National Indigenous History Month 2025: Film Playlists & Lesson Plans

June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to honour the history, heritage, resilience, and accomplishments of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. We encourage our community, especially settlers on Indigenous land, to learn about Indigiqueer and Two Spirit experiences this month and support Indigenous organizations and community.

Out In Schools has curated the following playlists with films by Indigenous storytellers for educators to bring into your classrooms this month.

To access films and lesson plans, educators can register to join our free Film Catalogue.

Grades 5-7

Re-Emergence (8 min)

A documentary celebrating the 35th anniversary of the coining of the term “Two-Spirit” in 2025, and how its catalyzed cultural reclamation for Indigenous communities.

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EQ (6 min)

Orene Askew (aka DJ O Show) wants kids “to turn on the television and see someone that looks like them.

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Woman Dress (6 min)

Pre-contact, a Two Spirit person named Woman Dress travels the Plains, gathering and sharing stories. Featuring archival images and dramatized re-enactments, this film shares an oral story from the director’s family, honouring and respecting Woman Dress without imposing colonial binaries on them.

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Grades 8-12

Re-Emergence (8 min)

A documentary celebrating the 35th anniversary of the coining of the term “Two-Spirit” in 2025, and how its catalyzed cultural reclamation for Indigenous communities.

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The Healer (5 min)

Wendy speaks to her experiences as a Two-Spirit elder, about her coming out process and aging.

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Rêve ton futur – Tobi (5 min)

Meet Tobi: 18, young queer, Two-Spirit, transmasculine, lesbian.

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If you made use of these resources, we would love to hear how your lessons went and any other feedback! Get in touch with us at info@outinschools.com.