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Resource Name
Description
Information Type
Resource Type
Subject Area
Culture
Grade Level
Category
Attachments
Keywords
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URL_2
URL_3
URL_4
Instructional Comments
Author
Submitter
Notes
Respect FNMI Knowledge
Outcomes
Resource Reference
Library Call Number
ISBN#
First Nations Drum: Canada's National Native Newspaper
Current events and news by First Nations about First Nations. The stories covered are mainly about artists, artwork, and music, but there are many other current events from First Nations communities or issues that affect First Nations communities. This site could be used for students to do research on a FNMI current event or role model in junior high Social Studies and Language Arts.
Resource
Article
Social Studies
First Nations
Middle School
High School
Current Events
First Nations, news, current events
http://firstnationsdrum.com/
6/17/2011 It appears that this website is updated every month. There are really great Canadian Aboriginal topics, issues, and more on this website. Highly recommended for current events news for teacher's knowledge as well as for students to learn.
Jayne Simpson
American Indian Heritage Foundation
This site was created by the American Indian Hertiage Foundation and it provides programs and information to share knowledge and strengthen cultural identities. There are links to indigenous literature, art, articles, products, and news events. Students in junior or high school could select a book by an indigenous author and create a bio on the author and a summary of the book for Language Arts.
Resource
Website
Health
Language Arts
Science
Social Studies
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Middle School
High School
Spirituality
Current Events
Literature, American Indian, stories, news, animals
http://www.indians.org/objectives.html
6/17/2011 Wow! What a terrific and huge list of literature! This is great. That is probably the best part of the site. 6/25/2016
Jayne Simpson
The Aboriginal Multi-Media Society
A website containing links to each province's First Nations magazine. Current events and articles from each magazine can be found on the site along with job advertisements, radio shows, and archival searches. This is a great site for students to explore news stories from Canada and the United States. Students in junior or high school could work in small groups and select three different current events from the site that they can then share with their class. Students can also develop questions th
Resource
Article
Website
CTS
Language Arts
Social Studies
First Nations
Middle School
High School
Current Events
Law and Politics
First Nations, current events, news, province
http://www.ammsa.com/
6/17/2011 Students would really enjoy this website to read a magazine they may not have access to, but talk about their community. It's a great resource for teachers of all ages around Alberta. This is fabulous for current events in surrounding FNMI communities! Our classes and students will benefit from this site.
Jayne Simpson
Albertans: Who do they think they are?
An article featuring information about the Kainai (Blood) community. It includes history, culture, and current events of the Kainai people. It is a brief and general short history of the Kainaiwa people's participation in signing Treaty 7. This could be used by teachers who teach Social Studies and are unfamiliar with Treaty 7 and the Blackfoot Confederacy's participation with it.
Resource
Article
Website
Social Studies
First Nations
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
First Nations' Languages
Current Events
Law and Politics
Blood, Kainai, Blackfoot, Alberta, treaty 7
http://www.abheritage.ca/albertans/people/blood.html
6/17/2011 A good resource for teachers to learn about Treaty 7 and the Blackfoot people. This is also a good read for students in junior high. The writing is at a level most would be able to read. Good information! 6/17/2011 6/17/2011 5/20/2014
Jayne Simpson
Writing on Stone
A brief description of Writing on Stone Provincial park and its significance to the Blackfoot people. If teachers are planning on speaking about Writing on Stone or taking their class on a field trip there, this would be useful background knowledge for the teacher to share with his/her students.
Resource
Website
Science
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Middle School
High School
Elementary
PostSecondary
Land
History
Writing on stone
http://www.pc.gc.ca/en/culture/spm-whs/indicative-tentative/sec03a.aspx
http://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/south/writing-on-stone/
A very brief description of Writing on Stone, but helpful and useful information if teaching about sacred Blackfoot places or planning a field trip there. 6/17/2011
Jayne Simpson
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
Information about the interpretive centre, its significance, history, and cultural connection. There is archaeological explanations of this site with pictures to demonstrate. This is a great Social Studies website that can be used in elementary to show important historical places to the Blackfoot communities and the indigenous paradigm of being connected to animals and the land. This site would also be integral in helping students understand and form questions about Head-Smashed-In Buffalo jump
Resource
Art
Social Studies
Science
Head-smashed-in, buffalo jump, blackfoot, tourism
http://www.head-smashed-in.com/
6/17/2011 Great website! Students will love watching the video on the home page and learning about this well known UNESCO site. This is a great introduction to sacred Blackfoot sites!
Jayne Simpson
Missing Artifacts Article
An article explaining the cultural and provincial stress of having sacred Blackfoot artifacts in someone else's hands, and the process of trying to get them back. There are provincial laws that allow First Nations to reclaim cultural artifacts but not federally. This article would be for teachers for background knowledge so he/she can teach students about why some culturally significant artifacts are in museums across the world, such as Story Robes.
Resource
blackfoot, artifact, government, missing
http://0-proquest.umi.com.darius.uleth.ca/pqdweb?did=1644605821&sid=1&Fmt=3&clientId=12304&RQT=309&VName=PQD
6/17/2011 An interesting article. Not one I would have students read, but the teacher can explain why some pieces of Blackfoot cultural belongings have not returned home.
Jayne Simpson
Treaty 7: Past and Present
Treaty 7 describes what ocurred in the past with this treaty, who it was between, and who it affected. It also describes how the area and people are affected by it in contemporary times. Students in junior or high school could read this brief summary and create notes about it using the SMART board or lap tops. Teachers could use this to educate themselves more on Treaty 7 before they teach students in the treaty 7 area.
Resource
Website
Health
Language Arts
Science
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Land
First Nations' Languages
History
Spirituality
Kainai,Tsuu T'ina, Nakoda, Siksika, Piikani, Blackfoot, Treaty 7
http://www.albertasource.ca/treaty7/traditional/kainai_overview.html
6/17/2011 This is a good article that students could read and learn about Treaty 7 and Blackfoot people's history. It would be good for grade 7 social studies and post-confederation Numbered Treaties 5/15/2013 Great website - easy to read and you can learn everything you need to know about treaty 7! 5/15/2013 I think this would be a good resource for many different subject areas, especially in grades 7 and 9 when treaties are addressed specifically. I was searching for "health" related resou
Jayne Simpson
Blackfoot Language
A detailed breakdown of the different dialects of the Blackfoot language within the Blackfoot confederacy. It also describes the language differences between Tsuu T'inaa, Chiniki, and Blackfoot Confederacy. This information would be for a teacher to educate his/herself on the different nations within southern Alberta and the Blackfoot language. High school Aboriginal Studies students or Blackfoot language students may find this information helpful in research or personal knowledge.
Resource
Website
FNMI Languages
Language Arts
Social Studies
Blackfoot
First Nations
High School
Oral Traditions
First Nations' Languages
Needs of FNMI Learners
Blackfoot, language
http://people.uleth.ca/~frantz/blkft.html#WiderRelationships
6/17/2011 This is a pretty detailed site about Blackfoot. It is interesting to share with students who are learning Blackfoot language or about the culture! It is helpful for teachers who want to learn more Blackfoot.
Jayne Simpson
Languages
Aboriginal languages are listed and there are linguistically categorized tribes on the site. This could be used in junior high for students to do research on specific linguistic or cultural groups. For each language or group there is a hyper link to other useful sites.
Resource
Website
Language Arts
Social Studies
FNMI Languages
First Nations
Inuit
Métis
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Oral Traditions
Land
Needs of FNMI Learners
Language
http://www.greatdreams.com/nalang.htm#b
6/17/2011 This is a neat site for links, language and culture, but it does not provide a lot of information.
Jayne Simpson
Native Languages
Native languages of all groups in the Americas. Linguistic family groups, lists of tribes and languages, worksheets, culture information, legends, heographical index of groups, kids activities, and more. This website would be very useful whenever students are learning about the language or culture of different Indigenous groups ie. grade 2 social studies Inuit, grade 3 social studies Peruvian Inca, grade 6 social studies Iroquois, grade 8 social studies Aztec, etc.
Resource
Website
Art
Language Arts
Music
Science
Social Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Stories, language, geography, vocabulary, linguistics, legends, resources
http://www.native-languages.org/
6/17/2011 This site has so much information about Aboriginal groups. It is a great resource for learning basic Blackfoot, Cree, Ojibwa, or any other Nation's language. Terrific! 5/15/2013 This is a great resource on indigenous peoples. There are many different indigenous cultures represented and there are many links on the different cultural pages to find any information that many be needed. This would be a great website as a resource when learning about different indigenous cultures that are
Jayne Simpson
Blackfoot Language Program of Studies
The Alberta curriculum of Blackfoot language studies. Includes teacher and student resources, sites, and expectations. This resource is intended for teachers who are teaching Blackfoot and students who are taking the course.
Resource
Website
FNMI Languages
Aboriginal Studies
Blackfoot
High School
Oral Traditions
First Nations' Languages
Needs of FNMI Learners
Blackfoot, language, Alberta
http://education.alberta.ca/teachers.aspx
6/17/2011 Think link leads you to a general AB programs page, but then you can also access the Aboriginal Program of studies, as well as other Aboriginal language programs. Great if you are teaching any of those subjects! Also, even if you aren't teaching those subjects, they have fantastic resources any teacher would benefit from.
Jayne Simpson
Omniglot: Writing Languages of the World
The story behind writing systems around the world. Explains Cree written symbols. This resource could be used in the discussion of how First Nations have adapted since Europeans came to North America, written language being only one example. Teachers could use this resource to gain background knowledge on written First Nations languages to better explain this adaptation to students.
Resource
Website
Art
Aboriginal Studies
FNMI Languages
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
PostSecondary
Oral Traditions
History
First Nations' Languages
Cree, language, writing, symbol
http://www.omniglot.com/writing/cree.htm
6/17/2011 If you are teaching within Cree territory or a place with Cree students and/or population, this is a great site to learn more about the Cree language. Students would love to learn how to write Cree and say basic words. A very easy site to use.
Jayne Simpson
Peigan Institute
Description and history of the Southern Piikani nation in Montana. This site demonstrates how a community intertwines spirituality, language, culture, and education together. This could help teachers understand how they too can connect these together in their classroom and school.
Resource
Website
Language Arts
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
PostSecondary
Spirituality
History
Needs of FNMI Learners
Peigan, Montana, Blackfeet
http://www.pieganinstitute.org/pieganindex.html
6/17/2011 This site offers some good suggestions about integrating culture into your classroom as well as history, books, and music. The information is however, quite brief.
Jayne Simpson
Aboriginal Content in the Classroom
A large document from Manitoba explaining the education history of Aboriginal peoples. it also includes wonderful examples of how to integrate FNMI culture into all subject areas and grade levels. This is an invaluable resource for teachers that can be used for all grades. This can help teachers who are new to FNMI inclusion in their classrooms, or experienced teachers who would like fresh ideas. Some may be culturally specific to communities in Manitoba, so be aware of that and find out if they
Resource
Website
Art
Drama
Health
Language Arts
Math
Music
Physical Education
Science
Social Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Body and Mind
Education
Social, Science, Math, Language Arts, First Nation, Inuit, Metis, Aboriginal
http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/docs/policy/abpersp/ab_persp.pdf
6/17/2011 This is a FANTASTIC resource!! There are many resource and lesson ideas for a variety of ages. They can also be adapted to fit the local Nation or ages. 5/21/2013 Fantastic resource for obtaining FNMI outcomes - especially for teachers without a lot of Native Ed. training. Also contains great overall information for teachers, in a well written and clearly presented manner.
Jayne Simpson
This is a very good resource for teachers with lots of ideas, information, and suggestions.
Mayan Math
The Mayan math system is described on this website. It is compared to the Roman Numeral system, although it is more advanced. This could be an interesting lesson for students learning about different cultures and making students aware that math is not necessarily universal. Mayan math could show students different ways of recording or figuring out problems and students could create their own system, later explaining it to their classmates. Mayan math should also make students aware that just bec
Lesson Plan
Website
Math
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Mayan, Math, Aboriginal, symbol
http://www.hanksville.org/yucatan/mayamath.html
6/17/2011 This is a very different lesson! Students can learn a different kind of math- and it would work perfectly for students if they happen to be learning about the Mayans!
Jayne Simpson
Navajo Burntwater Design
A lesson plan where students work in groups of 4 to create a design using "stair-step" shapes. Patterns with shapes and colours and/or increasing/decreasing patterns can be used. This would be a very good lesson to use in elementary grades to have students demonstrate their understanding of patterns. These can be displayed and to connect this activity to other subjects, students could describe what the patterns look like and could mean in journals. For higher grades, this activity could allow s
Lesson Plan
Website
Math
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Education
Navajo, pattern, math
http://mathforum.org/alejandre/mathfair/navajo.html
6/17/2011 A unique way for teaching students about patterning and group work. Students could also create a more culturally-relevent design from their community. 11/28/2012
Jayne Simpson
Glenbow Tipi Design
The Glenbow site gives information about tipi designs, how they were created, and the meanings of symbols. This resource can be used to teach students about symbolism and spiritual connections in Blackfoot culture. Students should know about the symbolism and spirituality before they view, create, or learn about tipis. This website is an excellent source of support for teaching about tipi designs. Students could view this website and then design their own, being very cautious not to steal someon
Resource
Website
Art
Language Arts
Math
First Nations
Blackfoot
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Spirituality
Land
History
Education
Tipi, glenbow, design, pattern, symbol
http://www.glenbow.org/exhibitions/online/blackfoot/design_eng.htm
6/17/2011 This site is very informative and explains the drawings on tipis. Students will find this very interesting, and easy enough that they can do independent or paired research. 5/14/2013 This website gives adequate detail to explain paintings on tipis for students. Greater detail into the different designs by each indigenous group would be helpful. The overall content is easy to read and helpful.
Jayne Simpson
Tipi design symbolism
This website provides images of Blackfoot tipis and what some of the symbols mean. It also describes why the Blackfoot had tipis and how they were built. Near the bottom there are links to legends, photographs, and designs that are all false or dead links and cannot be used. However there is more information on the website that can help teachers learn about the Blackfoot or allow older students to learn from research on the website. This resource could be used for teacher personal knowledge abou
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Tipi, Blackfoot, design, pattern, symbol
http://projects.cbe.ab.ca/ict/2learn/mmspeight/blackfoot/html/tipis.htm
6/17/2011 Great site for links of information about tipis! Very helpful and useful.
Jayne Simpson
It is an offence to take someone else's tipi design. Please use this site as a reference but create unique designs.
It is an offence to take someone else's tipi design. Please use this site as a reference but create unique designs.
Designs and Patterns for Tipis
This site includes authentic drawings of designing tipis that are old and new. These photos can be used to see exactly what calculations and considerations were critical for making a tipi. This resource can be used by teachers as a tipi template if his/her class is making them, or showing students the math involved in making a tipi. Students can try using one of the templates to make a miniature tipi of their own.
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Tipi, Blackfoot, design, pattern, symbol
http://www.tipis.org/designs_and_patterns_for_tipis.htm
6/20/2011 Drawings are really detailed and can give students a better idea of how exactly tipis were created. Read carefully which design is which, some do not have informaiton attached and therefore may be represented as pan-indigenous and not paying homage to the community the design came from.
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Read carefully which design is which, some do not have informaiton attached and therefore may be represented as pan-indigenous and not paying homage to the community the design came from.
It is an offence to take someone else's tipi design. Please use this site as a reference but create unique designs.
Blackfoot Crossings Tipi Information
Blackfoot Crossings is an interpretive centre and this site offers information about Blackfoot, specifically Siksika Nation, tipis and culture. This resource should be used in any tipi lesson to give teachers and students specific cultural information about Blackfoot tipis. Tipi rules, methods, and designs differ between cultures, and this website teaches viewers specifically about Blackfoot lodges. Teachers can also use this website to educate themselves and their students about tipi designs wh
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http://www.blackfootcrossing.ca/tipiabout.html
Respect FNMI Knowledge; It is an offence to take someone else's tipi design. Please use this site as a reference but create unique designs. 6/20/2011 This website is amazing. Teachers should not teach anything about tipis until they have shared this website with their students. It gives Blackfoot specific information on how tipis were made, moved, and designed. 5/15/2013 This link provides viewer lots of information on how the Blackfoot people make their tipi's and the purpose for them. The
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It is an offence to take someone else's tipi design. Please use this site as a reference but create unique designs.
Patterns in the Environment Lesson Plan
Students learn how to recognize patterns in their environment. This lesson provides teacher information and a detailed lesson. The lesson provides a great opportunity for students to go outside and connect with nature, while viewing it from a different perspective. It specifically asks students to mark down sun viewings at 3 different points during the day, but teachers could extend this lesson into leaf patterns, bark patterns, and more. Grade 6 teachers could use this lesson with the moon in
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Math, pattern, environment
http://www.edukits.ca/aboriginal/math/teachers/elem_lesson5.htm
6/20/2011 I love this lesson because it gets students outside and in touch with the land around them. This lesson can also go a lot deeper with older students in biology or physics.
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Tipi Lesson Plan
Students will use various mathematic techniques to figure out how many tipis a group will need and how to organize materials. Prior to the math part, there is teacher information provided along with other links and facts about how parts of the buffalo were used in the creation of a lodge. This is a really neat lesson because many tipi lesson plans involve students making a tipi, but this can be a lesson that is taught after students have had the opportunity to make their own lodge. This lesson c
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Tipi, math, critical thinking
http://www.edukits.ca/aboriginal/math/teachers/elem_lesson7.htm
6/20/2011 This lesson on tipis because it explores every aspect of making a tipi, not just the design or construction. Everything is examined. Also, it is a great way of doing cross-curricular lessons as it involves science, math, art, and social.
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Small Number Counts to 100
This is an animated You Tube video in which a little boy named Small Number counts to 100 in Blackfoot. Young students can learn Blackfoot numbers and practice with Small Number and the video. This can also be an inspiration for older grades to choose a theme (animals, food, plants, etc.) and learn the Blackfoot words. Next they can create an animation video to assist their Blackfoot language.
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math, Blackfoot, counting, video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEmNuqAH5wU
6/20/2011 A visual for students who are learning Blackfoot numbers. A really fun way to teach numbers! 5/15/2013 Very cool clip to introduce students to the blackfoot language.
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Created by Connie Crop Eared Wolf and Eldon Yellowhorn
Aboriginal Science
David Peat compares western and Aboriginal science in this essay. This is an academic essay, so it would be for the use of the teacher to educate her/himself of Indigenous science, philosophy, and physics. The essay would be useful in reading if the teacher was interested in including any spiritual or philosophical information into the classroom for interest or discussion.
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science, perspective, Aboriginal, Indigenous
http://www.fdavidpeat.com/bibliography/essays/black.htm
6/20/2011 If teachers are interested in learning more about Blackfoot ways of knowing, this article is a good start. It's really interesting, at times complex and abstract, but extremely successful at helping you see the world from another perspective.
Jayne Simpson
Indigenous Science Links
This website provides links to multiple Aboriginal science sites. Many of them are Australian Aborigine and some are from other cultures. It provides legends on earthquakes, volcanoes, and weather. It would be really interesting to bring these stories into lessons where students are learning about the weather or in grade 3 science when students learn about earthquakes and volcanoes. There are also many other Aboriginal math lesson ideas and astronomy. Many of these sites would be for the teacher
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science, Aboriginal, Indigenous
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~mmichie/netlinks.htm
6/20/2011 Awesome website! This would be a fabulous resource for teaching students about different natural disasters such as earthquakes and volcanoes.
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Aboriginal Science Power Point
This power point explains what Aboriginal science entails and how to use it in your classroom. This powerpoint is intended for teachers not students, and teaches teachers how to integrate indigenous knowledge and culture into your classroom, and why it is integral to your student's academic and personal success. It is short and sweet with relevant and vibrant pictures.
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science, perspective, Aboriginal, Indigenous
http://www.ndsu.edu/epscor/news/documents/SummitCahete08IgnitingtheSparkle.pdf
6/20/2011 This might be interesting to share with staff about why it is important and how we can incorporate local indigenous knowledge into our science lessons. Teachers may also find is useful for personal use. 5/15/2013 This resource is incredibly helpful for helping me understand how to integrate indigenous knowledge and culture into my future classroom and lessons. This has given me many ideas how to integrate aboriginal content into a variety of subject areas.
Jayne Simpson
Aboriginal Science Resource
Although this is an Australian website, there are many resources which would be helpful and lesson plans which can be adapted. The theme of this website is Aboriginal science. It describes why it is important for students to learn this way and about indigenous ways of knowing. It gives resources to teachers to help them bring Aboriginal culture into their classroom, specifically into science. This is a good site to help teachers that are interested in integrating FNMI but do not know how or wh
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http://livingknowledge.anu.edu.au/
6/20/2011 This website helps teachers who are in Australia incorporate indigenous plant, land, spiritual, and historical cultural knowledge. However, I believe that teachers in Canada could view these lessons and adapt the knowledge to that of a local Aboriginal group.
Jayne Simpson
Aboriginal Teachers Resources and Links
This website has videos, books, articles, lesson plans, and links for FNMI content at all age levels. It is a great resource for teachers! The lessons included use recipes, cooking, games, and more. Furthermore, these lessons can be extended easily into other subject areas making them more powerful and multidisciplinary. The Children's literature included has Aboriginal authors from various groups and is divided into subjects.
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resources, Aboriginal, Inuit, Mayan, First Nations, Metis, math, science, social, language, art, music, spirituality, language
http://mathcentral.uregina.ca/RR/database/RR.09.06/arnason1/
6/20/2011 This website has many resources for teachers. A must-see for teachers needing resources, literature, math ideas, and lessons. Just fabulous.
Jayne Simpson
Seminole Patchwork Math lessons
A woman shares her stories and patterns to teach different math concepts. The stories come from Elders and others in Oklahoma, so are specific to that area. Students could see the pattern and hear its story before creating the same pattern with beads or coloured pieces of paper glued onto a template. Students could also make stain-glass window ornaments using these patterns.
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math, pattern, seminole, storytelling
http://www.austincc.edu/hannigan/Presentations/NSFMar1398/MathofSP.html
6/20/2011 As these are stories from tribes in Oklahoma, we could see how similar or different their stories are to other Indigenous Nations (such as the Milky Way). The fact that these patterns have stories behind them is great and a smooth connection to tipi or beading designs. I would really enjoy using this lesson for math! . 5/15/2013 May This resource is a great way to tie legends and oral history into math. Through the use of Seminole patchwork it also brings native art tradition into t
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Stereotypes and Storytelling Math Lessons
Two lengthy lessons where students use their math skills to learn about stereotypes and storytelling. The first lesson involving a traditional story and rectangular prisms would be for the upper elementary ages, as it pertains to their math curriculum, while the latter lesson about stereotypes in libraries, media, and more would be more appropriate for high school students due to mature discussions on stereotypes. Students will learn to represent this information with graphs.
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Math, pattern, stereotypes, storytelling
http://cus.oise.utoronto.ca/First_Nations_and_Stereotypes_in_Math.html
6/20/2011 Math, literature, and drama are used in these lessons. Students would love the lesson. The stereotypes activity is interesting but should be used for older grades that are mature enough for the content of the lesson. 11/19/2011 As a non-math person, I usually avoid the subject entirely. However, using story telling got me very interested, and I know students would be, too. What a great way to engage non-math people. As well, the FNMI creation stories in Grade 6, lesson 1 are a gr
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First Nations Games of Chance
Canadian First Nations games of chance are used to teach mathematical skills. The history and instructions of the games are given, as well as the cultural significance. The first page seen on this site gives the teacher some background knowledge on these games, which is useful before the lessons are taught. The games are broken into two sections: dice or guessing games. These games and how to use them, would be a very good way of explaining the concept of probability and reinforcing the term in
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Math, games
http://web.uvic.ca/~tpelton/fn-math/
6/20/2011 This website describes the history behind both stick and dice games, and explains the difference between the two types. The instructions are clear, and would be a great intro to probability or fractions! . 5/16/2013 This resource provides detailed explanations of how to play traditional First Nation games. These games require minimal and inexpensive materials to play, and they would be fantastic to incorporate into a probability unit in math.
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Village Math
Village math has lesson ideas that include traditional and more modern suggestions. There are various levels and themes for math lessons on this website. Some have word problems using Indigenous information, tools, knowledge, animals, and more. Not all are directly related to an Aboriginal culture, but most have reference to a specific group such as the Alaska Native Americans. Some are more real-life applicable such as predicting and calculating how big your net should be to catch a certain amo
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Math, games, traditional, lesson
http://www.ankn.uaf.edu/publications/VillageMath/index.html
6/20/2011 This is a good site with lots of interesting and traditional ways to learn about math. What I like most about these lesson ideas is that there is always a strong link to real life application for math.
Jayne Simpson
Seeing With New Eyes
In Seeing with New Eyes, your goal is to help an aboriginal teen reconnect with his Blackfoot heritage by exploring culturally significant sites, interacting with Blackfoot elders, and hearing traditional stories. As you learn about the unique worldview of the Blackfoot people, you will begin to see with new eyes. This rich learning experience features interactive conversations, puzzling quests, animated stories, video interviews....and more!
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Blackfoot, culture, identity, land, spirtuality
http://blackfoot-awakening.ca/
6/21/2011 A great interactive site for teachers and students alike! It is full of amazing resources and students can meet Elders and sacred sites. Students can use this individually in junior high or upper elementary. 11/19/2011 The description for this reads almost like the trailer for a video game! Great catch to get kids engaged! I know my grade 10's would be excited just from reading the overview! I like the idea of having such a diverse range of sources to get the understandings acros
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Native Culture Links
The creator of the website, Lisa Mitten is Mohawk and has organized and collected Aboriginal websites regarding political media issues such as Indigenous mascots in sports teams, languages, music, military involvement, and more. This website would mostly be useful for teachers if they wanted to find information out about stereotypes in the media, military participation, and more about American Aboriginal cultures.
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link, resource, native, culture, Aboriginal, health, diabetes
http://www.nativeculturelinks.com/indians.html
6/21/2011 I like how this website has links to Mascot issues- which would be great to teach student about media literacy in high school. It also has names of Native Americans who fought in wars-- a great resource for Remembrance Day.
Jayne Simpson
Carlisle Indian Industrial School
The story of the Carlisle Indian industrial School is quite similar to Canada's Residential Schools. On this site, they share stories and consequences of the children who were sent to Carlisle. In high school social studies students learn about residential schools, and this could be a site which they use to research the effects on people who went to industrial or residential schools. Teachers could also use this website for personal knowledge growth to read the emotional experiences and effects
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residential school, assimilation, colonization
http://home.epix.net/~landis/
6/21/2011 An American perspective on Residential Schools- this could be interesting to compare/contrast to the Canadian schools. I would use this only in High school.
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Treaty 8
This site looks at the treaty, setting, places, people, and issues surrounding Treaty 8. The site briery describes the treaty, who signed it, and what its consequences are, and within this description are links to more information such as the original document, people and places, and implications. Students who are learning about the Numbered Treaties that affected Alberta in junior or senior high could use this site in a jigsaw scavenger hunt and present their group's findings to the class. The
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http://www.albertasource.ca/treaty8/eng/
6/21/2011 The article is brief, but it is appropriate for junior/senior high researchers, as well it gives teachers a quick understanding of what Treaty 8 was. If teachers are teaching about Treaty 8 or on the territory affected, they could use this as a jumping off point, but should not limit their research to just this.
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Niitsitapiisini: Our Way of Life
The Glenbow Museum official Blackfoot website that has an amazing amount of information. It is an interactive website that the whole class can be engaged with using the SMART board or in small groups using laptops or computers. This would be a very great resource for teaching students about Blackfoot culture, religion, and language. There are resources for teachers to teach Blackfoot related lessons such as Winter Counts. A very valuable resource that every teacher should explore.
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Blackfoot, Glenbow, Niitsitapiisini
http://www.glenbow.org/blackfoot/index.htm
6/21/2011 This is an amazing site. Every teacher in southern Alberta should use this website. It can connect to so many subjects, and students can navigate and use the website on their own. It is a great way to have students interact and learn from technology and Blackfoot culture.
Jayne Simpson
Blackfeet Nation of Montana
This website gives a history and explanation of who the Blackfeet are and how their lives have changed from pre-European times to now. It is a kind of timeline broken into centuries of 1700s, 1800s, and 1900s with brief history explanations. This website only describes the history of the Blackfeet, which, before Treaties and the 49th parallel were created, was the same as the Blackfoot Confederacy in Alberta. However, since the United States and Canada's creation separated the southern and north
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http://www.manataka.org/page255.html
6/21/2011 This page is organized because it is broken up into a timeline, making it much easier to navigate. This is a site students in junior high and high school could do independent research, but it is also nice for teachers to learn. The only downfall is that it focuses on the Blackfeet Nation, which contains very similar histories as their northern family the Blackfoot, but it begins to differ after the creation of the 49th parallel.
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Native American Technology and Art
An internet resource for indigenous ethno-technology focusing on the arts of Eastern Woodland Peoples, providing historical & contemporary background with instructional how-to's & references. Teachers could use this website as a reference for students learning to make beading patterns, making moccasins, or any other type of art. If the teacher is knowledgeable about the differences between First Nations arts, then pictures can be used as a visual while the teacher describes which tribe the art
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News, current events, art, craft, technology
http://www.nativetech.org/
6/21/2011 The pictures and content are informative, but specific bands mentioned, only the area "northeast states", so I worry about generalizing. However, if someone were teaching beading, this would be a great visual resource.
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Not all of the artwork has historical or cultural descriptions, so be aware of that. Not every piece of art represents every FNMI group.
Native American History in the United States
Histories of different Native American groups including cultural differences, biographies, battles, and more. This website has many great sources linked on its page with short descriptions and categorized into topics. A very easy site to use and teachers can find lessons, ideas, and activities on some of the links.
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Native American, history, culture, art
http://www.42explore2.com/native.htm
6/21/2011 There are tons of links and extra resources attached. The information is mostly American, but the information could be relevant and the prominent figures are important.
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Treaty 7 Management Corporation
Treaty 7 Management Corporation (T7MC) provides advisory and advocacy services to all the Nations that compose Treaty 7. Their duties and described as well as current events and support resources. Students in high school can use this for current events with a FNMI perspective or for finding links to information on government sites and issues.
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Blackfoot, health, treaty 7, management
http://www.treaty7.org/
6/21/2011 This site has some information for teachers, but there is not a lot of use for students. There are some good links and some current events that are useful.
Jayne Simpson
Black Plume Blackfeet Cultural Instruction
Sharon Oakley wrote a book on Black Plume's life and lessons. He was brought up in a traditional lifestyle and was able to pass on his wisdom and stories. Links and information on the author (Oakley) and Black Plume. With these links there are screenplays, book biographies, and Black Plume's story to be found. Teachers can use this site to introduce or explain important figures in Blackfoot culture (such as Black Plume) and titles of screenplays, movies, and books that could potentially be found
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Blackfoot, Blackfeet, spirtuality, stories, history
http://www.angelfire.com/stars4/blackfeetdanceman/index.html
6/21/2011 This site is a good introduction to the author and Mr. Black Plume, especially if a student were doing a project on this person. This site does not have a lot of other information.
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The Siksika Blackfoot Project
A project where grades 2 and 3 researched information on Blackfoot peoples and created powerpoints. These powerpoint templates are available on the website, along with everything the children learned. Teachers can use this resource as an example and have their class do something similar. Students can view this slideshows and present their findings to their classmates or make their own powerpoint presentation.
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http://projects.cbe.ab.ca/ict/2learn/mmspeight/blackfoot/html/ourproject.htm
6/21/2011 This site was created by younger students. It shows how Blackfoot knowledge can be learned by all students. A good example for other teachers.
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Blackfeet
This website offers cultral, art, food, traditions, history, and current events of the Blackfoot confederacy. It describes Blackfeet and the Blackfoot Confederacy and why they are separated. There are names of famous and brave Blackfoot people from history. Teachers could use this site to educate themselves on Blackfoot history, as well as learn the names of important Blackfoot figures. Students could learn these names as well and complete a research project on a person of their choice.
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http://blackfeet.aaanativearts.com/
6/21/2011 There is a brief description about the Blackfeet, but it includes their northern brothers and sisters as well. I especially like the flag. We could learn what it symbolizes as well as compare it to Kainai or Piikani's flag. 5/8/2014 The link does not work
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Piikani Nation
This page is dedicated to the Piikani Tribe. There are mostly dead links on this page, but the music and stories have good links and information. There are also links to similar Kainai and Siksika websites. This website can help teachers find free music to listen to and read stories, all that are specifically Blackfoot and Piikani.
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Blackfoot, Piikani, Peigan, stories, art, history
http://www.angelfire.com/ar/waakomimm/peigan.html
6/21/2011 As mentioned above, most links are dead. It's too bad because this website could have been a really good resource, but the music and story links are still in tact and are good to use.
Jayne Simpson
Mary's Geneology Treasures
Stories, histories, and cultural information about the Blackfoot Confederacy and their most famous Chiefs. There are local stories and histories about famous Blackfoot leaders and the Whoop-Up Massacre. This is an excellent site for teachers to educate themselves on our local history and important figures. Students could use this site to do a research project on a local historical figure, or a brochure, powerpoint, or blog about a famous battle. This could be done in junior high or upper element
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Chief, Blackfoot, Blackfeet, Whoop-Up, massacre, Cree
http://www.telusplanet.net/public/mtoll/native.htm
6/21/2011 This site very well organized and easy to use. It would be a terrific site for students to research great Canadians. Teachers can use it to teach about Alberta's history.
Jayne Simpson
National Portrait Gallery of Native Americans
Famous Native Americans are either painted or photographed with a description of their historical and cultural importance. Most of them are American Native men, but Chief Sitting Bull's story is told and there is a picture of him. This would be a great site for teachers to show students in grade 9 social studies to demonstrate people protesting and disagreeing with the government. It would be a good support for a discussion on people fighting for their rights and freedoms.
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http://www.npg.si.edu/col/native/
6/21/2011 Great pictures of Aboriginal heroes. They are all American but still role models and important to history.
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Native Languages
This site explains the Native languages of the Blackfoot people, which belong to the Algonquian languages. There are many other external links to check out, including tribe culture and history, Native American facts for kids and Blackfeet legends and traditional stories. Great resource for incorporating Native folklore into the classroom! This can support lessons based on specific First Nations cultures and is easy for the teacher to find stories, histories, and facts about various groups. In up
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http://www.native-languages.org/blackfoot.htm
6/21/2011 This site many resources. It's like a treasure chest! The language part is particularly awesome because it has so many great links and easy words that teachers can pin up around their room and teach all students. Great!
Jayne Simpson
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples
This site has a copy of the Royal Commission on First Nations, Metis, and Inuit People document. It it divided up into chapters and provides so much information. It was created in 1996 to bring justice to historical wrong-doings of the government of Canada. it addresses all of these as well as the social, economical, and emotional consequences they have had on FNMI people. There are goals set to address these issues. This is a terrific resource for teachers to educate themselves on history and c
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First Nations, government, Metis, Inuit, affairs
http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ap/rrc-eng.asp
6/21/2011 Extremely important to talk about in schools. Students need to see this to understand what the government has been doing to make right all of their wrongs. It also shows what control the government has over choosing an Identity for people. This is a great site that students can go through and look at good and bad things from this, such as identity, control, colonization (still?), assimilation, and more. 5/8/2014
Jayne Simpson
Native American Public Telecommunications
The American Indian Radio on Satellite (AIROS) network is a national distribution system for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit programing to Tribal communities and to general audiences through First Nations, Métis, and Inuit and other public radio stations as well as the Internet. A great resource for current events from FNMI perspectives in social studies classes. Teachers can also use this site to review FNMI movies and their trailers that could support specific lessons or units in Language Art
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Language Arts
Music
First Nations
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Oral Traditions
Current Events
Radio, video, Native American, First Nations
http://www.airos.org/
6/21/2011 This site has up-to-date resources and issues! This is a great site for students to look up weekly or daily current events. As well, it is a good site for teachers to get acquainted with to learn keep up with the events.
Jayne Simpson
There are resources listed on this website that include videos and literature.
Blackfeet Tales
Blackfeet/Blackfoot traditional stories, including a creation legend. These are all Napi or Old Man stories, the trickster of Blackfoot culture. Who Napi is and what his stories do for society is explained on the website. There are several stories that are accessible, including Chief Mountain. Teachers can use this website to explain to students who Napi is and read the stories to them. Teachers can use the Chief Mountain story in grade 1 Social where students learn about their community while t
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Language Arts
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
History
stories, Blackfoot, Blackfeet, legend, Napi, Old Man
http://www.ocbtracker.com/ladypixel/blackft.html
6/21/2011 This site provides Napi stories that are well-known and students would enjoy reading/listening/role-playing. 5/15/2013 Great for students to understand the importance of the oral tradition.
Jayne Simpson
Storytelling is sacred and must be told in the proper context in a meaningful and respectful way. Students must be asked if the story is appropriate to hear.
Kolaskap: Stories of Wolastoqiyik
Stories, songs, web links, lesson plans, and resources for teachers about the Kolaskap People. The importance of the Oral Tradition is explained and there are many stories about little people, birds and bugs, and more. The stories about bugs and bird could be shared with students in grade 2 science when they are learning about bugs and birds. It would teach the students a more holistic traditional perspective of science.
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Drama
Language Arts
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Stories, language, First Nations, lesson plans
http://www.museevirtuel-virtualmuseum.ca/edu/ViewLoitLo.do%3bjsessionid=D7A8121CA6D832CA046A11082994F031?method=preview&lang=EN&id=312&lang=en
6/21/2011 This site offers stories and and interviews on storytellers. It is really amazing and would be a great introduction to a storytelling unit in LA. The stories and people they speak of are from central Canada, but the relationship to oral history and the land is still the same as Blackfoot people here.
Jayne Simpson
Storytelling is sacred and must be told in the proper context in a meaningful and respectful way.
Aboriginal History
American Aboriginal history told by Native Americans. There are suggested books and links to very many tribes in North America. These links have music, news, history, cultural information, and more about each group. The only group they have for Canada is "Blackfeet" which is the American term for the Blackfoot people. Regardless, teachers can find these site useful by finding sites that explain history with an Aboriginal focus, then compare the school's textbooks or movies with this perspective.
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Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
High School
PostSecondary
Oral Traditions
Land
History
Education
Aboriginal, story, legend, history, perspective
http://www.manataka.org/page10.html
6/21/2011 Various information on Native American groups, and a few on First Nations. The links are good sources, and the textbooks they advertise are interesting too.
Jayne Simpson
Storytelling is sacred and must be told in the proper context in a meaningful and respectful way.
People's Paths
Links and resources for Aboriginal literature, poems, authors, short stories, and more. There are short descriptions of each book and how much they cost to buy individually or wholesale. There are short stories and poems that can be read right on the website. The literature ranges from being appropriate for grade 1- High school English. Teachers can use this website to learn of Aboriginal literature, or for poetry when teaching the unit. They can find political and historically critical books b
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Website
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Story, Aboriginal, oral, literature, poetry
http://yvwiiusdinvnohii.net/liter.html
6/21/2011 This site offers Aboriginal poetry and stories. I can access easy-to-find poetry by Indigenous poets and share them with my students.
Jayne Simpson
Storytelling is sacred and must be told in the proper context in a meaningful and respectful way.
Blackfoot Story Robes
A site for educators from the Calgary Board of Education. It has some good ideas and also a list of stories from Blackfoot and other First Nations groups. There is a lesson on what story robes are and how to make your own. Although this is an elementary lesson plan and information, the teacher can adapt to do this activity with any age group. This is a great lesson plan with stories and information to support a lesson on Blackfoot Story Robes. A great resource for any teacher.
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Art
Language Arts
Social Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
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Oral Traditions
Spirituality
History
Body and Mind
Education
story robe, Aboriginal, oral, tradition, history
http://projects.cbe.ab.ca/ict/2learn/mmspeight/blackfoot/html/storyrobes.htm
6/21/2011 A Fantastic place to access Blackfoot STORIES and lessons. This site is a great resource.
Jayne Simpson
Storytelling is sacred and must be told in the proper context in a meaningful and respectful way.
Traditional and Contemporary Native Culture
This website includes stories about important places within traditional Blackfoot territory, including the Old North Road and the origin of the Beaver Bundle at Waterton Lakes. These stories would be great to share with students when they are learning about their own community in Kindergarten, grade 1, and grade 2 social studies. There are pictures and descriptions of Winter Counts- which teachers can reference when teaching students about traditional historical recordings. Archaeological arrow
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Art
Language Arts
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
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Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Body and Mind
Stories, Blackfoot, legend, symbol, winter count
http://www.trailtribes.org/greatfalls/since-time-immemorial.htm
6/21/2011 This site offers lots of viable and legitimate information directly from Blackfoot communities and Elders. Use this site to teach students about sacred places and traditional Blackfoot life. Highly recommended site.
