The latest Indigenous public legal education resources from BearPaw Media and Education.

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Advocate for Your Health: Understanding Alberta’s Health Charter

  The more you know about the Alberta Health Charter, the more you can speak up to make sure you, and your family get the care you need and deserve. Learn more about: Alberta’s Health Charter, tips to advocate for...
Your Mental Health Rights: Involuntary Patients

Learn about Alberta’s Mental Health Act and your rights... to speak up, and make sure you, and your family get the care you need and deserve. In this publication you’ll learn more about the terms Apprehension, Admission, and Detainment. What...
No More Kîyâm – Speak Up as a Medical Patient

You can download a digital copy of the No More Kîyâm Video or order a physical copy in the mail. All publications and videos are free of charge. Videos come loaded on a USB card. Shipping costs are not included and...
INDIGENOUS HEALTH

The more you know about your health rights, the more you can speak up to make sure you, and your family get the care you need and deserve. Learn more about: Alberta’s Health Charter, tips to advocate for yourself and...
BearPaw U

BearPaw U is on a Legal Education Mission to make online learning as fun, rewarding, and fast as possible! Earn BearBucks for each completed course and swap 'em for some sweet SWAG! Click here to start learning!

National Indigenous History Month Package

In June, we commemorate National Indigenous History Month. During this month, take time to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across Canada. To help you celebrate, honour, and learn more about...
The Sacred Relationship Resource Package

The Sacred Relationship in the classroom and the community The lesson plans were prepared specifically for Grades 5 and 6 Alberta Social Studies and Science curriculum. However, we encourage teachers from across Canada to adapt the lesson plans for any grade...
Navigating Missing Persons and Homicide Investigation Processes in Alberta: A Family Guide

This booklet includes information on what to do if your loved one goes missing, how to report, details on the process and what you can do to help find them. The voices of families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous people...
A Wellness Guide for Indigenous Families

You always have choices on your healing journey. Our communities, families and children are central to our healing. They also are affected by trauma, loss and grief. Centering our family and kin in healing changes the conversations we have and...
MMIP Resource Package

BearPaw's newest resources were created with Missing and Murdered Indigenous People's family members and advocates in Alberta. We have put together a resource package of culturally relevant and trauma-informed resources are to help support other families of MMIP through the...
Through the Storm: Finding Support for Families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People

You can download a digital copy of the Through the Storm Video or order a physical copy in the mail. All publications and videos are free of charge. Videos come loaded on a USB card. Shipping costs are not included and must be...
TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION RESOURCE PACKAGE

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) provided those directly or indirectly affected by the legacy of the Indian Residential Schools system with an opportunity to share their stories and experiences. The TRC calls to action address the ongoing impact of residential schools on...
NAVIGATING ALBERTA CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Navigating Alberta Children’s Services is a series of 8 Maps that reveal legal routes through the Children’s Services system. The maps can be used by individuals and their caseworkers, or other professionals, to help identify where they are in “the...
EDUCATORS RESOURCE PACKAGE

Our Educators Resource Package includes a suite of legal education resources which have been curated for educators, caregivers, and youth workers. Included in this package: Wâwâkomow: Navigating Bail, Gladue Reports and Sentencing in Alberta Video on USB Wahkohtowin Video on USB...
Connections App by NCSA

Start scrolling! Learn how to find an Elder, a recipe or how to do your taxes. The Connections App is designed for Alberta youth and young adults aged 14-26 who are transitioning to adulthood from government care. The App features...