1. Government and National Reports

• Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) Final Report
  The most comprehensive report on Canada's history of residential schools and the path forward for reconciliation. It contains 94 Calls to Action.
  Read the report
• National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR)
  The NCTR houses the documents, reports, and other materials collected by the TRC. It is an important archive for ongoing research and education about truth and reconciliation.
  NCTR Website

2. Books

• "21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act" by Bob Joseph
  This book explains the Indian Act, its implications, and its relevance to the history of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
• "Seven Fallen Feathers: Racism, Death, and Hard Truths in a Northern City" by Tanya Talaga
  Focuses on the lives and deaths of seven Indigenous high school students and explores the systemic racism faced by Indigenous peoples in Canada.
• "The Inconvenient Indian: A Curious Account of Native People in North America" by Thomas King
  A critical yet humorous exploration of Indigenous history and the complicated relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.

3. Indigenous Voices and Stories

• Orange Shirt Day
  An important educational movement focused on the legacy of residential schools. September 30th is recognized as a day to remember residential school survivors and their families.
  Orange Shirt Day Website
• Project of Heart
  An interactive, artistic initiative to remember Indigenous children who died in residential schools and to foster reconciliation.
  Project of Heart Website

4. Government Initiatives and Indigenous Organizations

• Indigenous Services Canada
  Offers information on government programs and services aimed at Indigenous peoples, including reconciliation efforts.
  Indigenous Services Canada
• Assembly of First Nations (AFN)
  Represents First Nations communities across Canada and advocates for their rights. AFN works on issues such as reconciliation, treaty rights, and education.
  AFN Website

5. Documentaries and Films

• "We Were Children" (2012)
  A powerful documentary that recounts the experiences of two Indigenous children in Canada's residential school system. Available on streaming platforms.
• "Doctrine of Discovery: Stolen Lands, Strong Hearts" (2019)
  A film that explores the Doctrine of Discovery and its lasting effects on Indigenous peoples.

6. Educational Resources

• Canadian Geographic’s Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada
  A comprehensive resource that includes maps and information about Indigenous nations, cultures, and histories in Canada.
  Atlas Website
• The Blanket Exercise
  A participatory workshop developed to educate participants on the history of Indigenous peoples in Canada, including colonization, treaties, and residential schools.
  Blanket Exercise Website

7. Online Courses and Programs

• University of Alberta: Indigenous Canada
  A free, comprehensive online course that explores Indigenous histories and contemporary issues in Canada.
  Indigenous Canada Course
• Reconciliation Education (First Nations University of Canada)
  Offers education and training modules on truth and reconciliation, including historical and contemporary Indigenous experiences.
  Reconciliation Education