The content of this page was prepared, updated, and featured throughout the month of June 2021. This page will now most likely stay relatively dormant until June 2022.
Indigenous History matters year-round. Below are tons of interesting and important learning resources to explore.

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National Indigenous History Month 2024

Banner credit, Government of Canada 2024: an eagle representing First Nations, a narwhal representing Inuit and a violin representing Métis. These illustrations are placed around the sun and surrounded by multicoloured smoke that represents Indigenous traditions, spirituality, inclusion and diversity. https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/

Statement from the Western Québec School Board

The Western Québec School Board acknowledges that the lands upon which we live, learn, play, and work are on the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe peoples. We thank the Algonquin people for sharing these lands and commit, as an organization and as individuals, to an ongoing relationship that recognizes and respects the lands, traditions, and culture of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people.

We recognize the importance of honouring the cultures and traditions of the hundreds of First Nation communities in Canada. We recognize and value the experiences, cultures, and traditions of our Indigenous communities. We are committed to listening, responding, supporting, and working together with our students, families, and communities.

The Western Québec School Board’s Consultant for Indigenous Pedagogy and Maniwaki Woodland teacher Drew Wapachee McDougall, a member of Kitigan Zibi, shares what the Pow Wow means to her.
Book Lists

Our library team at the Western Québec School Board has curated book lists and online resources for educators in celebration of National Indigenous History Month. We leave you to enjoy, be inspired, and share the following resources.

The Western Québec School Board's Maniwaki Woodland School shares an introduction to the Algonquin language in both Algonquins of Barriere Lake and Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg dialects.
Resources for Educators
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