Truth & Reconciliation Commission of Canada - Alberta events
Truth THEN Reconciliation-General
Transcript of Truth THEN Reconciliation-General
Welcome to 10 days of truth and then reconciliation
This calendar was designed for teachers to use in the days leading up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Sept. 30th.
This resource is meant to create awareness and spark understanding. It is intended to address historical truths while also
acknowledging that there is much healing to do, hence why the word 'and' is crossed out. When we commit to engaging in truth, it is
THEN that we are able to imagine a pathway towards reconciliation. Truth first.
Each day, there is a suggested resource to use/show/discuss. The resources are designed with learning progression in mind.
Each page is dedicated to a grade grouping: K-3, Grade 4-8, and Gr.9 to High School.
There is one page dedicated to teacher professional development. Watch the video, share in a conversation about it, write a
reflection, set an intention, or include these thoughts into your daily prayer.
These are merely suggestions. If there is a different approach you would like to take, that is also welcomed. Feel free to inlcude
additional acitivites.
Some activities and videos may be triggering. Be aware of the sensitive nature of this topic and involve a counsellor in your
discussions whenever possible. To access crisis lines and support links, click here.
This is a collaborative effort completed in the spirit of sharing. It isintended to mobilize change and initiate truth-seeking. Big thank youto our friends at Elk Island Public and the Lead Teachers at Evergreen
for your dedication to learning.
10 Days of Truthand then
reconciliation
M-Sept.20
th-Sept.30w-Sept.29t-Sept.28M-Sept.27
t-Sept.21 w-Sept.22 th-Sept.23 f-Sept.24
f-Oct 1
National Day for Truth
and Reconciliation
Kindergartento Grade 3
What is OrangeShirt Day about?
Watch this
Orange Shirt DayMessage
Watch PhyllisWebstad speak about
her experience atresidential schools.
Did you know that
her bravery inspiredOrange Shirt Day?
Watch thisepisode of
Molly of Denaliwith your class
duringlunchtime.
Choose anIndigenous Read-
Aloud for yourclass. You can useyour own book or
one from thedigital library
Watch "When WeWere Alone" with
your class .After the story ask: "What makes you
happy?" or "When youare sad do you
remember the thingsthat make you happy?"
Complete an EveryChild Matters
Colouring Sheet
Take part in yourschools Orange ShirtDay and National Day
for Truth andReconciliation Day
events.
Reflect on yourlearning today.
Elder Wilson created anOrange Shirt song and
dance, a healing dance tohonour survivors. Watchand learn the dance with
your class.
Do this whilelistening to Fawn
Woods playlist
Using this blank shoetemplate, create your own
message of hope,remembrance and
acceptance.
Go for a quiet walk with yourclass, thinking about what
you have learned aboutresidential schools and howyou can make a difference
for children now.
10 Days of Truthand then
reconciliation
M-Sept.20
th-Sept.30w-Sept.29t-Sept.28M-Sept.27
t-Sept.21 w-Sept.22 th-Sept.23 f-Sept.24
f-oct 1
National Day for Truth
and Reconciliation
Grade 4 toGrade 8
Start the week offwith a gentle
reminder of whatResiential Schoolswere and intended
to do. Click hereand/or here
Take part in yourschools Orange ShirtDay and National Day
for Truth andReconciliation Day
events.
Discuss yourReconciliation Rock
Project. Were you able toshow your family your
rock yesterday?
Reflect on your residentialschool learning experiencesover the past 2 weeks. Youcan use this resources to
guide your thinking.
If you could send amessage of love toLillian, what wouldit be? Learn aboutLillian and the Inuit
ResidentialExperience here
Are you familiar with the215 discovery? Have a
class discussion about itand watch this video. After,
go outside and walk 2.15km with your class. When
you are done, set anintention together, you cando this while also offering
tobacco to the land.
Follow this lesson planabout the poem, "I Lost
My Talk" by Rita Joe
You can also listen tothis version of the
poem "I Lost My Talk"before engaging in your
discussions.
