Indigenous remembrance day

How is your school or community recognizing National Indigenous Veterans Day on November 8? Come read for some information and ideas.

Indigenous Art drawn by Kat Made That #schoolactivity #indigenousremembranceday

As we approach Truth and Reconciliation week and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we want to acknowledge and honour the ancestral territory of all the Inuit, Metis, and First Nations people that call this land home. We want to pause, reflect, and learn during this time and honour the survivors and victims. There are some activities that you can do with your students to reflect and build mutual respect and equitable relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Peoples.

Dene and Carrier designer Crystal Behn creates poppies with beads, porcupine quills and moose hide for people to wear on Indigenous Veterans Day on Nov. 8, as well as Remembrance Day on Nov. 11.

September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day we have traditionally observed as Orange Shirt Day — a grass-roots initiative begun by residential school survivor Phyllis Webstad. While honoring the survivors of residential schools was among the 94 Calls to Action put forward by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, remembrance without action rings hollow. #Indigenous #FirstNations #Inuit #Métis #Education #Teaching

These chalk pastel poppies are just gorgeous! I love how the bold red looks with the bright blue colors and adding in the black really makes the whole artwork pop. This project makes a wonderful Remembrance Day craft idea as well as an opportunity for kids to learn about Georgia O’Keeffe.

November 8 is National Indigenous Veterans Day. Here are 14 facts you may not have known about the contributions of Indigenous veterans.

Did you know Canadian Cree and Métis worked as code-keepers during the Second World War? They sent top-secret wartime messages in Cree. #WeStandTogether

Honouring National Truth and Reconciliation Day Today, on National Truth and Reconciliation Day, we take a moment to reflect on the history and ongoing impacts of residential schools on Indigenous communities across Canada. This day is about more than just remembrance—it’s about actively contributing to the healing process and recognizing the resilience of Indigenous peoples. Ways to Support and Contribute to Reconciliation: 1. Educate Yourself: Learn about the history of residential…

A brilliant Remembrance Day art tribute which looks lovely as a wall display during the topic. Discover lots of Remembrance Day ideas and teaching resources at Twinkl. #remembrance #remembranceday #November #poppy #art #solider #war #history #teaching #teach #teacher #parents #parenting #twinkl #twinklresources