https://www.facinghistory.org/stolen-lives-indigenous-peoples-canada-and-indian-residential-schools
I recently came across the website Facing History, with the mission to use “lesson of history to challenge teachers and their students to stand up to bigotry and hate”. There are many issues from the past that are avoided in classroom as educators do not feel comfortable talking about things, or simply don’t know how to start and guide the conversation. Facing History has a number of resources to empower both teachers and students to critically think about pivotal moments in history, such as global immigration, bullying & ostracism, genocide & mass violence and more.
While the website is primarily American based, there is a section on residential schools and their long-lasting effects on the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. The resource includes a link to a book that can be purchased, or downloaded in PDF form to use in classrooms. There are also videos, pictures and more that can support the conversation about residential schools and reconciliation.