National Indigenous History Month
Honouring Indigenous History Month: 9 Learning Resources for BC and Alberta
June marks National Indigenous History Month in Canada. It is a dedicated time to honour the history, heritage, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
If you live in British Columbia or Alberta, one of the most meaningful ways to participate is by committing to continuous learning and unlearning.
To help jumpstart your journey, we have compiled eight incredible, authentic resources ranging from free university courses to interactive maps; all focused on western Canadian Indigenous histories.
Free Academic Courses
Indigenous Canada (University of Alberta): A free, self-paced 12-week online course. It explores key issues facing Indigenous peoples today from an Indigenous perspective.
Reconciliation Through Indigenous Education (UBC): A free edX course designed to help learners and professionals integrate First Peoples' knowledge into their daily practices.
British Columbia Resources
First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC): The premier spot for authentic First Peoples literature lists, classroom resources, and guidance on Indigenous pedagogy.
First Peoples’ Cultural Council Maps: A beautiful interactive platform. Use it to explore the distinct languages, arts, and cultural heritages across BC.
Alberta Resources
Empowering the Spirit: An online educational hub. It features videos, documents, and toolkits focused on Alberta-specific First Nations, Métis, and Inuit histories and Treaties.
Walking Together (Alberta Teachers' Association): A curated digital collection offering traditional games workshops, literature recommendations, and steps for deep reconciliation work.
Interactive & Community Tools
Native-Land.ca: A global, searchable map. Enter your address anywhere in BC or Alberta to instantly see whose traditional territory, language group, and treaties you live on.
Outdoor Learning’s list of Indigenous Resources: Discover a whole range of books and learning resources for your classroom, whether it’s indoors or out!