Lessons to remember before thinking about, talking about and teaching about residential schools and reconciliation. Starleigh Grass, Tsilhqot'in, is currently the Senior Policy Analyst for the First Nations Education Steering Committee. Her duties include sitting on the Province of BC's Curriculum Advisory Committee, Advisory Group on Provincial Assessment, and Competencies Consulting Group. As the mother of a child currently in public school, she is committed to increasing the education system's capacity to improve outcomes for Aboriginal learners. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

Lamoureux is committed to reconciliation and contributing to an even better Canada for all children to grow up in. Kevin is the Associate Vice-President Of Indigenous Affairs at the University of Winnipeg. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Tim Fontaine, founder and "Editor-in-Grand-Chief" of Walking Eagle News and producer/host of APTN's The Laughing Drum, shares five things you should know about Indigenous humour. Learning has the power to ignite potential – SUBSCRIBE NOW! Follow us on Twitter ► https://twitter.com/tvo/ | https://twitter.com/tvodocs | https://twitter.com/TheAgenda Follow us on Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/TVO/ | https://www.facebook.com/tvodocs/| https://www.facebook.com/TheAgenda/ Support TVO ► https://www.tvo.org/support-us ABOUT TVO Indigenous TVO Indigenous explores current affairs stories from Indigenous perspectives. Our video content spans topics about land, identity, life and politics, and helps to promote learning and deeper understanding of the issues impacting Indigenous communities. Our goal is to amplify Indigenous voices in Ontario and surface truths, one video at a time. We seek to build relationships and ask the questions you’re afraid to ask while sharing cultural pride, humour, and the many facets of Indigenous identities. This is our team: • Allana McDougall, Indigenous Affairs video journalist @allanamcdougall on Twitter • Chris Beaver, Indigenous Affairs video journalist @chris_beaver on Twitter • Matthew O’Mara, video journalist @MatthewOMara on Twitter • Hannah Sung, manager of digital video @HannahSung on Twitter For more thought-provoking Indigenous content: https://www.tvo.org/indigenous RELATED VIDEOS What non-Indigenous Canadians need to know https://youtu.be/b1E-3Hb1-WA Why do Indigenous topics cause such emotional discomfort? https://youtu.be/MtaqRVI-JAk How to change systemic racism in Canada https://youtu.be/j-xAloD75dQ What is Reconciliation? Indigenous educators have their say https://youtu.be/hE_08EQbWRI ABOUT #TVO TVO exists to ignite the potential in everyone through the power of learning. We provide learning opportunities for Ontarians of all ages through our portfolio of impactful digital learning products and services, in-depth current affairs analysis, thought-provoking documentaries, and award-winning TVOkids content that inspires and supports learning both inside and outside the classroom. For more information, visit https://www.tvo.org/.

What does racism look like in Canada? In this web series called "First Things First," Cindy Blackstock, executive director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada, tells us the story of Jordan River Anderson and why she continues to fight the Canadian government to gain rights for Indigenous children. Produced by: Michelle-Andrea Girouard Co-produced by: Charnel Anderson Manager, Digital Video: Hannah Sung Photos provided by: Cindy Blackstock Under the Show More section: Learning has the power to ignite potential – SUBSCRIBE NOW! Follow us on Twitter ► https://twitter.com/tvo/ | https://twitter.com/tvodocs | https://twitter.com/TheAgenda Follow us on Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/TVO/ | https://www.facebook.com/tvodocs/| https://www.facebook.com/TheAgenda/ Support TVO ► https://www.tvo.org/support-us ABOUT TVO Indigenous TVO Indigenous explores current affairs stories from Indigenous perspectives. Our video content spans topics about land, identity, life and politics, and helps to promote learning and deeper understanding of the issues impacting Indigenous communities. Our goal is to amplify Indigenous voices in Ontario and surface truths, one video at a time. We seek to build relationships and ask the questions you’re afraid to ask while sharing cultural pride, humour, and the many facets of Indigenous identities. This is our team: • Allana McDougall, Indigenous Affairs video journalist @allanamcdougall on Twitter • Chris Beaver, Indigenous Affairs video journalist @chris_beaver on Twitter • Matthew O’Mara, video journalist @MatthewOMara on Twitter • Hannah Sung, manager of digital video @HannahSung on Twitter For more thought-provoking Indigenous content: https://www.tvo.org/indigenous RELATED VIDEOS What non-Indigenous Canadians need to know https://youtu.be/b1E-3Hb1-WA Why do Indigenous topics cause such emotional discomfort? https://youtu.be/MtaqRVI-JAk What is reconciliation? Indigenous educators have their say https://youtu.be/hE_08EQbWRI 5 things to know about Indigenous humour https://youtu.be/JSgcQwmtCkE The Agenda with Steve Paikin - "Ontario Hubs: Addressing Reconciliation" https://youtu.be/XLUdwROUu74 ABOUT #TVO TVO exists to ignite the potential in everyone through the power of learning. We provide learning opportunities for Ontarians of all ages through our portfolio of impactful digital learning products and services, in-depth current affairs analysis, thought-provoking documentaries, and award-winning TVOkids content that inspires and supports learning both inside and outside the classroom. For more information, visit https://www.tvo.org/.

