Land Acknowledgment Tools and Cultural Literacy Resources
Learn how to engage respectfully with Indigenous lands and cultures using these interactive tools and educational materials. This section includes maps, terminology guides, and reconciliation-focused organizations that support deeper understanding of Indigenous histories and contemporary realities.
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Whose Land
Whose Land is an interactive mapping tool that helps users identify the Indigenous territories, treaties, and Nations associated with a specific location in Canada. It’s ideal for learning how to give appropriate land acknowledgments and better understand the histories of Indigenous Peoples connected to particular regions. This resource is especially helpful for educators, event planners, and public speakers.
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National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR)
NCTR hosts the digital archives of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and offers a wide range of educational resources, including school curricula, Survivor testimonies, historical documents, and research reports. It’s a vital platform for preserving memory, truth, and evidence related to residential schools and supporting education that leads to reconciliation.
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National Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation
This organization provides cultural reclamation programs, family reunification services, wellness initiatives, and advocacy for Survivors of the Sixties Scoop—a period when thousands of Indigenous children were taken from their families and placed in non-Indigenous homes. Survivor-led and community-centered, the foundation aims to foster healing, cultural continuity, and understanding for future generations.
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Two-Eyed Seeing
Originated by Mi’kmaq Elder Albert Marshall, Two-Eyed Seeing is a framework for learning that values both Indigenous and Western ways of knowing. It promotes balance, mutual respect, and collaborative solutions that draw on the strengths of each worldview. This concept is often used in environmental science, education, and health fields to bridge cultural approaches and foster inclusive innovation.
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Indigenous Terminology Guide – University of Waterloo
This guide supports respectful communication by providing clarity on terms used to describe Indigenous Peoples, communities, and identities in Canada. It explains distinctions between First Nations, Métis, and Inuit, and outlines best practices for writing and speaking about Indigenous Peoples in a way that honors their preferences and sovereignty.
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