Jayne Simpson
Some of this information may be too sacred to speak to your class about. Ask them first.
The Artistry of the Land
Blackfoot, Tsuu T'ina, and Chiniki stories and how to teach your students to connect with the land and Blackfoot culture. It includes personal diaries of students as they learn to connect with the land around them. Students learn to appreciate traditional stories more when they have developed a healthy relationship with the environment, because then they have a deeper understanding and appreciation for stories. Teachers can use this site to learn how to teach their class to create or reinforce
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Art
Language Arts
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Body and Mind
Blackfoot, story, land
http://www.galileo.org/schools/gibson/land/gibson-idx.shtml
6/21/2011 There are great lesson ideas and stories on this site. However, ask an Elder or community member to come in and share those stories, because many teachers do not have the right to tell those stories. It is a good lesson to teach students to view the Earth as a living being and gain ancient knowledge to better understand their home. 5/15/2013 This resource is great for students and teachers. The stories are a wonderful tool to help teachers educate on the importance of the land in
Jayne Simpson
Storytelling is sacred and must be told in the proper context in a meaningful and respectful way.
Peigan Institute
Our community-based objectives are to increase the number of Blackfeet language speakers, to increase the cultural knowledge base of community members, and to actively influence positive community-based change. This website protects its culture and language while sharing it with visitors. Thanks to this outlook, teachers can find lists of Aboriginal books, children's books, and music that they use. It also has online sites to help people find links to Blackfoot language and culture, so this woul
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Art
Language Arts
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Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Middle School
High School
Spirituality
Current Events
History
Body and Mind
Education
Education, Blackfoot, language
http://www.pieganinstitute.org/
6/21/2011 A great site that will assist you in finding appropriate Aboriginal books and literature to use in your classroom.
Jayne Simpson
Creating a Curriculum of Metissage
Local Kainai or University of Lethbridge professors read, tell, and write stories that reflect the meaning of message: mixed-blood. It's about mixing time and cultures together. There are poems and stories about when the world was new, the beginning, transformations, and home. There are Creation stories that can be listened to on this site. This is an incredible site. These stories can be shared with students at any age to teach them about the art of writing. At a young age students can learn a
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Language Arts
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Education
Blackfoot, creation stories, story
http://www.ccfi.educ.ubc.ca/publication/insights/v07n02/metissage/create.html
6/21/2011 This site offers information shared by Blackfoot Elders as well as Lethbridge locals share their tell stories. This would be a good resource if you were teaching a unit on storytelling!
Jayne Simpson
Storytelling is sacred and must be told in the proper context in a meaningful and respectful way.
Storytelling
An Inuit woman named Agnes Nanogak Goose shares a story and answers questions in an interview. The storytellers explain how props were used in storytelling and what the purpose of stories were.There are art pieces to go with every story, something that the teacher could do with his or her students. Students who are learning about the Inuit in grade 2 social studies could listen to these stories, learn to retell it, and illustrate the story. Students could learn about people, Elders, culture, his
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Art
Language Arts
Social Studies
Inuit
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
History
Body and Mind
Education
Inuit, storytelling, string
http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/Holman/english/storytelling/index.php3
6/21/2011 If you are teaching students about Inuit people, this is a great site. There are different ways of telling stories, including beautiful paintings. Students can also learn to tell a story with a piece of sinew! A very creative lesson for storytellers! . 5/15/2013 Great website about Inuit Culture and offers visuals connected to story telling.
Jayne Simpson
storytelling is sacred and must be told in the proper context in a meaningful and respectful way.
Red Bull Music
Round Dance music by Red Bull. Most need to be purchased, but there are a few that are free to listen to. The musicians are from Little Pine Cree Nation in Saskatchewan, so students have the opportunity to hear Cree music. This would be very culturally relevant in areas towards the middle or north of Alberta where there are many Cree communities. This would also be a good resource if the teacher was teaching a lesson on dance and needed music.
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Music
First Nations
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Body and Mind
Cree, music, round dance, red bull
http://www.sweetgrassrecords.com/redbull.htm
6/22/2011 You do not actually get to hear any of the full songs, but about 30 seconds of the ones highlighted.The songs are really good though, and would be a good introduction to different pow wow songs for students. You can find most of the songs in full on youtube.
Jayne Simpson
Round Dance by Red Bull
Full Round Dance song by Red Bull. This is a good resource to have if students are learning about Cree drums or music. Teachers could use this music to teach students dance, or so hear the difference between Cree and Blackfoot drum songs. It is also a great example to teach students about beat and rhythm. Because this is a Round or Friendship dance song, the most appropriate use for this song is to teach students how to do a Round dance.
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Music
First Nations
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Body and Mind
Cree, music, round dance, red bull
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVqt7Xdc8FA&mode=related&search=
6/22/2011 Full length video of Round Dance by Red Bull.. this is a really good song to listen to while teaching round dancing. Students can see the different drums and how many singers it takes to make the song. Beautiful. Also by Red Bull on Youtube- I'm so happy to see you- demonstrates very clearly the heartbeat of mother earth.
Jayne Simpson
Men's Fancy and Hoop Dances
These dances purposes and dress are explained of men's fancy and hoop dances. The descriptions are brief and there are only a couple of pictures, but this is a good resource that a teacher could use as personal education or to add more knowledge to teaching students about Pow Wow dances.
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Music
First Nations
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Body and Mind
Dance, music, pow wow, fancy, hoop
http://www.sicc.sk.ca/saskindian/a97jun27.htm
6/22/2011 There is good information on men's Fancy and hoop dancing. It is brief but explains the history of the dances, which is good for students to understand.
Jayne Simpson
Pow Wow
Pow Wow history and modern traditions are described on this website. It is a basic and brief overview, but it can be helpful if students or teachers are curious about what a Pow Wow is. If students are listening to the story "Come to the Pow Wow" by Wendy Lewis in early elementary Language Arts the whole class can follow up with this website to learn more about Pow Wows.
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Music
First Nations
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
History
Body and Mind
pow wow, dance, music
http://www.elements.nb.ca/theme/ethics/pow/wow.htm
6/22/2011 I like this article because it explains the history of the pow wow, how it came to be. It explains what happens at pow wows today as well.
Jayne Simpson
Edmonton Metis Dancers
The Edmonton Metis Dancers provide Metis dance workshops for community and school divisions. This website also includes the names of the various Metis dances and pictures of events. This website would be helpful for giving students a visual of the dresses and regalia that Metis dancers wear for different dances. If the school or district had the funding, this group could be contacted to come and teach the students how to dance.
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Website
Music
Métis
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Body and Mind
Metis, music, fiddle, dance
http://www.metisdance.com/
6/22/2011 There are only pictures of the dancers. It would be good to show the outfits of Metis dancers and the Metis symbol. 5/15/2013 This website allows you to buy DVDS that will teach you about Metis dance.
Jayne Simpson
Blackfoot Crossings: Ceremonies
This site gives a brief overview of what some of the ceremonies in Blackfoot culture are. These ceremonies include Sweet Grass Smudge, Pipe Ceremony, Sacred Bundles and Prairie Chicken Society. These are essential parts of Blackfoot spirituality and understanding the ceremonies helps to understand the culture. Before having an Elder come in to smudge with your class, this would be a great site to share with your class so they understand what the function of a smudge is. This would be a great way
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Language Arts
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
History
Body and Mind
Blackfoot, spirituality, ceremony, pipe, sweetgrass, sage, dance, bundle
http://www.blackfootcrossing.ca/ceremonies.html
6/22/2011 Very good information on Blackfoot traditional ceremonies. Teachers just need to know that just because they have read about it, it doesnt mean that they have the ceremonial rights to smudge. If an Elder was brought in as a guest, this would be a really good way to explain to students what a smudge is.
Jayne Simpson
Although the ceremonies are explained in detail on this website- the ability to do your own smudge ceremony must be transfered to you before you can do this.
Native American Religion FYI
Educational information about First Nations, Métis, and Inuit spirituality. This is a really helpful website to help students who are researching Aboriginal religion and offers some tips about what to watch out for when researching spirituality- what is a good source, and what isn't. It is great resource for students to begin their research on Aboriginal cultures. Students who may be doing this project would find the reading level appropriate at age levels in upper junior high or high school, an
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Health
Language Arts
Social Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
History
Education
Religion, spirituality
http://www.native-languages.org/religion.htm
This site offers informative research on Native American Spirituality. This site is also helpful and offers differentiating resources.
Jayne Simpson
Siksika
This site has amazing information about the Siksika people. It includes politics, contacts, spirituality, books, genealogy, history, stories, music, art, and many more links. Teachers can use this website for finding current events or students can use the site to find the current events themselves at the beginning of each week in Social Studies. This site can also be used to research past chiefs and Siksika history. Students who are learning about their community or governments in social studie
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Art
Health
Language Arts
Music
Science
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Current Events
History
Body and Mind
Education
siksika, blackfoot, spirituality, news, history, philosophy
http://www.angelfire.com/ar/waakomimm/sikblf.html
This site offers a list of Siksika approved books and other websites that are informative. This is also great for researching Siksika history.
Jayne Simpson
Spirituality and Creation
Spirituality and Creation is a website in connection with Canadian Government and Heritage Community Foundation. This site is primarily focused on Piikani and Kainai Blackfoot cultures, but includes other Aboriginal groups as well and includes an interactive display for student and teachers, where lesson plans, definitions and tidbits of information can be found. The site provides activities and lesson plans for grades grades 1-12. In the Elementary lessons, students are welcomed to the website
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Language Arts
Social Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Body and Mind
Education
Blackfoot, religion, spirituality
http://www.edukits.ca/aboriginal/spirituality/index.htm
This site is helpful and easy to use. It is user friendly for all ages of students as well as teachers. In the elementary section for grade 5, there are some fabulous pictograph photographs. It seems like the site is not quite complete however, as the other elementary grades are missing activities. This site would be more useful if the information had lessons to go with them. 11/19/2011 This site is great for those who teach Religion Studies 10, as they have to compare different cultural prac
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Nunavut Planning Commission
This is the Nunavut Planning Commission and it has a lot of very useful information about the north.This is a detailed website about the geography, culture, and life of Nunavut. There are maps about animal habitats, important sites, fish, oil and gas, tourism, transportation, occupancy, and more. There is information about communities with their populations and cultures. In the Teacher's Corner, there are layered interactive maps and printable versions of all of the maps. This is an excellent re
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Social Studies
Inuit
Middle School
High School
Education
Nunavut, land, Inuit, map, habitat, polar bear, seal, caribou, oil and gas, geography, culture
http://www.nunavut.ca/
So neat! The maps are all very interesting and useful. If you are ever teaching regions or about the Arctic, this site is very cool. It is also neat to see all of the careers and natural resources in the area, which would be great for understanding life in Nunavut!
Jayne Simpson
Treaty 8
Website run by the treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta. Many aspects of governance and politics are available on the site. On the main page there is a map with all of the First Nations who live within the Treaty 8 area. There is also a lot of information with education initiatives, environmental initiatives, photos, and more. If students were doing a project on the numbered treaties in Canada, students who are focusing on Treaty 8 may find this website useful and helpful, because not only does it
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Social Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Middle School
High School
Education
Treaty, Alberta, land
http://www.treaty8.ca/
Pretty brief information on Treaty 8, but it gives some historical and modern information about the communities within the Treaty. A good place for people to begin learning about the numbered treaties or those communities affected by it.
Jayne Simpson
National Aboriginal Law
The Canadian Bar Association works towards justice without discrimination. This website shares some past and present cases and issues. Their goal is to improve law, improve access to justice, improve administration of justice, promote equality in the legal system, and more. Within the CBA, there are areas of interest which includes Aboriginal Law. There are current articles and issues surrounding homes on reserves, gender equality, and more. This would be a good website to explore with grade 9 s
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Social Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Law and Politics
Education
law, Aboriginal, land
http://www.cba.org/CBA/sections_abor/main/
This is a really professional and interesting site for politics and law. It would be good for grade 12 politics, but the language might be too academic for that age group.
Jayne Simpson
Treaty 6
What Treaty 6 was is explored on this website. It explains why the Woodland Cree, Nakoda, Saulteaux, and Chipewyan signed the Treaty, and how it has effected their populations since. Life on reserve and land claims are two of the contemporary issues this website looks at. This is a very well organized website which would be a great site to have students in high school social studies do a scavenger hunt about the effects of colonialism. This website is also a good resource for teachers who are
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Social Studies
First Nations
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Land
History
Education
treaty, 6, land, law, treaty 6, colonialism
http://www.albertasource.ca/treaty6/index.html
The information from this site is brief, so students wont feel overwhelmed by the article. It will make research really easy because it is broken up into history and contemporary sections and explains how each of the Nations were affected by Treaty 6. 5/15/2013 This website is easy to navigate when researching treaty 6.
Jayne Simpson
Metis Nation of Ontario
Home page of the Metis Nation of Ontario. This is a really good website for Metis current events, culture, and heritage. If students are learning about the Metis or news events, this would be a great site for students to go on once a week to look at the current events, summarize it, and present it to the class. These news events are focused on Metis issues and perspectives. This would also be a great site for students to explore in grade 9 social studies when they are learning about Canadian Rig
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Art
Music
Social Studies
Métis
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Land
History
Body and Mind
Metis, dance, government, law
http://www.metisnation.org/
A lot of really great information on the Metis community. It is specifically for Ontario Metis, but the current events, history, and some cultural aspects are similar if not the same to Metis outside Ontario. A very good site to have students research information on the Metis.
Jayne Simpson
Indian Defense League of America
Home page of the Indian Defense League of America. It is an organization that fights for the inherent right of mobilization between territories, regardless of European- created borders. It explains the Treaty of Jay and Treaty of Ghent and how they still affect Aboriginal people in North America today. This is a great site for high school social studies students to see how past colonial events still have harmful effects today. It also allows students to see that borders are a European colonial
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Social Studies
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Middle School
High School
History
Rights, treaty, colonization
http://idloa.org/
A good site to become aware of the organizations or groups that have come out of government discrimination and oppression.
Jayne Simpson
Blood Tribe
This informative site is created and maintained by the Blood Tribe Public Relations Dept. It covers history of the Blood people, as wells as local current community events, leaders, job postings, classified ads and archives of local events. Excellent resource. The Tsinikssini is the Blood Tribe Magazine and students who do not have a subscription can access it online here. Local and current stories are covered and would be an invaluable resource for current events with Kainai perspective for all
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Social Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Land
Current Events
History
Education
Blood, Kainai, Blackfoot, Alberta, treaty, government, law
http://www.bloodtribe.org
This is a really good site with accurate information because it was created by the Kainai community. It would be good for news stories, Nation life, history, treaties, and more. 5/15/2013 Great website if you want to learn more about the blood tribe. Easy to use and full of local current events.
Jayne Simpson
FNMI Law Centre of Canada
This is an informational website that describes Native law in Canada. It looks at programs, projects, and publications that are related to First Nations, M�tis, and Inuit law. Included are recent events involving the UN and Indigenous rights, which would be a terrific resource for Canadian Rights and Freedoms students learn about in grade 9 social studies. There are links to current Indigenous justice issues. All of these resources could be used for students to do research about human rights wit
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Social Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Middle School
High School
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Law, Aboriginal, land, First Nation, Metis, Inuit
http://www.usask.ca/nativelaw/
The UN and Links sections are about the only parts of the site I would use, because other sites are selling magazine, articles, books, and more- which can be useful if you're looking to buy them. The UN part is really good and could be useful in high school Model UN clubs.
Jayne Simpson
Aboriginal International Law and Legislation
A showcase of legal precedents internationally. A website with hundreds of law and justice resources from Indigenous rights, to woman's rights, to eliminating racial discrimination, and more. In the Canadian section, laws and enactments are looked at from Aboriginal and critical view. This would be a great area for students examining colonial history and human rights to research Canada's past from a different perspective. This website would be good for students in high school to use, as the lang
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Social Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
High School
Education
Law and Politics
First nations, Metis, Inuit, land, law
http://www.bloorstreet.com/300block/ablawleg.htm
It is really interesting how Aboriginal politics and law from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the US are examined. Many political and treaty issues are current and can be used as exampled of land and/or treaty rights.
Jayne Simpson
Native American Constitution and Law Digitization Project
This Project is a cooperative effort among the University of Oklahoma Law Center and the National Indian Law Library, and First Nations, M�tis, and Inuit tribes providing access to the Constitutions, Tribal Codes, and other legal documents from the United States. Because these documents are the heart of self-government, they would be very valuable for students who are learning about First Nations and government would find these very useful. Although it is American, we can use it as a comparison
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Social Studies
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
High School
PostSecondary
Education
Law and Politics
Aboriginal, Indian, story, law, politics
http://thorpe.ou.edu/
Loads of information, and it could be quite powerful to examine this site and compare it to Canadian history. Students could use this site if they chose to research an American Indigenous group and see how treaties and colonialism affected their group.
Jayne Simpson
Women and Blackfoot Nationalism
Women and Blackfoot nationalism with Blackfoot Elders on Treaties and traditional Blackfoot politics based on oral traditions and utilzing Indigenist/decolonizing methodology. This would be useful for teaching students about cultural nationalism within our own country, as well as teach students about self-government. Because of the academic audience this paper is intended for, the teacher should read it first and explain it to students, or remove pieces to help explain the topics. The paper coul
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Article
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Social Studies
Blackfoot
High School
PostSecondary
Current Events
Education
Nationalism, Blackfoot, pride, self-government
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3683/is_200007/ai_n8891945/
This is going to be a really powerful article and provide role models for the young women, Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal. It shows that there are still huge inequalities between men and women, Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people, and what women are doing to fight for rights. I am excited to share this with my class.
Jayne Simpson
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Services and information related to Canadian Indian and Northern Affairs. This is an active website with very up-to-date events and news articles. This would be a great website for news stories from an Aboriginal point of view. Every week students in junior high school or older could search for news that they could share with the class. This website also provides cultural, socio-economic, and geographical information about communities in the north. This would be a great site for teachers to educ
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Current Events
Law and Politics
Education
History
Current Events, jobs, opinion, news, politics
http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/index-eng.asp
Great Canadian current events and legitimate information on Nations throughout Canada.
Jayne Simpson
Indian Law Resource Centre
Legal advocacy for the protection of indigenous peoples human rights, cultures and traditional lands. There are current issues and news stories about Indigenous rights around the globe, but there is a strong focus in the United States. Looking at these current events, students and teachers can draw parallels or compare with Aboriginal Canadian's issues. This is also a great site for teachers and students to find environmental issues, nationalism, cultural/spiritual stories, and economic issues t
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Current Events
Law and Politics
Education
History
Indigenous, Aboriginal, current event, news, government, law
http://www.indianlaw.org/
All of the issues are really relevant, current, and international. This is a good site for students to understand that there are similar issues affecting people world wide.
Jayne Simpson
Moccasin Telegraph Telecom
A comprehensive site outlining the various facets of First Nations, M�tis, and Inuit life including law and government. A must for researchers because there is information and links for laws/policing, music, culture, language, religion, business, anthropology studies, youth, government, Elders, art, and trades/vendors. A great site for student or teacher research projects. Student or teachers looking for specific topics could find this particular website useful as a guide to more links.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Current Events
History
language, politics, law, government, current events, art, music
http://http-server.carleton.ca/~mpatters/moccasin.html
I like this site because it has links to website that it thinks are legitimate and appropriate. A good place to search for art, music, and more.
Jayne Simpson
Heard Museum
A Pheonix museum that has displays of and explains Aboriginal cultures and art. The artists are mostly American Aboriginals from communities such as Hopi, Pueblo, and Navajo but there is also an Arctic artist as well, which would be great to show to students learning about the Inuit and arctic communities. There are many art forms and types: clay, pop art painting, portraits, drawings, jewellery, and more. This is great resource for teachers who are teaching art class. Students can learn about
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Art
Social Studies
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
History
Education
Aboriginal, museum, art
http://www.heard.org/
Beautiful artwork. I would like to teach my students about this artwork and pick a piece to do for a lesson.
Jayne Simpson
ArtNatAm
Home page for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Artists. Includes art work and exhibits. It defines what "Aboriginal Art and Artist" means. There are mostly American Aboriginal artists, but a few are Canadian as well. Artist's biographies are shared, along with great pictures of their art. This website would be a great resource for anyone writing a biography on Indigenous art and artists. The pictures could be used to teach students about various art forms at all ages, but the biographies would be
Resource
Website
Student Resource
Art
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Spirituality
Current Events
History
Body and Mind
Art, beading, moccasins, jewellery, Inuit, Metis, Aboriginal, painting
http://www.artnatam.com/
Aboriginal artwork from across North America. Lots of information on the artists and various art forms that students can research and create themselves.
Jayne Simpson
Totem Pole Colours
Excellent site which outlines the colors used and the symbolic meaning of colors used on totem poles. This site includes the story of the totem, purpose, art totems, and more. If students are learning about West Coast First Nations who make totems, this is a great way to learn what they mean. Furthermore, if teachers wanted to make miniature totems with their class, they could first teach students about traditional totem poles. A very good website for all ages.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Art
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
History
Totem, poles, art, colour, color
http://www.inquiry.net/outdoor/native/totem/color.htm
A really good site for totem information. I would definitely share this website and its information with my students before creating one ourselves. 5/16/2013 This resource had some interesting information regarding totem poles, designs, can color. This webpage could be used as a supplementary resource for class research or info. Pictures were not very clear and may be seen as kind of boring from a students point of view, but is informative and gives the information that is required on the sub
Jayne Simpson
Manista'm i Gallery ki aka'pioyists
This site has a beautiful art gallery complete with autobiographies of their featured artists. Their featured artist page has a biography, pictures, and a link to a You Tube interview of the artist. There are other short biographies of Blackfeet artists. There is a virtual tour where students and teachers can explore the artist's work online under 'gallery'. This is a great space to teach students about Blackfeet artists and art works. Students can learn about various types of artwork that local
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Art
Blackfoot
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Land
History
Body and Mind
Blackfoot, Blackfeet, art, painting, sculptures, tipi
http://www.blackfeetculturecamp.com/
Great information on artists and Blackfoot artwork. It's really nice to put a history and name to an artist
Jayne Simpson
The Pitt Rivers Museum
This site is brand new and is intended to support students and teachers who wish to learn from 5 historic Blackfoot shirts. There are lesson plans being added by teachers and Pitt Rivers Museum encourages you to submit your own original lesson plans. The lesson plans are everything from a dog travois, winter counts, dramatic plays and writing, and history of the shirts. Amazing resource for teachers. The images and detail are incredible to share with students. The lessons do not specify age grou
Lesson Plan
Website
Art
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Body and Mind
robe, Blackfoot, clothing, ancient, spirituality, shirt
http://www.prm.ox.ac.uk/blackfootshirts/index.html
Excellent Resource for ancient robes and shirts. Very valuable. 11/19/2011 This is a good resource for information on the shirts and different Native cultural aspects. Having seen the shirts up close on two different occasions, I can say there is a spiritual connection with them! This is an excellent resource to get your students interested in Blackfoot heritage finally coming home!
Jayne Simpson
Art Montana
This site has a comprehensive alphabetical listing of all gallery centers. It also offers a listing of artists complete with contact and website information. The artwork on this website is amazing and diverse. Students could use this website to research an artist or artistic style, while teachers could use this site to teach about specific artistic styles or demonstrate various types of art.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Art
Blackfoot
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
History
Art, Blackfeet, Blackfoot, painting
http://artmontana.com/
Incredible artwork. I love the various mediums of work and lots of connections to other Aboriginal artists.
Jayne Simpson
Hanksville Resources
A virtual library that has an index for art, music education, language, history, health, and more. A very extensive and great resource for teachers and students alike. Teachers can use this website by finding resources to learn about indigenous cultures in the contemporary world as well as activity ideas. Students can use this resource for research opportunities on indigenous art, culture, media, history, and more. For every subject, there is a section here that could be included in the lesson.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Art
Health
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
History
Education
art, artists, library, resource, health, culture, social studies, law, politics, film, media, education, museums, non profit, organization
http://www.hanksville.org/NAresources/
Long lists and links to Aboriginal artists
Jayne Simpson
Multicultural Resources
Art Lesson plans including First Nations Metis and Inuit materials as well as other multicultural subject matter. Very creative with many different art related ideas. There are great images of various types of arts and all are Aboriginal from Australia. There are not any lessons on here but traditional art is explained and what culture and spirituality have to do with their art. With contemporary art there are brief descriptions and would be better if there were images to support the explanation
Lesson Plan
Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Art
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
History
Body and Mind
art, lesson, painting
http://www.dickblick.com/multicultural/resources/
This can be a great resource but most of the information you can only receive by buying the products. Also, there is a loofa information about the art and music, but you can not actually see or hear most or any of it. 6/15/2011
Jayne Simpson
Trail Tribes: Traditional and Contemporary Native Culture
Follow the trails of Lewis and Clark and click on the tribe you are interested in to learn all about their traditional and contemporary culture. These are tribes from the United States, but if students are doing a novel study about characters who are American, learning about the Indigenous people of that area would benefit and add depth to the story.
Resource
Website
Art
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Land
History
Land, art, artist, Aboriginal
http://www.trailtribes.org/
If students wanted to research an American Aboriginal group, or their own history, this site would be useful. It has some information on the Blackfeet.
Jayne Simpson
Support Native American Art
This website includes traditional as well as contemporary forms of First Nations art. The website contains stories and information about many of the artworks function and use, including the Medicine Shield and Dreamcatchers.
Resource
Website
Art
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Land
Current Events
History
art, collect, artists
http://www.support-native-american-art.com/
There is a long list of symbols and their meanings-- which would be a very useful site for students preparing to design a tipi or winter count. There is a LOT of really great information on this page. I highly recommend it!
Jayne Simpson
Education World
This site has many lesson plans for teaching about Native Americans. Just type in Native American on the search page and several lesson plans come up. The teacher will need to go through the lesson very carefully before he/she decides to teach it to make sure it is appropriate and relevant material.
Lesson Plan
Website
Art
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Current Events
History
lesson, art, physical education
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/
Great site! There are a lot of lessons and ideas. Awesome for first-year and veteran teachers.
Jayne Simpson
Images Along the Red Road
This link contains Captivating Photography of Native Americans by Ben Marra which are displayed in his travelling exhibition titled Faces of the Land. Incredible photographs of dancers. Teachers could use this site to show students what pow wow dancers look like and to explain the culture and history through these pictures (different dances, feathers, paint,etc)
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Art
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Current Events
History
photos, photography, art, pow wow, dance
http://www.benmarra.com/
Incredible photographs.
Jayne Simpson
Native Web
A resource data base with numerous links to Art, Artisans & Galleries. Teachers can use this site when teaching students various Aboriginal artworks, and students can use this site to research a type of art or as a visual for making the art themselves.
Resource
Website
Art
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Current Events
History
art, artists
http://www.nativeweb.org/resources/art_artisans_galleries/
A very extensive site. A very good place to begin searching artworks and artists.
Jayne Simpson
Cynthia Leitich Smith
A children's author of several books, many which have Native American characters and stories. In addition to her books, she has lesson plans and resources. She also includes a list of popular children and young adult literature. There are many ways teachers can use this site, literature and lessons especially would be extremely helpful.
Lesson Plan
Website
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Current Events
Body and Mind
Education
literature, urban, rural, story, young adult, book
www.cynthialeitichsmith.com
A really good site for youth and children's literature. I love it!
Jayne Simpson
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee Lesson Plan
A lesson plan using 'Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee' novel. Use for Social Studies and Language Arts for grades 5 and 6.Although this lesson is very basic, it does give one activity the teacher can do with her classes before, during, and after reading the novel.
Lesson Plan
Website
Language Arts
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Middle School
High School
History
Education
Wounded Knee, literature, book, novel, lesson
http://www.lessonplanspage.com/SSLANatAmer-BuryMyHeartAtWoundedKnee56.htm
The only activity for this remarkable book is a KWL chart. It's a good start to get some ideas, but I would definitely include way more critical thinking activities for this novel. I also would do this novel with older students as genocide can be a very disturbing and difficult concept to understand in elementary.
Jayne Simpson
Native Storytellers
Provides information on contemporary native authors and their works. Traditional storytelling provided as well. Teachers can use this site to teach students about well-known Aboriginal storytellers during a storytelling unit. The teacher can also use this site to find accredited FNMI literature and children stories.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Education
storytelling, literature, children book
http://www.hanksville.org/storytellers/
There is the option available to listen to storytellers on virtual iPod. Also, there is a list of literature available.
Jayne Simpson
Some of this information may be too sacred to speak to your class about. Ask them first.
Teaching Reading
An article discussing a variety of approaches on how to help First Nations M�tis and Inuit students with English. This article states that these techniques are not ethnicity-bound and work for many students regardless of their background, but are specifically helpful for Aboriginal students. Teachers should read this article if they are teaching early literacy skills to help their students succeed.
Resource
Article
Teacher Resource
Website
Language Arts
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Education
reading, skills, teaching
http://www.ericdigests.org/2002-3/reading.htm
A really great article for all elementary teachers. It gives descriptions of popular English teaching techniques so teachers can understand how to use them.
Jayne Simpson
Culture Comes Home
An article/ case study discussing the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian that opened in September 2001. Really interesting article, and teachers could share this with their students. Comparing this to the Anthropology museum in Vancouver BC, students could participate in creating a museum as a class and discussing what they would put in it, the theme, and how it would look.
Resource
Website
Article
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Current Events
History
Education
Smithsonian, artifact, culture, current, news
http://www.usatoday.com/educate/casestudies/AmericanIndian.pdf
It is neat to read about the design of the museum and the pride that the people feel for their stories being told. It could be a really powerful jumping off point for students.
Jayne Simpson
Aboriginal tribes are shown on a map titled "Indian Nations on the Map- locations of Indigenous culture throughout the western hemisphere", but only "great plains and Inuit" are included in Canada.
Blackfoot Laguage and Culture Program
Alberta Education Program of Studies for the Blackfoot Language and Culture Program. Teachers who are teaching Aboriginal Studies in high school or would like to read up on resources, policy, language, culture, or more would find this site extremely helpful because it is also AB specific.
Resource
Website
Language Arts
Blackfoot
Middle School
High School
First Nations' Languages
language, Blackfoot, culture
http://education.alberta.ca/teachers.aspx
A necessity to teachers who are teaching these subjects or who want to learn more about FNMI students.
Jayne Simpson
Niitsitapiisini Teacher Tool kit
A comprehensive resource filled with information about the Blackfoot people. A great site for educators and students alike. Created by the Glenbow Museum. There are entire units for social studies and language arts that teachers can use and adapt to whatever grade they teach.
Resource
Website
Health
Language Arts
Science
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
Land
History
Education
Blackfoot, Glenbow, Niitsitapiisini
http://www.glenbow.org/blackfoot/teacher_toolkit/english/learningResources/instructionalUnits.html
This is a reliable resource with a variety of information that includes videos, photos, articles, etc.
Jayne Simpson
Mitissage Creation Stories
Métissage, from which the Canadian word Métis is derived, is a site for writing and surviving in the interval between different cultures and languages; a way of merging and blurring genres, texts and identities; an active literary stance, political strategy and pedagogical praxis. This is a wonderful site for sharing stories with students. This would be a great way to teach students about visual and detailed writing skills along with oral storytelling.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Métis
Elementary
Middle School
Education
Metis, creation story
http://www.ccfi.educ.ubc.ca/publication/insights/v07n02/metissage/metiscript.html
This is really neat because of the beautifully written and spoken stories by local people! To mimic the Metis theme, there are both Blackfoot and non-Aboriginal storytellers on this site.
Jayne Simpson
Storytelling is sacred and must be told in the proper context in a meaningful and respectful way. Students must be asked if the story is appropriate to hear.
Library Archives Canada
A comprehensive Canadian directory of First Nations Metis and Inuit resources, contacts and more! The research function is extremely extensive with thousands of records dating back hundreds of years. An amazing site for teachers who want to find primary resources to support their lessons or show different perspectives in high school. Teachers could print various resources out and have students in different groups read and analyze them.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Art
Language Arts
Social Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Current Events
History
Body and Mind
Education
Archives, artifacts, ancient, resources, contact
https://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/aboriginal-peoples/index-e.html
Fascinating website. After searching 'Blackfoot' nearly 1000 resources came up- from Indian Agent record to prayers.
Jayne Simpson
FNMI Written and Published Literature
A Canadian publishing house owned and operated by First Nations Metis and Inuit. Includes a list of literature, authors and ordering information. Groups or people who have won literacy, literature, and illustration awards are included on this site. It is easy to view the books which have won awards or books recently published by the company. Teachers could use this site to read biographies on authors or see new titles come out. All of the authors represented on this page are FNMI.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
History
Body and Mind
Education
literature, story, book
http://www.theytus.com/
This website provides a list of books. The selection is small but there are very interesting books to use as resources.
Jayne Simpson
Indian and Northern Affairs- Kid Stop
A great website for educators of all school subjects. Various activities can be integrated into all aspects of the English Language Arts curriculum. Kid friendly site. Kids can use the site to learn about different FNMI cultures and languages in Canada. Teachers can use the site to find other resources and recommended reads. A really great resource. Also, and very importantly, there are images of FN children, so students can be represented!!
Resource
Website
Language Arts
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Current Events
History
Education
affairs, Indian, curriculum, language arts, literature, books, story
http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ach/lr/ks/index-eng.asp
A really good site for teachers and students! This website is way more extensive then I thought it would be because there are games and lesson plans too!
Jayne Simpson
Stories and Spaces: Exploring Kainai's Plants and Culture
Features Indigenous healing plants, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit stories, historical photographs, student art and music, and video interviews with elders. Over 40 complete digitized books and teacher planning resources and links. A really great site to use to teach students about land and health and why we should be connected more to the environment.
Resource
Website
Science
Blackfoot
Elementary
Land
Education
plants, land, environment, healing, health
http://www.galileo.org/plants/kainai/
This site offers information on indigenous plants in the local traditional Blackfoot territory. This can help student's learn that there are natural herbal medicines that exist throughout the world. As well, it can teach students respect for the land if they know that it can heal them.
Jayne Simpson
Ways of Knowing
Offers ideas, resources and strategies for teaching math and science to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students. In order to access these articles 'Native Students' or 'Aboriginal Students' must be typed into the keyword section. Many articles exploring the gap between Native and non-Native students in schools, and literacy rates among Native students are explored. Programs and suggestions are described to bridge these gaps. Teachers who have Aboriginal students in their classroom may find thes
Resource
Website
Article
Teacher Resource
Math
Science
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Land
Education
method, teaching, science, math
http://educationnorthwest.org/
The information is important, but without a historical context. Perhaps the teacher doesn't need this to fix the gap of literacy and academic achievement between FNMI and non FNMI students, but the additional information certainly wouldn't hurt. Teachers need to understand such things as mistrust and painful memories of school for generations, as well as Aboriginal English, to understand the literacy and academic rates within FNMI communities.
Jayne Simpson
Blackfoot Physics and European Minds
Western science and European consciousness is contrasted with Indigenous and the Traditional Aboriginal approach. A really interesting article for teachers to understand the world, spiritually and scientifically, from the Indigenous perspective. This may be particularly interesting for teachers of physics or science.
Resource
Article
Teacher Resource
Website
Science
Blackfoot
Middle School
High School
Current Events
History
physics, Blackfoot, perception, science
http://www.fdavidpeat.com/bibliography/essays/black.htm
An interesting article. If you have grown up within the western line of thinking, this article is a bit hard to wrap your head around, but profound.
Jayne Simpson
Alaska Science/Math Education
Cultural resources that focus on ways of teaching science and math by using Indigenous knowledge systems. Teachers could use this site to search for lessons, resources, or ideas of how to teach science with FNMI perspective.
Resource
Website
Math
Science
First Nations
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Land
Body and Mind
Education
Snow, land, environment, math, science
http://www.ankn.uaf.edu/npe/ansme.html
Jayne Simpson
Motivating students in science and math
This article summarizes the major characteristics of FNMI students needs in the disciplines of science and math and offers constructive ways to motivate students to experience greater participation and achievements in these subject areas. This is a really informative article for teachers with middle and high school science and math students.
Resource
Article
Website
Math
Science
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Middle School
High School
Body and Mind
Education
school, science, struggle, motivate
http://www.ericdigests.org/pre-929/indian.htm
This article explains a lot of issues that FNMI students face today, including linguistics which often gets overlooked. I definitely think all teachers could benefit from this, perhaps especially in upper elementary where the dislike for these subjects really begins.
Jayne Simpson
Rekindling Traditions for Aboriginal Students
A journal article that discusses a study that was done about how to link First Nations beliefs with science, and how to help students negotiate the line between the two. The article talks of the TEK Traditional Ecological Knowledge of indigenous people. Throughout colonial history science has had western biases which are rigid and narrow, and this article looks at the importance of teaching science with a wider more social perspective that all students can benefit from. This article is for teach
Resource
Article
Website
Science
First Nations
High School
PostSecondary
Education
motivation, tradition, modern, contemporary, science, land, TEK, traditional ecological knowledge
http://www.mcdowellfoundation.ca/main_mcdowell/current/Aikenhead_journal_article.htm
There are really good points in this article about TEK. All students, and especially FNMI students, would benefit from a TEK education. The science in our curriculum is very narrow, but we can bring more meaning and memory to it by teaching it with TEK.
Jayne Simpson
EduKits: Science Lessons
Six lessons incorporating First Nations traditions into relevant science curricula. They do not have specific ages, so these lessons can easily be adapted for any age group. They are great lessons which teach students how to appreciate nature around them and learn from Mother Earth. Teachers will really enjoy teaching these lessons just as much as students will enjoy learning from them. The lessons are also cross curricular so students have the opportunity to learn in a more meaningful way.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Website
Science
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
Land
History
Body and Mind
Education
land, environment, science
http://www.edukits.ca/aboriginal/science/teachers/elem_lesson1.htm
Great, great lessons. They get students outdoor learning about the environment around them and engaging students with multiple intelligences.
Jayne Simpson
Blackfoot Creation and Origin Myths
Myths transferred orally by the Blackfoot people that explain the creation of the world, life, death, etc. The information is from the Pitt River Museum and the stories are relatively short so teachers would not have a hard time sharing them with students within class time. However, some Creation stories are not meant to be heard by some people, so ask you students first if it is appropriate to share. These stories can be reenacted by the students in drama, or in art they could illustrate the st
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Art
Drama
Language Arts
Science
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Education
Blackfoot, myth, legend, origin, creation, story
http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/blkftcreation.html
The stories vary in length and are good to hear/read. Having the students act out the stories should be fun and engaging.
Jayne Simpson
Note: "myth" typically means a story which is not real, whereas "legend" has more of a respectful meaning.
Some creation stories are sacred and you must be given the right to tell a version, so be careful when choosing, and perhaps ask someone from the community to share their version with your class.
For the next 7 Generations
13 Indigenous grandmothers who are shamans, Elders, and wisewomen from around the world come together to talk about society, environment, and emotional issues. This would be a really great movie to share with students and talk about the environmental degradation which is happening, and make a plan of how they can help save Mother Earth.
Resource
Website
DVD
Teacher Resource
Art
CTS
Drama
Science
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Current Events
Indigenous, land, environment, women, Elder, shaman, society, emotion
http://www.forthenext7generations.com/home.php
This movie is very informative but the UofL Curr. Lab and the Lethbridge Public Library do not have it so it would have to be ordered online. Or, if you sign up on their website they will send you a pswd so you can view the film online. This resource creates great interest in the movie by showing a clip. It appears to be a very powerful movie and I think it would be a great to show to a class when discussing traditions and the struggle that FNMI people have with maintain their heritage and tr
Jayne Simpson
Aboriginal Games
A descriptive list of enjoyable traditional FNMI (First Nations, Metis, Inuit) games played by children. These games were traditionally used to develop hunting skills, athletic abilities and enhance social development. These activities would be really great to teach students off all ages in gym class, or math class for creating graphs of data or probability.
Resource
Website
Physical Education
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Body and Mind
Education
games, gym, activity, physical education
http://www.manataka.org/page103.html
These are different games that most students may not be familiar with. There are tons of games that are all specific to a certain tribe. The games presented on this resource can be effectively used in a variety of ways. A teacher can certainly use these games in numerous subjects for many different curricular outcomes. The website is informative when incorporating FNMI culture into physical education. This resource can easily be used to integrate FMNI content into any P.E. or Math lesson.
Jayne Simpson
Arctic Winter Games
Arctic winter games: Inuit and other First Nations groups compete with ancient arctic games such as the knuckle hop and ear pull. There are great articles, photos, videos, and radio clips to share this information with students. Teachers teaching students about the Inuit would find this really interesting, and perhaps students could try the games! Older students in a physical education or social class could do some research on an Arctic game and teach it to their class.
