Indigenous Education
An interview with an early career teacher: Melissa Dedam, Harcourt Elementary School
Originally published in NBTA News, this article introduces us to First Nations teacher Melissa Dedam who defied all odds to become a teacher.
The search for deeper learning
CTF President Heather Smith describes her journey in discovering and learning more about Indigenous people, a journey which continues to this day.
Where there is a will, there is a way
As a result of the rich cultural learning she acquired during her 11 years teaching in Nunavut, Secretary General Cassie Hallett shares her firm belief that a key to reconciliation is for all teachers to better understand Indigenous cultures and histories.
Feature—Highlights of the CTF survey on teachers’ perspectives on Aboriginal education
Find out what nearly 1,900 Canadian teachers in public elementary and secondary schools had to say about incorporating Indigenous history, culture and current issues in their classrooms.
Truth and Reconciliation: What is it about?
A discussion booklet for the classroom
The CTF and the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation are currently working together to produce an education tool to help students better understand the history of residential schools.
