2024 / 2025 Teaching Year: Legacy Schools Survey

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Quiz Questions

1.
What activities have you already done with your students this teaching year? (check all that apply)
- A.
  Engaged with Legacy Schools toolkit and/or booster kit
- B.
  Engaged with DWF's online Legacy Schools toolkit and/or resources
- C.
  Engaged with Secret Path (graphic novel and/or related resources)
- D.
  Participated in Truth and Reconciliation Week activities/ resources
- E.
  Participated in a Walk for Wenjack
- F.
  Participated in Secret Path Week (activities and/or resources)
- G.
  Hosted an Artist Ambassador visit
- H.
  Watched a DWF LIVE or engaged with DWF LIVE Lesson Plans
- I.
  I haven’t had the opportunity yet this teaching year
2.
What steps have your students already taken on their reconciliation journey? (check all that apply)
- A.
  Reviewed the Secret Path material and related resources
- B.
  Your students have displayed respect and empathy towards Indigenous and/or equity deserving groups
- C.
  Your students have learned or are continuing to learn about the history and impact of residential schools and other colonial policies
- D.
  Your students have reflected on the impact, the stories they have heard, and how they can engage in reconciliACTION
- E.
  Your students engaged Gord Downie's ask to “do something” like a Walk for Wenjack, reconciliation project, or reconciliACTION
- F.
  You and your students are building meaningful, reciprocal relationships with Knowledge Keepers, Elders, local Indigenous community or organizations, or Indigenous speakers
- G.
  First Nations, Inuit, or Métis students are growing in their sense of identity and belonging in your school/club
- H.
  Your school/club has made shifts in school/club culture and values
- I.
  Your school/club has changed policies and practices to further engagement, belonging, and success for Indigenous community members
- J.
  I haven’t had the opportunity yet this year
3.
What are your students’ next step(s) in their reconciliation learning journey? (check all that apply)
- A.
  Continue to develop respect and empathy
- B.
  Learn more about the history and impact of residential schools and other colonial policies
- C.
  Continue to reflect on the impact, the stories they have heard, and how they can take reconciliACTION further
- D.
  Engage in Gord Downie's ask to “do something” like a Walk for Wenjack, reconciliation project, or reconciliACTIONs
- E.
  Continue to build meaningful relationships with Knowledge Keepers, Elders, local Indigenous community/organizations or Indigenous speakers
- F.
  Continue to grow their sense of identity and belonging
- G.
  Create shifts in school/club culture and values
- H.
  School/club has changed policies and practices to further engagement, belonging, and success for Indigenous community members
- I.
  None of these options match our next steps!
4.
When teaching about this material, I am worried about: (check all that apply)
- A.
  Doing something wrong
- B.
  Getting in trouble with my administration
- C.
  Cultural appropriation
- D.
  Getting burned out with the material
- E.
  Finding in person support from local Indigenous community
- F.
  Triggering students
- G.
  Emotional impact of teaching or delivering the content
- H.
  Delivering the content with respect
- I.
  Knowing where to go for vetted resources
- J.
  None of the above
5.
How long have you been a part of the Legacy Schools Program?
- A.
  Since 2018 - 2020
- B.
  Since 2021 - 2023
- C.
  Since 2024 - 2025
- D.
  I didn't know that I was signed up
- E.
  I can't remember when I signed up
6.
What province or territory are you currently teaching in?
- A.
  Alberta
- B.
  British Columbia
- C.
  Manitoba
- D.
  New Brunswick
- E.
  Newfoundland and Labrador
- F.
  Northwest Territories
- G.
  Nova Scotia
- H.
  Nunavut
- I.
  Ontario
- J.
  Prince Edward Island
- K.
  Québec
- L.
  Saskatchewan
- M.
  Yukon
7.
What is the grade or age of your students
- A.
  0 - 5
- B.
  Grades K-3
- C.
  Grades 4-6
- D.
  Grades 7-9
- E.
  Grades 10-12
- F.
  Adults
- G.
  I am not teaching at the moment

