Indigenization at Georgian

Supporting Indigenization at Georgian with resources available through our library and on the web.

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Why Indigenization is Important at Georgian

Indigenization refers to the infusion of Indigenous ideas, values, peoples, symbols, esthetics, procedures and an authentic history into an organization so that it is a product of Indigenous imaginations and aspirations. Georgian College has made Indigenization a priority and aims to enrich our college community with as much Indigenous culture and knowledge as possible.

Georgian's Land Acknowledgement

Want to create a personalized land acknowledgement? Go to Native Land to discover which First Nations and treaties are specific to your location.

Course: 4 Seasons of Reconciliation for the Workplace

4 Seasons of Reconciliation for the Workplace
This online course was designed to help us meet the TRC's Calls to Action. It was developed following Indigenous principles and under the guidance of an Indigenous Advisory Circle and First Nations University of Canada.

For information on the student version of 4 Seasons of Reconciliation, visit the Centre for Teaching and Learning website.

Local Indigenous Communities & Resources

Chippewas of Rama First Nation

Orillia Native Women's Group (ONWG)

Barrie Native Friendship Centre

Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre

Barrie South Simcoe Metis Council

Georgian Bay Metis Council

Metis Nation of Ontario

Beausoleil (Christian Island) First Nation

Saugeen First Nation

Wahta Mohawk Territory

Dufferin County Cultural Resource Circle

Looking for other local First Nations communities? Check out First Nations Communities in Ontario.

Other Educational Resources

Original Voices (CBC)
Developed by CBC as part of the UN's Year of the Indigenous Languages. Click on a map of Canada to see languages in that area. Further explore the language with other interactive tools.
#Next150 Challenge
Activities or tasks are regularly released, allowing you to learn something new about Indigenous culture and history and to move forward in reconciliation. Additional video, news, and document accompany each challenge. Examples: Bannock challenge, Inuit games, Indigenous art in public, buy Indigenous, and many more.
Deepening Knowledge (OISE)
Resources for and about Indigenous education developed by OISE.
Our Stories: First Peoples in Canada
This open educational resource (OER) was created by Centennial College for an Indigenous Studies credential. Members of Indigenous communities and Nations contributed their stories for the content.
Indigenous Studies Portal (U of Saskatchewan Library)
Covers a wide range of topics relevant to Canada’s Indigenous population.It includes books, articles, theses, documents, photographs, archival resources, maps, and other materials.
Topics include: culture and society, spirituality, Indigenous knowledge, arts and literature, law, governance, health, and more.
Infusing Indigenous Perspectives
Developed by OISE for student teachers to infuse Indigenous knowledge and experiences in the classroom. This complements OISE's Deepening Knowledge website.
The Learning Portal - Indigenous Inclusion
Terminology, teaching resources, and multimedia resources curated by Confederation College Library and the college's Indigenous Learning Outcomes group.
Pulling Together: A Guide for Indigenization of Post-Seondary Institutions
Six guides designed for a variety of roles in post-secondary institutions: teachers and instructors, curriculum developers, leaders and administrators, student services and advisor. Also available through eCampusOntario's Open Library.
Terminology (The Learning Portal)