Resources

Recommended resources for those seeking to learn more about land acknowledgements.

Professional Learning support for land acknowledgements is available by request. Please email learningdesign@bowvalleycollege.ca

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About Treaty 7 / Treaties / Métis Scrip
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Lesson Plans / Activities
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How to create a land acknowledgement
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Why we acknowledge the land
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Pronunciation guidance
Land Acknowledgement
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Calgary Foundation

The Calgary Foundation has “short” and “long” land acknowledgement videos. The full-length video includes stories from Elders in Treaty 7 and is excellent for classroom use.

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Indigenous Ally Toolkit
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Calgary Foundation

The Ally Toolkit contains information about Treaty 7 and land acknowledgements, as well as some introductory information about allyship and reconciliation.

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Land Acknowledgements
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Calgary Public Library

A collection of resources about acknowledging the land in Treaty 7 territory. Includes a pronunciation guide, and some videos that can be used in the classroom.

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True Spirit and Original Intent of Treaty 7 (Book)
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Treaty 7 Elders and Tribal Council

Learn more about Treaty 7 from the perspective of Treaty 7 elders.

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Homeland History
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Rupertsland Institute

Learn more about Métis Scrip and the history of the Métis in Canada.

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Territorial Acknowledgements: Going Beyond the Script
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Centre for Teaching and Learning, University of Alberta

A rich video resource about land acknowledgements, which also shares a number of personalized land acknowledgments created by Faculty.

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Native Land
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Native Land (not-for-profit)

An interactive, global map where users can learn more about Indigenous territories. Includes detailed resources about how and why to acknowledge territory, as well as lesson plans.

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Whose Land
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BOLD Realities, TakingITGlobal, and Canadian Roots Exchange

An interactive map where users can learn more about Indigenous territories in Canada. There are also some lesson plans, videos, and additional resources.

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