Classroom Resources
Lesson Plans
The following lesson plans were designed to complement annual commemorative days of significance to Métis people. Lesson plans are in constant production, including the incorporation of additional grades and commemorative days. Please continue to check for updates.
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National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls & Two-Spirit People (Red Dress Day): May 5
May is recognized as a time to honour and raise awareness for MMIWG2S+ (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit+ people). In recognition of this, we have created a collection of lesson plans to support respectful, age-appropriate learning and reflection in your classroom.
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Christmas: December 25
Christmas (Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten)
Louis Riel Day: November 16
National Indigenous Veterans Day: November 8
Indigenous Veterans Day Lesson Plan (Grade 4)
Indigenous Veterans Day Lesson Plan (Grade 5)
Indigenous Veterans Day Lesson Plan (Grade 8)
Indigenous Veterans Day Lesson Plan (Grade 11/12)
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation: September 30th
Truth & Reconciliation Day (Grade 9)
The following Truth & Reconciliation Day tribute activity packages are adaptable to all ages and grade groups. Equipped with instructions for creating your own tribute activity, as well as supplemental materials, this package is an excellent way to mark this day with your students. Note that for the story activity, read-aloud videos can be found on YouTube.
 Tribute Activity Package (Black/White)
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Tribute Activity Package (In colour)National Indigenous Peoples Day: June 21
National Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Grade 5)
National Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Grade 4)
National Indigenous Storytelling Month: February
2026 National Indigenous Storytelling Month Booklist
New Years Day: January 1