In her university-level classes, Pam Palmater often sees students cry, get angry, or surprised at the realities of racism in Canada. In this web series called "First Things First," Palmater explains how to handle emotions in difficult conversations. Produced by: Michelle-Andrea Girouard Co-produced by: Charnel Anderson Manager, Digital Video: Hannah Sung Photos provided by: Pamela Palmater Learning has the power to ignite potential – SUBSCRIBE NOW! Follow us on Twitter ► https://twitter.com/tvo/ | https://twitter.com/tvodocs | https://twitter.com/TheAgenda Follow us on Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/TVO/ | https://www.facebook.com/tvodocs/ | https://www.facebook.com/TheAgenda/ Support TVO ► https://www.tvo.org/support-us ABOUT TVO Indigenous TVO Indigenous explores current affairs stories from Indigenous perspectives. Our video content spans topics about land, identity, life and politics, and helps to promote learning and deeper understanding of the issues impacting Indigenous communities. Our goal is to amplify Indigenous voices in Ontario and surface truths, one video at a time. We strive to be friendly and fair in our coverage. We seek to build relationships and ask the questions you’re afraid to ask while sharing cultural pride, humour, and the many facets of Indigenous identities. This is our team: • Allana McDougall, Indigenous Affairs video journalist @allanamcdougall on Twitter • Chris Beaver, Indigenous Affairs video journalist @chris_beaver on Twitter • Matthew O’Mara, video journalist @MatthewOMara on Twitter • Hannah Sung, manager of digital video @HannahSung on Twitter For more thought-provoking Indigenous content: https://www.tvo.org/indigenous RELATED VIDEOS What non-Indigenous Canadians need to know https://youtu.be/b1E-3Hb1-WA How to change systemic racism in Canada https://youtu.be/j-xAloD75dQ What is reconciliation? Indigenous educators have their say https://youtu.be/hE_08EQbWRI 5 things to know about Indigenous humour https://youtu.be/JSgcQwmtCkE ABOUT #TVO TVO exists to ignite the potential in everyone through the power of learning. We provide learning opportunities for Ontarians of all ages through our portfolio of impactful digital learning products and services, in-depth current affairs analysis, thought-provoking documentaries, and award-winning TVOkids content that inspires and supports learning both inside and outside the classroom. For more information, visit https://www.tvo.org/.

Is hanging Indigenous art in an office "reconciliation?" In this web series called "First Things First," Indigenous experts take a look at what it really means to reconcile after generations of systemic racism against Indigenous peoples. Produced by: Michelle-Andrea Girouard Co-produced by: Charnel Anderson Manager, Digital Video: Hannah Sung Learning has the power to ignite potential – SUBSCRIBE NOW! Follow us on Twitter ► https://twitter.com/tvo/ | https://twitter.com/tvodocs | https://twitter.com/TheAgenda Follow us on Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/TVO/ | https://www.facebook.com/tvodocs/| https://www.facebook.com/TheAgenda/ Support TVO ► https://www.tvo.org/support-us About TVO Indigenous TVO Indigenous explores current affairs stories from Indigenous perspectives. Our video content spans topics about land, identity, life and politics, and helps to promote learning and deeper understanding of the issues impacting Indigenous communities. Our goal is to amplify Indigenous voices in Ontario and surface truths, one video at a time. We seek to build relationships and ask the questions you’re afraid to ask while sharing cultural pride, humour, and the many facets of Indigenous identities. This is our team: • Allana McDougall, Indigenous Affairs video journalist @allanamcdougall on Twitter • Chris Beaver, Indigenous Affairs video journalist @chris_beaver on Twitter • Matthew O’Mara, video journalist @MatthewOMara on Twitter • Hannah Sung, manager of digital video @HannahSung on Twitter For more thought-provoking Indigenous content: https://www.tvo.org/indigenous RELATED VIDEOS What non-Indigenous Canadians need to know https://youtu.be/b1E-3Hb1-WA Why do Indigenous topics cause such emotional discomfort? https://youtu.be/MtaqRVI-JAk How to change systemic racism in Canada https://youtu.be/j-xAloD75dQ 5 things to know about Indigenous humour https://youtu.be/JSgcQwmtCkE The Agenda with Steve Paikin - "Ontario Hubs: Addressing Reconciliation" https://youtu.be/XLUdwROUu74 ABOUT #TVO TVO exists to ignite the potential in everyone through the power of learning. We provide learning opportunities for Ontarians of all ages through our portfolio of impactful digital learning products and services, in-depth current affairs analysis, thought-provoking documentaries, and award-winning TVOkids content that inspires and supports learning both inside and outside the classroom. For more information, visit https://www.tvo.org/.