Resource
Website
Article
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Physical Education
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Body and Mind
Education
games, gym, activity, physical education
http://archives.cbc.ca/sports/more_sports/topics/1194/
A great resource! There is so much information on the Arctic Winter Games. Some I would teach to my students, some I would leave for them to watch on this site! Very cool. 5/16/2013 This resource provides users with multiple videos that instruct and explain a wide range of games that Inuit cultures traditionally played. This resource does a fantastic job a providing a plethora of games that could be used in a variety of classes, especially Physical Education.
Jayne Simpson
Games from the Aboriginal People of Canada
A comprehensive list of traditional FNMI (First Nations, Metis, Inuit) games that develop skills, strategies and social skills. These FNMI games can be used in everyday physical education classes for all age levels.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Math
Physical Education
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Body and Mind
Education
games, gym, activity, physical education, math
http://mathcentral.uregina.ca/RR/database/RR.09.00/treptau1/
The games are broken up into categories. The probability ones can also be used in math instead of gym. There is historical information provided about all the games and how they have been passed down for generations.
Jayne Simpson
Alaskan Traditional Games
Alaskan Aboriginal knowledge on history, traditional games and sports. The sports and their history are explained, as well as the Arctic Winter games, high school games, Olympics, and the athletes. It would be really neat to have various clubs teaching different games so then there can be a whole-school Arctic Winer Games event!
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Physical Education
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Body and Mind
Education
games, gym, activity, physical education, arctic winter games, Inuit
http://www.ankn.uaf.edu/Curriculum/NativeGames/index.html
Good information on the Inuit and First Nations and the Arctic Winter Games as well as other games and events.
Jayne Simpson
Living Traditions: Museums Honor Traditional Indigenous Games
Explore the traditions and histories of sporting events and games of yesterday and today of FNMI (First Nations, Metis, Inuit) peoples. There is also information about canoes/kayaks and archery along with the games. Teachers can easily view these online with the class before playing the outdoor sports or activities. These games can be taught to students of all ages.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Physical Education
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Body and Mind
Education
games, gym, activity, physical education
http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/Traditions/index.html
A really inviting and pleasant site and it explains specifically Canadian FNMI games, which may be more relevant to the students.
Jayne Simpson
Children's Native American Games
This website has different links that relate to First Nations games. There is a section with some background on First Nations games as well as links to specific types of games i.e. hazard games, guessing games and ball games. Teachers could teach their class these games in math or phys ed.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Physical Education
Drama
Math
Social Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Body and Mind
Education
games, gym, activity, physical education
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/native-american/games/
Reliable description on games, but there is not enough history and cultural background provided. A very useful website with a wide variety of games and these games can easily be incorporated into classes such as P.E., Social Studies, Math, and Drama.
Jayne Simpson
It might be helpful to ask the Liason at your school which of these games were played traditionally here, as this website doesn't give cultural information about any of them.
Netted Hoop and Pole Game
This site recognizes the different means in which FNMI (First Nations, Metis, Inuit) cultures play the netted hoop and pole games. It explains how the nets themselves were made as well. Students could learn to make a netted hoop and pole and then learn to play the game.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Physical Education
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Body and Mind
Education
games, gym, activity, physical education
http://www.nativetech.org/games/hoop&pole.html
This resource gives a good history of the game, but the directions provided on how to play is vague and will require further researcher.
Jayne Simpson
Hoop and Pole Game Plus Vocab.
A good, brief explanation of the hoop and pole game, as well as definitions of such words as culture, community, indigenous and more. This is a useful website because at some time or another during discussions, students will ask these questions.
Lesson Plan
Website
Physical Education
Language Arts
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Body and Mind
Education
games, gym, activity, physical education, hoop and pole, vocabulary
http://www.edukits.ca/aboriginal/physical/elementary/glossary.htm
When students do not understand the concept of 'culture' this website will be very helpful in explaining it. Although it is brief,the information provided clearly explains the object of the hoop and pole game. A good site. This resource is most appropriate for elementary school grades. It describes different vocabulary words that students may come across in a young child friendly way.
Jayne Simpson
Physical Education
This site provides a variety of Physical Education information detailing various elements of FNMI culture. The information included provides a background to differing games and physical activities of numerous tribes of the FNMI culture. This is a good site to use if you are interested in learning and teaching different Aboriginal games. All students will enjoy these, but it will bring pride and confidence to Aboriginal students to share these with others.
Resource
Website
Physical Education
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Body and Mind
Education
Current Events
http://www.ewebtribe.com/NACulture/games.htm
There are many great historical games and explanations are provided. There is also a link for APTN too which is cool to share with students. If you are doing current events, you could play a clip of their news channel every week.
Jayne Simpson
The Zuni are very private and may not approve of the information on their games shared on this website. Out of respect do not play these games unless you have done further research and contacted Zuni elder/s or member/s who should approve of what you want to teach.
Traditional Inuit Games
This site provides a background and description on how to play numerous traditional Inuit games. Visual and written descriptions are included throughout the site. It would be really neat for students in grade 2 learning about Iqaluit to have pictures of their class participating in these games and send them to the school who made the website!
Resource
Website
Physical Education
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Body and Mind
Education
games, gym, activity, physical education, Inuit
http://www.athropolis.com/news-upload/11-data/index.htm
A class of students provided demonstrations on this website which they also created. The information provides significant visuals, the explanations and the directions given are clear to understand.
Jayne Simpson
Blackfoot Dances
This site provides information regarding various pow wow dances. It also provides links which describe the dances in greater detail. Many of these dances could be taught and used in a physical education class. Students would really enjoy learning the history and the dances of pow wows.
Resource
Website
Physical Education
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Body and Mind
Education
games, gym, activity, physical education, Blackfoot, dance
http://projects.cbe.ab.ca/ict/2learn/mmspeight/blackfoot/html/powwow.htm
Very good explanations and pictures of the different dances.
Jayne Simpson
Native American Games
This website will link you to a great book on First Nations games. It can be viewed on the website as well as provide you with a link to purchase it. The book is broken down into the following sections: Ball games and team sports, bowl games and other games of chance, games of skill and awareness games. It gives history and stories surrounding these games as well as rules for playing them.
Resource
Book
Website
Physical Education
First Nations
Inuit
Métis
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Body and Mind
Education
games, gym, activity, physical education
http://books.google.ca/books?id=XcUErCNJ_LMC&pg=PA31#v=onepage&q&f=false
It's great that this book is entirely online! Very helpful, and I'm sure we'll find detailed instruction too.
Jayne Simpson
Blackfoot and Hopi Games
A thesis written by a U of L grad student comparing Hopi and Blackfoot games. There is a great deal of description on the cultures of both, and chapters 3 & 4 give detailed instructions on games. A detailed Table of Contents makes this thesis easy to navigate and find history and instructions of different games. A teacher may use this resource to learn more before he/she teaches each game.
Resource
Article
Teacher Resource
Website
Physical Education
Blackfoot
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Body and Mind
Education
games, gym, activity, physical education
http://www.uleth.ca/dspace/bitstream/10133/283/3/MR17423.pdf
This is a really good resource for Hopi and Blackfoot games because it delves into the history and cultural aspect of the games. It might be useful for teachers to read this before teaching various games. 5/15/2013 This resource is very helpful because it gives detailed background information regarding the games played by the Blackfoot and Hopi peoples, along with a brief description of the game.
Jayne Simpson
CBC Archives: FNMI Past News
This site contains past news stories and clips from the 20th century. On this page alone there are artilces about lacrosse, Elijah Harper, and food. Teachers of all ages would find this site extremely useful, especially for social studies because of the recorded media around important Aboriginal Canadian people and events.
Resource
Website
Health
Physical Education
Social Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
History
Body and Mind
Education
news, CBC, games, lacrosse, Elijah Harper, food
http://archives.cbc.ca/sports/lacrosse/clips/4907/
A hodgepodge of great and useful videos and radio clips! 5/15/2013 Good website to look for lesson plans about canadian history.
Jayne Simpson
Native People's Magazine
Homepage for magazine. Good for current native events and issues. Includes a Study Guide option as well that helps to explain the relevance of the issue's information to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit life and education. Teachers may wish to have copies of these magazines in their classrooms or to advertise it to Aboriginal Youth.
Resource
Article
Website
Social Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Current Events
Education
news, current events, Native, magazine, perspective
http://www.nativepeoples.com/
A basic advertisement, and I may get some for my class room. It says the website will be up and running again soon, and that surely will provide more information.
Jayne Simpson
BC Aboriginal Curriculum
A summary of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies course offered by the BC Ministry of Education. Explains the value of integrating First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies, what students will be expected to do and how to integrate First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies into other disciplines.
Resource
Website
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Education
British Columbia, BC, curriculum, education
http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/course.php?lang=en&subject=Social_Studies&course=B.C._First_Nations_Studies_12&year=2006
The BC curriculum is different from AB mostly because of the different FNMI groups, but there are still great resources and ideas that teachers can use from it.
Jayne Simpson
Alberta Blackfoot Language Teaching Resources
Government of Alberta-Education. List of approved Aboriginal Language and Culture Resources. A detailed list of textbooks and other classroom-appropriate resources to fit into NAS and non-NAS classes.
Resource
Website
FNMI Languages
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
First Nations' Languages
Education
Curriculum, education, resources, literature
http://education.alberta.ca/teachers/program/fnmi/languages/blackfoot.aspx
Even if you're not teaching these subjects, they have great ideas and resources!
Jayne Simpson
Centre for World Indigenous Studies
Links to web pages in indigenous peoples around the world, including North America, as well as a section for Canada and the U.S. specifically. This is a great site for Indigenous current events around the world, as well as links to Traditional medicine. Teachers can share this with their class for news events or for medicinal information from a specific region studied.
Resource
Website
Science
Social Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Land
Current Events
History
Education
Indigenous, Aboriginal, current event, news, government, law
http://cwis.org/
Good website, and I like world-wide news stories.
Jayne Simpson
NEC: Native Education College
Offers information on early childhood education, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit land stewardship, family and comunity counselling, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit criminal justice, Sun Mask Tours, and more. This is good for High School counsellor who is aiding FNMI students find post-seconday programs.
Resource
Website
Health
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
High School
PostSecondary
Education
Body and Mind
Current Events
College, education, Native
http://www.NECVANCOUVER.ORG/
This page is inviting with a lot of program information.
Jayne Simpson
Native Child
Links to excellent resources for teaching Aboriginal children. There are lists of books published by a Navajo organization, tips for non-Native teachers, assessing FNMI students, and more. A very helpful tool for teachers of all ages and subjects with Aboriginal students.
Resource
Article
Website
Language Arts
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Needs of FNMI Learners
Education
Curriculum, education, resources, literature
http://www.nativechild.com/
A great site for resources!
Jayne Simpson
U of A Native Studies Department
This site contains information on the school's mission statement, objectives,location, courses and First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies links. If teachers in the Edmonton area would like to search for events or local news stories, then this would be a useful site to check.
Resource
Website
Language Arts
Social Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
PostSecondary
Current Events
History
Law and Politics
Needs of FNMI Learners
Education
University, language, education, current events, news
http://www.ualberta.ca/~nativest/index.htm
Some events advertised are more suited to older audiences because of the academic language or tone.
Jayne Simpson
UCLA American Indian Centre
UCLA American Indian Studies Centre; includes ongoing projects, research and more. The most useful part of this website is their publications section in which teachers can view and order various scripts, theatre plays, and books.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Drama
Language Arts
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
PostSecondary
Education
University, language, education, current events, news
http://www.aisc.ucla.edu/
Because this is a university website, the resources offered are for that audience, not younger. Teachers of post secondary institutions or classes would find this most helpful.
Jayne Simpson
American Indian Higher Education Consortium
Home page of American Indian Higher Education Consortium. There is a link to the Tribal College Journal of America which high school students in social studies may find interesting.
Resource
Website
Student Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
PostSecondary
Education
College, education, Native
http://www.aihec.org/
Jayne Simpson
Blackfeet Community College
Home page of the Blackfeet Community College in Montana. This is a good college for high school counsellors to know about because it is the college of southern Piikani and some students could be interested.
Resource
Website
Aboriginal Studies
Language Arts
Social Studies
Health
Science
Physical Education
Blackfoot
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
First Nations
PostSecondary
Education
Blackfeet, college, post secondary. education
http://www.bfcc.org/
Jayne Simpson
Discovery: Create Your Own Board Game
In depth Lesson plans for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Activities. This site links directly to an activity to Create Your Own First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Board Game, including activities, readings, discussions, vocabulary, and links.
Lesson Plan
Website
Language Arts
Physical Education
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Education
game, social studies, board game, discovery
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/teachers/free-lesson-plans/create-your-own-native-american-board-game.cfm
This is a unique way to learn about Aboriginal groups. This would be a good review at the end of a unit, rather than an introduction. And the things on the game should have already had more meaningful and deeper lessons.
Jayne Simpson
Good Minds
A source to find and purchase First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Educational Resources. It is Canadian specific, therefore, it is a must-know for teachers. There are K-12 resources on this site. People shipping to a reserve or who hold a Status card get discounts.
Resource
Website
Article
Art
CTS
Health
Language Arts
Science
Social Studies
Physical Education
Math
Drama
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Education
buy, purchase, FNMI, resource, literature, book, children, poetry, women, spiritual
http://goodminds.com/homepage.htm
This is great- especially because it is Canadian! There is a great search engine with lots of resources- from books to kits.
Jayne Simpson
Teach-Nology
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Lesson plans, for a number of different lessons. There are lessons and activities for many different FNMI groups, free! Teachers may find this site really helpful. Some of the lessons and activities were great, and not others, so he/she must scrutinize before bringing them into the classroom.
Lesson Plan
Website
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Science
Math
Physical Education
Art
Drama
Health
Music
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Education
lesson, resource, education, tribe, history, language, culture
http://www.teach-nology.com/teachers/lesson_plans/history/native/
I found some good sheets for grade 6 teachers teaching Iroquois confederacy
Jayne Simpson
Marc Sheehan Lesson Plans
Lesson plans and links for different subject areas, resources and grades. Includes unit plans and modifications for student with special needs.
Lesson Plan
Website
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Science
Math
Physical Education
Health
Art
Drama
Music
Aboriginal Studies
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Education
lesson, resource, education, tribe, history, language, culture
http://www.halcyon.com/marcs/lessons.html
Tons of links and lessons! A very good site for teachers.
Jayne Simpson
Turtle Island Education
Coalition for the Advancement of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies. The goal of CAAS is to create changes in classroom teaching and education policy so that ALL students in Canadian classrooms are exposed to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit-perspective content as an integrated theme throughout all curriculum and subject areas in their elementary and secondary education.
Resource
Website
Article
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Math
Science
Physical Education
Art
Music
Health
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
PostSecondary
Land
Education
radio, video, Native American, First Nations, education
http://www.turtleisland.org/education/education.htm
Good FNMI Media resources- such as Inuit newspapers and magazines, and First Nations radio shows.
Jayne Simpson
Ontario Native Literacy Coalition
The Ontario First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Literacy Coalition empowers holistic growth of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit People, their families and communities by providing culturally sensitive learning environments. ONLC provides services for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit literacy practitioners and learners in Ontario.
Resource
Website
Language Arts
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Education
First Nations, education, literacy, education
http://www.onlc.ca/
Interesting literacy facts. They are ON but could be quite similar across the country.
Jayne Simpson
Saskatoon Catholic Cyber School
Many lesson plans for all subject areas, teacher resources. Links to many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Education Sites.
Lesson Plan
Website
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Science
Math
Physical Education
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Education
lesson, resource, education, tribe, history, language, culture
http://www.scs.sk.ca/Cyber/elem/aboriginal.htm
A great resource for multi-discipline lessons.
Jayne Simpson
Athabasca University
Distance education courses offered - good background information in First Nations, Métis, and Inuit cultures, called Indigenous Studies. Teachers interested in taking extra courses to learn more about Indigenous people, or students who are interested in online courses after high school, would find this website interesting and helpful.
Resource
Website
Language Arts
Social Studies
Science
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
PostSecondary
High School
Education
university, class, Indigenous, education
http://www2.athabascau.ca/course/ug_subject/im.php
This site would be good for high school counselors to know about to suggest it to students interested in post secondary.
Jayne Simpson
Four Worlds International Institute
Excellent curricular resources and information. The resources range from early-literacy Aboriginal stories and supporting curricula and videos, to substance abuse programs and books. There are also resources to help teachers connect with the community and teach in a holistic way. Teachers who want to connect with their students more, provide deeper meaning to lessons, and promote Indigenous cultures.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Health
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Education
resource, education, teacher, games, lesson
http://www.4worlds.org/resourcecatalogue/unhappy.html
These are really different and interesting resources. It is definitely worth a look to see if any of them can support students or lessons in your classroom.
Jayne Simpson
Siksika High School Web page
This site provides information about the school including its history, a calendar of events, and web pages submitted by the students who attend Siksika High School. This website would be good for teachers who teach within the Siksika Nation school district and want to update their staff and students on local sporting events.
Resource
Website
Physical Education
Blackfoot
High School
Education
Siksika, Blackfoot, education, high school, sports, academics
http://www.siksikaeducation.org/snhs/page6.html
This site could also be useful for other Treaty 7 schools to know of- to look at varying sport scores or events.
Jayne Simpson
Red Crow Community College
Red Crow Community Culture official website. Contains information on upgrading, college and university level courses, funding information, history of the school and library links. This site would be useful to students who would like to upgrade before pursuing post-secondary or to receive a high school diploma. High school counselors should most certainly have access to and know about this site to offer options and suggestions to students.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Science
Math
Aboriginal Studies
Health
Blackfoot
High School
PostSecondary
Education
College, education, current events, news
http://www.redcrowcollege.com/
A very useful tool for many people on and off reserve who would like to continue their high-school education.
Jayne Simpson
AB Education, Aboriginal Studies
Alberta Education Aboriginal Studies Programs of Study. A comprehensive guide to the legally mandated requirements of Aboriginal Education in Alberta High Schools. Listed are the specific and general outcome expectations for students. Staff who are teaching Aboriginal Studies or social teachers interested in integrating more FNMI into their lessons would find this site useful. There are also really great resource for most levels that can be adapted and used from Aboriginal studies.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Aboriginal Studies
Social Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
High School
Education
Aboriginal, studies, Blackfoot, lesson, resource
http://education.alberta.ca/teachers/program/aborstudies.aspx
There are some really awesome resources contained within this that can be used for much younger grades as well. I highly suggest looking at the content of the curriculum and its resources to see if they can compliment your lessons or classroom too.
Jayne Simpson
ATA
This site provides a multitude of information for teachers pertaining to various topics including: the Alberta Educational System, the ATA, Media Contacts, Issues in Education and so much more! There are amazing resources for teachers to incorporate local Indigenous knowledge and culture into their classrooms.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Science
Math
Physical Education
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Education
First Nations, Metis, Inuit, FNMI, resource, education
http://www.teachers.ab.ca/Pages/Home.aspx
A really great way to find free resources, lessons, and information. I strongly recommend reading and having the Education is out Buffalo, as well as taking a look at the many other resources offered here.
Jayne Simpson
Note: To access the resource Education is our Buffalo- Click on Issues in Education, then on Diversity, Equity and Human Rights, then on First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Education, then Resources developed by the ATA to Support First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Education.
First Nations and Schools: Triumph and Struggles
A report providing information about developments in federal, provincial and band schools in Canada. When teaching about Residential Schools, teachers could break this book into chunks for students to read and then report on traditional, residential, integration, and band schools to the class. It would be a good way for students to see the difference between types of education and the role that our governments played in assimilation. Teachers could also read this to learn more about First Nation
Resource
Website
Article
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
High School
PostSecondary
Education
Education, First Nations, struggle, triumph
http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=rU5PNFfMwDIC&oi=fnd&pg=RA1-PA1&dq=first+nations,+metis+and+inuit+studies&ots=IkT_0fIeRS&sig=bgYX_OJbwrzZXTt5RdZRH-1GpjI#v=onepage&q&f=false
I find this to be a really interesting article because it doesn't just focus on Residential schools, but shows the transition and what type of education was within the cultures before the governments came along, and what the educations systems did. I recommend teachers reading this regardless of what they're teaching, because it will help teachers understand the education that some students receive at home traditionally, as well as the mistrust of some families with school.
Jayne Simpson
FNMI: Education Policy Framework
A progress report published in May of 2005 looking at the educational relationship between First Nations, Metis, Inuit and other Albertans.It sets out well-thought goals to help FNMI students achieve greater success in schools. It is a document that every teacher should read and be well aware of, to assure that they are doing their best to meet those goals.
Resource
Website
Article
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Science
Math
Health
Physical Education
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Education
Educaiton, resource, First Nations, Metis, Inuit, FNMI
http://www.education.gov.ab.ca/FNMI/fnmiPolicy//pdfs/FNMIProgRep.pdf
I will have these goals and strategies in my room and make my TPGP with them this year.
Jayne Simpson
Blue Quills College
This page outlines the programs, resources and events offered at Blue Quills First Nations College in St. Paul, Alberta. For counselors who work in this area, this is a good resource to have to give students an Aboriginal post-secondary option. For students in the area there are summer job advertisements as well as community events.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
PostSecondary
Education
College, education, program, faculty
http://www.bluequills.ca/index.html
A good site worth visiting if you are a teacher in the area, or a prospective student in the area.
Jayne Simpson
First Nations Periodical Index
The journal is provided by the First Nations Periodical Index. It has a search engine where teachers or students can type in a topic and the journals will come up. Not all are full text, but there is a full list of the Journals included. This resource would best suit post secondary students because of the academic writing, but a teacher could select segments of an article to share with high school students also.
Resource
Website
Article
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
High School
PostSecondary
Education
Resource, education, magazine, First Nations
http://www.lights.ca/sifc/INTRO.HTM
Good access to Canadian FNMI Studies journals.
Jayne Simpson
Reclaiming Youth International Web Site
An international site that looks at the plight of children living in sub-standard situations. An excellent resource for anyone working with youth in need. The Reclaiming Youth International site explains the idea behind Dr. Martin Broken Leg's Circle of Courage, offers book titles, purchasable COC products, and more. Teachers who want to learn more about the Reclaiming Youth program or the COC then this is a great site!
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Aboriginal Studies
Social Studies
Health
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Middle School
High School
Education
Circle of Courage, education, health, healing, youth, resource
http://www.reclaiming.com/content/
A great way to learn more about the Circle of Courage before you use it in your classroom! I recommend reading about it on this site. Also, there is a beautiful poster that would compliment your classroom!
Jayne Simpson
Teaching and Learning with Native Americans
Explores the differences between Native American and other approaches to teaching and society, and how to include Native American approaches in the classroom. Teachers who want to support their FNMI students better may find this article helpful.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Aboriginal Studies
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Education
Needs of FNMI Learners
teacher, teaching, resource, education
http://www.literacynet.org/lp/namericans/teaching.html
It has some good information, but I found the stats (American) were quite out of date, although probably still relevant.
Jayne Simpson
Multimedia Cultural Education
This article outlines a study done in a grade 6/7 class in a First Nations community in northwestern Canada. Students were given the opportunity to explore community and culture through open-ended multimedia projects.
Resource
computer, program, needs, multicultural, multimedia, lesson, education
http://0-proquest.umi.com.darius.uleth.ca/pqdlink?Ver=1&Exp=05-26-2012&FMT=7&DID=1140703001&RQT=309
This seems like a really interesting article, but you have to have a U of L library login and password, which many teachers do not have. Student teachers and interns could perhaps print these off or send it to their mentors.
Jayne Simpson
U of L NAS Department
University of Lethbridge- Native American Studies department. Introductions to classes offered at the University of Lethbridge, areas of research, and faculty member information. High school counselors will find this to be a useful resource for students who are interested in pursuing post secondary and would like a new/different perspective.
Resource
Website
Aboriginal Studies
Social Studies
Language Arts
Science
Math
Physical Education
Health
Art
Drama
Music
CTS
FNMI Languages
First Nations
Blackfoot
Métis
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
PostSecondary
High School
Education
Needs of FNMI Learners
http://www.uleth.ca/fas/nas/
Gives a brief description of what the faculty's goals are. It could interest a lot of students.
Jayne Simpson
Lakota Holistic Healing Approach
A paper discussing the lack of funding for native youth as well as the various problems they can face. The issues addressed are drugs, alcohol, abuse, and suicidal tendencies, and holistic traditional healing can help to call the child's spirit back.
Resource
Website
Article
Health
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
PostSecondary
Education
Health, healing, healthy, body, mind, emotion, spiritual
http://www.caseygrants.org/documents/thinkingpieces/laduke_winona.pdf
A beautifully written article. I suggest teachers of teenage students to read this- because it would help them connect and help troubled teens, Native and non-Native.
Jayne Simpson
Health Canada
Government of Canada's official website for health. There is a focus on FNMI health issues and programs/resources to aid communities. Health information and services for Aboriginal communities. This would be a good site if high school or junior high health students were doing a project on disease or positive lifestyles. Here, students could learn the importance of holistic healing.
Resource
Website
Article
Health
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
High School
PostSecondary
Body and Mind
Education
health, healing, healthy, body, mind, emotion, spiritual
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fniah-spnia/index-eng.php
Great site for healthful information including diabetes, healthy lifestyles, counseling, and addictions.
Jayne Simpson
First Nations Health Plan Memorandum of Understanding
A memorandum of understanding between British Columbia First Nations and the provincial and federal government.The document outlines proposed health services for British Columbia First Nations peoples.This would probably suit health science students in post secondary because of the academic language.
Resource
Website
Article
Health
First Nations
PostSecondary
Body and Mind
Education
health, healing, healthy, body, mind, emotion, holistic
http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/library/publications/year/2006/first_nations_mou.pdf
Jayne Simpson
Type 2 Diabetes
A scholarly article documenting the epidemic of Type 2 diabetes mellitus in Canadian First Nations populations. A good article for health science or nursing students in post secondary.
Resource
Website
Article
Health
Science
First Nations
PostSecondary
Body and Mind
Education
health, healing, healthy, body, mind, emotion, holistic
http://www.cmaj.ca/cgi/reprint/163/5/561
Jayne Simpson
First Nations in Alberta: A Focus on Health Service Use
This website is put together by the government of Alberta. It talks about statistics related to health issues for First Nations people as well as their use of health services. A good article for nursing or health science post secondary students to review to see the efforts of the AB government to improve and equalize the health of our Aboriginal populations.
Resource
Website
Article
Health
First Nations
PostSecondary
Body and Mind
Education
health, healing, healthy, body, mind, emotion, holistic
http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/First-Nation-Service-Use-2004.pdf
Jayne Simpson
Vancouver Native Health Society
This website has general information regarding health and wellness. It provides links to information to clinics that are available as well as health tips for dealing with certain diseases such as HIV. This would be a good site for high school health or CALM classes to explore the programs that are available for youth.
Resource
Website
Article
Health
First Nations
High School
Body and Mind
Education
health, healing, healthy, body, mind, emotion, holistic
http://www.vnhs.net/
Good for students to do research on programs that are available for them or for other youth.
Jayne Simpson
Indian and Northern Affairs
Politics, current events, and up-to date information on FNMI communities and individuals in Canada. This would be a great site for junior or high school social studies students to pick a topic and deconstruct a stereotype by gaining knowledge about the topic and sharing their findings with their class. Teachers could use this site to learn more about Aboriginal issues in politics or find current events to share with their class.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
CTS
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Current Events
History
Law and Politics
Land
Needs of FNMI Learners
Education
current events, jobs, news, Indian, government, politics
http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/index-eng.asp
A very good site for economical, social, cultural, and historical information about FNMI groups. The easy to use site is good for students to navigate on their own.
Jayne Simpson
Indian Law Resource Centre: Justice for Indigenous Peoples
Current events, news, and information about Indigenous groups around North, Central, and South America. A really good site for current events, even though some most may not be Canadian, Indigenous issues can be relevant to FNMI groups here too.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
CTS
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Current Events
Land
History
Law and Politics
Education
news, current events, perspective, land, rights, south america, north america, central america, indigenous
http://www.indianlaw.org/
Great news clips for Inuit, Peru, environment, human rights,womens rights, land right, etc.
Jayne Simpson
Nunavut Planning Commission
The Commission is a co-management organization with distinct authority and decision making responsibilities protected under the NLCA. The NPC consults with government, Inuit organizations and many other organizations but it is the Commission's responsibility to make the final decisions on how land use plans will be developed and how the plans will manage the land in Nunavut. Once these decisions are made the plans are sent to Government for approval. We also include Nunavut Tunngavik and the RIA
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
CTS
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Law and Politics
Land
Current Events
History
Education
Inuit, Arctic, news, current events, politics, land, rights
http://www.nunavut.ca/
Really neat maps to see where polar bears, whales, fish, and seals have their habitat. Great site for grade 2 social studies.
Jayne Simpson
Indian Affairs: Laws and Treaties
Laws and Treaties, compiled and edited by Charles J. Kappler, is a historically significant, seven volume compilation of U.S. treaties, laws and executive orders pertaining to Native American tribes. The site is search-able and there are news clips or information on topics searched. It could be a good site for Treaties, rights, colonialism, and other topics. It is strictly American, but the articles could be compared to Canadian issues.
Resource
Website
Article
Student Resource
CTS
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Law and Politics
Land
History
Current Events
Education
treaty, treaties, law, politics, history
http://digital.library.okstate.edu/kappler/intro.htm
If you search "Blackfeet' there are a lot of articles, and some about Treaties. Students could compare the Treaties signed between the Blackfeet and Blackfoot tribes with their governments and see how their rights were similar or different.
Jayne Simpson
Lawyers of Canada
Understanding FNMI legal issues included hunting and fishing. It explains the history and significance of Aboriginal fishing and hunting rights. This is an interesting site to examine Indigenous rights and why they have these specific hunting and fishing rights. This could be a good site to share with a science class when learning about rivers, lakes, and environmental degradation of fishing populations and why that significantly affects the Aboriginal groups around.
Resource
Website
Article
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
CTS
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Middle School
High School
Law and Politics
History
Land
Current Events
Education
fishing, hunting, land, rights, law
http://www.canadian-lawyers.ca/Understand-Your-Legal-Issue/Aboriginal-Law/Aboriginal-Hunting-and-Fishing-Rights.html
A good way for students to learn about Indigenous rights in Canada, and how these rights affect non-Native communities.
Jayne Simpson
Indigenous Law Journal
The Indigenous Law Journal is dedicated to developing dialogue and scholarship in the field of Indigenous legal issues both in Canada and internationally. There are some articles online that can be viewed, and are from 2010, so still very relevant. The articles explore issues such as feminism, spirituality, land claims, and more. The articles could be reviewed, summarized, then shared by high school English students, or post secondary students. Teachers could choose an article to support a parti
Resource
Website
Article
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
High School
PostSecondary
Law and Politics
History
Current Events
Land
Education
journal, law, politics, current events, news, perspective, opinion
http://www.indigenouslawjournal.com/
Really great articles with unique themes. They may perhaps be a bit overwhelming for high school students, and I would choose one article and chunk it so students can work in jig saw groups to examine the issue.
Jayne Simpson
Canadian Aboriginal Law
Historical purpose and consequences of treaties and laws that have been passed in Canada since contact. There is historical and contemporary land and treaty information and issues. This is a good site for teachers to go on if they teach social studies, because this site offers Canadian history and treaties from an Aboriginal perspective, which is essential to include.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
CTS
Social Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Law and Politics
History
Land
Current Events
Education
government, politics, law, treaty, rights, colonization, land, territory
http://www.canadianlawsite.ca/aboriginal.htm
Brief explanation of various treaties between FNMI groups and the government, which makes it easy for teachers to understand and include in their lessons. I see there is a lot of information that can be included in grade 7 social studies on this site.
Jayne Simpson
Blackfeet Culture Camp
Biographies and information on Blackfoot artists. Students in high school could choose an artist, read their biography, and do more research on them. Teachers of students younger than high school could share a specific artist with students before doing a Blackfoot art activity (such as beading) that the artist is known for.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Art
Blackfoot
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Spirituality
Body and Mind
Education
Blackfeet, Blackfoot, art, artist, artwork
http://www.blackfeetculturecamp.com/
Good information about the artists. Would be a great source for art teachers!
Jayne Simpson
Digitization Project
American Aboriginal laws and treaties are digitized on this website.Tribal constitutions and codes are the heart of self-government for over 500 federally recognized tribes, and are the lifeblood of Indian sovereignty. The University of Oklahoma Law Center Library and the National Indian Law Library work with tribes whose government documents appear on this web site; these tribal documents are either placed online with the permission of the tribes, or they are U.S. Government documents, rightful
Resource
Website
Student Resource
CTS
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
High School
PostSecondary
Education
Law and Politics
law, politics, government, treaty, treaties, land
http://thorpe.ou.edu/
Post-secondary students would find this site useful to studies of Aboriginal law and self-government.
Jayne Simpson
U of A Aboringal Law Students' Association
ALSA is committed to furthering awareness and understanding of Aboriginal legal issues on a practical and theoretical level. Our main goals are to provide a forum for students who are interested in Aboriginal Law and to act as a coming together point for Aboriginal law students.Students and teachers can use the internet resources on this site to listen to FNMI radio stations, get access to magazines, news stations, and TV programming. There are also really great legal, government, and Aboriginal
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
CTS
Aboriginal Studies
Social Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Law and Politics
Current Events
Education
law, politics, government, treaty, treaties, land
http://www.ualberta.ca/~alsa/
There are further resources on this website categorized into legal, government, academic, media, and organizations. Students could find and explore various Aboriginal medias or legal cases.
Jayne Simpson
Native Web
Aboriginal artwork on display and for sale on this website. This site could be used by teachers to show students an example of a specific Aboriginal group's art or as a visual before making the craft. Students in higher grades could choose a type of art or artist and create an advertisement for that type or person.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Art
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Body and Mind
Art, beading, moccasins, jewellery, Inuit, Metis, Aboriginal, painting, artist
http://www.nativeweb.org/resources/art_artisans_galleries/
Good visuals and many different types of Aboriginal art.
Jayne Simpson
National Aboriginal Health Organization
The advancement of the health and well-being of FNMI. This is a great site for young mothers to have access to so they can find local doulas or mid wives to help them through their pregnancy and motherhood. There is also information about traditional health knowledge that all students could learn about in health class. It is important for students to learn about other types of healing and health other than just the mainstream western way.
Resource
Website
Health
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Body and Mind
health, healing, healthy, body, mind, emotion, holistic
http://www.naho.ca/
Really great traditional healing resources such as books and DVDs. Some are short you tube advertisements that would be great to share with students!
Jayne Simpson
Niitsitapiisini Teacher Toolkits
Learning resources for students and teachers in connection with the Blackfoot portion of the online Glenbow website. The Blackfoot culture section introduces teachers to the Blackfoot world and how it has changed and adapted over the centuries. The Learning Resource section informs teachers of the protocols involved in teaching First Nations students, provides access to instructional units and a list of additional resources. The units are designed to compliment and extend the Virtual Exhibit we
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Science
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Education
Glenbow, niitsitapiisini, Blackfoot, resource, teacher
http://www.glenbow.org/blackfoot/teacher_toolkit/index.html
An amazing resource for teachers- this is the best resource for Blackfoot culture and lessons.
Jayne Simpson
ERIC Digest
Literacy theories and methods are explained here that would support FNMI students. These approaches could bring more success to FNMI students because they are more meaningful and include traditional teaching methods from their cultures. This is a good article for all teachers who are concerned with literacy to read, because although they will benefit FNMI students, all students have the potential to benefit from these methods of teaching.
Resource
Website
Article
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Education
reading, skills, teaching, literature, resource, literacy
http://www.ericdigests.org/2002-3/reading.htm
These are good theories for teachers to know in elementary since literacy is such an integral part of our day. These are great for any group of children, but perhaps will really becoming significant and helpful for FNMI students as well, because there is the opportunity to bring their culture in on a daily basis.
Jayne Simpson
First Nations Games of Chance
This page was developed in part to provide background information and resources for a presentation at the 2003 Annual meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics in San Antonio Participants in this session learned historical information about Native American games of chance and then have an opportunity to play several of the games. Follow-up activities and discussion will focus on probabilities, permutations, and expected values for the various games.
Lesson Plan
Website
Math
First Nations
Elementary
Education
games, math, activity, lesson, resource, teach
http://web.uvic.ca/~tpelton/fn-math/
This is a great site because the games have great instructions along with followup activities related to math. Great!
Jayne Simpson
It might be helpful to ask the Liason at your school which of these games were played traditionally here, as this website doesn't give cultural information about any of them.
Math Central
Excellent resource for teachers! This website breaks down the mathematical content into different categories, and has different First Nations games (and explanations) under each category. Focus is learning through games! This is a really great way to introduce students to math concepts and get them to be excited about the subject, and see how it relates to other aspects of life.
Lesson Plan
Website
Teacher Resource
Math
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
Body and Mind
Education
math, games
http://mathcentral.uregina.ca/RR/database/RR.09.00/treptau1/mathcontent.html
A great site for integrating culture and math together! Students will be more excited about learning math with these game ideas!
Jayne Simpson
Traditional games
Games from the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit People of North America that are related to math or other subjects. They are categorized into games of chance, strategy, lifestyle, and other. From here, teachers can connect these games to various subjects or units for students of all ages.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Physical Education
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Body and Mind
Education
game, gym, traditional
http://mathcentral.uregina.ca/RR/database/RR.09.00/treptau1/
Good site for Aboriginal games and activities! This is a good site to visit if you are looking for traditional games to play with your entire class.
Jayne Simpson
A Cree Indian Legend: The Story of Chakapas
A traditional Woodland Cree legend about the Least Mouse releasing the Moon from the mighty hunter Chakapas�s trap.
Resource
Website
Book
Teacher Resource
Art
Language Arts
Science
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Education
Cree, legend, story, land, mouse, moon
A good story to introduce children to Cree stories or to connect the story to a science unit about the moon or stars.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Catterson, Annie Downes and P.G.Downes. Illustrations by Annie Downes Catterson. Manotick: Penumbra Press, 1990.
1894131568
A Friend Called Chum
A little girl learns about friendship with her dog when she wakes up cranky one morning.
Resource
Book
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Body and Mind
Education
Needs of FNMI Learners
story, dog, children, relationship, friendship, family, relations
A very cute book about friendship and having negative feelings of crankiness.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Wheeler, Bernelda. Illustrations by Andy Stout. Pemmican Publications Inc.Winnipeg: 1984.
0-919143-13-X
A Man Called Raven
When two brothers hurt a Raven, a mysterious man appears and tells the boys a story about why we should all respect the Raven.
Resource
Book
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Needs of FNMI Learners
Education
raven, bird, story, legend, book, lesson
A great story to teach children why we respect animals and do not purposefully cause harm to them. 7/11/2011
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Van Camp, Richard. Illustrations by George Little Child. Children Book Press Silvery, Diane. Illustrations by John Mantha. Kids Can Press, Ltd. : 2005.
0-89239-144-8
Aboriginal Peoples in Canada
Life and customs of FNMI in Canada.
Resource
Book
Social Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
History
Education
Aboriginal, story, legend, history, perspective
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Silvey Diane. Illustrations by John Mantha Kids Can Press. Ltd.: 2005.
978-1-55074-998-4
Alaku, de la riviére Korok
The old Alaku tells part of his past. During déune hunting expedition, mysterious events will disrupt the tranquility of the young Alaku and other Inuit. A narrative punctuated with Inuit traditions and déun hint of contemporary life.
Resource
Book
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Inuit
Elementary
History
Current Events
Spirituality
Education
Inuit, story, legend, french
A great resource for teachers who teach on or near Metis communities or French Immersion classes.
Jayne Simpson
Laplante, Jacques. Saint-Damien-de-Brandon, Les �ditions du soleil de minuit Pages 1 - 159 1997
2-89045-504-1
Amorak
In this retelling of an Inuit creation legend, the importance of the predatory relationship of the wolf to the caribou in maintaining the balance of nature is explored.
Resource
Book
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Science
Inuit
Elementary
Land
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
History
Education
legend, Inuit, caribou, wolf, balance, land
Great Inuit Creation story resource and teaches children about balance in nature. Lots of creative activities could be done as follow ups to this story.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr lab
Jessell, Tim. Minnesota: Creative Editions, 1994.
1568460929
Artic Stories
In this trio of stories, 10 year-old Agatha saves a priest who skates on thin ice, saves her community from a menacing flying object. and befriends birds that gather around her home.
Resource
Book
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Inuit
Elementary
Land
Spirituality
Oral Traditions
Education
Inuit, Actic, story, relations, family, friend
Kusugak, Michael Arvaarluk is an amazing author. His books are wonderful to have in all classrooms, but especially grade 2 because students begin learning about the Inuit and Arctic.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr lab
Kusugak, Michael Arvaarluk. illustrations by Vladyana Langer Krykorka. Toronto: Annick Press, 1998.
1550374524
Alfred's First Day at School
Alfred meets his new teacher and makes new friends during his first day at school.
