Resurgence: Engaging with Indigenous Narratives and Cultural Expressions in and Beyond the Classroom

By Sonya Ballantyne

Book Overview

★ A Starred Selection for the Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Best Books for Teachers

Resurgence: Engaging With Indigenous Narratives and Cultural Expressions In and Beyond the Classroom is an inspiring collection of contemporary First Nations, M tis, and Inuit poetry, art, and narratives curated by editors Christine M'Lot and Katya Adamov Ferguson. As the first title in the Footbridge Series, this foundational volume serves as a vital tool for K-12 educators, administrators, and librarians committed to Indigenous education and culturally responsive teaching.

This collection invites educators to engage directly in the work of Truth and Reconciliation. The editors provide a practical, reflective framework to help teachers:

Navigate systemic reconciliation: Move institutional structures within school systems past performative gestures. Engage with difficult tensions: Foster balanced classroom dialogue, historical self-reflection, and critical engagement. Promote sustainable pedagogy: Build equitable, long-term teaching practices that honour diverse Indigenous perspectives.

Grounded in traditional knowledge and modern pedagogical strategies, this multi-genre anthology features:

Diverse Indigenous voices: Art, poetry, and essays representing a wide spectrum of First Nations, M tis, and Inuit creators. Culturally responsive teaching methods: Practical concepts that can be integrated across all grade levels and existing curricula. Actionable implementation steps: Concrete guidance for K-12 classroom teachers, school librarians, parents, and administrators to actively support Indigenous perspectives in education. Professional Learning Community (PLC) prompts: Tailored discussion questions designed as a springboard for staff workshops, professional development circles, or personal growth.

Whether you are searching for authentic Indigenous lesson plan ideas, seeking to diversify your school library, or aiming to build a more inclusive curriculum, Resurgence provides the critical tools needed for true classroom transformation.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 177492000X
• ISBN13: 9781774920008
• Release Date: April 2022
• Publisher: Portage & Main Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.9" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up