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Indigenous Perspectives and Cultural Awareness

Land Acknowledgement

Concordia University of Edmonton
is located on the North Saskatchewan
River Valley — a travelling route, trading
center, ceremonial gathering place, and
meeting ground for Indigenous peoples from
across Turtle Island. We are honoured to
be situated in the traditional territory of the
Treaty 6 Nations including the Cree,
Dene, Nakota Sioux, Blackfoot, and
Saulteaux peoples as well as the
homeland of the Métis nation of
Alberta (Region IV). CUE continues to
learn from and respect the diverse histories,
languages, and cultures of Indigenous
peoples of Canada, whose presence
continues to enrich our vibrant community.

Tansi! Hello! This webpage invites you to explore a variety print and digital resources to support your understanding of Indigenous culture and to facilitate the braiding of Indigenous pedagogies into course content. The Centre for Teaching Excellence works in partnership with Indigenous Student Services. Please use the following link to learn more about the work of Indigenous Student Services at CUE.


Discover the Witness Blanket

Resources for Indigenization and Decolonization

Wayi Wah!

“Grounded in the First Peoples principals for learning, Wayi Wah! explores how to shape anti-racist and equitable education systems for all.” (Portage & Main Press)

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Pathways for Remembering and Recognizing Indigenous Thought in Education

“Pathways for Remembering and Recognizing Indigenous Thought in Education is an exploration into some of the shared cross-cultural themes that inform and shape Indigenous thought and Indigenous educational philosophy.” (University of Toronto Press) 

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Teaching Where You Are

“Teaching Where You Are offers a guide for non-Indigenous educators to work in good ways with Indigenous students and provides resources across curricular areas to support all students.” (University of Toronto Press)

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Clearing the Plains

“James Daschuk examines the roles that Old World diseases, climate, and, most disturbingly, Canadian politics—the politics of ethnocide—played in the deaths and subjugation of thousands of Indigenous people.” (University of Regina Press)

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