Resource
Book
Language Arts
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Education
school, first, day, lesson, friend, family
A great story to read to Kindergarten, grade 1, or 2 students on their first day of school.
Jayne Simpson
Location: LPL
Pelletier, Darrell W. Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research Inc. Saskatoon : 1992 Page 1 - 12
0-920915-37-X
Alfred's Summer
During the summer, Alfred visits his grandparents in the country where there are all sorts of things to do.
Resource
Book
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Body and Mind
Education
Needs of FNMI Learners
Grandparent, family, relations, summer, lesson
A really great early-literacy story to share with students at the end of June or beginning of September. Students will be able to identify with this book really well.
Jayne Simpson
Location: LPL
Pelletier, Darrel W. Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research Inc. Saskatoon : 1992. Pages 1 - 15
Out of Print
A Name For a Métis
A boy asks his family what they think his new name will be. He finds all kinds of possibilities based on his strengths.
Resource
Book
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Métis
Elementary
Education
Metis, name, culture, history
This is a great story to increase student's concept of identity and confidence. It offers an opportunity for reflecting on their characteristics and identity. It would be a great story to read at the beginning of the year when every one is getting introduced to each other.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr lab
Delaronde, Deborah. Illustrations by Keiron Flaman. Pemmican Publications Inc., Winnipeg : 1999. Pages 1 - 26
0-921827-65-2
A Salmon for Simon
Simon has been trying to catch a salmon all summer long. When he finally has the opportunity to catch a salmon trapped in a hole made by clam digging, he decides the fish belongs back out in the ocean.
Resource
Book
Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Education
Needs of FNMI Learners
fish, fishing, salmon, caring, nature, land
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Waterson, Betty. Illustrations by Ann Blades. Meadow Mouse Paperback/Douglas McIntyre, Toronto : 1980 Pages 1 - 24
0888992653
Baseball Bats for Christmas
During the winter of 1995, the Inuit children of Repulse Bay use a gift of Christmas trees to make baseball bats.
Resource
Book
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Inuit
Elementary
Body and Mind
Education
Inuit, Christmas, Arctic, baseball
A wonderful Christmas Inuit story that can help students understand another culture and other Christmas traditions.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Kusugak, Michael Arvaarluk. Illustrations by Vladyana Krykorka. Toronto: Annick Press, 1990
1550371452
Blackfoot for Beginners
This resource consists of three workbooks, which are designed to help the learner develop vocabulary and to begin simple sentence structure while incorporating some traditional themes. A teacher's guide at the end of each workbook provides suggestions for interesting exercises to help the learner learn the concepts and practice what has been learned.
Resource
Teacher Resource
FNMI Languages
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Needs of FNMI Learners
Body and Mind
Education
Blackfoot, language, Siksika
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Esther Tailfeathers Edmonton, AB : Alberta Education, c1993
Blackfoot ways of knowing: the worldview of the Siksikaitsitapi.
A book that shares information about the traditional ways of thinking in FNMI communities, the way in which FNMI people lived and practiced their religious beliefs in accordance with nature prior to the arrival of the Europeans, and the way in which FNMI views of nature have changed over time.
Resource
Book
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Blackfoot
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
PostSecondary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
History
Law and Politics
Current Events
Education
Blackfoot, Siksika, teach, resource, lesson, perspective, land, philosophy, spirituality, history
A fabulous and powerful book for post-secondary students or teachers to learn more about Blackfoot spirituality and culture.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr lab
Bastien, Betty. University of Calgary Press. Calgary : 2004
978-1-55238-109-0
Beyond the Ridge
At her death an elderly Plains Indian woman experiences the afterlife believed in by her people, while the surviving family members prepare her body according to their custom.
Resource
Book
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Drama
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Land
Spirituality
death, afterlife, circle, beginning, end, custom, culture, tradition
A good book for learning about cultural customs around death, and how some people deal with it.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Goble, Paul. Bradbury Press New York : 1989
0689717318
Borrowed Black: A Labrador Fantasy
Retells how a creature named Borrowed Black, made of borrowed things himself, borrowed the moon one night, causing great consternation in all living things.
Resource
Book
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
First Nations
Inuit
Elementary
Land
moon, legend, story, borrow, night
Students can learn about the moon's purpose and about the paradigm "All my Relations" and learn how every thing on this earth is connected.
Jayne Simpson
Location: LPL
Obed, Ellen Bryan. Illustrations by Jan Mogensen Breakwater Books St.John�s, NL: 2005. 32 pages..
0920911145
Carving a Totem Pole
See the step-by-step construction of an actual Totem Pole. Jensen also chronicled the carving and raising of a totem pole designed by Nisga'a carver Norman Tait for the Native Education Centre in Where The People Gather: Carving A Totem Pole (1992). The title was derived from the name of the totem, Wil Sayt Bakwhlgat, meaning the place where the people gather.
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Book
Art
Aboriginal Studies
Science
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
History
Body and Mind
totem, poles, book
This is a great book to teach students about totem poles, how they're made, and why they are made. It also teaches students about the Nisga'a people who make this type of totem.
Jayne Simpson
Location: U of L Main Library
Jensen, Vickie. Toronto: Douglas & McIntyre Ltd., 1994.
155054232X
Caribou Song
Its plot centres on efforts Joe and Cody make one day to summon thousands of caribou with music, dancing, and singing. It is a Cree story written in English and Cree.
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Book
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Science
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Education
Caribou, song, story, legend, animals, Cree, relations, land
Teachers who are teaching on or near Cree communities would really benefit from using this book in class as their students would really identify with the language and story. Teachers who are not in this same situation would benefit from using this book in their class because many other FNMI groups can relate to a similar relationship with the land and using songs or dances to communicate with other animals. A great book!
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Highway, Tomson. Illustrations by Brian Deines. Harper Collins Books 2001.
0002255227
Celebrating the Pow-wow
Traditions and customs of pow wows in North America. This book examines the native American powwow celebrations, discussing the preparation, grand entry, competitions, traditional costumes, instruments, and symbols.
Resource
Book
Art
Physical Education
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
Body and Mind
History
Spirituality
pow wow, dance, music, tradition, culture, custom
A great introduction for students about pow wows. It's also a great way for encouraging students to bring in their own personal stories about their pow wow experiences. Before Aboriginal Heritage Week in June, teachers can share this book with their class before participating in, or watching a pow wow.
Jayne Simpson
Location: LPL
Kalman, Bobbie. Crabtree Publishing Company 1997. 32 pages.
0865057400
Coyote as the Sun and Other Stories
Stories explaining why chipmunks have stripes, how the seasons came to be, and the general respect the Shuswap people have for the world around them.
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Book
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Body and Mind
Needs of FNMI Learners
Shuswap, nature, animals, legend, stories
Really great stories from the Shuswap people. If students are learning about forests or lakes, one of these stories would be good to share with the class.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Kamloops: Secwepemc Cultural Education Society, 1993. 54 pages.
0-921235-21-6
Changes
A young girl named Kona experiences different emotions that reflect the changes of the seasons.
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Book
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Body and Mind
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Needs of FNMI Learners
season, life, cycle, emotion, feeling, nature, connect
A really great book for discussing emotions as well as seasons.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Condon, Penny Gabriel Dumont Institute Saskatoon : 2000 Pages 1 - 19
0-920915-43-4
Chinook
Having lost Red-Eagle, her beloved husband, Chinook wanders the mountains searching for his spirit. although she never returns, the warm breeze that blows down from the mountains every winter is a sign to her people that her spirit has not forgotten them.
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Book
Language Arts
Science
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Body and Mind
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
History
Land
chinook, land, relations, environment, nature
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Marston, Sharyn. Illustrations by Anne Hanley. Winnipeg: Pemmican Publications Inc., 1994.
0921827334 0921827334 0921827334 0921827334
Crazy Horse's Vision
A story based on the life of the dedicated young Lakota boy who grew up to be one of the bravest defenders of his people.
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Teacher Resource
Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Education
vision, legend, story, spiritual,
A story of the Lakota hero Crazy Horse. He is a Native American role model and hero, so this would be a great story to bring into the class to talk about people we look up to.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Bruchac, Joseph. Illustrations by S.D.Nelson Lee & Low Books 2000. 40 pages
1880000946
Crossing Bok Chitto, A Choctaw Tale of Friendship & Freedom
The story touches in inter racial friendship with the aid of Martha Tom, a Choctaw girl, and Little Mo's, a slave boy from a plantation across the great river. Stories like this can expand into themes such as: oral storytelling, friendship, history of the Choctaw people, music, slavery and freedom.
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Language Arts
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
History
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
race, slavery, friendship, relations, children
A very unique story of friendship. I highly recommend this book in elementary classrooms.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Tingle, Tim Texas : 2006. 40 pages.
0-938317-77-6
Did You Hear the Wind Sing Your Name? An Oneida Song of Spring
A celebration of the approaching spring after the cold winter months.
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Book
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Land
spring, season, nature, song, sing, legend, story
A beautiful story with detailed and incredible illustrations. Oneida traditions are included in a song/rhythmic way filled with symbolism. A very good way to introduce spring and symbolism. 5/16/2013 This book would be excellent to explain how seasons change for young children. The book has great illustrations, and explains to the reader that if you are aware of nature and the land you will be able to see the seasons change. If you were teaching in Ontario this would be a great resource because
Jayne Simpson
Location: LPL
De Coteau Orie, Sandra. Illustrations by Christopher Canyon. Thomas Allen and Son Canada Ltd., Markham : 1995 Pages 1 - 32
0802774857
Dreamstones
A boy and his father leave England to learn about the Arctic and their ship becomes trapped in ice. The little boy is lured by foxes one night and gets lost. A man finds him and they sit and talk about the arctic and animals until the boy falls asleep. The father finds his son asleep wrapped in seal skin next to an inukshuk.
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Book
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
First Nations
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Spirituality
Land
dream, vision, legend, arctic, war, world war, Inuit, inukshuk
A beautiful Arctic story, great to read to grade 2s learning about the Inuit. It's also a great story because it blends two cultures together into an amazing story.
Jayne Simpson
Trottier, Maxine. Illustrations by Stella East. Toronto: Stoddart Kids, 1992. 32 pages.
0-7737-6141-1
Dream Quest
The two stories in this book, "The Big Save" and "Hacks Choice", are based on films produced by Spirit Bay Productions. Each portrays young people making personal decisions and then taking the responsibility for their choices.
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Book
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
First Nations
Middle School
High School
Body and Mind
Objiwa, dream, quest, vision, youth, teenage, emotion, change
A good story to talk about maturing from youth to adulthood, and the role that Elders or grandparents can help. It also reminds us how important our dreams are and what they mean.
Jayne Simpson
Location: LPL
Cooper, Amy Jo. Toronto: Annick Press Ltd.,1994. 128 pages.
0-920303-84-6
Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump
Description and history of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump.
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Website
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Science
Aboriginal Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Education
buffalo, head smashed in buffalo jump, Blackfoot, hunting, land, tradition
This would be a really great book to read to students before or after going on a field trip to Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump. Students could also look at different parts of HSBJ by focussing on parts of the historical site: archaelogy, oral history, food, clothing and shelter, and history. The groups can then present their findings to the class.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Reid, Gordon. Calgary, Alta. : Fifth House, c2002 44 p
1894004833
Hide and Sneak.
While playing hide-and-seek, a young Inuit girl named Allushua encounters and outwits an Ijiraq, a mythological creature known for hiding little children.
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Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Inuit
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Education
Inuit, Actic, story, legend, monster, creature, trickster, children
The actual reading of the story is a bit difficult do to the unfamiliarity of the names. The Native words are approached with caution when reading aloud to third graders. The story is completely comprehensible, do in large part to the beautifully detailed illustrations.
Jayne Simpson
.Location: Curr Lab
Kusugak, Michael Arvaarluk. Illustrations by Vladyana Krykorka. Toronto: Annick Press, 1992.
0780715780
Hidden Buffalo
The Cree people have not seen buffalo all summer. Now in the Moon of Changing Leaves, the people must find the herds if they are to have food for the winter. After discovering a white stone in the shape of a buffalo, young Sky Running dreams of great buffalo herds in enemy territory known as the Badlands. Despite the danger, his tribe sets off toward the buffalo, never encountering the enemy but eventually finding vast herds of the animal.
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Language Arts
Science
First Nations
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Education
Cree, buffalo, hunt, dream, vision
Used as a read-aloud, this title provides an evocative introduction to the life on the plains and the ways of these people. Skillfully told and illustrated, this memorable tale is based on a traditional Cree story about the power of prayers and dreams to ensure people's survival.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Wiebe, Rudy. Illustrations Michael Lone Child. Red Deer Pres Red Deer : 2003 32p.
0889953341
How I Got My Dogsled
Lewis, Jackie. Illustrations by Cindy Crew. Manotick: Penumbra Press, 1993. Location: Curr Lab
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Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Inuit
Elementary
Land
History
Body and Mind
Education
friendship, relations, respect, nature, land, dog, dogsled, Arctic
A beautiful story about new friendships and respect. A great story to share with students learning about the Arctic or the Inuit.
Jayne Simpson
A young girl finds a Husky dog with a litter of pups. she then raises these dogs and they become her own dogsled team.A beautiful story
How the Loon lost her Voice
Loon loses her voice while attempting to free the daylight that had been stolen by evil spirits. A Northwest Coast legend.
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Book
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Land
History
animal, loon, bird, legend, lesson,
A great story to introduce students to storytelling and legends.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Cameron, Anne. illustrations by Tara Miller. Madeira Park: Harbour Publishing Co. Ltd., 1985. 32p.
9780920080559
How Lone Crow Became Magpie
A lonely crow helps save Bluebird's granddaughter from Grizzly bear's hungry jaws and is rewarded for his bravery.
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Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Land
History
Education
bird, legend, strory, nature, animal. crow, magpie
Because students see magpies and crows every day, this story has a lot of relevancy for them. If the class is doing a unit on birds or storytelling, this would be an excellent book to share with them.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Buchholz, Kate. Illustrations by Keiron Flamand. Winnipeg: Pemmican Publications, Inc. 35p.
0921827687
How Raven freed the Moon
Raven transforms into a baby to free the Moon, which is trapped in an old fisher woman's cedar chest. A Northwest Coast legend.
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Book
Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Education
Raven, trickster, moon, legend, story
When students are learning about the night, stars, moon, and sharing, this would be a really applicable book. A very neat story.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Cameron, Anne. Illustrations by Tara Miller. Madeira Park: Harbour Publishing Co. Ltd., 1993. 32p.
0-920080-67-7
I Can't Have Bannock but the Beaver has a Dam
A little boy learns the role a beaver played in a power outage which is preventing his mother from making him bannock.
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Book
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Body and Mind
Education
beaver, wheeler, bannock, story, grandparent, grandmother, tradition
A story to teach students about rhythm and why we can't always have what we want. The book includes a bannock recipe which would be a really great post-reading activity to read with the students!
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Wheeler, Bernelda Pemmican Publications Inc. Winnipeg : 1984 Pages 1 - 32
0-895411-48-3
I am Raven: A Story of Discovery.
Story of understanding one's own character by creating and learning the lessons of a totem.
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Teacher Resource
Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Body and Mind
raven, bird, story, legend, book, lesson, trickster, totem
A really powerful story about understanding your own identity. This is an amazing story to read with students from grades 3-10 to reflect on their identity, who they are, and how they represent themselves.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Bouchard, David. Illustrations by Andy Everson. MTW Publishers 2002.
978-0-9784327-0-6
I Am the Eagle Free (Sky Song)
In this interpretation of the Six Nations legend, a little bird who hides itself in Eagle's tail feathers sings a beautiful song while it flies with Eagle, who is participating in a contest to determine which winged creature can soar the highest. Artist Simon Paul-Dene diligently illustrated and painted the contents of this story in hopes that children would reflect upon the importance of reconnecting with their spiritual attachment to the Earth.
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Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Land
Spirituality
Body and Mind
Education
Ioquois, six nations, legend, story, eagle, nature, animals
A good story to read to students who are learning about the environment and how to take care of it. It is important for students to understand and acknowledge their relationship with nature so they will take care of the Earth with respect.
Jayne Simpson
location: Curr Lab
Illustrations by Simon Paul-Dene. Theytus Books Ltd. Penticton : 1992. Pages 1 - 36 .
0919441343
Keepers of the Earth: Native Stories and Environmental Activities for Children.
A book with an environmental message that includes activities in theater, reading, writing, science, social studies, mathematics and sensory awareness.
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Drama
Language Arts
Music
Science
Social Studies
First Nations
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Spirituality
Land
History
Body and Mind
Education
keepers of the earth, nature, land, environment, responsibility, mother earth, activities, lessons, stories
There is a plethora of information in this book. It is an amazing resource for teachers to have. It also contains a lot of great activities that could be used with a group or one-on-one. 5/15/2013 This is resource is excellent! the book contains stories and activities that encourage students to interact with their environment and learn about First Nations connections to the land. The activities work well in science lessons but could also be used across the curriculum as well.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Caduto, Michael J. and Joseph Bruchac. Illustrations by John Kahionhes Fadden and Carol Wood. Saskatoon: Fifth House Publishers, 1989.240p.
1555913857
Keepers of the Life: Discovering Plants Through Native Stories and Earth
Eighteen stories designed to educate children about vegetation, flowers and greenery. Includes hands-on activities.Activities for Children.
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Teacher Resource
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Language Arts
Science
Social Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Land
Education
stories, nature, land, animals, responsibility, respect, earth, mother earth, lessons, activities, keepers of the life
A must-have for science teachers or teachers who want to help their students connect with the Earth more. For myself, I want to teach my students about indigenous plants and how to use them, so I couldn't find a more useful book than this.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Caduto, Michael J. and Joseph Bruchac. Illustrations by John Kahionhes Fadden and David Kanietakeron Fadden. Saskatoon: Fifth House Ltd., 1994.
1897252196
Keepers of the Night: Native American Stories and Nocturnal Activities for Children
Nightime activities such as sensory observation and stargazing accompany eight Aboriginal stories about nocturnal creatures.
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Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Science
Social Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Land
Education
night, nocturnal, keepers of the night, stories, legend, responsibility, respect, mother earth, earth, lessons, activities
A great resource with activities and stories about the night. Something for every age and cross-curricular ideas. An amazing resource!
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Caduto, Michael J. and Joseph Bruchac. Illustrations by David Kanietakeron Fadden. Golden: Fulcrum Publishing, 1994.
1555911773
Kyle's Bath
In order to avoid a bath, a young boy spends his day trying not to get dirty.
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Health
Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Body and Mind
Education
hygiene, bath, dirty, clean
A fun story to introduce children to hygiene and why we need to keep clean. Every child can relate to this story! 5/15/2013 This would be so helpful for introducing good hygiene for kids! I love this book., it was cute and could be used as an introduction, or after a few weeks as a review to previous lessons.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Eyvindson, Peter. Illustrations by Wendy Wolsak. Pemmican Publications Inc., Winnipeg : 1984. Pages 1 - 32
0-919143-05-9
Le défi nordique (Nordic Challenge)
Aurélie, Julien et leur pére quittent Montréal pour sՎtablir å Kangiqsujuaq, au Nunavik. Julien, who now lives in Nunavik, discovers the culture and language of the Inuit with his new friend Noah.
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Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
Body and Mind
Education
Land
History
Nordic, Nunavut, Arctic, Inuit, friendship
A unique story about friendship. Throughout this book students will learn about Inuit culture and society.
Jayne Simpson
Groulx, Diane. Saint-Damien-de-Brandon, 1997 Pages 1 - 216
Lisa and Sam
Alfred's sister Lisa has a pet named Sam, but their mother wants Lisa to return Sam to his natural environment.
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Book
Language Arts
First Nations
Métis
Elementary
Land
Education
friendship, respect, animal, habitat
A story many children can relate to about wanting a pet, but needing to let it go back to its home. It is a good book for younger readers to discuss treatment of animals and their homes.
Jayne Simpson
Location: LPL
Pelletier, Darrell W. Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research Inc. Saskatoon : 1992. Pages 1 - 18pp.
0920915604
Mama, Do You Love Me?
A young child, whose mother calls her Dear One, is trying to find the boundaries of her mother's love, and eventually realizes that there are no such limitations. The story of a mother's patient, unending, wonderful love for her child is nothing new. But the pure simplicity of Barbara M. Joosse's story, in a cold Alaskan setting, coupled with the bright, beautiful illustrations by Barbara Lavellee, has made Mama, Do You Love Me? an award-winning book and a favorite.
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Language Arts
Inuit
Elementary
Body and Mind
Land
Education
relations, mother, child, arctic, Inuit, love
A very touching story that would be great for mothers day to show children how far her love goes. Children sometimes wonder about the limits of love, and this is a very relateable story.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Joose, Barbara M. Illustrations by Barbara Lavalle. Chronicle Books San Francisco : 1991 Pages 1 - 26.
087701759X
Many Nations: An Alphabet of Native America
An A-to-Z illustrated look at First Nations life. In this striking alphabet book, 26 stunning full-color paintings, surrounded by a border painted to look like birch bark, depict aspects of Native American life, and are accompanied by simple poetic phrases. The stated purpose of this project is to exemplify the diversity of Native nations, both past and present.
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Language Arts
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Education
alphabet, nature, letters, writing, reading
While most of the pictures depict historical dress, settings, and activities, the letter N is represented by a contemporary Navajo man wearing jeans and cowboy boots. Without informed guidance, children may miss the distinction between modern day and historical illustrations, and, therefore, develop inaccurate impressions or generalizations.
Jayne Simpson
Bruchac, Joseph. Illustrations by Robert F. Goetzl. Mahwah, BridgeWater Paperback New Jersey : 1997 Pages 1 - 36.
0816744602
Maple Moon
Eight-year-old Rides the Wind, a Missisauga boy, is shunned by others because he is lame. He ventures into the forest for solace and observes a squirrel licking a bit of sap on a maple branch. When he returns home, he is scolded for his day-long absence. When he tries to show the elders where he found the sap, Rides the Wind is surprised to discover only a dormant tree. Fortunately, the chief makes everyone remain until the end of the day when the sun once again releases the sap.
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Teacher Resource
Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Land
maple syrup, nature, tree, forest, resource, relation, responsibility, truth, acceptance, discovery
The story moves through a believable scenario of discovery and disappointment to a satisfying denouement. It would be a good story to share with students during winter months, and students could learn to make their own maple sweets as a follow up activity.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Crook, Connie Brummel. Illustrations by Scott Cameron. Toronto: Stoddart Kids, 1997.
0773760989
Nanabosho: How the Turtle Got Its Shell
While visiting their aunt in the city, Nonie and Billy's ni Mishomis recounts the Ojibwa legend of how the turtle got its shell.
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Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Oral Traditions
legend, story, turtle, animal
A great story to share with students when learning about sea creatures or reptiles. It is important for students to hear the scientific rationale for turtles having shells, but equally important is knowing the historical stories from Indigenous groups.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
McLellan, Joe. Illustrations by Rhian Brynjolson. Winnipeg : Pemmican Publications Inc., 1994.
0921827407
Nanabosho, Soaring eagle and the Great Sturgeon
While Billy stays home to do the laundry, Winona and her cousin Bonnie go ice fishing with ni Mishomis. On the drive to the fishing hole their ni Mishomis tells the legend of Nanabosho, Soaring Eagle and the Great Sturgeon.
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Teacher Resource
Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Education
legend, story, eagle, sturgeon. animal
This excellent picture book that teaches and delights on several levels. It provides a traditional teaching about the environment and human greed as well as an entertaining story for young readers.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
McLellan, Joe. Illustrations by Rhian Brynjolson. Winnipeg : Pemmican Publications Inc., 1993. 48pp.
0-921827-23-7
Northern Lights: The Soccer Trails
This is the story of Kataujaq and the intimate relationship she has with her mother. They do almost everything together; they hug, rub noses and say "Mamaq" which means "You smell so nice." But a great sickness comes and Kataujaq''s mother is taken south to the white people''s hospital and never comes back. Kataujaq grieves, but is also able to rejoice when she and her grandmother watch the northern lights.
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Language Arts
Inuit
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Education
death, feeling, sad, emotion, soccer, mother, arctic, Inuit
This book celebrates family life, intimacy and the glory of nature. A good story to introduce or discuss death and sadness, but also the connections to the land and sky. A beautiful story.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Kusugak, Michael Arvaarluk. Illustrations by Vladyana Krykorka. Toronto: Annick Press Ltd., 1993. 24pp.
1550373382
Nokum is My Teacher
An excellent story about a young boy questioning his grandmother (Nokum) as to why he needs to learn how to read and write. This book also includes a CD that reads the story in both English and Cree. This is an excellent way to have First Nation's content in an elementary classroom because it also introduces Cree words that can be taught to the class
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Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Education
Cree, Nokum, grandmother, teacher
Students can learn about roles of grandparents and what we can learn from them. It is also good for students to be aware that teachers are not their only teachers in life!
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
.Bouchard, David. Illustrations by Allen Sapp. Rain Coast Books Vancouver : 2002. 32pp.
0889953678
Owl Eyes
In Kanienkehaka (Mohawk) legend, the creator, Raweno, gives each animal its basic shape, then adds fur, feathers, coloring, and other finishing details according to the animal's wishes. In this retelling, Raweno can't finish any work without meddling dissent from owl, who wants fox to have yellow fur, wolf to have smaller feet, sparrow a bigger beak, and so on. Raweno, irritated, finally asks owl what he himself wants. Owl wants red feathers-then blue feathers instead-then fur- then...Raweno los
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Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Education
Mohawk, legend, animal, bird, owl, eyes
Miyake's richly representational paintings focus on the handsome, long-haired Raweno, but the animals and forest setting are given careful attention, too. Details stand out against the leafy green background. Raweno is noble and individualized, more a fine human figure than a divine one. It's his appealing presence that is likely to get this pourquoi tale off the shelf.
Jayne Simpson
Gates, Frieda. Illustrations by Yoshi Miyake. Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books New York : 1994.32pp.
0688124720
Potlatch: a Tsimshian Celebration
Thirteen year old David takes part in a Potlatch celebration during a summer visit to his father's Tsimshian village. The traditions of the Tsimshian, particularly those connected with the Potlatch, are presented.
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Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
History
Education
potlatch, potluck, tradition, custom, culture
The photos work nicely with the text to reveal the history, pride, and spirituality involved as the community comes together to celebrate the important event. A welcome addition to other strong books about contemporary youngsters from multicultural backgrounds by this author-photographer team. A glossary and two maps are included
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Hoyt-Goldsmith, Diane. New York: Holiday House, 1997. 32pp
0823412903
Pow-wow's Coming
A wonderful story with a powerful beat to teach about the history and customs of the pow wow.
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Language Arts
Art
Music
First Nations
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Body and Mind
Spirituality
History
pow wow, dance, music, tradition, culture, custom
Powwow's Coming provides children with a foundation for understanding and celebrating the enduring culture and heritage of American Indians. Boyden's exquisite cut-paper collage and engaging poem visually place readers within the scenes of a contemporary Native American community while offering a thoughtful look at powwows and their meanings to the Native participants.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Boyden, Linda. University of New Mexico Press 2007. 32pp.
9780826342652
Red Bird
Each September, Katie and her family look forward to getting out of the city and going to the Pow-wow at Nanticoke, where there is traditional dancing and much feasting.
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Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Education
pow wow, red bird, dancing, food, family, relations, renewal
This wonderful offering captures the setting, style of dress, and even the frequent multiracial makeup of many of these nations. Despite one oddly off-base illustration of Nanticokes fishing for crabs that includes Plains tipis instead of longhouses, this book is a fine addition
Jayne Simpson
Mitchell, Barbara. Illustrations by Todd L. W. Doney. Lothrop Lee & Shepard Books New York : 1996. Pages 1 - 32.
0688108598
Sasquatch Exterminator
A boy meets a Sasquatch while he is out walking. The boy discovers that it may not be the real thing and takes the advice of his Kokum (grandmother). The words to the story were set to music and the sheet music is included. Full colour illustrations by First Nations artist Myles Charles enhance the text and adds to its playfulness.The book and accompanying song lyrics is the result of a collaboration between Metis musician, Don Freed, and Native students from Charlebois School in Cumberland Hous
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Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Land
History
Education
sasquatch, hero, trickster, legend, story
Young readers will enjoy the story and its outcome. It would be a great story to share with students about listening to adults, or to learn about the relationship between stories and music.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Freed, Don. Illustrations by Myles Charles. Gabriel Dumont Institute, Saskatoon: 1999. Pages 1 - 18
0-7910-1721-4
Finding Dawn
Acclaimed Métis filmmaker Christine Welsh presents a compelling documentary that puts a human face on a national tragedy: the murders and disappearances of an estimated 500 Aboriginal women in Canada over the past 30 years. This is a journey into the dark heart of Native women's experience in Canada.
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Social Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
High School
Current Events
Women, violence, disappearance, lost
http://www.nfb.ca/film/finding_dawn
A very seriouse but important history of Canada. This is a great way to start discussions about discrimination in our justice systems and society.
Jayne Simpson
Alberta Oil Sands
David Suzuki explores the devestating effects of tar sands on the Aboriginal communities living downstream. It is an excellent film for students learning about oil development, land use, and resource extraction. It would be best for students in junior or senior high due to the emotions and scenes.
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Health
Science
Social Studies
First Nations
Métis
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Land
Current Events
Body and Mind
Education
oil, sands, tar, Alberta, natural resource, environment, land, fish, water, cancer, david suzuki
http://www.cbc.ca/video/#/Shows/The_Nature_of_Things/1242300217/ID=1769597772
A great First Nations perspective on the tar sands. It shows the consequence of seperating a people from their land and resources, as well as how the devestation of land effects people. Excellent. Very powerful.
Jayne Simpson
First Nations: Land Rights and Environmentalism in British Columbia
A historical and contemporary look at First Nations land rights in British Columbia. This is a great site for exploring and discussing Land Rights and activism. Students in high school, junior high, or post secondary could do research on land claims on this site.
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Website
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Social Studies
First Nations
High School
PostSecondary
Middle School
Land
Law and Politics
History
Current Events
Education
Land, land claims, rights, environmentalism, environment, british columbia
http://www.firstnations.eu/indian_land.htm
Great resource for land claims information and how Indigenous people have fought back for their land.
Jayne Simpson
Storm Boy
A boy, lost in a storm, is washed up on a strange shore. After a violent seastorm, a Haida prince washes ashore in the supernatural realm of the strange and colossal killer whale people. There his spiritual journey begins
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Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Oral Traditions
History
Education
Haida, totem, land, vision, dream
Powerful illustrations make stunning use of northwest coast Native American motifs to create a compelling atmosphere of mystery and displacement.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Lewis, Paul Owen. Tricycle Press Berkley : 1999. Pages 1 - 32.
1582460574
Tex
Tex is an English foxhound. He was the runt of the litter and thought no one would take him home until he meets an Anishnabay woman in the dog pound.She calls Tex her Animoosh, her dog. Tex the English foxhound Animoosh, loves Ikwe. Ikwe loves Tex. When they met for the first time at the city dog pound, Ikwe had said: Aneen, Animoosh. Neen Anishnabay Ikwe. Which means in English, "How are you, dog? I am an Anishnabay woman."
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Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Body and Mind
Education
animal, relationship, friendship, acceptance
Tex is a wonderful story about friendship, acceptance, and love. It describes the love that sees only beauty and perfection. A story that all children will love.
Jayne Simpson
Location: LPL
Ranville, Myrelene. Illustrations: Clive Dobson. Firefly Books Buffalo : 1999 Pages 1 - 31.
1552092941
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
The story of Arnold Spirit Junior, a First Nations teenage boy living with his loving but impoverished family on the Spokane Indian Reserve. When Arnold decides to leave the Reserve school to attend a high school in a nearby "farming" community, he is labeled as a traitor by his people, and as an outcast by his new classmates and teachers.
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Health
Language Arts
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Middle School
High School
Body and Mind
Reserve, identity, self image, racism
A coming-of-age story so well observed that its very rootedness in one specific culture is also what lends it universality, and so emotionally honest that the humor almost always proves painful. Students can identify with and will enjoy this novel.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Alexie, Sherman. Little, Brown and Company. 2007.
0316013684
The Big Storm
A big storm moves over the city and shuts down all the power. Alfred's father burns sweetgrass as a show of respect for mother nature.
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Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Land
storm, respect, mother earth, nature, land, environment, sweetgrass
The book is intend for the development of reading skills and not as fine children�s literature. The book fills an important need for curriculum materials and leveled reading materials which have First Nations or Metis content. The story is successful for its purposes.
Jayne Simpson
Location: LPL
Pelletier, Darrel W. Saskatoon Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research Inc. Saskatoon : 1992. Pages 1 - 15
0920915310
The Birth of Nanabosho
When Nonie and Billy go to visit their grandparents, Mishomis tells them a story about how Nanabosho, the son of West Wind and grandson of Nokomis, is born into this world, and how he grows and learns of the world around him.
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Book
Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
History
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
grandparent, grandmother, grandfather, story, legend, lesson
There is much cultural information here, and this is an excellent starting place for understanding the great and beloved hero and trickster. In this multilayered story, Kirby draws Nonie and Billy and their family in black and white, and the story Mishomis tells them in full color.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
McLellan, Joseph. Illustrations by Jim Kirby. Winnipeg : Pemmican Publications Inc., 1989.
0921827008
The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses
Though she is fond of her people, a girl prefers to live among the wild horses where she is truly happy and free. A storm gives her the opportunity to fulfill her dream--to live in a beautiful land among the wild horses she loves.
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Health
Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Body and Mind
Identity, nature, land, relationship, self, connect
With brilliant, stylized illustrations and simple text, Paul Goble tells the story of a young woman who follows her heart, and the family that respects and accepts her uniqueness. Considering how difficult it is for some communities to allow friendships to grow between people of different cultures, this village's support for the girl's companions of choice is admirable. Goble's bold paintings reflect this noble open-mindedness. The young horse fanatic of the house will joyfully add this book to
Jayne Simpson
Goble, Paul. Bradbury Press New York : 1978.
Inukshuk Journey
The image of an inuksuk-stones placed in the shape of a person-has become a familiar sight in many parts of Canada and the USA. But artist Mary Wallace takes us far beyond what we already know in this rich exploration of the inuksuk, Inuit culture, and the Far North. .
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Language Arts
Social Studies
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
Land
Body and Mind
Education
Inuit, inukshuk, arctic
Inuksuk Journey is the page-turning and visually stunning chronicle of Mary�s summer trip to the Arctic, inspired by her long-held fascination with the ancient Inuit symbol of the inuksuk. An engaging mix of travel journal and gorgeous artbook, Inuksuk Journey combines the best of travel writing with breathtaking paintings showcased in large format across the pages of this book. Great for grade 2 social studies or geography in older grades.
Jayne Simpson
Location: LPL
Wallace, Mary Toronto: Owl Books, 1999. 64pp.
The Legend of the Mimigwesseos.
Woodland Cree legends about the secretive Mimigwesseos (small magical people) are retold. Illustrations are from woodcuts. They lived among rocks on islands and in the ledges and cliffs of lakes and rivers; elf-like creatures with flat, noseless faces, they were sometimes helpful but were dangerous to meddle with. This book is about them.
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Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Land
Education
little people, Cree, legend, story
Story is told in the same way Elders speak, in a story that includes many other connected stories. If students are not used to this, they could be confused.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Ballantyne, Adam. Illustrations by Annie Downes Catterson. Mantick: Penumbra Press, 1999. 40pp. 40pp.
0-921254-806 0-921254-806 0-921254-806 0-921254-806
The Little Duck: Sikihpsis
A little mud duck admires a group of Plains Cree from afar until he decides to join one of their dances. He soon realizes the Cree dance is no place for a duck.
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Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Body and Mind
Cree, pow wow, dance, identity, place
"The Little Duck" is an extrordinary childrens book. Not only does it help them learn to read, but it teaches them how to care for animals! I give it TWO THUMBS UP! It also teaches children about identity and to reflect on their own.
Jayne Simpson
Location: LPL
Cuthand, Beth. Illustrations by Mary Longman. Theytus Books Ltd. Penticton : 1999. Pages 1 - 27.
0919441742
The Lonely Inukshuk
An inukshuk questions arctic animals about the meaning of its existence. A great book for students learning about the Arctic or the Inuit.
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Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Inuit
Elementary
Spirituality
Land
Inuit, arctic, inukshuk
A great book to share with students, as it was written by students also. A great way to teach students about Inukshuks before they create one themselves!
Jayne Simpson
Location: LPL
Written and Illustrated by students of Inuglak School. Toronto: Scholastic Book Fairs (Canada) Inc., 1999.
0590516507 0590516507
The Missing Sun
Emily and her mother have moved to Inuvik where her mother says the sun will disappear for many days. Emily receives different explanations; her mother explains the earth is tilted, while her friend Josie says the Raven has stolen the sun
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Science
Inuit
Elementary
Land
History
Inuit. arctic, perspective, story, legend, sun, winter
This would be a great story to share with students learning about the sun and the earth's rotation in science. It offers a different explanation for the sun's dissapearance. A story that intertwines two identities and worlds.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Eyvindson, Peter. Illustrations by Rhian Brynjolson. Winnipeg: Pemmican Publications Inc., 1993. 48pp.
0921827296 0921827290
The Moccasins.
This is the story of a young Aboriginal child who is given a special gift by his foster mother. Her gift of warmth and thoughtfulness helps the child by encouraging self-esteem, acceptance and love.
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Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Body and Mind
Identity, moccasins, gift, grandmother, self-esteem, acceptance, love
A classic story about love, acceptance, and pride in your own identity. This would be a good story to share with students before discussing what makes them proud of their identity. AN excellent story.
Jayne Simpson
Einarson, Earl. Illustrations : Julie Flett. Theytus Books 2001.
1894778146
The Night Rebecca Stayed Out Too Late
When Rebecca stays at her friend Suzie's house too long, Rebecca wants someone to walk home with her past spooky Jack Mcgraven's house. But the tables soon turn and it is Suzie who needs companionship on her way home.
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Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Body and Mind
identity, friendship, perspective, brave, courage, night, alone
Great feelings of bravery and fear- emotions all children can identify with. A great story!
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Eyvindson, Peter. Illustrations by Rhian Brynjolson. Winnipeg: Pemmican Publications Inc., 1994. 34pp.
0921827393 0921827393 0921827393 0921827393 0921827393
Eagle Song.
With the help of his family, a young Mohawk boy learns to deal with homesickness and racism after the move from their Akwesasne reservation to Brooklyn.
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Language Arts
Social Studies
First Nations
Middle School
High School
Current Events
Body and Mind
Mohawk, racism, identity, self-esteem, home
A very powerful story of racism and moving. Moving and sadness is something many students can identify with. Racism is something that unfortunately many children still deal with, so this is a good story for students to read to become empathetic of new students or ethnic minorities.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Bruchac, Joseph. Illustrations by Dan Andreasen. Toronto: Puffin Books, 1997. 80pp.
0141301694
Frog Girl.
A girl is taken underneath a lake by the Frog grandmother while a volcano threatens the girl's village. A Pacific Northwest Coast story.Summoned to a spectacular world beneath the lake, the girl is questioned by "Grandmother" about the disapperance of her "children". Just who is this mysterious old woman? And what will happen if her children are not returned? What follows both answers-and deepens the mystery.
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Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
nature, disaster, story, legend, animal, relations, frog
Careful attention is paid to historical detail both in the story and the vibrant illustrations. Frog Girl follows the rich mythic traditions of the Haida, Tlingit, and other Native peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast, whose stories often tell of individuals cast mysteriously into parallel worlds inhabited by animals in human form.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Lewis, Paul Owen. Whitecap Books Vacouver : 1997 Pages 1 - 32
1582460035
Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message
Drawing on Six Nation (Iroquois) ceremonial tradition, adapted for children by a chief of the Mohawk nation, the text speaks thanks to Mother Earth, to water, grass fruits, animals, to the wind and rain, sun, moon and stars, to the Spirit Protectors of our past and present, "for showing us ways to live in peace and harmony," and to the Great Spirit, giver of all.
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Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Mohawk, thanksgiving, prayer, thanks, mother earth, nature
An interesting use of pattern in the faces of both humans and animals, variation between distant landscape and close-up still-life composition, and a satisfying buildup of momentum to the dramatic, fire-lit night scene of the final invocation to the spirits. The entire text is reproduced in Mohawk on the last page. Great Thanksgiving book.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Swamp, Chief Jake. Illustrations by Erwin Printup, Jr. Lee & Low Books Inc. New York : 1995 Pages 1 - 24.
1880000547
Good Medicine in Glacier National Park
There are a lot of pictures in this book, allowing its readers to get a good look at the "true" environment. It shares traditions and lifestyles of traditional Blackfoot people. Adolf was originally from Europe, but married into the Hungry Wolf family and raised his children in a traditional Blackfoot way,
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Social Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Spirituality
Land
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Stories, activities, lessons, places, sites, nature, land, environment, hungry wolf, good medicine
This is a great resource to learn more about Blackfoot culture and the traditional ways of life.
