Truth and Reconciliation Commission

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada http://www.trc.ca/ National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, University of Manitoba Home “Beyond 94: Truth and Reconciliation in Canada.” CBC/Radio-Canada, published March 19, 2018; last updated November 14, 2018....

Sixties Scoop

Hanson, Eric. “Sixties Scoop.” Indigenous Foundations (First Nations and Indigenous Studies, the University of British Columbia), 2009. Sixties Scoop Sinclair, James Niigaanwewidam, and Sharon Dainard. “Sixties Scoop.” The Canadian Encyclopedia, published June 22,...

Residential Schools

CBC News. “A history of residential schools in Canada.” CBC, published May 16, 2008; updated March 21, 2016. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/a-history-of-residential-schools-in-canada-1.702280 McCracken, Krista. “Bringing the Legacy of Residential Schools into the...

Truth vs. Fiction

Have students conduct short research projects on a topic related to the book, using the internet and the extensive list of additional reading and viewing material at the back of the book. Assign specific topics to students or small groups. Have them write a brief...

Authors’ Notes

The authors’ note for Lost Girl Found provides some background on the real-world circumstances that lead to this book. Have students review this section and come together as a class to discuss. Why did the authors feel compelled to tell this story? Why do students...