Indigenous Justice for Kids

Are you talking about Indigenous justice with the kids in your church? Here are a few lesson ideas to get you started! 10 Books about Residential Schools to Read with Your Kids This list, divided by age group, helps parents, teachers, and caregivers to open a conversation about reconciliation using language and stories that kids can understand. Kids Corner Devotion Check out this audio lesson and comic strip designed to teach kids about reconciliation and what it means to live in unity together. Kids for Kids This simple lesson plan talks about the creation of humanity in God’s image, and how that makes every single one of us special! Book List This list of kids books provided by justice and reconciliation mobilizer Shannon Perez is a great way to introduce kids to this justice topic. Education Together Our partners at the Centre for Public Dialogue have created a great activity based on educational equity for Indigenous students. Check it out on their website. Have you led a justice based Sunday School lesson? We'd love to hear about it! Leave us a comment or email us at cimc@crcna.org. Looking for ideas to start talking about Indigenous justice with your kids at home? What to Say to Kids about “Pilgrims and Indians” An interesting article written by a mother keen to help her son truly understand the stories of pilgrims and Native peoples, especially around Thanksgiving. Though not Canadian, it does contain great advice! Shannen’s Dream Campaign Kids can be advocates too! Shannen Koostachin advocated for safe and comfortable schools on her home reserve of Attawapiskat and made a difference. There are many resources on this page to help other kids and youth learn about Shannen’s impact and how they too can advocate for fair education for First Nations kids. Creator's Gift Colouring Book Based on the popular art series "Creator's Gift" painted by Indigenous artist Ovide Bighetty these colouring books are a simple fun way to start a conversation!