Jayne Simpson
Location: LPL
Hungry Wolf, Adolf Good Medicine Books 1991. 32 pp.
Indian Tribes of the Northern Rockies
Besides this book being a good resource for both Language Arts and Social Studies, "Mountain Chief's Winter Count" has excellent project potential. The Winter Count can be used to demonstrate how things happen in a chronological order. It would be beneficial for both an older and a younger class depending on how in-depth the lesson is going into "chronology".
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Language Arts
First Nations
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
History
winter count, tribe, rockies, communities, time, history, perspective, adolf hungry wolf, good medicine
Hungry Wolf's Good Medicine books are amazing resources for cultural, historical, and spiritual information about the Blackfoot people.
Jayne Simpson
Location: U of L Main Library
Wolf, Adolf & Beverly. Good Medicine Books 1991
0920698115
In The Garden
When Joyce's grandmother dies, she leaves Joyce a knotted handkerchief embroidered with forget-me- nots. Joyce's grief with her loss, and her initial disappointment with her gift, turns to determination when she discovers the handkerchief is filled with seeds.
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Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Métis
Elementary
Land
Body and Mind
death, relations, family, grandmother, cycle, flower, grief, sadness, seeds, metis, growth
The story, which is told in the first person in the vernacular of the prairie Metis, shows how one young girl's courage and hard work are applauded by her own family, by the community, and, in the end, by herself. This family's sometimes difficult life is sensitively drawn. A definite recommendation on this book- great for helping students become sensitive and empathetic towards death.
Jayne Simpson
Location: LPL
Mamchur, Carolyn Marie with Meguido Zola. Illustrations by Anne Hanley. Winnipeg: Pemmican Publications Inc., 1993.
0-921827-31-8
Jack Pine Fish Camp
Iskotew spends the summer at a fish camp with her family, who live in the remote community of Brochet in Northern Manitoba.
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Language Arts
First Nations
Métis
Elementary
Land
Body and Mind
summer, friendship, nature, fish, land, identity, relations
This is a great story about change and learning about one's self during the summer months in a new environment. Because 'identity' is such a huge theme in the Alberta social curriculum, this book would be very powerful and initiate critical thinking.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Umpherville, Tina. Illustrations by Christie Rice. Winnipeg: Pemmican Publications Inc., 1997
0921827563
Just a Walk
A boy goes up for a walk, which turns into a day-long adventure as he encounters many different animals and ends with a hawk dropping him into his backyard.
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Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Land
nature, animals, relations, friendship, mother earth, spirit, jordan wheeler
Jordan Wheeler's whimsical rhyming will capture the young readers attention and Chuck's hilarious predicaments will keep all ages laughing for more. Written to excite the young readers and to leave a smile on their faces.
Jayne Simpson
Location: LPL
Wheeler, Jordan. Illustrations by Bill Cohen. Theytus Books, Penticton : 1998. Pages 1 - 59.
0919441734
Keepers of the Animals: Native Stories and Wildlife Activities for Children.
Twenty-seven stories that stress the importance of animals in Aboriginal culture. Includes hands-on activities. Features traditional Native American stories. Includes field-tested activities appropriate for all ages. Connects wildlife ecology and environmental issues. Fosters creative thinking and the synthesis of knowledge and experience.
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Language Arts
Science
Social Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Land
keepers, nature, earth, mother earth, responsibility, respect
Keepers of the Animals helps children understand their interdependence with all living beings and life forms, to respect the learning stories and lifeways of our Native people, and to confront their own significance in the circle of life...The book is a winner!" 5/15/2013 Great basis for Art and Drama lessons for many age groups. Most lesson ideas can be held outside or in the classroom - leading into outdoor art, nature art, art in nature, organic shapes, symbolism. Fantastic ability to crea
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Caduto, Michael J. and Joseph Bruchac. Illustrations by John Kahionhes Fadden. Saskatoon: Fifth House Publishers, 1991.
9781555913861
My Arctic 1, 2, 3
See and count some of the fascinating animals of the North. A great book for early readers and children learning about the Arctic. This book can also be cross curricular with math, as it includes counting.
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Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Inuit
Elementary
Land
Inuit, arctic, counting, math, winter
The book is well thought out, colourful and imaginative, giving us a glimpse of life in the vast Arctic. The language is age appropriate with a glossary on the last page.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Kusugak, Michael Arvaarluk. Illustrations by Vladyana Krykorka. Annik Press Toronto : 1996 Pages 1 - 24.
1-55037-505-9
Morning on the Lake
A boy and his grandfather encounter a morning loon, a mid-day eagle, and a nightime wolves.
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Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Land
History
Spirituality
Body and Mind
nature, lake, literature, animal, grandfather
Since this is a quiet story powered as much by internal as external action, it would be best read aloud in these shorter segments; otherwise, many children will not stick with it.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Waboose, Jan Bordeau. Illustrations by Karen Reczuch. Toronto: Kids Can Press, 1997. [Within :Social studies through literature : a teaching resource for the early grades / authors, Amy von Heyking & Janet McConaghy]
1550745883
My Kokum Called Today
A young Cree girl who lives in the city is invited to a round dance on the reserve by her grandmother. This story is one that so many children can relate to, because many have grandparents that live outside of the city, and children can share the feelings of excitement they have when visiting grandparents.
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Teacher Resource
Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Body and Mind
Cree, grandmother, kokum, relationship, love, home, relations
This is a story about loving, caring, and devotion between generations of women. The balance between text and illustrations makes a good choice for students who want to read to children in Grades K to 4.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Loewen, Iris. Winnipeg : Pemmican Publications Inc., 1993. Pages 1 - 38.
978-0-921827-36-8
Nanabosho and the Cranberries
When Winona studies reflections in science class, her Nokomis comes to her school to share the Ojibwa legend of Nanabosho and the cranberries. Nanabosho, as a naîve child who teaches good behavior by behaving badly, learns the hard way that it probably isn't wise to try to get cranberries off a bush by grabbing at their reflection in a lake. A fabulous story to share with students learning about reflections.
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Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Body and Mind
Ojibwa, story, legend, traditional, nature, nanabosho, cranberries, trickster
A wonderful trickster story that will have children predicting and learning about reflections!
Jayne Simpson
McLellan, Joe and Matrine. Illustrations by Lloyd Swampy. Winnipeg : Pemmican Publications Inc., 1998. 32pp.
9780921827634
Nanabosho and the Woodpecker
After falling from a tree while imitating an eagle, Billy's Nakomis retells the Ojibway legend of Nanabosho and the woodpecker. Nanabosho learns an embarrassing truth about pretending to be something he isn't.
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Health
Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Body and Mind
Ojibway, story, legend, bird, lesson, trickster, nanbosho, identity
A great story to share with students to teach them about being who they are, and what happens when you try to be something you're not. A good discussion starter on identity.
Jayne Simpson
Location: LPL
McLellan, Joe. Illustrations by Rhian Brynjolson. Winnipeg : Pemmican Publications Inc., 1995.
0-921827-49-0
Nanabosho Dances
While preparing for pow-wow, Billy and Nonie ask their ni Mishomis to retell the Ojibwa legend of how the hoop dance started.
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Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Body and Mind
pow wow, hoop, dance, Ojibwa, story, legend, nanabosho, dance
As he dances, Nanabosho begins to see the significance of what Kitchi Manitou is teaching him about showing respect. A good story to read to students to understand gift giving and the creation of a hoop dance.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
McLellan, Joe. Illustrations by Rhian Brynjolson. Winnipeg : Pemmican Publications Inc., 1991.
9780921827146
Seya's Song
Through the eyes of a young S'Klallam grl, Seya's Song follows the seasons of the salmon, interweaving aspects of the life and culture of this Pacific Coast tribe. The author uses his native language within the story to help emphasize how intricately linked the lives of the S'Klallam are to the seasons of the salmon. This can be compared to the Blackfoot and the buffalo.
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Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Land
Fish, fishing, salmon, caring, nature, land, story
To open this book is to experience, visually and verbally, the landscape of the San Juan Islands, to see the growth of salmon through the seasons, and to hear the voice of Seya passing on her culture to the child. Aesthetically pleasing, culturally respectful, and with a perfect marriage of art and text, this is a book that will be enjoyed by a wide range of readers.
Jayne Simpson
Location: LPL
Hirschi, Ron. Illustrations by Constance R. Bergum. Sasquatch Books Seattle : 1992. Pages 1 - 32
0912365625
Sky Sisters
two young Ojibway sisters go out into the winter night to view the Aurora Borealis, which their people call the SkySpirits. As they walk through the snow, they pluck icicles from a tree, see a beautiful white rabbit, and are startled by a large deer. On top of Coyote Hill, they catch snowflakes with open arms, listen to the voices of coyotes, make snow angels, and gaze at the stars. When the Northern Lights finally appear, the girls watch in silent awe, and then decide that the SkySpirits are re
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Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Land
Body and Mind
Arctic, aurora borealis, northern lights, legend, story, sisters
There's also a splendid depiction of the Northern Lights. By book's end, when the older sister renames the SkySpirits "SkySisters," it's plain how the simple journey has drawn the sisters together. An absolutely beautiful story and pictures about parallel relationships in life.
Jayne Simpson
Location: LPL
Waboose, Jan Bourdeau. Illustrations by Brian Deines. Kids Can Press Ltd. Toronto : 2000.
9781550746990
Snow Bear
Kindergarten-Grade 2 A ship-shaped upthrust of ice entices Bessie to pull on her parka and set off for imaginary voyages. She encounters Snow Bear, a polar bear cub, and they become instant companions, frolicking happily in the Arctic snow.
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Language Arts
Inuit
Elementary
Body and Mind
History
Land
Inuit, arctic, polar bear, friendship, relations
This chilly story will warm your heart! An improbable yet sweet story about kinship between animals and people.
Jayne Simpson
George, Jean C. Scholastic Books 1999.
0-7868-1733
Standing Alone
Pete Standing Alone is a Kainai man who has bridged traditional and modern lifestyles. This book is a series of autobiographies and interviews about his life.
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Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Blackfoot
High School
PostSecondary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Current Events
Law and Politics
Education
Blackfoot, kainai, standing alone, biography, autobiography, traditional, modern, contemporary, Pete Standing Alone, elder
This would be a great book to read to understand Kainai culture- both traditional and modern. The greatest thing is, is that Pete Standing Alone could be brought in to teach some of what the book quotes him saying.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Taylor, Fraser. Arbutus Bay Publications 1989 Pages 1 - 333.
0969225717
Spirit of the White Bison
Told from the perspective of a white bison, this story explores the wide-scale killing of North America�s wild buffalo after the arrival of the Europeans. In eight easy-to-read chapters, the devastation of the buffalo is portrayed in a simple, straight-forward manner. The introduction and the story content suggest that the work can be interpreted on a higher plane involving the traditional native culture and challenging areas of twentieth-century life. Cyclical aspects of life are evident even i
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Language Arts
Social Studies
First Nations
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Middle School
High School
Land
History
bison, buffalo, poaching, hunting, death, kill, perspective, story, history
The reader enjoys the story while being forced to examine the future of planet earth and the ramifications of present human activity. A bit of a heavy topic, so the teacher would have to evaluate the maturity of his/her class.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Culleton, Beatrice. Illustrations by Robert Kakaygeesick Jr. Winnipeg: Pemmican Publications Inc., 1985.
0-919143-40-7
Uncommon Clay
A clay mural done by students from Nain, Churchill Falls, Happy Valley- Goose Bay, Black Tickle and Rigolet telling of stories from the area.
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Social Studies
First Nations
Middle School
Land
Education
community, painting, mural, clay
A fantastic book to describe and illustrate the relationship between people and the land. A great way to reinforce this paradigm.
Jayne Simpson
Location: U of L Main Library
Brown, Dorrie. The Labradoria Mural. St. John�s, Newfoundland and Labrador: Creative Publishers, 2010.
1897174578
Very Last First Time
For the first time a young Inuit girl goes alone under the winter sea ice to collect mussels during low tide.
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Language Arts
Inuit
Elementary
Land
History
Body and Mind
Inuit, arctic, winter, food, tradition, ocean
Because Eva overcomes her fears and panic, and successfully accomplishes her task, the general mood of the book is a positive one. The book has emotional appeal, as well as universal appeal. We can all identify with Eva's experience.
Jayne Simpson
Andrew, Jan. Illustrations by Ian Wallace. Douglas & McIntyre Ltd. Vancouver : 1985. Pages 1 - 32
0-88899043-X
What's The Most Beautiful Thing You Know About Horses?
On January's coldest day of the year in a small community in the Northwest Territories, a stranger to horses searches among family and friends for answers to an important question.
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Language Arts
First Nations
Inuit
Elementary
Land
horses, family, arctic, winter, question, lesson
The author engages in a remarkable free flow of musings, questions, and answers. His startling narrative style, lively pace, offbeat sense of humor, and refreshing stance give readers a lot to think about. The result is a direct and highly amusing comparison of the value of dogs and horses.Particularly effective are the images pitted against the pitch dark, wintry skies. The use of photos of family members introduces an unexpected sense of reality to the paintings. A stunning piece of work that'
Jayne Simpson
Location: LPL
Van Camp, Richard. Illustrations by George Littlechild. San Francisco: Children�s Book Press, 1998.
0892391855
Ways of My Grandmothers
A young Native American woman creates a hauntingly beautiful tribute to an age-old way of life in this fascinating portrait of the women of the Blackfoot community. (Amazon)
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Social Studies
Blackfoot
High School
PostSecondary
History
Land
Spirituality
Oral Traditions
Body and Mind
Education
Blackfoot, history, tradition, story, grandmother, story
Including many rare photographs, The Ways of My Grandmothers is an authentic contribution to our knowledge and understanding of Native American lore -- and a classic that will speak to women everywhere. (Amazon)
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Hungry Wolf, Beverly. Blackfoot-Kainai. 256pp.
0688004717
Where did you get your Moccasins?
Children in an urban school are curious about a classmate's new pair of moccasins. In answer to their questions, the boy describes in detail how his grandmother, or Kookum, made his moccasins.
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moccasins, grandmother, school, identity, school, self-esteem
A great story to share with a diverse class to build confidence in children who may feel like they have something different from their classmates. It represent that these children should have confidence and share their differences with their friends and classmates. A great story for any multicultural classroom.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Wheeler, Bernelda. Illustrations by Herman Bekkering. Pemmican Publications Inc. Winnipeg : 1986 24pp.
1895411505
Wesakejack and the Bears
When Wesakejack becomes hungry, he tries fishing, much to the amusement of the nearby bears. In Cree and English.
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Cree, wasakejack, trickster, story, legend
This work is at a primary level and can be used in the study of Native legends. It would function most successfully as a teaching vehicle in a Cree classroom. (UManitoba)
Jayne Simpson
Ballantyne, Bill. Illustrations by Linda Mullin. Bain & Cox Publishers, Winnipeg : 1994. Pages 1 - 32.
0921368461
Wesakejack and the Flood
After the Creator caused the great flood, Wesakejack and three companions (an Otter, a Beaver and a Muskrat), travel on a floating log in search of land. In Cree and English.
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Cree, wasakejack, trickster, story, legend, creation story, flood
This is a really neat oral history- because it is a Cree creation story very similar to the Christian creation story of Noah's Ark. If you are teaching in a Catholic or Christian school district, it would be great to share these two stories with students.
Jayne Simpson
Ballantyne, Bill. Illustrations by Linda Mullin. Bain & Cox Publishers Winnipeg : 1994. Pages 1 -32.
0921368453
The Rough-Face Girl.
In this retelling of the Algonquian legend, a young girl demonstrates her modesty, courage and creativity in proudly seeking out marriage to an invisible being. The story link is similar to popular Cinderella tales, but should not be treated as a Fairy Tale.
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self-esteem, face, courage, creativity, legend, story, modesty
Exquisite artwork to compliment this beautiful tale. Children will love the familiarity of the story, but find it more appealing and relevant because the Algonquin version is closer to home. A great story to begin discussions on confidence and self-image.
Jayne Simpson
Location: LPL
Martin, Rafe. Illustrations by David Shannon. New York: Putnam & Grosset Group, 1992. 32pp.
0698116267
The Sun Came Down
A series of legends and sacred stories from Blackfoot Elders. It is an account of their history by sharing ancient stories orally. This book was very controversial when it came out, as some people believe that certain stories were meant for only specific ears to hear or eyes to read, not readily accessible for everyone. However, that being said, most people will never fully understand the sacred-ness of the story because of the ignorance about symbolism. If teachers should choose to share a stor
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Blackfoot, stories, sacred, elders, land
A very controversial yet invaluable resource for people. Teachers may enjoy reading the story for personal experience and gaining of knowledge. The stories here are very long and may be too long to share with a class of students unless they can read it themselves.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Bullchild, Percy Joanna Cotler Books. Pages 390. 1985.
0062501070
The Song within My Heart
Renowned Cree painter Allen Sapp's inspired and stunning artwork beautifully complements this sweet story of a young First Nations boy preparing for his first pow wow. The young boy's Nokum-his beloved grandmother-guides him through the exciting day and watches over him as events unfold
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Cree, pow wow, dance, identity, place, grandmother, nokum, song within my heart
The illustrations are often dark, slightly sad depictions of life on the reserve during Sapp�s childhood. Happiness is derived from communal activities, not from material possessions. The lesson: to listen to your own heart, to follow your own internal rhythm, is to be true to yourself. The final illustration of Maggie pressing her tiny grandchild to her cheek, entitled �Nokum�s Tender Love�, shows a woman whose hard life did little to dampen her love for and dedication to her family and communi
Jayne Simpson
Location: LPL
Bouchard, David. Illustrations by Allen Sapp. Rain Coast Books Vancouver : 2002.
9781551925592
The Pow- Wow
A young boy takes part in his first pow-wow. A great story to share with children before Aboriginal Heritage Week so they understand what a pow wow is. It would be a good introduction before the children see their first pow wow.
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Cree, pow wow, dance, identity, place
Jayne Simpson
Location: LPL
Pelletier, Darrel W. Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research Inc. Saskatoon : 1992. Pages 1 - 18
0920915337
The Vision Seeker
A young boy goes on a vision quest to save his warring people in this legend which tells of how the Anishinaabe received the first Sweat Lodge.
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Anishinaabe, Objibwa, lodge, sweat, vision, dream, war
A great story to explain the different traditions between people.A physical and spiritual journey, rich color, and the mysterious nature of symbols like the "light" and "dark" sides of the moon are some of the ways this book tells the story of how the Sweat Lodge was brought to the Anishinaabe people. Full color. (Amazon).
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Whetung, James. Illustrations by Paul Morin. Toronto: Stoddart, 1996. 29pp.
0773729666
This Land Is My Land
A book illustrating what it means to be Aboriginal in present-day Canada, highlighting past struggles and successes. The art work is incredible forging collaging, painting, and photography together. It is a powerful book and is a good way to introduce students to some of the dark histories of Canada and FNMI pasts (such as residential schooling).
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history, identity, perspective, ancestors, treaty, land, rights, relations
This book raises some sensitive issues about out Canadian history, so the teacher would have to be prepaired for certain questions to come up. This being said, I think this book does a great job of introducing these topics to children.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Littlechild, George. San Francisco: Children�s Book Press, 1993. 32pp.
0892391197
Two Pairs of Shoes
Maggie receives a new pair of store-bought shoes. When she shows them to her grandmother, she is given the new pair of beaded moccasins that her grandmother has made for her.
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moccasins, grandmother, identity, self-esteem, two worlds
This story embodies the struggle that many FNMI children have- they feel they need to balance two identities and two worlds. I believe that reading this story to them, would help those children not feel alone, and know that there is a way to find one identity between two worlds.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Sanderson, Esther. Illustrations by David Beyer. Pemmican Publications Winnipeg : 1990. Pages 1 - 24
0921827156
Tuk and the Whale
The author has extensively researched the whaling industry across the Labrador area during the 1600s to write this beautiful fictional children story. The book can be read by Grade 3 to 5 students to learn about cultures, societies, technology, communication and history among two very distinct groups of people: the Qallunaaq and the Inuit inhabitants of the eastern Canadian Arctic. This is a GREAT story to share with children learning about the Inuit and the arctic before Europeans came.
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whaling, Inuit, Arctic, whale, ocean, fishing, hunting
It's obvious that Ms. Rivera conducted thorough research to write this book, and she did an exceptional job of seamlessly weaving details of her research into a story that reveals the importance of family, teamwork, and tradition. I appreciate the fact that Ms. Rivera does not neatly tie the book up in a pretty little bow. Instead, it foreshadows the serious troubles that befell the native peoples in the boom of the whaling industry. (WellReadChild)
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Rivera, Raquel. Groundwood Books. 2008
0888996896
Wisakyjak and the New World
In this Woodland Cree legend, Wisakyjak saves the animals of the world from a flood and, with the help of muskrat and wolf, creates a new world.
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Cree, wisakyjak, creation, trickster
Beautiful wood cuts compliment this creation story. It shows how all things are connected and equal, and how the world began.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr lab
Ballantyne, Adam. Illustrations by Annie Downes Catterson. Manotick: Penumbra Press, 1991.
0921254342
Wisahkecahk Flies to the Moon
Wisahkecahk rides a Crane to the Moon, where he admires the beautiful view. As the Moon slowly shrinks, Wisahkecahk realizes that he needs to get back to Earth and find a soft spot to break his fall.
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Cree, moon, story, legend, sky, trickster, wisahkecahk
A fun story to share with students learning about the night and/or the moon. Also a good story to share with students to teach about homes and our place in the world.
Jayne Simpson
Location: LPL
Ahenakew, Freda. Illustrations by Sherry Farrell Racette. Winnipeg: Pemmican Publications Inc.
0-921727-57-1
Ytek and the Arctic Orchid: An Inuit Legend
In this Inuit legend, the only son of an elderly shaman must conquer his unknown Tornrack, a wild spirit which, if fought and tamed, will protect and guide its captor.
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Inuit, arctic, winter, shaman, elder, legend, story
An exciting story for students learning about the Inuit people or the Arctic. It also shows that children can have great courage and bravery when they have important resplonsibilities.
Jayne Simpson
Location: LPL
Hewitt, Garnet. Illustrations by Heather Woodall. Vancouver: Douglas & McIntyre, 1981.
0814908365
Native American: Food is Medicine
Alternative choices and cookbook for the prevention and control of diabetes and hyperinsulinemia. A fact-packed, 160-page book that explores the prevention and control of diabetes and hyperinsulinemia. Marietta King went on an exploration of traditional eating habits and past events that have effected FNMI eating habits today.
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health. healthy, food, meal, recipe
Students taking foods class would find a recipe from here very interesting and fun. 5/15/2013 This cookbook would be useful in a health class for identifying foods that promote FNMI health from both a traditional and modern perspective.
Jayne Simpson
Location: U of L main Library
King, Marietta 2002.
193191608X
Renewal of Life: Food Journal
A book that helps users track their daily intake of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. FNMI communities battle with large populations of people with diabetes and insulin-related illnesses. This book is to help other FNMI peoples take control of their diet and go back to something more healthy and traditional.
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health. healthy, food, meal, recipe
Great for home-ec classes!
Jayne Simpson
King, Marietta 2002
American Indian Design and Decoration
This book contains uses and legends behind common or significant First Nations apparel, tools, and artifacts with pictures of many of these items. The book does not go into great deal about the making or history of the items, but shows examples of items and patterns with accompanying songs and stories connected to them.
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legends, stories, tools, clothing, art
Full text, plus more than 700 precise drawings of basketry, sculpture, painting, pottery, sand paintings, metal, much more. 4 plates in color. Text gives lore and tradition behind the designs plus Indians' own songs and stories. (Amazon).
Jayne Simpson
Location: U of L Main Library
Appleton, Le Roy H. Dover Publications New York, 1971. 279pp.
0486227049
Spirits of the Water: Native Art Collected on Expeditions to Alaska and British Columbia, 1774-1910
Although the focus of this book is on coastal tribes of the Northwest, it could be a beautiful resource for exploring Native American art beyond our local tribes and in other areas of our country. Accompanying beautiful coloured photographs of genuine historical artifacts are histories and descriptions of the cultural/ spiritual/political contexts to the pieces. Pieces include masks, rattles, pipes, clubs, combs, dolls, totems,etc.
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rattles, pipes, clubs, combs, totem, tool, clothing, northwest, coastal, masks, haida
This is a large, beautifully-done publication. It is loaded with very high-quality pictures of some wonderful examples of Pacific Northwest Coast artwork, especially masks. It is done is a style similar to museum "catalogs," with each picture having information about the item pictured. (Amazon)
Jayne Simpson
Location: U of L Main Library
Cabello, Paz et al. Ed. Steven C. Brown Douglas and McIntyre Vancouver, 2000. 207pp.
0295979860
Ernestine Shuswap Gets Her Trout
This is a wonderful play by contemporary Canadian aboriginal playwright Tomson Highway. The story is uniquely told from the perspective of four native women gossiping about life on the reserve and the unfolding politics during Prime Minister Laurier�s visit in 1910. The dialogue although written in English is structured to imitate the language structure of local First Nations languages. A hilarious and popular play, one that high school students could have a lot of fun with.
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shuswap, play, drama, script
The play closes on a defiant note-with a sense of aboriginal resilience and endurance, due no doubt in part to that ability to laugh in the face of woe (Amazon).
Jayne Simpson
Location: U of L Main Library
Highway, Tomson Talon Books Vancouver, 2005.
0889225257
Blackfoot Craftworker's Book
This book was originally compiled as a reference book for Blackfoot craftworkers to learn traditional methods and styles of craft, but could be applied to classroom projects and learning as well. Each chapter describes a particular kind of item and its history, then goes on to give extremely detailed instructions for how to create similar pieces. Items described include moccasins, shirts and robes, headdresses, bags, pipes, toys,cradleboards, etc.
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craft, Blackfoot, art
This would be a fabulous resource for sewing class or art class. There could be workshops set up with guests invited in to assist the craft. It is really great how there are great detailed instructions and history on the items.
Jayne Simpson
Hungry Wolf, Adolf and Beverly Good Medicine Books Skookumchuck, 1983
0913990809
Native American Dolls: Small Spirits
This book describes the creation and purpose of various types of doll figures created by Native peoples across North America, including Blackfoot examples. Descriptions are accompanied by photographs of dolls that are either real artifacts or recreations of traditional examples. These dolls can be highly individualized and made from a variety of common and inexpensive materials.
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dolls, craft, art, spirit
This would be a terrific reference for art classes of all ages! The stories and history to go along with the dolls is great- and depending on what country or nation the students are learning about in social- they could make a doll specific to the people there! It's great!
Jayne Simpson
Location: U of L Main Library
Lenz, Mary Jane The National Museum of the American Indian Seattle, 2004. 176pp.
9780295983639
Handbook of Blackfeet Tribal Law
This is a great resource for any high school law class. It covers many laws from the butchering of meat to curfews to shoplifting, and many in between. It can be used as a comparison to other laws, or to look at history of laws in different cultures. It can also be used to look at how Tribal laws and Canadian Laws are similar, and how they differ..
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Blackfeet, tribe, law, politics, crime, consequence
It would be really great for students to decide what laws they would like to learn about, and then have then use this resource to research the consequences for committing that offense. A really good resource.
Jayne Simpson
Gilham, Dan, Sr. 1979
2001696103
Leadership Beyond The Seventh Generation III: Creating Sacred Places for Children
This is a good book on how to build First Nations programs in schools. It is the culmination of many years of research and working with government programs. It is a great resource to use when trying to create or build upon a First Nations program. It looks at creating sacred places for students, and bringing about school reform. This resource is an excellent tool for teachers and admin alike
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FASD, FAS, health, alcohol, alcoholism, children, support, responsibility, school, reform
http://www.nrcys.ou.edu
This would be a fantastic way to motivate students to get involved with the law and their school by helping to reform their school. Perhaps with this participation and action, students of all background would have higher attendance and achievements.
Jayne Simpson
National Indian School Board Association 2003.
Peter's Moccasins
Peter's Moccasins was short children's story about a student who brought special moccasins his grandmother made for him to school. However, he was embarrassed by them. Throughout the day he learned that they were special and that they meant a great deal because his grandmother made them. The moral of the story to cherish family and culture.
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moccasins, grandmother, identity, self-esteem, school
Peter's Moccasins is a great children's book. It is a true depiction of a Cree child's life on a reserve or in a rural community (Amazon). It shows the fear of being different or worrying of racist comments coming from ignorant peers. It also shows that children can be overwhelmingly accepting of differences and their curiosity can build confidence.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab
Jan Truss Reidmore Edmonton, 1987. 30pp.
0919091245
Blackfeet Indians
The German born Reiss (1886-1953) portrayed Blackfeet Indians under commission of The Great Northern Railway for use on its calendars and other materials promoting travel in the American west. Beautiful artwork, but would be better used as a media literacy lesson to look at stereotypes, romanticism, or patronizment of the Blackfoot people at that time by the Railway companies.
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pictures, history, painting
He is undeniably a terrific artist, but I think these images would serve very well as a media-literacy project. At first, they seem very life-like portrayals, but then when you understand who is doing the work and why, you see the pictures from a different perspective. It's also hugely expensive ($300) and it will probably be hard to find the book.
Jayne Simpson
Illustrated by Winold Reiss; Story by Frank B. Linderman Random House Publishing Avenel, New Jersey. 1995
Indian Country
Indian Country is a unique newspaper that talks about and discusses issues occurring in the Native American Community. The top article was very inspiring, talking about how Obama awarded 3.4 billion dollars to the Native Americans for mismanagement of royalties. Also included is a link to the official website of Indian Country Newspaper where there are current events. There is also an entire section dedicated to Canadian law and current events.
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current events, newspaper, news
http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/
A fantastic resource for current events! Really wide range of topics, professionally organized and written. Easy for students to use and check the news. Also, a very interesting and optimistic article included.
Jayne Simpson
Location: U of L Main Library Online
Indian Country; Article - Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Handbook of American Indian Games
A book with 150 games to do with all age groups with First Nations content as the focus. Each game tell the amount of people, required equipment suggested age group and whether it is a team or individual game. The first chapter also gives a good idea how First Nations children passed their time and brief historical timeline and description of the type of games being played.
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games, activities, gym, traditional
Demonstration of the recognizing the widespread American Indian belief that you can learn while you play and play while you learn (Google Books). 5/16/2013 The book has some helpful games to use in lesson throughout the classroom.
Jayne Simpson
Location: LPL
Allen and Paulette MacFarlan Dover Publications New York, 1985. 284 pages.
0486248372
Our Original Games: A look at aboriginal sport in Canada
The history of many sports that originated from First Nations people including Lacrosse and Shinny (hockey). Briefly explains how the games were played and what tribes throughout Canada played theses games
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sports, games, activities, gym, lacrosse
Fabulous FNMI specific games described in detail as well as being Canadian specific. I would highly recommend this book for teaching FNMI traditional games.
Jayne Simpson
Location: U of L Main Library
Bruce Miller, B.R.S Ningwakwe Learning Press Canada, 2002
978-1-896832-30-2
Native Athletes in Action
Many stories that outline the achievement and failures of FNMI people in the athletic world. 13 different people from the minor leagues to Olympians, including Jordin Tootoo (Inuit) - NHL player, Alwyn Morris (Mohawk) - Olympic gold and bronze medalist in kayaking and Jim Thorpe (Sauk and Fox) - Olympian and professional football and baseball player.
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role model, hero, athlete, olympics, gym, healthy
What a great resource to have!! This is an amazing collection of FNMI athletic role models. Students of all backgrounds will enjoy browsing through this. It would be a great resource for students to pick out someone to do a biography on them. Terrific!
Jayne Simpson
Vincent Schilling Second Story Press Toronto, 2007. 125 pp.
0977918300
Akak'stiman: A Blackfoot Framework for Decision-Making and Mediation
This resource discusses the present-day health systems of the First Nations on the Peigan reserve. Many age-old ceremonies are discussed.
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Blackfoot, ceremony, sacred, sun dance, bundles, health, story
http://site.ebrary.com/lib/medicinehat/docDetail.action?docID=10134878
This can only be accessed by U of L or Medicine hat college students, but seems like it would be a very interesting article. I think before reading it, however, we should ask the advice of our FNMI Liaison at school or district.
Jayne Simpson
Location: See link. Also in main Library
Some of this information may be too sacred to speak to your class about. Ask them first.
Process Crowshoe, R., & Manneschmidt, S. University of Calgary Press Pages 1-91 Calgary, 2002
The Learning Circle: Classroom Activities on First Nations in Canada 4-14
The Learning Circle is organized in thematic units, each one of them has activities related to the lessons. Some themes are: transportation and travel, traditional dwellings, First Nations Communities: Reserves, the Imaginary Indian, and First Nation Heroes.
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lessons, activities, unit plan, themes, classroom, circle, First Nations, water, environment, reserve, Elder, dwellings, houses
http://www.etfo.ca/Resources/ForTeachers/Documents/The%20Learning%20Circle%20-%20Classroom%20Activities%20on%20First%20Nations%20in%20Canada.pdf
A very good resource for teaching about First Nations in Canada. The units are quite general, but attempt to not generalize FN all together. It breaks down the research on different dwellings for example. It also does a fabulous job of looking at FN historically and contemporarily, I think this would be a great resource for teachers teaching about FN in Canada, 5/15/2013 A sober and uncomplicated resource with quick tidbits of information about common ideas, questions, and history that many non
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab as well as the attached link and PDF.
Harvey McCue and Associates for the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development Ottawa, 2000
Nitsitapiisinni: The Story of the Blackfoot People The Glenbow Museum Key
The book also includes a glossary of Blackfoot language and uses some terms throughout the book. The main topics are the land, buffalo, colonialism, trading, how they lived, and their way of life.
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Nitsitapiisini, Blackfoot, Glenbow
http://www.glenbow.org/blackfoot/
An AMAZING resource. The photographs are excellent, appropriate, and engaging. There are stories, histories, and an interactive web site. This book and site are MUSTS for teachers and students to learn about Blackfoot people. They are amazing resources for lessons and research.
Jayne Simpson
Location: Curr Lab or Glenbow museum website
Porter Books Ltd. Ontario, 2001. 88pp.
1552633632
Knowledge and Methods of Old-Time Clothings
The traditional clothing that various tribes of Aboriginal peoples used to wear. Patterns and instructions on how to make the clothing are given.
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clothing, patterns, craft, art, dress, traditional
A great resource for learning about traditional Blackfoot dress. This would be an interesting and good choice for teachers who are teaching their class about Blackfoot people historically.
Jayne Simpson
Location: U of L Main Library
Hungry-Wolf, A. Good Medicine Books Invermere, 1971. 80 pp.
0913990728
Claire and her Grandfather
This book is a compilation of the many contributions and inventions by First Nations people through the making of Canada as a country. There is a glossary of words used in the story which is provided at the end of the publication.
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history, figures, heros, chief, invention, contribution, grandfather, important
http://www.beatstudios.ca/inac/eng/2090_e.html
Claire and her Grandfather is a really good book to help students understand First Nations in Canada. There is a site linked to this page which offers activities, games, and lessons for this book.
Jayne Simpson
Location: U of L main Library
Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development Ontario, 2000. 36pp.
0-662-654617
Pikunni Ceremonial Life
This book talks a lot about spiritual beliefs and healing techniques that the Pikunni people traditionally used. The book also mentions some legends, quotes, songs, and stories that are about the Pikunni people.
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Pikunni, Pikani, Blackfoot, ceremony, good medicine, Adolf Hungry Wolf
I don't think that some of the information would be completely appropriate to share in a classroom setting, but an Elder could come in and explain it when the students are learning about Blackfoot ways of living and knowing. Some of the information the teacher could probably share with his/her class, but ask a Liaison first about the content. It may also be available tool for teachers to read for personal knowledge.
Jayne Simpson
Location: U of L Main Library Oversize Collection
Hungry-Wolf, A. The Blackfoot Papers, Vol. 2 Pages 290-705 2006.
0920698824
Pikunni Portfolio
This book provides a variety of photos of First Nations people with stories to accompany them. The book describes some values of the First Nations people while writing about the pictures in the book.
Resource
Website
Book
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Spirituality
Land
History
Blackfoot, papers, photo, picture, portfolio, Hungry Wolf, Adolf, good medicine
http://books.google.ca/books?id=fp4Vn1TJJ_gC&pg=PA758&lpg=PA758&dq=Pikunni+Portfolio&source=bl&ots=IJ9lnF4bL4&sig=JI-QM-fzzqKY8shef5xnvmW0-eI&hl=en&ei=Z_gdTtbbA-jTiALJ66WHCQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CBwQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q&f=false
This is a fabulous resource!!! The pictures are amazing and have information along with them from a very reliable source. A great resource for learning about the Blackfoot people. Teachers should know about this!
Jayne Simpson
Location: U of L Main Library as well as Google Books in the link above.
Hungry-Wolf, A. The Blackfoot Papers, Vol. 3 Pages 705-908 2006
Pikunni Biographies
The book includes many pictures and family histories of First Nations men and women. With that it also includes stories about why they were important, who they were married too, and who their children were (if applicable).
Resource
Website
Book
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
History
Body and Mind
Pikunni, pikani, story, biographies, Adolf Hungry Wolf, good medicine
http://books.google.ca/books?id=5cypuD_j91wC&pg=PA1333&lpg=PA1333&dq=Pikunni+Biographies&source=bl&ots=GsUezjbGXQ&sig=1MC2rCkPAbQs0nTUMe94xOO6WRI&hl=en&ei=cvkdTpm9Mo_SiALYnJSNCQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CB4Q6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q&f=false
Because we are all related, students could pick someone from this volume and do research with the book to find out who their relatives are today, and why their family was/is important. A really neat way to see how we are all connected, and for children to reconnect with their past.
Jayne Simpson
Location: U of L Main Library as well as Google Books in the link above.
Hungry-Wolf, A. The Blackfoot Papers, Vol. 4 Pages 909-1524 2006
Beyond Bear's Paw: the Nez Perce Indians in Canada
This book is about the Nez Perce (Nimiipuu) Indians who fled from US Army troops in 1877.
Resource
Book
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
High School
PostSecondary
History
freedom, hunted, bear's paw, refugee, army, war
A passionate story about discrimination, annihilation, racism, and war. It is a true and tragic story that students could really become inspired by. There are some great discussions that could come out of this story.
Jayne Simpson
Location: U of L main Library
Greene, Jerome A. 2010 Norman: University of Oklahoma Press. 264pp.
0806140682
Me, all alone, at the end of the world.
This book is about a boy who lives alone at the End of the World and is content with his life until someone else comes along to ruin his World. The metaphor of this book could be tightly related to the coming of Europeans to North America.
Resource
Book
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Land
Body and Mind
land, environment, colonialism, contact, europeans, exploit
It seems that this book is generally held up as a cautionary tale on environmental exploitation. The unspoiled nature also reminded me of the untarnished, wild imagination and self-sufficiency of childhood.The boy is perfectly content in his own world, with his own company, exploring and learning on his own... Until Someone from the Outside World comes and plants the seed that maybe the boy's life hasn't really been that fulfilled. This is Peter Pan, this is Wall-e... this is "Feed"
Jayne Simpson
Location: LPL
M.T. Anderson 2005 Cambridge, Massachusetts: Candlewick Press.40pp.
0763615862
Blackfoot Digital Library
Stories told in Blackfoot and English from the Kainai community. There is a searchable library, museum updates and artifacts, and videos. It is a massive website with tons of Blackfoot specific information. It's a really great place to search for stories to share with the class.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Oral Traditions
History
Land
Spirituality
stories, Blackfoot, Kainai, legend
http://blackfootdigitallibrary.org/
A fantastic resource! All teachers would really enjoy this website and find it extremely helpful!
Jayne Simpson
Igniting the Sparkle: An Indigenous Science Education Model
A powerpoint teaching teachers how to use an indigenous model for science. Very useful for teachers interesting in incorporating indigenous ways of knowing into science classes of upper grades or post secondary.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Science
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
PostSecondary
Education
indigenous, teaching, science, perspective, power point, ways of knowing, physics
http://www.ndsu.edu/epscor/news/documents/SummitCahete08IgnitingtheSparkle.pdf
This is a ready-to-use power point model for science teachers or professors. It introduces the educator and students to knew ideas and perspectives. Definitely worth taking a look at, and it may spur you into deeper learning!
Jayne Simpson
Living Knowledge
Indigenous knowledge in Science education. This is a really great tool for teachers beginning to teach with indigenous knowledge. it answers popular questions and gives very helpful advice.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Science
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Spirituality
Land
History
Needs of FNMI Learners
Education
indigenous knowledge, science, teaching
http://livingknowledge.anu.edu.au/
A must for science teachers or elementary teachers interested in teaching alongside indigenous knowledge.
