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Module 2 – Post 5

This being National Indigenous History Month here in Canada, where we recognize the “history, heritage and diversity” of the First Nations, Metis and Inuit people in Canada, I thought I would take a closer look at just what is being offered and shared for resources. One website that is very easy to locate is under the Government of Canada. Although not specifically connected to resources for the classroom, there are quite a number of resources and links for information on First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples. The website resource does break down the resources into four categories. One is on Read, where you can find ebooks and resources pertaining to culture, language, the land and history. I did notice right away the Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada, that we have in our own school library. The next section is on Listen, where you can find lots of podcasts on a variety of topics such as storytelling, languages and on reconciliation. The third section is Watch, and here you can view videos and films on Indigenous people and arts. Finally, the fourth section is on Try, and in this section you can try out some interactive resources as well as some other creative activities. 


Government of Canada. (n.d). National Indigenous History Month. Url: https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1466616436543/1534874922512

M1. P2.

Indigeneity is tied to land and place. I’m very interested in learning more about the importance of place and identity and how technology can be integrated in a meaningful way to support this. I came across an incredible program from Pirurvik, which is an Inuit-owned center of learning based in Nunavut’s capital, Iqualuit. Through this program, there is an online free opportunity called Tusaalanga which allows anyone to learn Inuktut in seven different dialects and with thousands of sound files. This can be accessed anywhere you have wifi or internet. Furthermore, Pirurvik has launched a packet of 3 keyboards for use on Apple’s iPhone for free so that it can be converted into syllabics on screen. This was really exciting to see because the people who identify with this land, have not only created a holistic space where Inuit language, cultural expression, and wellbeing would be fully integrated but have also done so with various technologies.

You can visit Pirurvik by clicking HERE

You can visit Tusaalanga by clicking HERE

– Sasha Passaglia