Eddy Robinson is an educator on Indigenous issues. In this web series called "First Things First," Robinson explains why asking "How Can I Help?" is not the right question. Produced by: Michelle-Andrea Girouard Manager, Digital Video: Hannah Sung Photos provided by: Eddy Robinson Learning has the power to ignite potential – SUBSCRIBE NOW! Follow us on Twitter ► https://twitter.com/tvo/ | https://twitter.com/tvodocs | https://twitter.com/TheAgenda Follow us on Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/TVO/ | https://www.facebook.com/tvodocs/ | https://www.facebook.com/TheAgenda/ Support TVO ► https://www.tvo.org/support-us ABOUT TVO Indigenous TVO Indigenous explores current affairs stories from Indigenous perspectives. Our video content spans topics about land, identity, life and politics, and helps to promote learning and deeper understanding of the issues impacting Indigenous communities. Our goal is to amplify Indigenous voices in Ontario and surface truths, one video at a time. We strive to be friendly and fair in our coverage. We seek to build relationships and ask the questions you’re afraid to ask while sharing cultural pride, humour, and the many facets of Indigenous identities. This is our team: • Allana McDougall, Indigenous Affairs video journalist @allanamcdougall on Twitter • Chris Beaver, Indigenous Affairs video journalist @chris_beaver on Twitter • Matthew O’Mara, video journalist @MatthewOMara on Twitter • Hannah Sung, manager of digital video @HannahSung on Twitter For more thought-provoking Indigenous content: https://www.tvo.org/indigenous RELATED VIDEOS Why do Indigenous topics cause such emotional discomfort? https://youtu.be/MtaqRVI-JAk How to change systemic racism in Canada https://youtu.be/j-xAloD75dQ What is reconciliation? Indigenous educators have their say https://youtu.be/hE_08EQbWRI 5 things to know about Indigenous humour https://youtu.be/JSgcQwmtCkE ABOUT #TVO TVO exists to ignite the potential in everyone through the power of learning. We provide learning opportunities for Ontarians of all ages through our portfolio of impactful digital learning products and services, in-depth current affairs analysis, thought-provoking documentaries, and award-winning TVOkids content that inspires and supports learning both inside and outside the classroom. For more information, visit https://www.tvo.org/.

Chief Robert Joseph shares his experience as a residential school survivor and the importance of truth and reconciliation in Canada. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/CBC-Subscribe Watch More Shows: http://bit.ly/CBC-MoreShows Canada is ... is an online series produced in collaboration with Thought Café showcasing the many facets of Canadian identity. Leading figures in each field explore how their area relates to Canadian culture and capture a part of what it means to be Canadian. Subscribe to Thought Café: http://bit.ly/1OhMPQC Subscribe to CBC: http://bit.ly/CBC-Subscribe Watch More: https://youtu.be/JtmvtYcCPrM?list=PLJyG4btas2dnUX94V7lE1k9n9X2rH5QF4 About CBC: Welcome to the official YouTube channel for CBC, Canada’s public broadcaster. CBC is dedicated to creating content with original voices that inspire and entertain. Watch sneak peeks and trailers, behind the scenes footage, original web series, digital-exclusives and more. Connect with CBC Online: Twitter: http://bit.ly/CBC-Twitter Facebook: http://bit.ly/CBC-Facebook Instagram: http://bit.ly/CBC-Instagram Namwayut: we are all one. Truth and reconciliation in Canada http://youtube.com/user/cbctv

Find out more about Honouring Memories, Planting Dreams here: www.honouringmemoriesplantingdreams.ca This video was made by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada and is republished here with permissions in honour of the TRC Closing Ceremonies from May 31 to June 3, 2015. The original video can be found on the TRC Vimeo channel here: https://vimeo.com/25389165

Ginger Gosnell-Myers, of Nisga’a and Kwakwaka’wakw heritage, is a policy expert, researcher, and activist whose work focuses on removing barriers between Indigenous peoples and all Canadians while fostering cooperation through open communication. Ginger was the City of Vancouver’s first Indigenous Relations Manager, where she advanced Vancouver as the world’s first “City of Reconciliation”, and ensured that Indigenous recognition and meaningful inclusion was reflected throughout all City departments and plans. Ginger was a lead on the Urban Aboriginal Peoples Study, Canada’s largest research study on Indigenous people’s living in urban centers. She has held key roles in Greenpeace Canada, the Inspirit Foundation, the Urban Native Youth Association, and the Assembly of First Nations. Ginger’s ultimate goal is to advance reconciliation and promote understanding of Vancouver as an unceded territory. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Haley Lewis, TVO's Indigenous Hub reporter, offers some analysis of the Ontario government's revised Indigenous curriculum and explains how it differs from what the Truth and Reconciliation Commission report recommended. Plus, a look at what economic reconciliation looks like and how it affects Indigenous entrepreneurs.