The Truth in Truth and Reconciliation Educational Board Game

Now Available!

TRIGGER WARNING
Subject matter includes abuse, violence, assault, suicide, death, abduction, racism, sexism, classism, and cultural genocide. The contents of this activity are based on real events in Canadian history that may be emotionally and intellectually challenging to engage with. This activity is crafted as a guide to help people engage bravely, empathetically, and thoughtfully with difficult content.

The TRUTH is HERE! Are you up for the Challenge?

This Educational Board Game includes an Indigenous educator-created Guide Book

 that supports teachers and all others in learning even more about the Truth of what took place on Turtle Island, and a graphic novel written and illustrated by board game creator James Corbiere called Tales of The Firekeeper.

These powerful resources are designed to educate but are not just for students and teachers — we all have a role to play in Truth and Reconciliation.   

The Truth in Truth and Reconciliation Educational Board Game is an essential educational resource that gives participants an immersive learning experience of the process of colonization in a board game format. Through Truth and Consequence Cards, participants can explore iconic Canadian historical events in this immersive, thought-provoking, TRUTH-telling educational board game. As an Indigenous participant, your goal is to circle Turtle Island to collect four Eagle Feathers before being stripped of your Land, Language, Culture, and Identity by the policies and actions of the Church and the Crown. Collect all Four Feathers and you are a

SURVIVOR!

The Educational Board Game creator, James Darin Corbiere (Waabi Makoohns, Bear Clan) was born and raised in Wii kwem koong, Ontario, on “Da Rez”. James is a childhood church trauma survivor, who became a peace keeper (police officer) and later, an Indigenous language teacher. He combines his knowledge of colonial systems and his lived experience with his artwork to create a way in which others can bear witness to the effects and impacts of colonialism, and its impact on Indigenous people in Canada.

Author and Illustrator: James Darin Corbiere

 
Box Size: 12x12

Ages: 14+, 2-9 players

 Poster and Pamphlet:

Unboxing with game creator, James Darin Corbiere:

James Darin Corbiere explains the Truth in Truth and Reconciliation game:

The Truth in Truth and Reconciliation Board Game

The Trailbreaker with Hilary Bird - Aug. 15, 2024: 'The Truth in Truth and Reconciliation' board game

August 15, 2024

A board game that addresses the "THE TRUTH in Truth and Reconciliation"

"Anishinaabe graphic novelist and Indigenous language teacher James Corbiere translates Indigenous history into a board game with "The TRUTH in Truth and Reconciliation.""

August 17, 2024

Board game creator inspired by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations

"People are astounded learning truths of our history in the new board game, The Truth in Truth and Reconciliation. The game’s inventor from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory, James Darin Corbiere, says it’s Canadian history."

June 14, 2024

A new board game highlights Indigenous views on colonialism and reconciliation

"A new board game from a Victoria-based publisher aims to teach children about colonial history in Canada. Produced by Medicine Wheel Publishing and developed by Bear Clan member James Corbiere, The Truth in Truth and Reconciliation Educational Board Game invites players to actively engage and participate in learning about Canada’s treatment of Indigenous people. The game focuses on the experiences and views of Indigenous people residing on Turtle Island, and provides pedagogic examples of systematic racism and colonization. Suitable for ages 14 and up, it sees players take turns collecting Truth and Consequence cards that outline the complexities of colonialism—and how the understanding of land, language, culture, and Indigenous identity is deeply tied to moving towards reconciliation."

June 19, 2024

Introducing “The Truth in Truth and Reconciliation Educational Board Game”: An Indigenous View on Colonization and Reconciliation

"Prepare to embark on a journey of truth and understanding with “The Truth in Truth and Reconciliation Educational Board Game,” proudly presented by Medicine Wheel Publishing,"

June 24, 2024

Board game educating on reconciliation

James Darin Corbiere talks about creating the Truth in Truth and Reconciliation board game and what he hopes it accomplishes.

November 21, 2024

https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2022/12/04/indigenous-board-game-controversy/

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/james-darin-corbiere-truth-and-reconciliation-game-1.6648982

 And Coming Soon… the “Reconciliation Board Game” Stay tuned!

Reviews:

“Eye-opening, engaging, and impactful.” - PhD, University of Victoria

“An expertly crafted experience. Thoughtful, heartbreaking, and enriching.” - PhD Candidate, University of Victoria

“It brought a new way of engaging with difficult history. I felt opened to asking questions and reflecting more than I had in other learning formats." - Anonymous