Jayne Simpson
Social Studies Lesson Plans
Alberta Heritage site full of social studies lesson plans for all grades about Aboriginal origin and settlement. This is a really handy website for social studies teachers because the teacher can get lessons or entire units on this topic.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Land
History
Education
lesson, plan, activity, social studies, settlement
http://www.albertasource.ca/aoe/ui/indexx.aspx?callpage=59&sid=4&zid=2
Fabulous site! There are appropriate, sequential, relevant lessons with resources for the teacher. A really great sight for all teachers!!
Jayne Simpson
Aboriginal Political Movements
This website explores and describes the various Aboriginal political movements throughout history until today. They are in alphabetical order and you can click a title to read more. A good site for student research.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Middle School
High School
Current Events
current events, history, movement, politics
http://www.dickshovel.com/www.html
Great links and topics. There seems to be anger attached to this site, so make sure your students understand where this feeling is coming from and just be sensitive and understanding about it with their research.
Jayne Simpson
First Nations in the Media
A lesson plan about how First Nations are portrayed in the media. A really great way to include critical analysis and media literacy skills in our society. Very powerful.
Lesson Plan
Website
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Middle School
High School
Current Events
media, identity, bias, image, critical
http://sd71.bc.ca/sd71/edulinks/firstnat/Lessons/stereo.htm
Great lesson and a great way to critically analyze our society's perceptions and stereotypes.
Jayne Simpson
Compare/Contrast Life as a Woman
Stuents will decide and argue based on facts they have researched which society would have been best to live in: a French or Huron community as a woman. This is a really neat lesson plan! Not many lessons have the idea to focus on womens roles- and they often become 'invisible' in history- so this is a fabulous idea.
Lesson Plan
Website
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
High School
History
women, society, discrimination, argue, debate, lesson
http://sd71.bc.ca/sd71/edulinks/firstnat/Lessons/woman.htm
I love the idea of 'invisible' historical figures. This is a great way to bring alive women's roles and lives in the past and do comparisons.
Jayne Simpson
Social Justice Through Aboriginal Authors
Social justice is explored and debated throughout the viewpoints of Aboriginal author's literature. A great way to introduce Aboriginal literature into your classroom and begin media literacy, discrimination, stereotype, and historical analysis of events and Aboriginal people. These would be really great in any school, but especially in junior high schools with a percentage of FNMI students.
Lesson Plan
Website
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Aboriginal Studies
Social Studies
First Nations
Middle School
Current Events
History
Land
Law and Politics
Education
social, justice, equality, discrimination, lesson, literature
http://sd71.bc.ca/sd71/edulinks/firstnat/social%20justice/index.htm
Great literature resource, English or LA teachers definitely need to take a look at this.
Jayne Simpson
University of Victoria Teaching Resources
First Nations resources and lesson plans. There are lessons for crafts, media literacy, treaties, and performing arts, etc. The page has links that are on this website already, but it is still useful because they are together on this resource, and it also has addition links not included here. A really good site to get ideas from!
Lesson Plan
Website
Teacher Resource
Art
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
Education
education, lessons, activities, resources
http://libguides.uvic.ca/content.php?pid=63504&sid=1402424
Really great Canadian FNMI sites. Some are specifically BC Nations' but the ideas can be adapted to other groups within Canada, such as relationships in history with pioneers. There are ideas, resources, and lessons for just about every age or subject on here. Good resource.
Jayne Simpson
Instructional Materials in Aboriginal Studies
The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation website has 10 instructional units within the following subject areas: elementary social studies; secondary home economics; elementary language arts; elementary physical education; and middle school miscellaneous units.
Lesson Plan
Website
Teacher Resource
Science
Social Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
Land
Current Events
History
Needs of FNMI Learners
Education
unit, project, lesson, resource
http://www.cln.org/subjects/aboriginal_inst.html
A bank of wonderful lessons and units!!! What a great find. A gold mine for every teacher.
Jayne Simpson
University of MB Native Studies
Native Studies teacher's resource for K-4. This site explains what "Native Studies" means and entails. It is a definition which is important for teachers to understand. The resources it gives are useful, however some are Manitoba specific. That being said, some of the information can be adapted to other groups and provinces (or territories).
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Métis
Elementary
Middle School
Education
History
Land
Law and Politics
Needs of FNMI Learners
resource, lesson, meeting needs
http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/abedu/native.html
Some good reading and information. The explanation is brief and simple to understand.
Jayne Simpson
Six Cree and Dene Projects
These resources bring students closer to the land around them and help them understand the history of First Nations and the environment. There is also a paper on getting a collaborative team together to create school units on rekindling traditions.
Lesson Plan
Website
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Spirituality
History
project, unit, dene, cree, land, resource
http://datalib.usask.ca/iportal/2007.10.17/IKC-2001/IKC-2001-Aikenhead.pdf
This is a workshop with resources that a team could put together for a presentation. The idea is helpful and resources are useful.
Jayne Simpson
Aboriginal Resources and lessons from Australia
Australian resources, lesson plans, as well as links. Very useful. Stories and dream stories can be used in LA during a Story Telling unit. An Elder can come in and tell stories or talk about dreams, and a follow-up lesson from this site could be used.
Lesson Plan
Website
Art
Health
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Education
Australia, Aboriginal, lesson, units, resource, link, dream, story, literacy
http://www.aussieeducator.org.au/resources/teaching/indigenousresources.html
There are a TON of resources and lesson on this site. They are mostly Australian, but it could be a very neat comparison to Blackfoot beliefs here too.
Jayne Simpson
Aboriginal Perspective Lesson Plans
Australian lesson plans with Aboriginal perspectives in science, math, social, and more. Although they are Australian, Indigenous people all over the world have similar relationships with the land, animals, cosmos, and astronomy so these lessons can still be relevant and applicable.
Lesson Plan
Website
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Education
Australia, Aboriginal, lesson, units, resource, link, cosmos, animals, land, perspective
http://sydney.edu.au/science/uniserve_science/school/curric/stage4_5/indigenousscience.html
Very good lesson ideas- the animal and environment lesson (first) is totally applicable here. The cosmos lesson is really, really interesting and high school students would really enjoy learning about it. An Elder could be brought in for the lesson and explain how the Australian and Blackfoot beliefs differ. 11/19/2011 Jayne always comes up with awesome stuff! I think that this is a great reasource. We get it stuck in our heads that the only Natives are Canadian or American. Truthfully, they a
Jayne Simpson
Grade 6 Social Studies lessons
Grade 6 Social Stuides lessons including four-direction teachings. Fabulous resources which are all Canadian. These resources are really good for all teachers all over Canada. There are lessons/information on archaeology of an Iroquois longhouse, interactive map, watercrafts, bone knives, and so much more. It is titles for grade 6 social studies, but can be for many other grades as well.
Lesson Plan
Website
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Science
Social Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Land
History
four-direction, teaching, lesson, social studies, water craft, longhouse, shelter, house, tools, weapon, way of life, French
http://www.linktolearning.com/grade6ss.htm
This site is fabulous. It is great for all teachers- and it's a great resource for French teachers as they have resources/ lessons in French as well.
Jayne Simpson
Aboriginal Science Education
A paper discussing how to integrate FN perspectives into science, and how it would benefit all children in the classroom. It gives detailed explanations of the Medicine Wheel, protocol with Elders, spirituality, connectedness, and more. Definitely a great resource for teachers who wish to incorporate local indigenous knowledge into their classroom and way of life.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Health
Language Arts
Science
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Needs of FNMI Learners
Education
perspective, science, teach, resource, lesson
http://ourspace.uregina.ca/bitstream/10294/1142/1/Aboriginal_Perspectives.pdf
A very comprehensive explanation of integrating indigenous ways. I highly recommend this resource.
Jayne Simpson
Lesson Planet
Great critical thinking social lessons for students gr. 4-12. These lessons have already been reviewed and teachers can see if they are applicable to their class and grade. These lessons have great ideas and have great opportunities to be multi disciplinary.
Lesson Plan
Website
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies
First Nations
Métis
Elementary
Middle School
High School
History
Current Events
Land
Law and Politics
Education
lesson, critical, social, art, issues, history, graph
http://www.lessonplanet.com/search?keywords=science+aboriginal+people&media=lesson
Good lesson ideas- teachers would have to be careful with some of these lessons so students understand that yes, there are issues, but there are success stories as well for Aboriginal Canadians.
Jayne Simpson
Shared Learnings: Integrating Content K-10
A BC document explaining how to integrate Aboriginal culture and knowledge throughout the curriculum and throughout subject areas. Great resource! It also helps teachers who are new to Aboriginal content set it up in their classrooms, and gives teachers a heads up on culturally sensitive topics.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Art
CTS
Drama
Health
Language Arts
Math
Music
Physical Education
Science
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
History
Body and Mind
activity, plan, lesson, resource, integrating, classroom, teacher
http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/abed/shared.pdf
Such a huge bank of resources on this site. It is broken down to ages groups and subjects so it is easy to use. There are some really powerful ideas here, and I will definitely be using them. Highly recommended. 5/16/2013 This resource is very valuable in that it provides the users with a insurmountable array of methods of practice in gain not only a First Nations perspective but also an understanding. Educators can benefit from the array of information that is within this document, as it is br
Jayne Simpson
Native American/ First Nations Lessons
There are many great lesson on this site and there are several good lessons which are Canadian. There is at least one lesson that deals with Treaty 7 for social studies. There are lots of potentially good lessons, and there are some that are probably not so good. The teacher would need to read through the lesson first to make sure that it is appropriate and not generalizing.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
History
Current Events
Land
Law and Politics
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Body and Mind
Education
lessons, unit, resource, plan, theme, social, critical, Canadian
http://www.archaeolink.com/native_americans_first_nations_l.htm
This is a good site for lessons. It gives some really legitimate and trustworthy sites such as school district 71 from BC. I didn't see any lessons on Blackfoot culture or history, but there looked like there might have been some about the Iroquois. 5/16/2013 The link is broken to this website.
Jayne Simpson
Traditional Plant Use
A grade 5 social and science unit where students learn how First Nations traditionally used plants for food, medicine, and other things. It is meant for Saskatchewan, however, many of the same plants can be found in AB and may therefore still be relevant.
Lesson Plan
Website
Teacher Resource
Science
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Land
History
Body and Mind
Spirituality
plant, medicine, traditional, land, mother earth, earth
http://www.wdm.ca/skteacherguide/WDM_TchrGdthemes_EN_web/WDMTG_plantuse_web.pdf
A very helpful and useful resource! I will be teaching grade 4 and creating a garden club- so this resource is something I will for sure use. It is really sad that most of us don't know the uses of indigenous plants around us, and it's important for us to know.
Jayne Simpson
Kativik School Board
An Inuit school board in Quebec which has great Inuit resources. Here, students can learn sight words, counting, and body parts in the Inuit language. This would be a neat website to bring students who are learning about Inuit communities to, to show how similar their schooling is to ours and learn a bit about their language.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Health
Language Arts
Math
Inuit
Elementary
First Nations' Languages
Body and Mind
Inuit, arctic, counting, winter, language, sight words
http://www.kativik.qc.ca/frontpage
http://www.kativik.qc.ca/en/node/1993
An interesting site- it also gives a good visual to students what an Inuit town up north looks like. I do wish this site had more resources to offer.
Jayne Simpson
Inuit Knowledge and Climate Change
This is an hour long documentary about Inuit knowledge and climate change. People explain their relationship to the land and animals, how they read the sky, and how the predicted weather. The people talk about how the world is changing and how their culture is affected. A really great resource to show the dark part of the Arctic- the part that is feeling global warming the most. Showing clips of this to students who are learning about the arctic would be a powerful lesson.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Science
Social Studies
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Current Events
Body and Mind
Land
History
video, documentary, climate change, Inuit, arctic, land, global warming
http://www.isuma.tv/hi/en/inuit-knowledge-and-climate-change
It is important to know the good and sad things about a country or place being studied, even at young ages. A teacher using this resource should have questions of inquiry to discuss after a clip, or a positive bit of information to share.
Jayne Simpson
Digital Indigenous Democracy
DID recognizes the various threats Inuit cultures have today (mining, global warming, and lost language). In order to revive and keep alive their culture, they are beginning to digitize their language, stories, and oral history. Furthermore, they are trying to get the rest of the world to see their plight and pressure our governments. This article would be good to introduce to a high school class as a current event and discuss how Blackfoot can be preserved and the best way to do it.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Science
Social Studies
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Law and Politics
History
Current Events
Body and Mind
Education
oral language, extinction, language, arctic, Inuit, media, technology, global warming, climate change, mining
http://www.isuma.tv/hi/en/did/CMF
This article speaks of issues that are affecting many indigenous peoples world wide. It really brings it home to students that this is in our own country, and locally. Students thinking critically about how they can preserve their language is a great idea-- even for students who are not indigenous- this discussion can happen with the event that English was a dying language.
Jayne Simpson
A Changing World
In this documentary, an Inuit community on Baffin Island discusses the potential consequences of a mining company joining their island. People speak up about how the mining will have consequences of marine life and traditional lifestyles, but also provide younger people with jobs. Students in grade 2 learn about natural resources in the Arctic, so this would be a good clip for them to view. Great discussions can follow, along with pulling up a parallel local issue (such as fracking in the Kain
Resource
Website
Article
Teacher Resource
Science
Social Studies
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Land
Current Events
History
Body and Mind
Education
natural resources, land, mining, oil, culture, documentary, video, Inuit, arctic
http://www.isuma.tv/hi/en/show-me-on-the-map-discussions-on-mining-on-aboriginal-lands/changing-world
This is definitely a great clip for those students learning about the arctic or natural resources around Canada.
Jayne Simpson
The Fast Runner Trilogy
An excellent trilogy that dramatizes Inuit culture and history from ancient to contemporary times. Created by Inuit communities. This is a "pay-what-you-can" donation and the money will help the community make more movies. This is a pretty neat story- and could be shown to high school drama students- students could then dramatize an ancient story from their culture. I wouldn't show this to any younger students because of the nudity.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Drama
Language Arts
Social Studies
Inuit
High School
History
Land
Current Events
Body and Mind
movie, documentary, Inuit, video, arctic, culture, history, stories, story, drama
http://www.isuma.tv/fastrunnertrilogy
This could be a really great way to introduce students to film making and dramatic acting.
Jayne Simpson
*Watch out for nudity
Cree Art Murals
A group of Cree youth painted a beautiful mural depicting natural scenes. This would be a really neat idea to do with a High School art class. It is inspiringly beautiful and it would be a great way to liven up the hallways in a school.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Art
First Nations
High School
Spirituality
Land
History
Current Events
art, painting, Cree, project, mural, landscape
http://www.isuma.tv/hi/en/timwhiskeychan/cree-art-murals
This is such a beautiful mural. It inspires me to want to do something similar with my students. In a depressed or troubled neighbourhood, it would be incredible to gather youth to paint such things around their town. It creates confidence and a connection with each other and their homes.
Jayne Simpson
Inushuk Image
Beautifully soap-carved inukshuks. This is a great image to show students what inukshuk carvings look like. Students can then make their own inukshuk carvings. This would be great for a grade 2 social class, or an art class at any age.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Art
Social Studies
Inuit
Elementary
Land
History
inukshuk, carving, soap, Inuit, art
http://www.isuma.tv/hi/en/akavak/nanuq
Beautiful pictures of soap carvings. They seem simple enough for young students to try, and yet complicated enough to be a challenge for older students. Older students could always add more complexity and detail to the project.
Jayne Simpson
Indigenous TV, Radio, Movies, Images
This is the home page for ISUMA, a site which features indigenous media from around the world. A rich site for Aboriginal perspectives on current events and the world. There are fantastic videos and pictures to share with your class at any age. Really great for current events too.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
History
Current Events
Land
Law and Politics
Spirituality
Oral Traditions
media, Inuit, First Nations, Aboriginal, Metis, indigenous, tv, radio, image, picture, current event
http://www.isuma.tv/hi/en
This is a really great site! I really like the different media that's available (video, photos, etc.) and that it is primarily arctic Canadian, but showcases other indigenous success and stories too. A very good site for teachers to access.
Jayne Simpson
Cradleboard
This is an incredible site for teachers and students. There are many great lessons and resources. A must- see site! There is a lot of information about the Iroquois confederacy and their government, which is great for the grade 6 social curriculum.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Current Events
History
Law and Politics
Land
Education
cradleboard, lessons, units, resources
http://www.cradleboard.org/
http://www.cradleboard.org/main.html
A well-organized site with lots of information. There are some really, really great lessons and ideas on here. I really like the brave and wise FNMI leaders section, the Mohawk section where it dicusses the role of the clanmother (and therefore the role of women in that traditional society). It is broken up well into elementary, middle, and high school sections, each with more critical and controversial subjects. Great!
Jayne Simpson
Kimaaciihtoomin e-anishinaabekikinoo'amaageyak Beginning to teach in an indigenous way
This is an Ontario based Indigenous teaching program that has supplied all of the resources they used. Many are online sites while others are books. This is a good resource to have to see other annotated lists of books and internet sites. It also explains why Aboriginal studies- or including it in schools- is so important for the identity of Aboriginal children as well as non-Native people. Teachers of all grades and subjects would find this to be a helpful and useful resource.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Art
Language Arts
Science
Social Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Needs of FNMI Learners
Education
resources, books, sites, aboriginal studies
http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/otso/UserFiles/File/Kimaaciihtoomin%20Resources%5B1%5D.pdf
I really love this resource. It's easy to use and fairly short. The part about Aboriginal studies- I feel like teachers who are hesitant about including FNMI into their classrooms may want to read that first- to understand why it is important.
Jayne Simpson
K-12 Study Canada
University of Washington Canadian Studies course with resources and links to FNMI websites. This is a fabulous site for all elementary teachers. It includes so many activities and links for studying Canada and our FNMI communities. There is an entire unit included on grade 5-6 Iroquois people, as well as a grade 5 unit on Canada's First Peoples. A very useful site.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Land
History
Education
university, course, resource, link
http://www.k12studycanada.org/links_resource_links.html
A very good elementary and social studies teacher website. Full of really good links for Aboriginal studies.
Jayne Simpson
BC Education
This website has many resources to help beginning teachers learn to integrate FNMI into their lessons. There are maps with information on BC First Nations, resources, links, lessons. A great site!
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Art
Drama
Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Education
BC, resources, unit, lesson, map
http://sd71.bc.ca/ab_ed/staff.html
BC School District 71 is a very good site to find resources from. They have been reviewed by FNMI people and have been used many times. An excellent resource!
Jayne Simpson
* The picture only shows 'primary', but this site is for ALL ages- I could only get this part of the photo in.
Nelson Education
First Nations and Metis communities of BC resources, links, info, Elder contacts, and more.There are also 3 entire detailed units on ecosystems, chemistry, and earth's crust for Elementary science, and they all have FNMI links, stories, and more. Terrific site!!
Lesson Plan
Website
Teacher Resource
Science
Social Studies
First Nations
Métis
Elementary
Middle School
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resources, metis, first nations, contact, Elder, eco systems, volcano, earth crust, earth quake, chemistry
http://school.nelson.com/bcscienceprobe/0176283110/teachweblinks.html
The units are entirely broken down into individual lessons with resources.. they are amazing! I highly recommend this site to grade 3, 4,5 science teachers.
Jayne Simpson
Educator's Tool Kit
Hundreds of FNMI resources and lessons all organized by category, so it is very easy to use. Includes: languages, vision stories and explanations, Raven Tales lesson plans, films, links, novel studies, lesson plans, FNMI maps, learning resources, spirituality and creation, radio, dance, archives, hoop dancing, and way, way more. Terrific site! There is something here for all teachers of all ages.
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lessons, units, novel, resource
http://www.sd91.bc.ca/frenchj/Educators/Tool_box.html
I love how organized this site is! All the categories are alphabetical- and there is WAY more here than I thought there would be, including some things I never thought to bring to a classroom. There are so many ways that I will use this site.
Jayne Simpson
Crowfoot Dynasty
This documentary is about the history of the Crowfoot family of the Siksika First Nation; stories about Chief Crowfoot's legacy are provided by his descendants and historian Hugh Dempsey. Perspectives and context regarding the signing of Treaty 7 in 1877 by Chief Crowfoot with the government are discussed. This is Alberta's history- so when students learn about Treaty 7- this is a great video to watch.
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Siksika, Blackfoot, Crowfoot, Chief, Treaty 7, Hugh Dempsey, history, law, land
A really good film to share with students in middle school and high school social studies. It covers many possible outcomes- as stated above- and is a short documentary about Siksika nation. They are part of the Blackfoot Confederacy and it is important for students to thouroghly understand the people of the land and history of Treaty 7.
Jayne Simpson
This video provides support for outcomes 9.1.7.6 of Grade 9 Social Studies; outcomes 2.6, 2.10 and 2.11 of Social Studies 10-1 and 10-2; outcomes 9.1.6 of Social Studies 9 Knowledge and Employability; and 20-4.2h of Social Studies 20-4.
DVD. Crowfoot Dynasty. 2007. 44 min.
DVD 929.2092 BLA C Lethbridge Public Library Call Number
Siksika Language Series Kit Level 3
The general goals of the series are to acquire basic communication skills in Siksika; to enhance student personal development; to develop a positive attitude toward learning Siksika; and to provide a medium for preserving Siksika knowledge and perspectives. Great for Blackfoot language class, Aboriginal Studies, and teachers who would like to incorporate perspectives and language of Blackfoot people into their daily routines.
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Siksika, Blackfoot, language, perspective, knowledge
For younger grades, there could be 'Blackfoot Language Stations" where children can listen to words, say them, draw them, etc.Very good resource!
Jayne Simpson
1 sound cassettte : 1 7/8 ips. + 22 books, 166 flashcards Lethbridge Public Library
Many Guns, Matthew; Ayoungman, Vivian. Siksikai'powahsin Siksika Language Series Kit. 1993.
1-895850-33-9
Siksika Language Series: Level 1
The Siksika Language Series is designed to meet the needs of students who are not fluent in Siksika. It provides for continual growth in Siksika oral language skills through a coordinated program of listening, speaking, reading and writing.
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Siksika, Blackfoot, language, perspective, knowledge
Great for bringing Blackfoot language into Elementary classrooms ie. Calendar time- Blackfoot words for describing weather, colours, numbers, etc.
Jayne Simpson
LPL
Many Guns, Matthew; Ayoungman, Vivian. Siksikai'powahsin Siksika Language Series Kit. 1993.
The Plains Cree: Trade, Diplomacy and War, 1790 to 1870
This is an academic resource that provides a detailed analysis of the Plains Cree political, social and economic activities from 1790 to 1870. The analysis of Cree history during this era is broken into three stages: a first stage in which an alliance with the Blackfoot allowed both nations to expand their territory and influence; a second stage where the alliance broke down and warfare became common; and a third stage in which the Blackfoot and Cree competed for access to diminishing buffalo he
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Blackfoot, Cree, war, resources, buffalo, competition, territory, trade
Studying the relationship between Blackfoot and Cree Nations would be really interesting for high school students. I don't know if this source is biased or not, but that is something that students would consider while reading part of this book. I would create a jigsaw activity out of it and have each group read a chapter then present it to the class.
Jayne Simpson
Some references to migration patterns and origins, especially of the Blackfoot and Cree, may be contentious because stories based on the idea of traditional territory are not universally agreed upon. The user/reader needs to refer to oral tradition supported by the Elders. � Some of the stated alliances may be questionable to some people and information on Blackfoot�Cree alliances may benefit from further factual analysis.
Milloy John S. The Plains Cree: Trade, Diplomacy and War, 1790 to 1870. 1990. 159 pages.
0-88755-623-X
War Paint: Blackfoot and Sarcee Painted Buffalo Robes in the Royal Ontario Museum
War Paint contains very interesting material from the Buffalo Robe stories. The stories are informative and close to being factual. Some of the introductory comments may be misleading but the book can survive solely on the "Indian stories." Of particular interest are the intricate samples of symbolism and expression shown in the robe drawings and depictions as unique forms of literacy, typical of Plains culture.
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Sarcee, Blackfoot, paint, war, buffalo, robe, stories, legend
This is a fantastic book to share with students who are learning of Buffalo Robes and Winter Counts to demonstrate ways of recording history and important events. Learning about the wars the Blackfoot had would have been very interesting and powerful to understand.
Jayne Simpson
Some tribes may take offense to some of the war stories, but the material is useful as regional teaching material. � Some minor corrections to Blackfoot spellings are necessary, for example, p. 68 cites �Apisomakau� but contemporary Blackfoot spelling would be �Apisomaahka.� � Teachers may wish to emphasize to students that the way of the warrior today could involve warring against poverty, illness and illiteracy. � Some caution should be made in relation to the community's perspective (Cree, De
Royal Ontario Museum (July 1993) 85pp.
0888544081
Red Crow: Warrior Chief
This biography is an extensive survey of the events of the Plains from 1830 to 1900 through the story of Red Crow, chief of the Blood tribe. It provides a unique insight into the Blackfoot worldview, with special focus on the interactions with neighbouring tribes and traders, and on Canadian and American influences. The resource is especially applicable for Aboriginal Studies 20 because it provides many detailed accounts of the process of cultural change brought by European settlement, disease,
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Red Crow, chief, warrior, worldview, perspective, colonization, disease, settlement, trade
Red Crow's biography would teach people about Blackfoot role models and heros from the past. I think some of the derogatory language against other groups could be analyzed and critically thought about in a social class, along with other significant aspects of his life. Good book. I think this book is better suited for adults in post secondary because of the time it would take to do this book justice, and high school classes just don't have that much time,
Jayne Simpson
This resource includes dated terminology, evidence of polygamy and alcoholism, violence, war amongst First Nations peoples and death. � It also includes derogatory comments about individuals and groups, both Aboriginals and Caucasians. These references are within the context of Red Crow's story.
Dempsey, Hugh. Red Crow: Warrior Chief (2nd Ed.). Saskatoon : Fifth House, 1995. 283pp.
1895618614
Buffalo Sunrise: The Story of the North American Giant
Buffalo Sunrise is a comprehensive nonfiction resource about the North American buffalo, focusing on the significance of the buffalo in the history of First Nations peoples and Western settlement. In particular, Swanson, who grew up in the Lethbridge area, examines the importance of buffalo to Blackfoot families living on the Alberta-Montana plains around 1870. The book also outlines the rapid decline in the buffalo population due to over-hunting by European settlers, and initiatives that helped
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buffalo, Blackfoot, land, history
The book's focus, however, is on the bison's place in American history, in terms of its importance to the survival and culture of Native American tribes and the ways in which European settlers hunted them almost to extinction. Half of the text deals with the different hunting styles of Native Americans and Europeans, and the difference in the ways they made use of the animals they killed. The book is nicely illustrated with full-color photographs and black-and-white and full-color reproductions,
Jayne Simpson
Swanson D. Whitecap Books Ltd.; 2 Revised edition (January 1, 2010). 58pp.
9781552858585
Blackfoot 7, 8, 9: Teacher's Guide
Blackfoot 7, 8, 9 is an exciting resource for junior high students which includes language/cultural themes in an attractive package for use by teachers and students in the classroom. It includes a variety of language/teaching strategies through time tested activities with linguistic and communicative themes. The student and teacher guide is full of activities that support language teaching with culturally appropriate themes
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http://education.alberta.ca/teachers/program/fnmi/languages/blackfoot.aspx
These are fabulous resources- some of the best Blackfoot language resources teachers can find. However, there seems to be an error on the Alberta Ed's website- when you click on the teacher or student handbook, it gives the bibliographic information about a completely different book (Spanish or Notre Dame).
Jayne Simpson
There are also flashcards to join these resources. They are available either within your district or the above address.
Wild Horse Round-Up
Wild Horse Roundup provides both an historical and a current perspective on the Plains First Nations' relationship with the horse. The video portrays the horse's role in traditional ceremonies, lifestyle and culture through the 18th century, including its connection to the buffalo hunt. It also explores how the Peigan Native cowboys are involved in preserving the horse culture while also integrating into the contemporary horse and rodeo industry. The video includes interviews with elders, shots
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horses, rodeo, animal, cowboy, hunt, buffalo
This could be a really neat video to show students the contemporary relationship and respect between animals and Blackfoot people.
Jayne Simpson
25 minutes.
VC 2189
First Nations: The Circle Unbroken
This resource is the first in a series of videos that explores issues related to First Nations peoples and communities, focusing on their historical struggles, present-day realities, cultural identities, and relations with the rest of Canada. Video 1 contains the following short documentaries (or excerpts): Cree Hunters, Quebec Dams, which documents the long-standing conflict between the Cree people and supporters of the James Bay hydro projects (23 min.) . Standing Alone, in which one Blackf
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land, projects, exploit, nature, envrionment, Cree, Standing Alone, James Bay, Cree, artist, mooseskin, Dene, Blackfoot, Kainai
The finest series of videos on First Nations perspectives ever produced in Canada. The seven videos in this series present 23 separate documentaries, averaging 20 minutes in length. These powerful, award-winning programs have been revised and shortened for classroom use. (National Film Board of Canada).
Jayne Simpson
All are available from LPL A teacher�s guide for the series is also available.
Face to Face Media Society National Film Board of Canada. 1998, 520 min 07 s
The Amazing Death of Calf Shirt and Other Blackfoot Stories: Three Hundred Years of Blackfoot History
This book recounts the stories of over a dozen Blackfoot historical figures, functioning both as a biographical collection and as a history of the Prairie provinces and the First Nations of North America over a period of 300 years. The stories portray the problems and trauma that accompanied historical changes, the clash of First Nations and white cultures, and the years of hardships and poverty that Blackfoot people endured on new reserves. The resource provides insight into the traditional kno
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Calf-shirt, stories, history, Blackfoot, residential school, sexuality, Europeans, reserve, change, poverty, tradition, knowledge, survival
This is a classic historical book. Students could choose a person or event from the book and do further research on the person/event, then present it to the class. An excellent resource.
Jayne Simpson
Previewing is advised due to sensitive content including: graphic scenes of violence, sexual abuse and homosexuality; negative references toward non-Aboriginal people and the Anglican Church. � Other tribal groups may see the book�s portrayal of intertribal contact as derogatory
University of Oklahoma Press. 256pp.
0806128216
Blackfoot 10: Niitsi'powahsini: Student Book
Blackfoot Language and Culture 10, 20, 30 is designed with techniques and materials aimed to make teaching and learning Blackfoot easier than it was in the past - when there were no materials for teacher or student use. Each unit has similar components: daily routine; 1 dialogue; 1 echo-acting; 1 reader; 4 or 5 language and concept development stories (LCDS); rhythm poems; 1 group of riddles; poems/song; story model; communicative role plays; oral games; cultural themes and activities; cryptic
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Language, Blackfoot, teacher resource, lesson. conversation
A very good tool for teaching the Blackfoot Language. It has teacher resources, students resources, and activities. Great!
Jayne Simpson
Russell, Lena. Blackfoot 10 Niitsi'powahsini. Westwind Regional Division No. 9, 1996. 291 pp.
1-895850-97-5
Principles and Techniques of Teaching; The Lesson Plan; Language and Culture
Principles and Techniques of Teaching: Shows a variety of different techniques for teaching a second language. - The Lesson Plan: Shows how different combinations of teaching techniques can be used in lesson planning. - Language and Culture: Language and culture are inseparable. Demonstrates how cultural activities can be integrated into the lesson.
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Language, Cree, Blackfoot, lesson, integrate, activity
This book doesnt give specific examples of how to integrate FNMI culture into LA, but it is a good resource none-the-less. Many FNMI students speak a type of 'Pidgeon' English at home and therefore, are ESL students- but not usually recognized as so. This book would give teachers some extra skills to help those students who are having trouble in LA.
Jayne Simpson
Freeman-Larsen, Diane. Principles and Techniques of Teaching; The Lesson Plan; Language and CultureOxford University Press, USA; 2 edition (May 11, 2000). 208pp
0194355748
Thomas King: Medicine River
Winner of the PEN/Josephine Miles Award and nominated for the Commonwealth Writer's Prize, Medicine River is a great introduction to Thomas King's humorous fiction. It's the story of Will, a mixed-blood man of Blackfoot descent and a marginally successful Toronto photographer, who has returned to the reserve for his mother's funeral. (Amazon) This would be a great story to do a novel study with in middle or high school English class.
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Thom King, Medicine River, literature, novel, story, Blackfoot, identity, memory, pain, friendship, relations
King's gift as a comic writer is his ability to tackle serious issues within an engaging comic narrative. He subtly explores the exclusion of First Peoples from white culture and history and the challenges faced by contemporary Native communities trying to maintain a connection to the past and a grip on the present, and he makes us laugh at the same time. Using a series of comic vignettes, King draws us into the very heart of Medicine River and creates a wonderful and intimate portrait of small-
Jayne Simpson
King, Thomas. Medicine River. Penguin Canada; 1 edition (Sep 23 2005). 264pp.
014305435X
Shadow puppets: Native Myths and legends
Features the myths and legends of the Cree and Blackfoot people of Alberta to encourage an awareness of the cultural richness found in the oral tradition of the North American Native people. The programs contain a unique blend of storytelling, silhouette puppets, original music, and original artwork commissioned from Native artists. Narration in native language indicated.
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story, legend, Blackfoot, myth, Indian, play, storytelling, trickster
I think turning these stories into puppet plays is a brilliant idea. It would be really neat for students to choose a story and create their own puppets to put on the play.
Jayne Simpson
In order to access these, they would probably have to be ordered unless your district or school has them.
Cardinal, Gil. Access Television. 1975.
Blackfoot for Beginners: Workbook 1 of 3
Blackfoot for Beginners consists of three workbooks which are designed to help the learner develop vocabulary and to begin simple sentence structure, while incorporating some traditional themes. A teacher's guide at the end of each workbook provides suggestions for interesting exercises to help the learner learn the concepts and practice what has been learned.
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http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICWebPortal/search/detailmini.jsp?_nfpb=true&_&ERICExtSearch_SearchValue_0=ED365158&ERICExtSearch_SearchType_0=no&accno=ED365158
A good resource for helping young people learn the Blackfoot language.
Jayne Simpson
Tailfeathers, E. (1993). Blackfoot for beginners: books 1, 2, and 3 (N.A.). Edmonton: Alberta Dept. of Education.299pp.
Shanaditti: last of the Beothuks
The death of Shanaditti in 1829 is thought to mark the end of a group of Natives called the Beothuks. Newfoundland poet Al Pittman searches sites once inhabited by these people, hoping to find clues to their disappearance. Teachers can use this VHS to support Grade 7 and 10 Social Studies.
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Beothuk People, Beothuk, Shanaditti, Nancy
When students are learning about regions of Canada, they should also learn about their history. This is a tragic story about the ending of a people- and it is important for students to understand why it happened, and who the Beothuk were. A great resource and documentary.
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Curr lab call number: E99 B4 S52 1983 VHS
Pittman, Ken. National Film Board of Canada. 1982. VHS 20 minutes.
116C 0182 060
The Living Edens: Arctic Oasis: Canada's Southampton Island DVD
This film is a snapshot study of an Inuit father and son who carry out traditional activities in a contemporary context. A story of struggle and survival in the harsh arctic winters. A boy learns about his culture and past and learns to appreciate who he is. This movie could be shown in grade 2 social classrooms where students are learning about the arctic. It could also be shown to students who are learning to appreciate their culture and past.
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Inuit, hunting, tools, technology, change, way of life, identity, land, transition, arctic, struggle, survival
Great information provided. Some school districts may have this video on file. The Lethbridge Public Library does not have this video. This video would be a good resource to show students who are struggling with their Aboriginal identity.
Jayne Simpson
This video is for sale on Amazon and PBS
The Living Edens: Arctic Oasis: Canada's Southampton Island. PBS Home Video. 2003. DVD. 60 minutes.
B002PF0O1I
Ullumi
The video discusses the importance of the Inuktitut language and education, and investigates the challenges of reconciling traditional ways of life with contemporary realities. The video also explores Inuit perspectives of nationalism and self-determination.
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Inuit, Iniktitut, language, culture, technology, modern. perspective, self-determination, nationalism
Jayne Simpson
One-Ton Challenge
Indigenous peoples from the South Pacific Islands talking about global warming. They are asked several questions relating to the One-Tonne Challenge, a challenge of the Government of Canada to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. They are asked to consider what their ancestors would think if they saw the world today, whose responsibility global warming is and what they as individuals are doing about it.
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pollution, land, nature, environment, government, Indigenous
5/26/2011 An interresting idea but it would be more useful it had a web link and a stronger aboriginal connection. 5/26/2011 Right I agree with the other commentator.
Jayne Simpson
The sacred geography of the Blackfoot people [videorecording] / Brian Reeves. --
Author Brian O. K. Reeves; A lecture presented on December 2, 1992 in the Dr. Alex Johnson lecture series, which is administed by the Faculty of Arts and Science, the Office of Continuing Education, the University of Lethbridge, the Lethbridge Historical Society, and the Lethbridge Public Library. Note Lecture series introduced by Ingrid Speaker; lecturer introduced by Margaret Kennedy.
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sacred lands, siksika, history, religion, folklore
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E99 S54 R44 1992 A film available in UofL library, main collection VHS format. 94 mins.
The Ballad of Crowfoot
National Film Board of Canada presents an account of the opening of the Canadian West, presented through still photography and the words and music of Willie Dunn, a Micmac from Montreal Chief Crowfoot of Siksika 1830?-1890
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Chief Crowfoot, Siksika,
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VHS format 21 minutes A film available through UofL EE 99 S54 B35
National Film Board of Canada 1968
The spirit of the treaty
Narrator: Clayton Blood; Producer Rick TailFeathers : Treaty 7 was signed at Blackfoot Crossing in September, 1877 and was between Queen Victoria and a group of First Nations tribes and bands: the Siksika, Peigan, Kainai, Tsuu T'ina, Bearspaw, Chiniki and Wesley. The First Nations people understood the treaty to be a peace treaty agreeing to share the surface of the land, but not its other associated resources. Decendents of the signators of the treaty are interviewed to gather their understand
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Treaties, Siksika, Peigan, Kainai, Tsuu Tina Bearspaw and Wesley, 1877
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This is in VHS format E 92 S74 1993 VHS Available in UofL library
Calgary: Treaty Council 1993
BLACKFOOT PHYSICS Peat, F. David
In the 1980s, theoretical physicist F. David Peat went to the Blackfoot Sun Dance ceremony in Alberta, Canada. Hitherto having spent all his life steeped in and influenced by linear Western science, he was entranced by the Native world view and, through dialogue circles between scientists and Native Elders, he began to explore it in greater depth. Blackfoot Physics is the account of his discoveries. Teachers can use this book and copy articles to discuss Blackfoot perspective of Mathematics. (33
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What becomes apparent is the amazing resemblance between indigenous teachings and some of the insights that are emerging from modern science, a congruence that is as enlightening about the physical universe as it is about the circular evolution of humanity's understanding. Through Peat's insightful observations, he extends our understanding of ourselves, our understanding of the universe, and how the two intersect in a meaningful vision of human life in relation to a greater reality.
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Peat, David F. "Blackfoot physics : a journey into the Native American Universe" Boston, MA : Weiser Books, 2005. 330 pages.
1890482838
The Amazing Death of Calf Shirt
The history of the Blackfoot people of the prairies of southern Alberta and northern Montana. From the adventures of warriors to the tragic encounters between the Blackfoot and white settlers, these true-life tales bring together oral tradition and perspective on the events before and after the establishment of reservations in the West. Teachers can use these stories to examine the perspectives of Blackfoot people.
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HIstory, Blackfoot people: siksika, peigan, piikani kainai, calf shirt
Amazing collections of Blackfoot histories and stories. Teachers and Students would enjoy this book.
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Dempsey, Hugh Aylmer. "The amazing Death of Calf Shirt". University of Oklahoma Press; Oklahoma paperbacks ed edition 1996. (250 pages)
0806128216
The birds in winter
Produced and directed by Robert Willis and Mort Graham; narrated by Leslie Nielson. Tells the story of the Blackfoot Indians, the arrival of the Northwest Mounted Police, and the signing of Treaty no. 7. It also includes: Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Siksika Indians, Indians of North America, Canada, and Treaties. Teacher can use this to tell the History of the Blackfoot people before post confederation.
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Siksika, Treaty 7, RCMP, Treaties, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Siksika Indians, Indians of North America, Canada
Joset Melting Tallow
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"The birds in winter". Calgary, Alta. : Canawest-Master Films ; distributed by Crystal Bear Films ( 27 min)
Treaty with the Blackfoot
Treaty with the Blackfoot has been narrated by Marvin Fox. The film depicts the events leading up to the signing of Treaty no. 7. The events included are NWMP relations with the Blackfoot people, dealings with the government, and the creation of reserves. Teachers can use this to examine the events leading to signing of the treaty. This particular film would really compliment Grade 7 Social.