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Your next step is to build meaningful and reciprocal relationships between your school and Indigenous people or communities
Based on your responses, we've identified the next step on your reconciliation journey is to develop meaningful & reciprocal relationships.Here are some resources broken down by grade level to support you and your students on your reconciliation journey.K - 3Celebrating Metis Week in Your ClassroomEnglish & French Making Elder Magnets by Harriett VisitorGrade 3 - 6Think Indigenous Online Lesson PlansEnglish & French DWF Live with DJ O ShowReconciliACTION IdeaGrade 6 - 9 Aboriginal Curriculum Integration ProjectEnglish & French DWF Live Youth Ambassador TakeoverReconciliACTION IdeaGrade 9 - 12Days of the Apology: Healing the Generations Residential School CurriculumEnglish & French DWF Live with Dallas SooniasIn every learning journey, it is normal to experience speedbumps or challenges. We have compiled a list of resources to help you navigate these challenges and to empower you to continue this important work. If you have a suggestion or additional comments, please feel free to email us at legacyschools@downiewenjack.ca Allyship and ReconciliationAppropriation and AppreciationReconciliation: A Starting PointReconciliation and Education TEDx - YouTube Today's Parent - Why our kids need to learn about residential schoolsFor more resources, visit the Legacy Schools Resources. Did you know, more than one educator can register to be a Legacy Schools educator? Sign up to the Legacy Schools Program.
2.
Your next step is to help your students encourage Indigenous identity & belonging
Based on your responses, we've identified the next step on your reconciliation journey is to encourage Indigenous identity & belongingHere are some resources broken down by grade level to support you and your students on your reconciliation journey.K - 3Read Along with Shi-Shi-Etko LessonEnglish & French DWF Live with Julian TaylorGrade 3 - 6Teaching Young Children about Residential SchoolReconciliation Through Indigenous EducationSt. Margaret's Bay Elementary NSGrade 6 - 9Secret Path Lesson Plans Manitoba (F/E)English & French DWF Live with Stephanie Harpe Grade 9 - 12FNESC Teacher Resource GuideEnglish & French DWF Live with Stephanie Harpe Fort McMurray Composite High School Legacy Library_Fort McMurray PSDIn every learning journey, it is normal to experience speedbumps or challenges. We have compiled a list of resources to help you navigate these challenges and to empower you to continue this important work. If you have a suggestion or additional comments, please feel free to email us at legacyschools@downiewenjack.ca Allyship and ReconciliationAppropriation and AppreciationReconciliation: A Starting PointReconciliation and Education TEDx - YouTube Today's Parent - Why our kids need to learn about residential schoolsFor more resources, visit the Legacy Schools Resources. Did you know, more than one educator can register to be a Legacy Schools educator? Sign up to the Legacy Schools Program.
3.
Your next step is to help your students develop reflection
Based on your responses, we've identified the next step on your reconciliation journey as reflection. Here are some resources broken down by grade level to support you and your students on your reconciliation journey.K - 3Education of reconciliation and Social JusticeEnglish & French - DWF Story Time with Nicola CampbellReconciliACTION IdeaGrade 3 - 6Spirit Bear's Guide to Reconciliation 2023English & French DWF Story Time with Nicola CampbellGrade 6 - 9Continuing Our Learning Journey ModulesEnglish & French DWF Live with Sabastian GaskinGrade 9 - 128th Fire Guide for EducatorsEnglish & French DWF Live with Sabastian GaskinIn every learning journey, it is normal to experience speedbumps or challenges. We have compiled a list of resources to help you navigate these challenges and to empower you to continue this important work. If you have a suggestion or additional comments, please feel free to email us at legacyschools@downiewenjack.ca Allyship and ReconciliationAppropriation and AppreciationReconciliation: A Starting PointReconciliation and Education TEDx - YouTube Today's Parent - Why our kids need to learn about residential schoolsFor more resources, visit the Legacy Schools Resources. Did you know, more than one educator can register to be a Legacy Schools educator? Sign up to the Legacy Schools Program.
4.
Your next step is to Do Something with your students to move reconciliation forward
Based on your responses, we've identified the next step on your reconciliation journey as Doing Something. Here are some resources broken down by grade level to support you and your students on your reconciliation journey. K - 3Walk for Wenjack Poster/Lessons LinkEnglish & French Berry Song by Micheale GoadeReconciliACTION IdeaGrade 3 - 6Reconciliaction GuideEnglish & French DWF Live with QattuuMonsignor Fee OttersonGrade 6 - 9First Peoples MapEnglish & French DWF Letter Writing ResourceGrade 9 - 12From Apology to ReconciliationReconciliACTION IdeaEnglish & French Mauna Kea and International Indigenous SolidarityIn every learning journey, it is normal to experience speedbumps or challenges. We have compiled a list of resources to help you navigate these challenges and to empower you to continue this important work. If you have a suggestion or additional comments, please feel free to email us at legacyschools@downiewenjack.ca Allyship and ReconciliationAppropriation and AppreciationReconciliation: A Starting PointReconciliation and Education TEDx - YouTube Today's Parent - Why our kids need to learn about residential schoolsFor more resources, visit the Legacy Schools Resources. Did you know, more than one educator can register to be a Legacy Schools educator? Sign up to the Legacy Schools Program.
5.
Your next step is to learn about Indigenous Culture