Learn about the MétisResidential School
experience. Engage inthis informative
slideshow created byRupertsland Institute.
Start yourReconciliation RockProject. Click here
Do you have Trudy'sRock Story in yourlibrary? If not, youcan watch it here.
Want to know more aboutthe Métis first? Click here
What idea would you tellCanadians to “leave
behind”? What do you thinkis a roadblock to
understanding truth andworking towardreconciliation?
Watch this video and
discuss this as a class.
10 Days of Truthand then
reconciliationresources page
M-Sept.20
th-Sept.30w-Sept.29t-Sept.28M-Sept.27
t-Sept.21 w-Sept.22 th-Sept.23 f-Sept.24
f-oct 1
National Day for Truth
and Reconciliation
Grade 9 toGrade 12
Don't forget toregister for Truth
and ReconciliationWeek here.
Help movereconciliACTION
forward. Reflect onyour learning over the
last two weeks andmake a committment
to reconciliACTION .Click here to learn
more.
Watch Stolen Children,a documentary
showing survivorstories. Click here. Please prepare yourclass for this video, watching this might
trigger strongemotions.
*the first 10 minutes is therecommended segment
Watch the video "Stranger"by Gord Downie. Click here.
Have a sharing circle,
discussing your feelingsor thoughts on the video.Don't let any unsettling
emotions leave the circle,comfort one another andbe sure to do a check in.
Check out theResidential Schools
Education Guide.Click here
What is Reconciliation?Have a discussion on whatyou think reconciliation is
or looks like.
Now watch the video, What isReconciliation?
Have a class discussion .
What is it to you now?What would it look like?
What ResidentialSchools were inAlberta? Where
were they located?Learn about the
schools using thisinteractive map.
Check out FNESC'sTeacher Resources
Guide onResidentialSchools and
Reconciliation.Click here
Review theResidential School
timeline as a class.Click here
What would you tell futureCanadians to “leave
behind”? What do you think is a
roadblock to understandingtruth and working toward
reconciliation?
Watch this video anddiscuss this as a class.
10 Days of Truthand then
reconciliation
M-Sept.20
th-Sept.30w-Sept.29t-Sept.28M-Sept.27
t-Sept.21 w-Sept.22 th-Sept.23 f-Sept.24
f-oct 1
National Day for Truth
and Reconciliation
TeacherProfessionalDevelopment
What is Reconciliation?Reflect on what you think
reconciliation is or looks like.
Now watch the video, What isReconciliation?
What is it to you now? What
would it look like?
What is your role inreconciliation?
Take some time to readabout the History andLegacy of Residential
schools
ARPDC Residential SchoolsConversation Guide
ATA's Stepping Stones on
Residential Schools
Take this day to reflect on yourlearning. What does
reconciliation mean to you?
Check out CASS's (College ofAlberta Schools Superintendents)
video on reconciliation. Theentire page has plenty of
learning resources for you toengage with.
Click here and then click on the
'Reconciliation" leaf.
Watch this powerful videofrom local Treaty 6 peoplesharing their truth, their
voice, and theirperspectives on Truth and
Reconciliation.
Click here.
Recommended segment:47:30-59:00
Educating the youth isimportant to the healing
process. Watch this videoand listen to the youth
voices and perspectiveson Residential Schools.
Click here
Check out this short video on Residential Schoolsmade by Alberta School
Boards Association.
Click here
Watch this short clip ofStolen Children, a
documentary whichbrings to light survivor
stories. Click here.
This video might triggerstrong emotions.
*the first 10 minutes is the
recommended segment
Start the week offwith a gentle
reminder of whatResiential Schoolswere and why it isimportant to learn
about them. Click here and here
What is your Orange Shirt Daycommittment?
Watch Etienna's Orange Shirt
Day message here.
She spoke about how eachyear we are to renew our
commitments. What is yourcommitment this year? In
learning or living in relation toothers?