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1877 Treaty, Siksika, Events leading to signing of treaty, Grade 7 Social
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Dempsey, Hugh and Marvin Fox. "Treaty with the Blackfoot". Canwest Film Productions for the Glenbow Museum Distributed by Crystal Bear Film, 1979
Our Boots: An Inuit Woman's Art
Based on the field work and research of ethnographer Jill Oakes and biologist Rick Riewe. They lived with and learned from Inuit seamstresses and hunters from every region of the Canadian Arctic between the 1970's and 1990's. Inuit women shared their traditional knowledge and skill so that the process of Inuit boot or kamik making could be documented, while Inuit men provided information about traveling on the land, hunting wildlife, and the importance of skin footwear for arctic journeys throug
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Inuit history, art, project, Canada History, inuit, shoes, clothing, traditional, hunting, arctic
http://www.allaboutshoes.ca/en/our-boots/index.php?target_table=our_boots_teachers_resources&sub_section=Intro_teachers_resources
A very interesting site! The story of these two people is very compelling and the images compliment very well. It is an engaging website that I think students would really enjoy exploring. It could be used as a source for a research project.
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Alaska Native Knowledge Network
Designed to serve as a resource for compiling and exchanging information related to Alaska Native knowledge systems and ways of knowing. It has been established to assist Native people, government agencies, educators and the general public in gaining access to the knowledge of Alaska Natives. This site can be used to help teachers discuss the Alaskan First Nation Communities cultures.
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http://www.ankn.uaf.edu/
This is a good resource for teachers learning to incorporate Aboriginal culture into your classroom. This website has good resources for teachers- even though it is American specific.
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Amarok's Song
Through archival footage and interviews and documentary interspersed with legend and music, this program explores the lives of three generations of Inuit who were Canada's last nomads. The film examines the hardships of life on the tundra as experienced by 80-year-old Amarok and his wife Betty. It also shows how Martin Kreelak's generation, aged in their 40's and 50's are dealing with the impact of southern society in their lives and its challenge to their Inuit identity. As well, through short
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Inuit, colonization, last nomads, arctic, influence, modern lifestyle, lifestyle, traditional lifestyle
This could be a very good video for students grade 9-12 to start a lesson on identity. Students who are confused about their identity because their lifestyles have changed from what their parents or grandparents grew up doing would really identify with this movie. We could discuss how people adapt to new situations and how people maintain history within them.
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Kreelak, Martin. "Amarok's song : journey to Nunavut". National Film Board, 1998. 75 minutes.
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Inuit odyssey
The film, Inuit Odyssey follows Canadian Arctic anthropologist Niobe Thompson as he takes us on a visually stunning journey across the North, tracing the origins of the modern Inuit. the films presents the expedition stretching from the ancient hearth of Thule culture in Siberia to the final battleground of the Thule and the Norse in Greenland, Inuit Odyssey explores the mysteries of the Thule conquest of the Arctic. Teachers can use this to support the learning of First nation people In Grade 7
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Inuit, Thule, Dorset, land, territory, history, ancestor, war
A very interesting tale. It is a detailed exploration of the Inuit's history and territory. I would have liked to have seen another side of the story- the story where people believe that they originated from here, and are not from SIberia. It is always nice to watch a film that portrays two sides of the story instead of just one bias.
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CBC Learning. "Inuit odyssey". Clearwater Media in association with Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Toronto, Ont. : 2009. 44 minutes.
The Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture
This website is the most comprehensive attempt to chronicle traditional Métis history and culture on the World Wide Web and contains a wealth of primary documents - oral history interviews, photographs and various archival documents - in visual, audio and video files. In addition, many of our proven resources such as Steps in Time and Gabriel Dumont: Métis Legend have also been added to this site. Finally, new material, suitable for general information and for educators, has also been commission
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Metis, name, culture, history
http://www.metismuseum.ca/exhibits/resources/
A very good site for learning about the Metis. Students in grade 7 who are learning about the Metis could easily use this website for research.
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Preserving Metis History CBC Archives
Project: Using a variety of web based resources students will research the history of the Metis people in Canada. This site provides 2-3 lessons for grade 7-12 social students. The lessons have really good ideas and resources to support them. Teachers would benefit greatly from viewing this website and using Canadian resources to teach about the Metis. These lessons require students to do research and present questions or statements for round tabled discussions, which is why it would best suit o
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Metis, project, lessons, CBC, archives, discussion, research
http://archives.cbc.ca/for_teachers/908/
An excellent resource for teachers. Teachers will know their class the best, and can gage if these lessons would be appropriate for their students. Discussions and research may work terrific for some, and not at all for others. Keep this in mind when viewing these! But I highly recommend this site and resource for educators. 11/19/2011 The CBC really goes above and beyond with great ways to teach Canadian history. I had seen this link before, but I have used it and find it valuable when it come
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Ekosi - A Métisse Retrospective pofPpppppPePoetryPProseProse:Acco, Anne
Anne Acco's Ekosi is a highly personal, self-reflective poetry and prose anthology. Anne shares with the reader a lifetime of memories from her childhood in Cumberland House, Saskatchewan to her days in a far-away boarding school to vacations in Trinidad, her husband's homeland. Grounded in the Cree/Métis community of Cumberland House, Anne pays homage to her family, her community, and her Métis culture, which has guided her throughout her life. Focusing on personal and community remembrances,
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Metis poetry
What a great resource for high school English teachers! This is a great way to bring Metis culture into the high school classroom. The fact that it is Metis poetry is very exciting and will be a great addition to the poetry unit. Highly recommended.
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Acco, Anne. "Ekosi: A M�tisse Retrospective of Poetry and Prose". Saskatoon :Gabriel Dumont Institute, 2009
978-0-920915-88-2
Bill Reid
This is a film about British Colombian artist Bill Reid. He is very well known for being a jeweler and wood carver and the film shows Reid at work on a totem pole in the Haida tradition. The film shows the transformation of a bare cedar trunk into a richly carved pole, gift of Reid to the people of Skidigate, Queen Charlotte Island. This film can be used for older art students to show case the cultural connection in art. It can also be used to show case First Nations cultures and traditions on
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Metis, Haida, art, woodcarving, Bill Reid, totem, carving, jewelry, artist
This would be a good film to show art students and students learning about other FNMI cultures in Canada. It is VHS- which is something important to know to make sure your school has a VHS player. Bill Reid is a very important Canadian figure, and could be used as an example for students doing research on important Canadians.
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Bill Reid. Montreal : National Film Board of Canada, 1979. 28 minutes.
My name is Kahentiiosta
This DVD tells the story of Kahentiiosta, a young Kahnawake Mohawk woman arrested after the 1990 Oka crisis and detained four days longer than the other women because prosecutor representing the Quebec government would not accept her Aboriginal name. Teachers can use this in Social Studies 20 teaching Nationalism.
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oka crisis,1990, Discrimination, 1990, Mohawk women arrested, Quebec history, name
This movie has the ability to spark many powerful discussions and debates in a social studies class. Students learning about colonialism would find this movie to be very relatable to see the modern consequences of colonialism (racism and discrimination).
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DVD UofL call number E99 M8 M9 2009
"My name is Kahentiiosta". National Film Board of Canada, 2009, production. 30 minutes,
Kanehsatake: 270 years of resistance
In July 1990, Alanis Obomsawin filmed the armed stand-off between the Mohawk nation, the Quebec police and the Canadian army, illustrating the Mohawk's unyielding determination to protect their land from development and Mohawk land claims. Need to put in the link. Teacher can use this in Social Studies 20 Nationalism.
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Mohawk, discrimination, Quebec History, colonialism, nationalism, stand off, land claim
This film has received many awards. In the past it has created debates and discussions, and watching this film and comparing it to modern day protests is a good way to view human rights in our country, in the past 20 years.
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"Kanehsatake 270 years of resistance". Montreal, Que. : National Film Board of Canada, 2007. 120 minutes.
The Inuit thought of it: Amazing Arctic innovations
This is a book with many quick facts. This book is a companion book to A Native American thought of it: Amazing Inventions and Innovations. David MacDonald, a freelance writer and editor worked with Alootook Ipellie, an Inuit artist and writer, to create the book. It has many pictures and none of the sections are long, making it an excellent read full of information. It gives a brief introduction to the Inuit and the conditions they lived in. It then details many inventions the Inuit came up w
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Inuit, science, history, transportation, shelter, hunting, medicine
This is a great book for grade two teachers in ALberta. This book would compliment the unit on Inuit and the arctic very well. This is also a wonderful book to support John Ralston Saul's 'Metis Nation' Theory in helping Canadians understand the influence FNMI cultures have had on our contemporary culture.
Christina Mullin
Call number Public Library: J 303.48 UofL Curriculum Library: 970.3 Ipe
Ipellie, A., & MacDonald, D. (2007). The Inuit thought of it: Amazing Arctic innovations. Toronto: Annick Press
ISBN: 1-55451-087-2
Nunavut and its People.
This is an information set about Nunavut and its people prepared by Learn Alberta. There is a collection of short informative articles about the Inuit and more on a specific town in Nunavut, Gjoa Haven. There is also a picture collection of Nunavut geography and daily life, including images of the town. There are also 7 short video clips discussing various aspects of the Inuit; culture, schooling, throat singing as well as interviews with two Inuit residents of Nunavut. Very helpful with the
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Inuit, photos, Nunavut, Gjoa Haven, throat singing
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/ssognc/nunavut_collection/index.html
What a terrific resource! Teachers who are including Inuit culture into their curriculum or grade 2 social teachers would be very excited to see this resource. It has lessons, activities, and more. Highly recommended.
Christina Mullin
The lamp, the Ice, and the Boat called Fish
This is a beautiful, informational, picture book story based upon an ill-fated exploration of the Arctic ocean in 1913. It was a scientific expedition that had an Inupiaq family aboard to help with hunting and daily life. The boat gets frozen in the ice and the crew must survive a year until they can get rescued by another boat. It includes much information about how the Inupiaq survived in the harsh conditions of the North. The detailed pictures provide information as well. At the end of the
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Inuit, Inupiaq, survival, hunting, science, history, exploring
This is a thrilling story about explorers in the arctic. Teachers who are teaching their class about explorers or ships could read this book to their class and students would really enjoy it. A very good story- and wonderful that it contains information about the actual people who were part of the real story.
Christina Mullin
Call number public library J 919.804 B UofL curriculum library 919.804Mar
Martin, J. B., & Krommes, B. (2001). The lamp, the Ice, and the Boat called Fish . Boston, Mass.: Houghton Mifflin.
ISBN-13: 978-0618-54895-8
Through Mala's Eyes
This is a teaching resource created by Indian and Native Affairs to introduce children in upper elementary to the Inuit. There are 13 lessons based upon a 12 year old Inuit child's narrative. The lessons cover a wide area of content knowledge from geography, history of Inuit, different Northern indigenous tribes, the conditions of the North, wildlife, culture, transportation, and housing. It includes a glossary of Nunavut Inuktituk words. It is available online or as a printable pdf. It coul
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Nunavut, Inuit, culture, history, timeline, Inuktituk, housing, transportation
http://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1302888259029
This is an absolutely fabulous resource for grade 2 teachers to get their hands on!! This is an entire unit about the Inuit and arctic- and the lessons involve inquiry, critical thinking, group work, and research. A terrific unit- very highly recommended.
Christina Mullin
- express an appreciation for the strong traditions and unique culture of the Inuit people, in various ways - describe the various developments that affected Canada's Arctic from its early history to the present - locate the community of Salluit and its neighbouring Inuit municipalities on a map of Canada - relate the similarities and differences between life in Salluit and life in their own community.
Civilization.ca - First Peoples of Canada - Arctic Whalers
This website from the Canadian Museum of Civilization provides information about the first Inuit. It describes the theory of migration from Alaska, the clothing, the housing, the structure of the villages, and the hunting of the whales. It includes the technical aspects of the hunt and the spiritual reverence the Inuit had for the hunt had for the whale. It has interesting facts and includes a video clip of a modern day whale hunt, the first in 60 years. The website also contains other online
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http://www.civilization.ca/cmc/exhibitions/aborig/fp/fpz3a_1e.shtml
This is a really great site for both teachers and students. Older students could easily go independent research on this site about the Inuit, while younger students could go through it as a class to explore traditional Inuit culture.
Christina Mullin
Expressing our heritage: Métis artistic designs
This is an excellent resource on Métis designs created by Cheryl Troupe with the help of the Gabriel Dumont Institute. It consists of 50 posters of different Métis clothing or accessories. Each poster has a descriptor on the back of the item and of the technique used to create it and the designs upon it. There is also a teaching resource that provides more in depth information about the clothing and accessories the Métis used. It also provides information about the different artistic technique
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Métis, design, artwork, beadwork, quill work, moose hair tufting, embroidery, clothing, accessories
When students are studying Metis people's and their history, this would be a really great book to have for students to look through, but also to teach students about art projects and crafts they're doing. Students could be working on a specific Metis artwork and the teacher can explain the cultural relevance behind it! Great.
Christina Mullin
UofL curr lab Call number: oversize 970.1 Tro
Troupe, C. (2002). Expressing our heritage: M�tis artistic designs(..) Saskatoon: Gabriel Dumont Institute.
ISBN 0-920915-67-1
Storm at Batoche .
This is a childrens picture book set in 1800's that show's the interaction of a young boy with a Métis named Louis. The boy is traveling to Batoche with his family when he is separated from them in a storm. He is rescued by a man named Louis and the two become friends. They explore their differences when realizing they eat the same thing but call it by a different name bannock or gallette. The book includes a recipe for gallette (bannock). The author's note at the end provides a brief biogra
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Métis, Louis Riel, recipe for gallette, bannock
A good introduction to learning about the Metis, or a hook for a lesson on bannock. This book does not actively engage the reader or tell a realistic story, but the reader does get to learn about bannock and Louis Riel.
Christina Mullin
Trottier, M., & Mantha, J. (2000). Storm at Batoche . Toronto: Stoddart Kids.
ISBN: 1-55005-103-2
The Red Sash
This picture book describes a rendezvous at Fort William where the Métis voyageurs bring furs to trade with the North West Companies. It tells the story of a young Métis boy helping those at Fort William get ready to welcome the Voyageurs return. It has many facts about the Métis life and the fur trade. It uses many Métis words and traditions throughout the story, ending with the young boy getting his own red sash - a traditional symbol of the Métis voyageurs. It is a 30 page book the could ea
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Métis, Voyageurs, North West Company, Fort William, fur trade, red sash
Historically accurate, this story is full of interesting details that add to its authenticity. (Amazon) This would be a very good way to explain the Fur Trade to children, because the book explains it from a child's POV.
Christina Mullin
Call number public library F Pen
Pendziwol, J., & Debon, N. (2005). The red sash . Toronto: Groundwood Books.
ISBN-13: 978-0-88899-589-6
THE VIRTUAL MUSEUM OF METIS HISTORY AND CULTURTE
This website is a wealth of information created by the Gabriel Dumont Instituute and a host of partners. It is split into 6 sections Indigenous Voices, Métis Celebration, Our Proud Heritage, Learning Resources, Artistic Expressions, Moccasin Telegraph. The first section has a wealth of information regarding the michif language, interviews, dictionaries, games. The next section has a listing of community events, interviews, video clips and many other resources dealing with celebrations. The th
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michif language, Métis, posters, history, artists, culture, stories, photos, interviews
http://www.metismuseum.ca/main.php
A really great site for teachers and students. Junior high students could research Metis culture and history on this site, while teachers can use the SMART board to do whole-class lessons on the Metis. 5/15/2013 Very cool website - tons of ideas and resources in regards to the metis!
Christina Mullin
Métis communities
This is a section of a larger website that presents a great amount of information on different aspects of Métis culture and history. The website was created by Heritage Community Foundation as a part of an Alberta Online Encyclopedia. This section provides information about Métis communities within Alberta. It provides information about the original Métis settlements. It discusses the importance missions played in the Métis lifestyle and provides information about some of the missions. It al
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http://www.albertasource.ca/metis/eng/people_and_communities/people_communities_metis.htm
This is a good site to learn about the Metis. For junior high it is student friendly and students could do their own research on this. It is brief and does not have images to support the text, but the information is concise and appropriate.
Christina Mullin
Nitsitapiisinni - Stories and Spaces: Exploring Kainai Plants and Culture.
This is a site created by the University of Calgary, Red Crow College, the Galileo educational organization and the Kainai Board of Education. It contains information on plants of the dry prairie, the wet prairie, the floodplain, the forest, and the parkland. Once in each section you get a listing of plants. Clicking on an individual plant provides you with a description in Blackfoot, English and French. There are pictures and stories of how it was used in the Blackfoot culture. It provides
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science, native plants and uses, prairie plants, land
http://www.galileo.org/plants/kainai-html/index.html
This is a really great site for teachers and students to learn about indigenous plants in Alberta. It's separated by region- which is great for students who are learning about the regions of AB. The site isn't very student-friendly just because of how much text and the language used, but it is still a great resource.
Christina Mullin
The Buffalo and the Indians: a Shared Destiny
This book is written by a teacher named Dorothy Hinshaw Patent. It is illustrated with photos taken by William Munoz. It talks about the buffalo and the relationship many of the Plains tribes had with the buffalo. Chapter two starts with a Blackfoot legend, and then the chapter discusses how the Blackfoot hunted the Buffalo. There is also a picture of a Blackfoot medicine bundle , careful to use in the class as some may take offense. Chapter six where they discuss the relationship moving into
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buffalo, medicine bundle, Blackfeet tribe
The horrific climax of destruction and loss is quietly told in this stirring, full-color photo-essay that celebrates the long-lasting connection between the Plains Indians and the buffalo.The lucid narrative and spacious book design--with large type, photos by Munoz, and reproductions of beautiful artwork by painters such as George Caitlin and Karl Bodmer--will draw readers into the history and prompt discussion of the connection between human and animal rights. (Amazon)
Christina Mullin
Call number ofL curr Lab 970.412Pat Public library system J 978.00497 P
Patent, D. H., & Mu'oz, W. (2006). The buffalo and the indians: a shared destiny. New York: Clarion Books.
ISBN-13: 978-0-618-48570-3
The Blackfoot
This book belongs to a series about Canada's aboriginal peoples. Each book focuses on a tribe so this book focus is specifically on the Blackfoot. It has 2 page spreads dealing with the people, homes, communities, clothing, food that also includes a recipe for Blackfoot Fried Yeast Bread, tools and weapons, religion, ceremonies, music and dance, language and storytelling, and art with an aside about the winter count. It focuses in on two specific Blackfoot members, one from the past, Crowfoot
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Blackfoot, history, Crowfoot, Joane Cardinal-Schubert, culture, traditions, winter count, Fried Yeast Bread
A great resource for learning about the Blackfoot community! If there are several copies available, it would be a student-friendly resource for a jig saw activity.
Christina Mullin
Call number public system J 971.00497352 BLA R UofL curriculum lab 970.3 Reb
Rebus, A. (2009). The Blackfoot . Calgary: Weigl Educational Publishers.
ISBN 978-1-55388-331-9
Facts for Kids: Blackfoot Indians (Blackfeet, Siksika)
This webpage is one fact sheet from a massive site: native languages.org. It was created by a Cherokee member and a linguist to preserve the First Nations languages. In addition to all the language information they have facts sheets on numerous North American tribes. This webpage is the fact sheet for the Blackfoot tribe. It answers many basic questions with easy to read answers, suitable for students in elementary grades. It discusses name, location, clothing, history, language, roles, home
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http://www.bigorrin.org/blackfoot_kids.htm
This is a really great Blackfoot FAQ website. When students have questions about Blackfoot culture, this site can be brought up and they can search for the answer- easily! Because of its short text and organization, I would say that students as young as grade 3 or 4 could do paired research on this site.
Christina Mullin
Weather Legends: Native American Lore and the Science of Weather.
This is a book that consists of 10 legends dealing with the weather. They come from 10 different North American tribes and each tribe is described by the region of North America they lived in. The book is illustrated with photographs of the different weather patterns described, like tornadoes, lightening, rainbows or flooding. This book would lend itself very nicely to any science lesson on weather. The legends are about 2-3 pages each but the book contains 10 legends and follows each with
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weather, first nations, science, legends
This is really cool! On days when younger grades are doing calendar time and talking about the weather- this would be a fantastic resource to compliment the lesson,
Christina Mullin
Call number Curriculum lab: 398.2089 Vog
Vogel, C. G. (2001). Weather legends: Native American lore and the science of weather. Brookfield, Conn.: Millbrook Press
ISBN 0-7613-1900-x
Science of the Early Americas
This is a book that discusses scientific accomplishments of various First Nation tribes across North and South America. There are chapters on engineering, medicine, mathematics, astronomy and one on some of the discoveries still used today. Each discovery is just briefly mentioned but there are so many it helps to show how the First Nations were able to use and understand the world around them. It would be an interesting addition to an elementary classroom. It would be good for background info
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science, first nations, medicine, engineering, mathematics, astronomy
Plentiful, accurate material gives these books research as well as browsing value (Amazon) In junior high when students look at what things Canada has created- this book would be a great resource for students and the teacher to introduce some things FNMI people have contributed and created in our society.
Christina Mullin
Call number UofL curriculum library: 509.7 W
Woods, G. (1999). Science of the early Americas . New York: Franklin Watts
ISBN 0-531-11524-0
Ot awask w iciht aw taw anip ey anik = The Bulrush Helps the Pond : a Nature Book
This is a book written by Ken Carriere who believes it is important to pass on the Elders' knowledge in print before it is lost. It is a beautiful book illustrated with vibrant wildlife photographs and inked wildlife pictures drawn by a Métis artist, Joanne Panas. It details a year in a wetland ecosystem showing the interplay of the bulrushes with the water, soil, other plants and all the birds and animals that use the marshes that develop in the prairies. It is written in both Swampy Cree and
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science, Swampy Cree, wetland ecosystems, marsh
6/13/2011 It is written in both languages and there are both photographs and indigenous line drawings throughout the seasons. It will be perfect for my grade 7 science class unit on wetlands ecosystems.
Christina Mullin
Call number Public library: LPLW J 577.68 C
Carriere, K. (2002). Ot awask w iciht aw taw anip ey anik = The bulrush helps the pond : a nature book. Saskatoon: Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research.
ISBN 0-920915-65-5
ISBN 0-920915-65-5
A Native American Thought of it: Amazing Inventions and Innovations.
This 48 page book is a companion book to The Inuit thought of it: Amazing Arctic innovations. David MacDonald, a freelance writer and editor, worked with Rocky Landon, an Ojibway teacher, to create the book. It discusses inventions from all across North America, most of which were invented before the Europeans came. It discusses shelter, hunting, fishing, food, clothing, medicine and healing, transportation, communication, fun, war and peace, and a conclusion that shows Native Americans today.
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science, history, inventions, shelter, hunting, fishing, food, clothing, medicine and healing, transportation, communication
With descriptive photos and information-packed text, this book explores eight different categories in which the creativity of First Nations peoples from across the continent led to remarkable inventions and innovations, many of which are still in use today. (Amazon) Great resource!
Christina Mullin
Call number for Lethbridge public library: J 609.7 L University of Lethbridge Curriculum library: 608.771
Landon, R., & MacDonald, D. (2008). A Native American thought of it: amazing inventions and innovations. Toronto: Annick Press.
public library: J 609.7 ISBN 1-55451154-2 curriculum library: 608.771
ISBN 1-55451154-2
Eeyou Istchee: Land of the Cree
Th James Bay Project was called the 'biggest project of the century' and the Quebec government would have reaped the benefits of a renewable resource. The idea was to place dams in James Bay. The flooding would have relocated thousands of Cree people from their homes and traditional territory. This is the story of one community's struggle to stop a dam being placed in their homes. It explores the devastating consequences that effected Cree groups that had a dam placed on or near their home. The
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Cree, James Bay, hydro Quebec, land, rights, identity, natural resource
http://archives.cbc.ca/society/native_issues/topics/2473/
A great resource for teaching students about hydro-electric power, and relation to land. It's a very different perspective on the positive outlook the media portrays about renewable resource developments.
Jayne Simpson
Blood Upon Our Land: The North West Resistance Diary of Josephine Bouvier
This is a juvenile fiction chapter book (division 2-3) and is part of the Dear Canada series. A young girl tells the story of North West Rebellion from her perspective. She speaks on how Métis life is threatened, her mixed feelings on the revolution, how her family was called to action by Louis Riel and the growing tensions between English Canada and French Canada. The book could possibly be used as a novel study in Social Studies or English.
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Métis, Novel, Fiction, North West Rebellion, Louis Riel, Social Studies, English Language Arts
In junior high when students are learning about Metis history, this book would be a terrific addition in a LA class. Students can learn about history from a child's POV. This book comes from a very popular series.
Kaitlyn Love
Maxine Trottier, Blood Upon Our Land: The North West Resistance Diary of Josephine Bouvier (Toronto: Scholastic Canada, 2009) 231 p
0545999057, 9780545999052
Illustrating a Legend
This lesson is intended for grade 5 students in an art class. An Elder should be invited in for this particular lesson to share one or two legends for students. Following the Elder's story, share legends written in books and draw student's attention to the art work representing the story. The students will then be required to illustrate a legend using a variety of materials including paint and charcoal.
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art, myths, illustrations, legend, storytelling, story, artist
This lesson would be great for just about every age- with older students they could be challenged to do something much more complicated, while younger students could do something a bit more simple. Another great idea with this lesson would be to have students illustrate a different part of the same legend and then the class could make a book! A good lesson.
Christina Mullin
Grade 5 Math lesson - graphing
Students will play FNMI stick games to gather first-hand data and then will chart the data using a double bar graph.
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Class Activity
Math
First Nations
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
History
Current Events
double bar graph, first-hand data, math, games of chance, stick guessing, stick flipping, counting sticks, probability, graphing, graph
This is a very fun and active way to teach students about graphing! Students will really remember and understand graphing better with this lesson.
Christina Mullin
Wetlands
This is a lesson where students will research the plants and animals involved with a prairie wetland throughout the seasons.
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Class Activity
Science
First Nations
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Land
First Nations' Languages
prairie wetland, swampy cree, ecosystem, science, wetland
A good lesson for elementary science teachers- a very good way to intertwine FNMI and Western knowledge.Great for the wetland unit.
Christina Mullin
Beading
This lesson in intended for grade 2 math. Students will be learning about traditional FNM beading, as well as demonstrating their understanding of patterns.
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Math
First Nations
Blackfoot
Métis
Elementary
History
beading, Metis, patterns, math
This is a great way to connect curricula as well as deepen student's understanding of patterning. It is a fun activity that students will enjoy, as it give them an opportunity for creativity.
Christina Mullin
Grade 2 Social Studies Lesson
Students will identify how Inuit Culture and Traditions are passed down through legends and storytelling. The students will hear an Inuit legend and learn about traditional Inuit games.
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Class Activity
Language Arts
Social Studies
Inuit
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
legends, inuit, culture, traditions
This lesson would help students really understand Inuit culture more. They not only get to hear a legend, but learn their games too. Both are very culturally important and students will enjoy being part of them.
Christina Mullin
Buoyancy
This lesson is intended for grade 2 science. Students will evaluate the materials used in the traditional Umiaqs and Kayaks of the Inuit to analyze which float better.
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Class Activity
Science
Social Studies
Inuit
Elementary
History
Land
Education
kayak, umiaq, science, buoyancy,
A very creative lesson where curricula is connected between social and science. This is a great way to teach about buoyancy because the materials are relevant to what the students are already learning about. Good lesson!
Christina Mullin
Ta-Kaiya Blaney- Shallow Waters
A ten year old girl from the Sliammon Tribe on the west coast of British Columbia has written and performed a song about protecting the ocean, why it is important, and what oil spills can do to the people and the water. Her name in English means "Special Waters". This is s beautiful song and the music video is incredible. It would be a wonderful music video to share with all students about taking care of Mother Earth, and what happens when pollution hurts her. Ta-Kaiya makes a very obvious point
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Music
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First Nations
Elementary
Land
Body and Mind
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ocean, land, environment, mother earth, responsibility, music video, shallow waters
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkjIkuC_eWM
Such a beautiful song and video- and a great way to inspire children to see that they can do something to promote change.
Jayne Simpson
Blackfoot Medicinal Plants
This lesson is for grade 7 Science. The students will gain an appreciation of the three medicinal plants used by the Blackfoot people.
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Health
Language Arts
Science
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Land
History
Education
Blackfoot. Medicinal plants. Grade 7 Science, plant, medicine, herb, tea, herbology, garden
This is a really great lesson. Students will have the opportunity to view, draw, and describe 3 different medicinal plants and understand their medicinal properties. Furthermore, students will really create a strong connection to the land by learning how to use the indigenous plants by tasting mint tea and researching different plants. It is intended for grade 7, but I think if it was slightly modified, it could be used for younger grades as well.
Joset Melting Tallow
Blackfoot Astronomy: Wolf Trail
Grade 9 Science: Space Exploration, Students will appreciate how Blackfoot people attained scientific ideas and understanding of their place in space.
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Art
Language Arts
Science
Aboriginal Studies
Blackfoot
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Land
History
Blackfoot astronomy, wolf trail, big dipper
A very good lesson about the Milky Way/ Wolf Trail. Students of all backgrounds would really enjoy this lesson to learn about the stories and different perspectives on space. I also think this lesson could be used in grade 6 science when students are learning about planets and space too.
Joset Melting Tallow
History of Siksika Chief Crowfoot
Grade 7 Social Post confederation of Canada. Students will understand why Crowfoot made a crucial decision to sign the Treaty for his people.
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Art
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Blackfoot
Middle School
High School
Land
History
Law and Politics
Siksika Chief, Treaty 7 signing, treaty 7, chief crowfoot, reserve, post confederation
This lesson allows students to think critically and creatively. Students will really enjoy this project and it will really help them understand and remember Chief Crowfoot and the signing of the Treaty 7.
Joset Melting Tallow
Issues of Governance and Rights of the Blackfoot
Social 9: Examine how the Indian act recognizes the status and identity of Aboriginal people. Students will investigate and explore Treaty 7 and the Indian Act as both an historical and contemporary issue for the Blackfoot People.
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Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Blackfoot
Middle School
High School
Land
History
Indian act, Governance, Indian Status, Treaty 7, Blackfoot, colonialism, discrimination, exclusion
This lesson promotes great inquiry and critical thinking about the Indian Act. Writing the news article will help students think very critically about the consequences, and it will demonstrate what they understand. Great!
Joset Melting Tallow
Blackfoot Patterns
Math 7: Unit Patterns. Blackfoot patterns are Geometric and western patterns are linear. Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of Knowledge gained from the Blackfoot Culture.
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Art
Math
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
Education
Blackfoot patterns, designs, beadwork
A good lesson where students learn about Blackfoot beading and designs, and create their own geometric design. If students need a more difficult challenge- they could draw their design on graph paper in quadrant 1, and in groups of 4 pass their paper to the person on the left and that person would have to recreate the design's reflection.
Joset Melting Tallow
First Nation Population in Canada
Math 9: Unit Statistics. Recognize and appreciate the proportion of people in each province of Canada are aboriginal. this assignment will allow students to collect, display and analyze date to solve problems
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Math
First Nations
Middle School
High School
Education
First Nation, Population, Statistics, Math, Canada
This is a simple, yet great way to integrate Aboriginal history and current events into a math lesson. Having students at the end predict the percentage of Canada's population that will be Aboriginal is a great way for students to demonstrate their understanding of percentages, growth, and graphing.
Joset Melting Tallow
The Sun Came Down: the History of the World as my Blackfeet Elders told it
This book is a collection of stories and legends in which Percy Bullchild puts the oral history and tradition of the Blackfeet people in writing. It begins with a collection of creation stories, then moves into a series Napi stories, Kut-toe-yis stories and finally stories that honour the creator sun. This would be a good resource to use in grade 4 when talking about stories about Alberta. This is also a good resource to provide background knowledge for teachers when discussing Blackfoot histor
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Blackfoot, oral traditions, history, land, culture, creation stories, story
This is a great resource for Blackfoot stories. It is something that teachers need to be careful though- because some of stories might be sacred and meant only for some people to hear- so check with the liaison or elders in the community.
Maggie Hunt
Lethbridge Public LIbrary Call number: 398.2089 Bul
Bullchild, Percy. (2005). The Sun Came Down: the History of the World as My Blackfeet Elders told it. USA: University of Nebraska Press.
9780803262508, 0803262507
Blackfoot war art
The beginning of this book provides a little background on the Blackfoot people including a map showing the range of the Blackfoot territory in 1800's. It goes on to explain Blackfoot warfare including age of warriors, confrontation, and celebration after the battle. The book goes on to describe and explain different pictographs of war and what the symbols mean and the years that the symbol was used in. The book also describes the Blackfoot shirts, and painted robes and how the people created di
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art, symbols, pictographs, history, Blackfoot shirts, robes, war, warriors, battle, warfare
For this book to be used independently for students, it would probably best be used for older students (high school and post-secondary) to study the Blackfoot war symbols. For younger students, the teacher could show the symbols to students and see if the students can find these war symbols on tipis, robes, or pictographs else where. It would be a great way to spark discussion on warfare.
Maggie Hunt
University of Lethbridge call number: E 99 S54 D46 2007
Dempsey, L James. (2007). Blackfoot war art. USA: University of Oklahoma Press.
0806138041
Duane Good Striker: Interview 1 Video
This is an interview with Duane Good Striker, an activist from the Kainai First Nations, where he talks about the expansion of an EPCOR power plant in Edmonton, Alberta in a historical Aboriginal burial ground. He discusses how the right to know land title was denied in a hearing and how the power plant officials stated since the expansion wouldn't be where any bodies would be found. However, during the expansion process, several bodies were excavated. The government eventually stepped in becaus
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treaty rights, land claims, Blackfoot burial site, government
http://www.learnalberta.ca/Search.aspx?lang=en&search=Blackfoot&grade=&subject=&audience=&language=&format=&type=
This is a very compelling interview and story. It is not the only one of its kind, either. I think this interview could be used as young as grade 4 learning about the balance between respecting sacred places and developing natural resources. It also could be used in grade 9 social for land claims and learning about the Indian Act.
Maggie Hunt
LearnAlberta. (2003). Duane Good Striker: Interview 1 Video. Retrieved May 24, 2011, from, http://www.learnalberta.ca/Search.aspx?lang=en&search=Blackfoot&grade=&subject=&audience=&language=&format=&type=.
A Sled dog for Moshi (1st ed.).
This book is a beautifully illustrated children's picture book that would be a great for the Grade 2 Social Curriculum because it deals with way of life in Iqaluit. In the story, Jessica moves from New York to Iqaluit and befriends a local girl name Moshi. Through a series of events, Jessica learns much about the weather, clothing, food and way of life in Iqaluit. At the end of the book there is a glossary that helps to explain some unfamiliar terms and words.
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Elementary
Land
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life up north, weather, clothing. food, way of life in Iqaluit
A good story about appreciating one's own identity and respecting others to create a friendship. There is a glossary in the back which is a great way to teach students to find meaning to unfamiliar words. A good story for children Pre-grade 2.
Maggie Hunt
Lethbrdge public library call number: P BUS
Bushey, Jeanne., & Arnaktauyok, Germaine (illus.). (1994). A sled dog for Moshi (1st ed.). Winnipeg, MB: Hyperion Press Ltd.
1550419560, 0920534856
Life in the far north
This would be a good informational book for young readers . It contains information about a wide variety of topics including the climate, geography, people, language and culture of the people living in the far north regions. There are many illustrations and pictures that accompany the text, which make it a friendly read. This book provides information about the different gender roles of the people as well as what it is like to be a child living in the arctic regions. There is a section that talk
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LIfe in the North, hunting, fishing, travel, shelter, clothing, art
This book would serve a s great resource for children grade 1-2 to research questions they have about the Inuit. It gives a lot of information and the pictures are very detailed.
Maggie Hunt
LPL call number: J 971.99004971 K
Kalman, Bobbie., & Sjonger, Rebecca.(2004). Life in the far north. St. Catherine�s, ON: Crabtree publishing company.
0778703770, 0778704696
Arctic Stories
This book is a collection of stories that helps to describe what life would be like living in the Arctic. The Prologue describes how a U.S helium filled airship went up to the Arctic to draw a map of Northern Canada. The first story in the book describes what it was like from the point of view of the people who saw this foreign object flying overhead and how scary that would be. Through the stories, the reader is educated about different aspect of Arctic culture including life, dress, food, and
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Language Arts
Social Studies
Inuit
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Land
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Law and Politics
arctic dress, food, family, residential school, Inuit, Arctic, colonialism, raven, grandmother, story
These stories are true, and the way they are written will speak to children. The story about residential school is a great way to introduce the dark part of our history gently. Very good.
Maggie Hunt
LPL Call number: P KUS
Kusugak, Michael A., Krykorka, Vlafyana (illus.). Arctic Stories. Willowdale, ON: Annick Press Ltd.
1550374532
My Arctic 1,2,3.
This book is a beautifully illustrated counting book for younger children (div 1). Throughout the book, children are introduced to the daily life of people and animals in the Arctic. At the end of the book there is an in-depth description of Kusugak's life and family where he tells stories about his personal experiences with each of the animals that are mentioned in the book. Finally the book ends with a short glossary of terms used in the story. The book is written in both English and Inuktitut
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Language Arts
Social Studies
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Land
counting book, arctic animals, math, arctic
A very fun book for children preschool- grade 2. They will really interact and enjoy the bright pictures and patterning of the book. A fun way to help students remember counting!
Maggie Hunt
LPL call number: J 513.211 K
Kusugak, Michael A., & Krykorka, Vladyana (illus). (1996). My Arctic 1,2,3. Willowdale, ON: Annick Press Ltd.
1550375040, 9781550375046, 1550375059
Métis National Council
This website provides much information about the Métis people of Canada. Under the tab that is the Métis you will find information about Métis rights, government and constitution. You can also link to the president's monthly newsletter and at the bottom of the page you can click on the different fact sheets to find more information about things such as traditional knowledge. Along the bottom of the page you can link to pages that talk about Métis governance, the effects of residential schools, v
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Website
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Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Métis
High School
History
Metis rights, government, constitution, Metis Nation, Metis
http://www.metisnation.ca/
A very good site for students to do current event research on. Students can learn about modern Metis life by exploring this website- grade 6-9.
Maggie Hunt
Métis National Council. Retrieved May 20, 2011, from, http://www.metisnation.ca/
Métis Nation of Alberta
On this website you can connect to the monthly magazine Otipemisiwak, which will provide you lots of information about a variety of subjects including government decisions and policies, Métis art, and education. This is a website that is easy to navigate and along the side of the webpage there is list of links you can click on to find more information about the Métis Nation of Alberta, history and culture, genealogy, industry and employment opportunities. There is so much information on this sit
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Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Métis
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Land
Current Events
History
Law and Politics
Metis Nation of Alberta, history, culture, genealogy,
http://www.albertametis.com/MNAHome/Home.aspx
Students can make a newspaper report about current events happening within the Metis Nation of Alberta. A good page for students to explore and learn about Alberta's Metis population.
Maggie Hunt
Métis Nation of Alberta. Retrieved May 20, 2011, from, http://www.albertametis.com/MNAHome/Home.aspx
The Story of the Rabbit Dance ( Li Nistwaar Di La Daans Di Liyev).
This is a beautiful children's book that deals with the origins of the Métis dance the rabbit dance. The story is told in both English and Michif and is accompanied with and audio CD that includes fiddle music in the background. This is a story about a young boy who comes home from hunting and sees dogs and rabbits dancing and goes back to his people and teaches them the new rabbit dance. The book is 32 pages long and could be an awesome resource to incorporate into gym (dance unit at any grade
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Art
Physical Education
Social Studies
Métis
Elementary
Middle School
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Body and Mind
History
Education
rabbit dance, music, metis, story
This story has an accompanying CD that tells the story in French and English- as well as includes fiddle music. This book would be great for a listening centre. However: The book ends with an unnecessary moral to the story. Indeed, the moral is not only unnecessary, but I think it is also debateable. Certainly, the moral that is provided is not what I would have identified as the story�s moral. (CM Magazine).
Maggie Hunt
LPL Call number: LPLW P PBK PEL
Pelletier, Jeanne. (2007). The Story of the Rabbit Dance ( Li Nistwaar Di La Daans Di Liyev). Saskatoon, SK: Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied research.
9780920915776, 0920915779
I knew two Métis Women
This is a book where the author tells the stories of his aunt and his mother and their lives through poems. The poems tell of poverty, violence, sexual abuse, life, love and prejudice. The author includes the stories of the woman and verses and quotes from songs to help bring the stories to life. The readers find themselves transported into the world of the two women in the poems through the use of humor and heartbreak. This would be a resource that could be used in a high school English or soci
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poetry, prejudice, poverty, metis
This is courageous writing... [Scaffold's] directness and ease are like a gift of speech, a contagious freedom. Balancing anger and forgiveness, he applies his tender or sardonic touch to weighty subjects-poverty, racism, sexual abuse, street life-without diminishing their seriousness. (Amazon- Van. Sun)
Maggie Hunt
LPL call number: 819.1 SCO
Scofield, Gregory. (1999). I knew two M�tis Women. Victoria, BC: Polestar Book Publishers.
