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Indigenous Reconciliation

Indigenous Land Acknowledgement Guiding Framework (Behavioural Support Ontario): Access this resource to help guide the development of meaningful, respectful, and culturally appropriate land acknowledgements within your organization or practice.
Supporting Indigenous Culture (Led by the Ontario CLRI at Bruyère and supported by the Ontario CLRI at the RIA. Resources were developed and spread with support from partnerships with Indigenous organizations and communities across Ontario and Implementation Advisors with experience in dissemination and implementation, and knowledge of LTC.): Explore culturally appropriate tools, resources, and best practices to support Indigenous residents in long-term care. These materials aim to enhance cultural safety, strengthen connections to heritage, and promote respectful, inclusive environments for Indigenous elders and their communities.
First Nations, Inuit & Métis Program (Saint Elizabeth Health Care): Access free virtual education sessions designed for health care providers working in First Nation communities, supporting culturally safe and informed care.
Indigenous Cultural Safety (Indigenous Primary Health Care Council): Access this online training to strengthen cultural safety in health and social services by addressing provider bias and the ongoing impacts of colonization that affect access and outcomes for Indigenous peoples.
Developing culturally grounded dementia educational materials for Indigenous community-based care (University of Minnesota Medical School, Duluth – brainXchange Webinar): Access this webinar and explore how six culturally relevant dementia fact sheets were developed to support Indigenous caregivers, health care providers, and communities by blending biomedical knowledge with Indigenous understandings of dementia and care.
Find a Friendship Centre in your Community (Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres: Life Long Care Program): Connect with local Friendship Centres that offer culturally based programs and supports for Indigenous people and families across all stages of life.
Understanding Indigenous History: A Path Forward (University Canada West):
- Episode 1: The Beginning – Explore this video to gain a deeper understanding of the history of Indigenous Peoples before European contact and the enduring impacts of colonization in Canada.
- Episode 2: Treaties – Explore the complex history and lasting impact of treaty relationships between Indigenous Peoples and colonial powers in Canada.
- Episode 3: Impact of Assimilation – Explore how colonial policies such as the Indian Act and residential schools had profound repercussions on Indigenous communities.