Based on your responses, we've identified the next step on your reconciliation journey as Learning about Indigenous Culture.Here are some resources broken down by grade level to support you and your students on your reconciliation journey. K - 3: Decolonize Teaching Indigenizing LearningEnglish & French DWF Live with Bernie FrancesGrade 3 - 6Manitoba TRC ResourcesDWF Live - Metis JiggersEnglish & French - DWF Story Time with Nicola CampbellReconciliACTION IdeaGrade 6 - 12Infusing Indigenous Perspectives - K-12English & French - DWF Live with Talon Pascal - The Art of the CanoeIn every learning journey, it is normal to experience speedbumps or challenges. We have compiled a list of resources to help you navigate these challenges and to empower you to continue this important work. If you have a suggestion or additional comments, please feel free to email us at legacyschools@downiewenjack.ca Allyship and ReconciliationAppropriation and AppreciationReconciliation: A Starting PointReconciliation and Education TEDx - YouTube Today's Parent - Why our kids need to learn about residential schoolsFor more resources, visit the Legacy Schools Resources. Did you know, more than one educator can register to be a Legacy Schools educator? Sign up to the Legacy Schools Program.
6.
Your next step is to learn about Canada's true history & impact
Based on your responses, we've identified the next step on your reconciliation journey as learning about history and impact. Here are some resources broken down by grade level to support you and your students on your reconciliation journey. K - 3Introducing the Topic of Residential Schools in KindergardenEnglish & French DWF - Teaching Young Children about Residential SchoolsReconciliACTION IdeaGrade 3 - 6Indian Residential Schools and Reconciliation Gr 5English & French DWF Live Desiree DorionGrade 6 - 9English & French: DWF Live with Talon Pascal - Flint NappingReconciliACTION IdeaGrade 9 - 127 Generations Series -Teacher GuideEnglish & French: DWF Live with Talon Pascal - Flint NappingIn every learning journey, it is normal to experience speedbumps or challenges. We have compiled a list of resources to help you navigate these challenges and to empower you to continue this important work. If you have a suggestion or additional comments, please feel free to email us at legacyschools@downiewenjack.ca Allyship and ReconciliationAppropriation and AppreciationReconciliation: A Starting PointReconciliation and Education TEDx - YouTube Today's Parent - Why our kids need to learn about residential schoolsFor more resources, visit the Legacy Schools Resources. Did you know, more than one educator can register to be a Legacy Schools educator? Sign up to the Legacy Schools Program.
7.
Your next step is to develop respect & empathy with Indigenous people or communities
Based on your responses, we've identified the next step on your reconciliation journey as respect & empathy with Indigenous people or communities.Here are some resources broken down by grade level to support you and your students on your reconciliation journey.K - 3Connecting to the Seven Grandfather TeachingsIn Our Own Words – Bringing Authentic First Peoples Content to the K-3 Classroom (2020) – First Nations Education Steering Committee FNESCReconciliACTION IdeaEnglish & French DWF Live avec Alanis ObomsawinGrade 3-6Authentic First Peoples ResourceIndigenous Early Learning and Child CareReconciliACTION IdeaGrade 6 - 9FN, Metis and Inuit Education Assoc. of OntarioEnglish & French DWF Live with Talon Pascal - Bow MakingGrade 9 - 12Authentic First peoples ResourceEnglish & French DWF Live with Talon Pascal - Bow MakingIn every learning journey, it is normal to experience speedbumps or challenges. We have compiled a list of resources to help you navigate these challenges and to empower you to continue this important work. If you have a suggestion or additional comments, please feel free to email us at legacyschools@downiewenjack.ca Allyship and ReconciliationAppropriation and AppreciationReconciliation: A Starting PointReconciliation and Education TEDx - YouTube Today's Parent - Why our kids need to learn about residential schoolsFor more resources, visit the Legacy Schools Resources. Did you know, more than one educator can register to be a Legacy Schools educator? Sign up to the Legacy Schools Program.
8.
The next step on your Reconciliation journey is to shift institutional values & change in your school
Here are some resources to support you on your reconciliation journey.Being an Ally in ReconciliationEnglish & French: DWF Live with Senator Murray SinclairIn every learning journey, it is normal to experience speedbumps or challenges. We have compiled a list of resources to help you navigate these challenges and to empower you to continue this important work. If you have a suggestion or additional comments, please feel free to email us at legacyschools@downiewenjack.ca Allyship and ReconciliationAppropriation and AppreciationReconciliation: A Starting PointReconciliation and Education TEDx - YouTube Today's Parent - Why our kids need to learn about residential schoolsFor more resources, visit the Legacy Schools Resources. Did you know, more than one educator can register to be a Legacy Schools educator? Sign up to the Legacy Schools Program.
9.
The next step on your Reconciliation journey is to change policies & institutional aspects in your school
Here are some resources to support you on your reconciliation journey.It's Our Time: the AFN Education ToolkitUniversity of Calgary Collected Resources on Decolonizing EducationIn every learning journey, it is normal to experience speedbumps or challenges. We have compiled a list of resources to help you navigate these challenges and to empower you to continue this important work. If you have a suggestion or additional comments, please feel free to email us at legacyschools@downiewenjack.ca Allyship and ReconciliationAppropriation and AppreciationReconciliation: A Starting PointReconciliation and Education TEDx - YouTube Today's Parent - Why our kids need to learn about residential schoolsFor more resources, visit the Legacy Schools Resources. Did you know, more than one educator can register to be a Legacy Schools educator? Sign up to the Legacy Schools Program.

2024 / 2025 Teaching Year: Legacy Schools Survey

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