1896095968
The Virtual Museum of Métis History and Culture
The Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research has teamed up with several other institutions including the Ministry of Advanced Education, Canadian Heritage, Saskatchewan Archives Board, Canadian council for the arts, and the Louis Riel institute to create a website that provides readers with a variety of information about the Métis people and culture. From the home page you can click on a variety of symbols that will bring you to different pages with information. The Indige
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oral stories, history, art, Metis, educational resources, museum
http://www.metismuseum.com/main.php
Students will really enjoy exploring this website to learn about the Metis peoples. It is colourful, has photographs, and lots of information in brief texts.
Maggie Hunt
The Virtual Museum of Métis History and Culture. Retrieved May 24, 2011, from, http://www.metismuseum.com/main.php
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian
This is a novel intended for an older audience due to its difficult themes. This is a heart-wrenching tale of a young boy who decides he wants to go to a nearby school off the reservation. Throughout the story, the reader finds themselves crying and laughing and sometimes at the same time. This is a beautifully written story of a boy who needs to navigate both the world off the reservation as well as life on the reservation after having "betrayed" his people and going to a white school. The them
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education, friendship, identity, home, Spokane
The daily struggles of reservation life and the tragic deaths of the protagonist's grandmother, dog, and older sister would be all but unbearable without the humor and resilience of spirit with which Junior faces the world. The many characters, on and off the rez, with whom he has dealings are portrayed with compassion and verve, particularly the adults in his extended family. Forney's simple pencil cartoons fit perfectly within the story and reflect the burgeoning artist within Junior. Reluctan
Maggie Hunt
LPL Call number: YA ALE
Alexie, Sherman. (2007). The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian. New York, NY: Little Brown.
0316013684, 9780316013680, 142876450X, 9781428764507, 9780316013697, 0316013692
Fox on Ice
This book is written in both English and Cree. This is a beautifully illustrated book about a family that goes out ice fishing together. Suddenly, the sled dogs smell a fox close by and take off across the ice with mother and baby still on the sled. Papa has a problem- he needs to pull in the rigger from the ice or he will lose it but he also needs to go and help mother and baby. Children will enjoy the excitement of the story and the beautifully painted illustrations that accompany the book. Th
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Language Arts
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Elementary
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Cree language, ice fishing, animals, fox, story
Written in both English, and Cree Maageesees Maskwameek Kaapit is a wonderful, lyrical story of celebration from award-winning author Tomson Highway, capturing a passing way of life for future generations. Illustrator Brian Deines has created an evocative masterpiece of shimmering oils depicting the beauty of northern Manitoba. ( Amazon)
Maggie Hunt
LPL call number: P PBK HIG
Highway, Tomson., & Delnes, Brian (illus). (2011). Fox on Ice. Markham, ON: Fifth House.
9781897252666
Native American Themes in Children's &YA Books
This website has a list of different children's book authors and artists. You can click on a persons name and it will link you to that author's site, which will provide a list of children's book by that author. Though many of the authors and artists are American, there are still some Canadian authors. This would be a great site to visit if you are looking for a First Nations artist or children's book to incorporate into your classroom.
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Land
children's books, Aboriginal artists, YA reading, books, lists, Cynthia Smith, young adults, literature
http://www.cynthialeitichsmith.com/lit_resources/diversity/native_am/NativeThemes_intro.html
I love this site. She delivers terrific YA titles, descriptions, and reviews. Definitely a good site for teachers to know of.
Maggie Hunt
Smith, Cynthia Leitich. Native American Themes in Children�s &YA Books. Retrieved on May 24, 2011, from, http://www.cynthialeitichsmith.com/lit_resources/diversity/native_am/NativeThemes_intro.html
Métis and their culture
These are lesson plans that have been designed by a teacher in Saskatchewan with Métis roots. There are four consecutive lesson plans which include materials, resources, and procedures. The resources include DVD's and books stating where they can be purchased. The lessons use an online museum and activities to explore Métis and their culture. It was designed for Native Studies ten but could easily be adapted or some ideas picked that would suit a different grade level. An example of this would b
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Social Studies
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Métis, activities, social studies, culture, history
http://www.wdm.ca/skteacherguide/WDM_TchrGdthemes_EN_web/WDMTG_metisroots_web.pdf
A great lesson for high school or junior high social studies. Very good resources!
Sarah Tricker
CBC Radio, Video, and lesson plans
This is an unusual site but very helpful. CBC has compiled all their video and radio clips about the Métis. They have had "teachers" (no names or schools provided) design lesson plans to accompany these clips. It has been split into grade levels for ease. Click on the links for the story you would like, for example Riel and you will be provided with a story. There are also additional tags of; did you know? Television and radio clips, printable pages, education activities, and external sites.
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television clips, radio clips, Métis, social studies, Riel, activities
http://archives.cbc.ca/for_teachers/908/
A great Metis lesson, and CBC has amazing pictures, radio shows, news stories, and more to support this lesson. It is intended for high school, but I think with tweaking it could suit just about any grade from 4-11.
Sarah Tricker
Metis National Council Website
This is the Métis National Council website. It includes PDF fact sheets and portal sites. The portal sites include: human resources, electoral reform, veterans, economic development, Métis rights, population health, Métis healing, constitution reform, and Métis disabilities. There is a lot of information on governance which could work well when teaching about Canadian government in social studies. It could also be used for a comparison of how the Métis have developed over time. An example would
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Métis National Council, governance, Métis, rights, healing, social studies, health
http://www.metisnation.ca/
A great site for Metis news and cultural information. Students could use this site to find current events, research, and more. A great site.
Sarah Tricker
Then and Now History of Métis
When you go to this website first click on the link to "Then & Now" and you will be given five subheadings; history of the Métis, the fur trade, North West resistance, flags, map. This is a very worthwhile site to visit as it is broken down into specific events of historical importance. Also, the maps and flag would be an asset to use on the smart board for visual learners. This is actually written by the Saskatchewan Métis Nation. This would be useful in learning about Métis and the fur trade.
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history, social studies, fur trade, flags, maps, Métis
http://www.mn-s.ca/
A government site, so not as student-friendly or a lot of cultural information.
Sarah Tricker
Inuit and Metis
This website includes information about pre and post contact along with the current land claims. There are many links to other resources included in the website especially in the bibliography. A great feature of this website is the games section. They include; hangman, crossword, sliding puzzle, memory games, all within the headings of; natural environment, aboriginal peoples, society and economy, exploration and settlement, the arts, government and political. These would be perfect for the use
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Inuit, land claims, environment, games, social studies, aboriginal, settlement, exploration, art, government, Metis
http://www.heritage.nf.ca/aboriginal/inuit.html
Information about the Inuit. I would say due to the amount of text and the way it si worded, ti would best be used as a teacher resource. Teachers would be able to find information out about the Inuit before they teach about the cultures.
Sarah Tricker
Inuit, Métis, Mi'kmaq, Nisga'a, plains Cree website
This website is more for younger student's around Grade 3 and would be ideal to use on the smart board whilst introducing the subject. The site includes activities such as hand and drum beater and the Iyaga game. There are also educational resources which include; objectives, assessments, worksheets, and instructions. The resources include; fiction, non-fiction books and websites and includes most First Nations in Canada. The website can be used in conjunction with Social Studies and art.
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Inuit, Métis, Mi'kmaq, Nisga'a, plains Cree, aboriginal, settlers, activities, social studies, history, elementary, art
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/premierescommunautes/jeunesse/021013-2071-e.html
This is a child-friendly site! Small amounts of text with photos and pictures. Students as young as grade 2 can research about Inuit communities on this site. Very good!
Sarah Tricker
Inuit Art Gallery
This is an online art gallery which will be a real treat for students learning about Inuit sculpture and art. Although it is meant for people who want to purchase their art there is a gallery exhibition which is on a slide show. There are also; archives, sculptures, and graphics. This website would be a great starting point for ideas for an art project for teachers and students alike. This would be appropriate for any Grade as the teacher can easily adapt how the art is shown and used. An exampl
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Inuit, art, sculpture, painting
http://www.inuit.com/
Beautiful pictures and Inuit art. Incredible images. Students would really enjoy viewing the art works and learning about the relationship of art-culture.
Sarah Tricker
Calgary Board of Education Blackfoot
This website is very basic and easy to use. It has been created by the Calgary Board of Education. There are pictures at the side which you click on to access more details. These include; tipis, buffalo dancer, the people, clothing, and legends. Links to other websites is also provided. There is a unique section where schools have posted power points on the web. This would be ideal to show students what has been done maybe to start a power point of their own. Lastly, there are links for teachers
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tipis, buffalo dancer, clothing, legends, Blackfoot, ICT, Social Studies, lesson plans, rubric
http://projects.cbe.ab.ca/ict/2learn/mmspeight/blackfoot/html/people.htm
Great information about Blackfoot culture and great resources and lesson plans. A very good site for educators.
Sarah Tricker
First Peoples of Canada
This is a very comprehensive website which discusses not only Blackfoot but other First Nations. Information included is: environment/housing, food, hunting, tools, transportation, migration, religion, art, ceremonies, clothing, family structure, social leadership, tribal relation, and finally war. This is set out in easy to view boxes which would be ideal for smart board and also comparisons. Also, includes maps, treaties, and teacher guides. This can be used in any Social Studies class and mos
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Blackfoot, environment, housing, food, hunting, tools, transportation, migration, religion, art, ceremonies, clothing, family structure, social leadership, tribal relation, war
http://firstpeoplesofcanada.com/fp_groups/fp_plains1.html
A very well laid-out website describing the different plains tribes of Canada. Great photos to compliment.
Sarah Tricker
YouTube Video's Blackfoot
This is a list of 19 videos about Blackfoot people. They were submitted by a Cherokee living in Piikani Blackfoot Reserve. Videos include; Napi stories, chiefs speaking, healing, Marias River Massacre, Sundance, and medicine wheel to name but a few. These would be a great start to a lesson or used as a visual aid. A caution to using you tube videos are they valid? Some of these clips talk about sacred sites and it would be appropriate to use these clips in addition of more collaborated resources
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Blackfoot, Napi, healing, Marias River Massacre, Sundance, medicine wheel
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=87653CC7A432A767
Great videos! There is a lot of variety here, so teachers would have to pick through and see what could be appropriate for their class and lessons.
Sarah tricker
Akak'stiman: A Blackfoot framework for decision-making and mediation processes
This book is available on Amazon but you can find details of the book on Google. It is the consideration of the two health structures of Western European and traditional Blackfoot. It shows a model of how they have combined the two to empower First Nations. Discusses; social structures, sacred bundles, transfer rights, Elk women, and medicine pipe.
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Blackfoot, Social Studies, history, social structures, sacred bundles, transfer rights, Elk women, medicine pipe
Not only applicable to health structures, but also management practices & social structures & applicable to native groups across Canada, although it is rooted in Blackfoot tradition. (Amazon) This book would probably be good as a resource for teachers to learn about perhaps different decision making processes to share with children, or for interest. It would also be good at the university level.
Sarah Tricker
The book is available from the University of Calgary Library Call No. E99 .P58 C76 002 94 pages
University of Calgary Press, 2002 Authors: Reg Crowshoe and Sybille Manneschmidt
1552380440, 9781552380444
Education Alberta FNMI Goals #1-#4
This is a great teacher resource. This includes 4 goals that were used for Professional Development resources. The 4 goals are as follows: Goal #1: First Nations, Métis and Inuit student achievement is increased as measured by Provincial Achievement Tests and Diploma Exams Goal #2: The school has an environment that is respectful of and appreciates First Nations, Métis and Inuit cultures, history and world-view. Goal #3: Barriers preventing First Nations, Métis and Inuit learner success are iden
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assessment, FNMI, learning, resources, activity, teacher resource
http://education.alberta.ca/media/818827/sect4%20goal%201.pdf
Really great activities. They seem to be more of Professional Development activities for teachers- which is also great. Teachers can learn a lot about the needs of their FNMI students. These activities could perhaps be modified for students as well. They are very powerful and encourage critical thinking.
Sarah Tricker
#2 http://education.alberta.ca/media/818832/sect4%20goal%202.pdf #3 http://education.alberta.ca/media/818836/sect4%20goal%203.pdf #4 http://education.alberta.ca/media/818840/sect4%20goal%204.pdf
Hawaiian Legends of Ghosts and Ghost-Gods
W. D. Westervelt was a Pastor who settled in Hawaii in 1899 and became very involved with the Hawaiian Historical Society beginning 1908. Between 1910 and 1923 he wrote 5 books about Hawaiian life. This is an interesting spin in teaching First Nation legends by moving away from traditional Australian aborigines and using a different country. This is the PDF version but it can also be purchased on Amazon as well. This book is about ghosts and ghost's gods and would be interesting to compare with
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Language Arts, Science, Math, Social Studies, Hawaii, Legends, Aboriginal
http://www.sacred-texts.com/pac/hlog/index.htm
Very interesting Polynesian legends. These could be used in a story telling unit. I wonder if the priest was referring to 'spirits' when he uses the word 'ghost'.
Sarah Tricker
196 pages
Forgotten Books
978-1605069647
Legends of Maui
W. D. Westervelt was a Pastor who settled in Hawaii in 1899 and became very involved with the Hawaiian Historical Society beginning 1908. Between 1910 and 1923 he wrote 5 books about Hawaiian life. This is an interesting spin in teaching First Nation legends by moving away from traditional Australian aborigines and using a different country. This is the PDF version but the book can be purchased on Amazon. This book explains about Maui legends. Maui is a name of a Hawaiian God. This is the Maui c
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Language Arts, Hawaii, Maui, Legends, Social Studies, history, Aboriginal
http://www.sacred-texts.com/pac/maui/index.htm
It would be interesting to try and find some legends that could be similar between the Aboriginal people of Maui and other groups within North America. They could be examined for symbolism and relation to land. 5/15/2013 This website has many different legends from the people of Maui and is a great resource for legends from these people. But, I would suggest that this is only used as a back up resource to legends that are more central to Alberta and the plains people. This would be because thes
Sarah Tricker
132 pages
BiblioLife
978-1241670108
HAWAIIAN LEGENDS Of OLD HONOLULU HAWAIIAN LEGENDS Of OLD HONOLULU HAWAIIAN LEGENDS Of OLD HONOLULU Hawiian Legenda of Old Honolulu
W. D. Westervelt was a Pastor who settled in Hawaii in 1899 and became very involved with the Hawaiian Historical Society beginning 1908. Between 1910 and 1923 he wrote 5 books about Hawaiian life. This is an interesting spin in teaching First Nation legends by moving away from traditional Australian aborigines and using a different country. This is the PDF version but the book can be purchased on Amazon. This book talks about the migration of the Hawaiians and particularly the Honolulu, creatio
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Aboriginal, Honolulu, Legends, Science, Animals, Social Studies, Creation Stories, Migration, Hawaii, Language Arts
http://www.sacred-texts.com/pac/hloh/index.htm
Students can really learn a lot about a culture by listening to the stories. After listening to Blackfoot Napi legends, students could hear these stories and find their morals and relation to culture. 5/15/2013 This is a source that has many different legends about the people of Honolulu and is a great resource for those legends. This is another website though that should be used as a back up resource after exploring legends from cultural groups that are closer to home so that the students are
Sarah Tricker
HAWAIIAN LEGENDS OF VOLCANOES Hawaiian Legends of Volcanoes
W. D. Westervelt was a Pastor who settled in Hawaii in 1899 and became very involved with the Hawaiian Historical Society beginning 1908. Between 1910 and 1923 he wrote 5 books about Hawaiian life. This is an interesting spin in teaching First Nation legends by moving away from traditional Australian aborigines and using a different country. This is the PDF version but the book can be purchased on Amazon. This book just begs to be used in science lessons. It contains geological information about
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Science, volcano, Hawaii, Legends
http://www.sacred-texts.com/pac/hlov/index.htm
This would be great for grade 3 science! Students would really enjoy learning about the Hawaiian legends for them0 especially since Hawaii is within the Ring of Fire!
Sarah Tricker
291 pages
Tuttle Pub
978-0804802406
Hawaiian Historical Legends
W. D. Westervelt was a Pastor who settled in Hawaii in 1899 and became very involved with the Hawaiian Historical Society beginning 1908. Between 1910 and 1923 he wrote 5 books about Hawaiian life. This is an interesting spin in teaching First Nation legends by moving away from traditional Australian aborigines and using a different country. This is the PDF version but the book can be purchased on Amazon. This book is ideal to use in social studies when teaching about settlers, government, and t
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Social Studies, Flags, settlers, government, printing, Constitution, Hawaii, Aboriginal
http://www.sacred-texts.com/pac/hhl/index.htm
Some of these stories about European explorers are no doubt very similar to the stories from Aboriginals around the world. Sharing these historical accounts with students learning about colonialism would be really powerful and great.
Sarah Tricker
166 pages
BiblioLife
978-1241669713
Moccasin Patterns
Using Moccasins as an example of patterns alongside, looking at the difference between each First Nation in Canada's moccasin patterns, students get to make their own moccasins whilst manipulating their own patterns.
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patterns, Math, Moccasins, activity
A good lesson where students will be challenged. Sewing the paper and cardboard together is a fine-motor movement and younger students will have troubles with this part- but the product is the reward.
Sarah Tricker
Inuit and the Northern Lights
Using a book written about how the Inuit children use the Northern Lights to play soccer, students will discuss the seasons where they live and make a booklet comparing their lives with that of the Inuit.
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Inuit, Language Arts, Northern Lights, Soccer
A good lesson helping students see what is similar and different between their community and an Inuit community.
Sarah Tricker
First Nation Boats and Buoyancy
This is a science lesson which incorporates how the First Nations such as the Plains Ojibwa, and Inuit built boats to travel. The students will learn about these different canoes and the materials used. The students can experiment to see which they hypothesize will be most buoyant and then see the results.
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Elementary
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buoyancy, Science, Inuit, Ojibwi, First Nations, canoe, boats
A great idea for students to test and see which materials were most appropriate for building boats. To extended this lesson, students can hypothesize why Inuit and Ojibwa boats were made with different materials and research materials available in the area.
Sarah Tricker
First Nation Games of Probability
This is a Grade 7 Math class that uses First nations Games of probability. The students will get to construct two games; Blackfoot and Cree, and then try to work out the probability of the outcomes of each game.
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Blackfoot, Cree, Math, probability, activity
A very active way for students to learn about probability. It's much easier to understand a math concept when it applies to life- like games! A good lesson.
Sarah Tricker
Grade 5 Language Arts weather lesson
This lesson is good to use in grade 5 as it links to the science unit on weather. The students will be re telling a weather legend in a different format. The lesson is based on a SIksika legend concerning the Chinook. (search Mullin to see other lessons related to this one)
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legends, Siksika, Chinook, weather, story
A very creative way of integrating FNMI culture into weather and science. Students will love to head the Siksika story about Chinooks and will think about this whenever the wind blows. Bringing in this story makes the lesson cross curricular and therefore more meaningful and interesting.
Christina Mullin
You will be telling Native legends so be sure and treat them with respect.
Grade 5 Science weather introduction lesson
This lesson introduces the idea of air movement-wind. It is applicable for the grade 5 science unit on weather. (search Mullin to see other lessons related to this one)
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wind, weather, legends, science
This lesson has great resource information. Any early elementary grade will really enjoy hearing these legends- especially when they are learning about wind during Calendar time. This lesson teaches students to view science more holistically.
Christina Mullin
Grade 5 science weather lesson plan
This is a continuation of the introduction lesson. The students learn about air movement and relate it the the Chinook presented in the legend last class. (search Mullin to see lessons related to this one).
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science, weather, legend, air movement,
Great critical thinking questions about real life, temperature, and wind. Students will understand why it is important to know about weather and patterns because it affects out lives, and it really affected ancient Blackfoot life. A great lesson.
Christina Mullin
Grade 5 Predicting weather lesson plan
This plan involves looking into ways First Nations People predicted the weather and why it was important to do so. (search Mullin to see other lessons related to this one)
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weather, science, earth, signs
I want to know more about this! It's very interesting and inviting an Elder into the class to explain it would be a great opportunity for students. Students will love to share this knowledge with their families out on hikes or walks. Students will really enjoy this topic and demonstrating their understanding of it.
Christina Mullin
This lesson could involve an Elder presenting information, be sure and be aware of protocols involved in having an Elder in the classroom.
Hawaiian Legend of the Volcanoe
This is a Grade 7 science lesson on volcanoes. The lesson is meant to show students that there is a differing view to the scientific perceptions. The Indigenous peoples of the world did not have the western scientific view. The lesson begins with the Hawaiian Legend of the Volcanoe. The lesson moves onto the western view. Students will investigate the three types of rocks and watch a National Geograhic YouTube video on volcanoes.
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Science, Hawaii, Legend, volcanoe
A lesson with a LOT of critical thinking- which is fantastic. Students learn about volcanoes- but also about the purpose of many legends and the idea that there are different 'sciences'. Really cool. Students will really enjoy the discussions in this lesson. I also think this lesson could be great for grade 3 science because they learn about volcanoes there too!
Sarah Tricker
Napi and The Rock vs. A Giants Rock Throwing
This is a Grade 7 Language Arts class. The students will listen to two oral stories from different Indigenous groups, one Blackfoot Canada and the other Hawaiin, and students will respong personally and critically. The students will discuss the differences in groups as well as on a personal level. The students will watch a YouTube video about how to create a storyboard. Next they will create their own story with a message. The teacher may stop at the story board or move the class further and cre
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Language Arts, storyboard, oral stories, Napi, Blackfoot, Hawaii, Legend
A good lesson to teach students to think about the relationship between stories, morals, and the culture they come from. Students will learn the skills to think about what the stories say about the culture.
Sarah Tricker
Origin and Settlement Patterns
This is a unique way in which to teach your students. Using a theme there is a complete days set of lesson plans. To teach the Indigenous way of holistic the teacher should not compartmentalize lessons and just teach as if it was one big lesson. The plan includes a rationale, time table, Social Studies, Math, Science,and an Art lesson. Even though there is no specific Language Arts it is encorperated in every element of the class. This is designed for Grade 7 and uses the three Indigenous groups
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Social Studies, Math, Science, Art, Language Arts, Igloo, Confederation, Tipi, Blackfoot, Inuit, Metis
Four lessons tied together to show how teachers can teach cyclically instead of linear always. A really neat way to show how easy this method can be! It's also similar to cross-curricular themed unit. Great lessons too!
Sarah Tricker
Lesson Plan-Inuit Festival Grade 2
This is a lesson plan that focuses on a festival that takes place in Iqaluit, Nunavut. The lesson introduces traditional Inuit games that students will research and teach to the other students in a later Phys. Ed. class.
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Toonik Tyme, Inuit, Inuit Games,
Students will love learning about these games! It will be a new challenge for all. It will also help students appreciate and understand Inuit festival and culture better.
Carly Sefcik
Grade 2 Physical Education-Inuit Games
This is a lesson plan that is part 2 of a 4 part series. The first part is in a Social Studies lesson wherein students learn about a traditional Inuit game (in groups). In this Phys. Ed. lesson, students teach each other their games.
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Toonik Tyme, Inuit, Inuit Games, Physical Education Games, Gym Games,
Carly Sefcik
Grade 2 Social Studies Lesson-Toonik Tyme
This is part 3 of a 4 part series in which students are learning about Toonik Tyme, an Inuit festival that takes place in Iqaluit, Nunavut. In this lesson, students will taste traditional Inuit food (Inuit Ice Cream), and listen to traditional Inuit throat-singing.
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Toonik Tyme, Inuit, Inuit festival, Inuit culture, Inuit food, Inuit music, throat singing, Iqaluit
This is a really interactive lesson. It has elements of surprise and students will love it. This is one way that students will really remember and interact with Toonik Tyme.
Carly Sefcik
Grade 2 Art/Social Studies lesson-Inuksuks
This is part 4 of a 4 part series of lesson plans. In this lesson, students will research the importance and meaning of the Inuit Inuksuk, and then build their own inuksuks.
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Toonik Tyme, Inuit, Inuit art, inuksuk, inukshuk, grade 2, social studies, art, symbol
A great way to learn about the meaning of inuksuks. Students may have trouble sticking their rocks together with white glue- so another idea is to provide plaster instead.
Carly Sefcik
Grade 5 Physical Education-traditional Blackfoot games
This is a lesson that can be used by itself or as part 2 of a Grade 5 Science lesson plan. Students will be playing a traditional Blackfoot game, the Hoop and Pole Game. In the Science lesson students build their hoops and poles to be used during gym class.
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Blackfoot games, Hoop and Pole Game, Hoop and Pole, Blackfoot, Grade 5, Physical Education, Gym, Part 2
A great way to teach students about traditional Blackfoot games and their purposes. Students will enjoy learning the new games.
Carly Sefcik
Grade 5 Science-Indigenous Hoop and Pole Game
This is part one of a two part lesson series. In this grade 5 science lesson, students will construct a Hoop and Pole from natural materials that they will later use in Phys. Ed. Class to play the Hoop and Pole Game.
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Grade 5, Inidenous games, Hoop and Pole Game, Science, Physical Education, Gym, traditional, game
This is a really neat idea! Students will find it challenging- but will for sure enjoy the end product. 11/2/2011 Hoop and Pole Games were also played by the Blackfoot-speaking Nations. I'm in southern Alberta and asked a Blackfoot Elder to come in and speak. I didn't use branches. Instead we used hoops.
Carly Sefcik
If possible, have an Elder come in to the class as a guest speaker to explain the importance of the Hoop and Pole Game and other Indigenous games in educating children.
Grade 5 Art/L.A. Mohawk Creation Stories
This is a lesson plan wherein Grade 5 students will learn about Mohawk culture and then listen to a Mohawk Creation Story. Students will then illustrate the creation story.
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Mohawk, Mohawk Creation Story, Grade 5, Art, Language Arts, creation story,
If students have learned the Blackfoot creation story before this- this lesson could be extended to look at both creation stories and how they represent each culture and territory. Great lesson!
Carly Sefcik
Grade 2 Language Arts-Inuit Legend
In this lesson plan, students will listen to the Inuit legend, adapted by Robert Munsch, that tells the moral of staying away from thin ice.
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Inuit, Inuit legend, Qallupilluit, Robert Munsch, a promise is a promise, grade 2, language arts, danger, storytelling, oral, legend, snow, ice, winter
This lesson will really strike home with a lot of children because many of them know of and adore Robert Munsch and are learning the dangers of winter and ice around them.
Carly Sefcik
Grade 2 Math-Blackfoot Stick Dice Game
This is a lesson plan in which students will play a traditional Blackfoot Stick Dice game to demonstrate their knowledge of simple addition and numbers.
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Blackfoot
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Blackfoot, Stick Dice Game, Math, numbers, grade 2, math games
Using games in math is a great way for students to demonstrate what they know. This lesson won't feel like a math lesson- but will give the teacher a good idea of where students are at.
Carly Sefcik
Grade 2 Social Studies-Video Conference with Iqaluit
This is a lesson plan that I used to do a video conference with students in Iqaluit. Of course, it can be adapted to fit any class with the proper set up with another community.
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video conference, skype, grade 2, iqaluit, inuit, social studies, video
I love this idea! It's a great way to use technology, for students to showcase their culture, and to learn about another. A great thing about this lesson is for students to see that children are more the same than they are different! Really great- children will always remember this.
Carly Sefcik
More Voices on Inuit Knowledge & Climate Change
This Internet Channel has some excellent interviews, mainly by Inuit people. Many of the Inuit interviews have English transcripts along with them, so the information can be found there. there are also interviews with non-Inuit individuals, including John Ralston Saul, on climate change and various aspects of this issue.
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climate change, weather, science, global warming, Inuit, Arctic, John Ralston Saul, media, news
http://www.isuma.tv/hi/en/ikcc/voices
I love this site. It's a fantastic resource for teachers and students. I don't think I have seen a site with more Inuit culture. Really great resource.
Leanne Neufeld
More Voices on Inuit Knowledge & Climate Change. (Jan, 2008) Igloolik Isuma Productions.
Tanya Tagaq
Tanya Tagaq is an Inuit Throat Singer. This site includes a great example of contemporary throat singing. Tanya has had a chance to record with Chronos Quartet, and has played in several cities. The site alsoincludes contemporary Inuit artwork from her most recent album (2010), Auk.
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throat singing, grade 2, contemporary music, Inuit, music, art
http://www.isuma.tv/hi/en/tagaq
A really great way to show students how traditional and contemporary culture can combine. Students will love hearing her voice and learning about throat singing. Really cool!
Leanne Neufeld
Tanya Tagaq. (2009)
National Inuit Organization
The National Inuit organization in Canada website, which represents four different Inuit regions. This site also includes the link to the National Inuit leader's blog. The site includes current events and happenings in Inuit communities and politics of Northern Canada. This is a good site for current Inuit information for the grade 2 curriculum.
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Inuit, current events, region, land, politics, law, news
http://www.itk.ca/
This is a really great site. Older students who are in social studies and responsible for finding current events would find Inuit-specific news stories.
Leanne Neufeld
The Blind Boy
The story of "The Blind Boy", is an Inuit story reproduced in its entirety at the Virtual Museum of Canada. This site also includes some graphic art by the illustrator Aganas Nanogak. It also explains some of the artistic aspects of storytelling by going to previous oral traditions at the bottom of the page.
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oral storytelling, legend, grade 2, art, Inuit, Blind Boy
http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/Holman/english/storytelling/blind_boy.php3
Beautiful images. Students could view the website and pictures and try to figure out what the story is before hearing about Blind Boy.
Leanne Neufeld
Metayer, Maurice, ed. (1972). The Blind Boy and the Loon. (A. Nanogak, Illus). In Tales From the Igloo. Edmonton: Hurtig Publishers.
Baseball Bats for Christmas
A story by Inuit author Michael Kusugak. This story tells about an Inuit community that get a present for Christmas and decides to use the gift as baseball bats because that is what they thought it must be. It is the story of how we change the use of something when we don't know the meaning or use of the item. The author also has a website that gives a quick background from several other books, as well as reviews, (http://michaelkusugak.com/wordpress/?page_id=66). This website also provides
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picture book, culture, grade 2, Inuit, Arctic, sports, baseball, Christmas
A classic story. It's a great Christmas story for ages 4-9. Great book!
Leanne Neufeld
24 page picture book Lethbridge Public Lib: P KUS
Kusugak, Michael. (1993). Baseball Bats for Christmas. Toronto, ON: Annick Press.
1550371452
Big Dipper Lesson Plan
Identify different ideas about the nature of Earth and space , based on culture and science; appreciate Blackfoot Perspective of Cosmology
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Science
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
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big dipper, science, stars, space, constellation, great bear, north star, sky
A great lesson to teach students about constellations and cultural stories about them. It is a good way for students to see that different people view the stars in different ways- that the Bg Dipper isn't JUST the Big Dipper- it's also part of Great Bear. Students will really enjoy this lesson.
Joset Melting Tallow
Pleiades lesson
Students will appreciate Blackfoot Perspective of Cosmology; In this Blackfoot story six children felt neglected by their parents. They went up to the sky to become the Six Lost Boys, the Pleiades
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Art
Science
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
History
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pleiades, blackfoot, stars, constellation, space, sky, story
A great lesson to create, strengthen, or reinforce student's relationship with the environment. Students will be really interested in this lesson and will learn more about the constellations if there are relevant stories, such as this, attached to them.
Joset Melting Tallow
Sun/Moon lesson
This lesson will demonstrate the importance of how Spomi-tapi-ksi (the Sky Beings) are part of the Blackfoot world. Natosi (Sun), his wife Kokomi kisomm (Moon), and their son Ipiso waahsa (Morning Star), gave our ancestors important sacred ceremonies to use whenever we need their help and guidance in our lives.
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Science
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Education
Blackfoot, sun, moon, skybeings, constellation, story, legend, scarface
I would use all of these constellation stories in grade 6 science also, because they learn about space too. Students really enjoy hearing this stories because it helps them to understand their home better, along with Blackfoot culture. It explains why the Blackfoot have specific ceremonies.
Joset Melting Tallow
Planet Venus
Students will identify Blackfoot evidence for, and describe characteristics of bodies that make up the solar system. Students will hear a story, retell the story with their own words and share this with younger grades.
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Teacher Resource
Science
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Education
blackfoot, planet venus, science,
This was a beautiful story. As I was reading it I pictured everything so clearly, and I think students would have an easy time doing this as well. Sharing their finished creative project with other grades is a great way to showcase their work and encourage students to be proud of their project. Great!
Joset Melting Tallow
Metis Virtual Museum
The virtual museum site provides a great background to metis history and Culture. There is an extensive selection of images, as well as some video interviews (some in Mischif others in English). there is a wealth of documents here, and the learning resources provide some good information with possible extension questions. When using this site the "style guide" provides great examples of how to cite different parts of this resource. Good teacher and student resource.
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Website
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Art
Language Arts
Music
Science
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Métis
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Oral Traditions
Land
Body and Mind
Education
metis, culture, language
http://www.metismuseum.ca/main.php
This is a great website for students to do research on Metis culture. It's also a great site for teachers to start looking on to learn more about Metis culture before they begin teaching it. Great! 5/15/2013 5/15/2013 A great resource that brings together documents, biographies, pictures, and so much more, into one space. Great variety, and reliable resources.
Leanne Neufeld
I Know two Metis Women
Gregory Scofield creates musical poetry from tales of his aunts, two Metis women. This would be a good resource to provide a different type of history to the Metis, from a woman's perspective, and with the use of poetry, not picture books. This book and others by Gregory Scofield are available from the Lethbridge Public Library. (The Link location is a review of "I Know Two Metis Women".
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Language Arts
Métis
Elementary
Middle School
High School
History
Education
Metis, poetry, Gregory Scofield, ancestors
http://www.ammsa.com/sites/default/files/html-pages/old-site/bookreviews/twometiswomen.html
This is a fabulous resource. It's different and can be used in so many different ways, including poetry classes of all ages.
Leanne Neufeld
Lethbridge Public Library: 819.1 SCO Book: Singing Home the Bones (111pp.) Public Library: 819.1 SCO (ISBN 155192787x)
Scofield, Gregory. (2000). I Know Two Metis Women. Victoria, BC: Polestar Book Pub.. 139pp.
1896095968
"Teacher Toolkit" - Glenbow Museum
The Glenbow Museum's "Teacher Toolkit" provides a brief overview of the Blackfoot language, and links to useful current and historical resources. The webpage also includes a detailed glossary of Blackfoot terms. This site can provide a vocabulary list for teachers who would like to include Blackfoot terminology in their classroom. Appropriate for all students, grades 1-12.
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Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
History
First Nations' Languages
Blackfoot, language, history, glossary, pronunciation, social studies, language arts
http://www.glenbow.org/blackfoot/teacher_toolkit/english/culture/language.htm
Love this resource- it's a great tool for teachers teaching about the Blackfoot people. A great starting place in a unit
Dana Schwab
Magee Photograph Collection
The Magee Photograph Collection contains nearly 1,000 photos depicting life on the Blackfeet Nation and in Glacier National Park. This digitized collection from the University of Lethbridge provides high-quality photos, and includes dates and detailed descriptions. This collection would be best used by students who are researching the Blackfeet way of life, and who are looking for an effective primary resource that literally "gives a face" to the past. Appropriate for junior high and high schoo
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Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Middle School
High School
History
Blackfeet, photographs, artifacts, history, social studies
http://www.uleth.ca/lib/digitized_Collections/magee.asp
A very personal resource. It is a great way to allow students to see the past and people. Lessons become much more real when there are faces to attach to information.
Dana Schwab
The Art of April Mercredi
April Mercredi is a mixed-media artist of Métis-Cree descent, who did not begin painting until she was in her sixties. Although her childhood experiences include attending a one-room schoolhouse in the bush and living in poverty, she interacted closely with her mother's extended family. All of these experiences are mirrored in her art, which is colourful and emotional. Her painting, "The Dancer," was purchased by the Alberta Foundation for the Arts. This website features a brief biography, curre
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Art
Language Arts
Aboriginal Studies
Métis
First Nations
Middle School
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Spirituality
Current Events
Needs of FNMI Learners
Body and Mind
Education
Métis, Cree, artist, visual artist, mixed-media artist, painter, portrait, abstract, colour, southern Alberta, art, language arts
http://www.aprilmercredi.com/
A great example for art teachers to show students how personal past life and memories can be symbolized and imbued into artwork. It's also a great way to teach students to find meaning about artwork and the artist through his/her art.
Dana Schwab
The Art of David Garneau
David Garneau is an Associate Professor of Visual Arts at the University of Regina, as well as an artist of Métis descent. His paintings, drawings, and collages often make bold political statements about history and what it means to be Métis - see his series, "Cowboys and Indians (and Métis?)." He frequently uses comic strip panels or speech bubbles in his collages to make his work humorous or poignant. This website features his painting, drawing, and collage collections, full text articles wri
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Art
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Métis
Middle School
High School
Spirituality
Current Events
Body and Mind
Métis, artist, painter, collage, comic, Riel, realism, art, language arts
http://uregina.ca/~garneaud/paintings.html
I think this would also be great for a high school social studies class to show how people can get people to lesson, or get their message out there. Students can view this example, learn about the artist and his point, as well as create their own.
Dana Schwab
First Peoples Online Exhibition - Métis History
This "First Peoples Online Exhibition" from the Canadian Museum of Civilization highlights important points in Métis history in Canada and provides an overview of Métis culture and diversity. It also features quotations from prominent Métis figures, explanations and examples of art and clothing, and discussions of economy, beliefs, the residential schools, treaties, and legislation. Links and photo-descriptions of artifacts are provided throughout this multi-page, interactive exhibition, which p
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Student Resource
Language Arts
Science
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Métis
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Body and Mind
Education
Métis, history, artifacts, beliefs, economy, legislation, residential schools, social studies
http://www.civilization.ca/cmc/exhibitions/aborig/fp/fpz4b_1e.shtml
Teacher would find this resource very helpful when learning about the Metis culture- because the more a teacher understand the topic, the deeper and more powerful the lessons can be.
Dana Schwab
Métis Health Portal
The Métis Nation Health / Well-Being Research Portal is an excellent resource for finding health information with respect to Canada's Métis population. The portal includes links to determinants of health, demographics related to health, and information on the current programs that address those needs. The website includes information and links on topics such as suicide research, diabetes research, lifestyle habits, spirituality, and Métis population demographics. This website is an excellent sou
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Website
Teacher Resource
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CTS
Health
Science
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Métis
High School
Current Events
Body and Mind
Métis, health, population, science, social studies, statistics, current events
http://www.metisportals.ca/healthportal/
Health or CALM students can do research on issues that affect teenagers around Alberta and Canada. This would be a great site for students to compare.
Dana Schwab
Pemmican Publications
Pemmican Publications is a non-profit book publisher. Working closely with the Manitoba Métis Federation, Pemmican Publications focuses on Métis stories and illustrations by Métis writers and artists. It has published more than 150 titles since 1980. The Pemmican Publications website is an excellent source for finding Métis authors and illustrators (their complete 2011 catalogue is available online), and links are provided for individual authors. This is an excellent database for teachers who ne
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Book
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Art
CTS
Drama
Health
Language Arts
Math
Music
Physical Education
Science
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
FNMI Languages
Métis
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Current Events
History
Law and Politics
Body and Mind
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Métis, children's book, young adult book, artist, illustrator, language arts
http://www.pemmicanpublications.ca/
A terrific resource for teachers. Teachers searching for books (for any age) that have Aboriginal content or authors would find this to be a most helpful site. 5/15/2013 Good resource if you need book titles - doesn't have any activities or lesson plans.
Dana Schwab
"The North Poll" - Survey
The "North Poll" was a questionnaire presented to one thousand Canadians in 2009. The survey questions ranged from opinions on "fondness" for the Arctic, to issues of taxes and First Nation identity. This website provides the results of that poll broken down by gender, age, education, and income in pdf format. Highlights of the poll indicate that many Canadians are unfamiliar with Inuit life and identity. A teacher may choose to pose the questions in this survey to the students in their junior h
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Teacher Resource
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Language Arts
Social Studies
Inuit
Middle School
High School
Current Events
Education
Inuit, poll, survey, questionnaire, Canadian ignorance, identity, Arctic, social studies
http://www.itk.ca/north-poll-results
A great tool to use in high school classrooms when discussing the issue of Canadian 'identity'. We may think we know who we are and all of the cultures in our country are, but we may find ourselves surprised.
Dana Schwab
"Have Fun, Play Safe" - Inuit Colouring Book
"Have Fun, Play Safe" is a safety colouring book for children six and under, published by Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK), the national organization that represents Inuit populations throughout Canada. The games and illustrations feature translations in English and Inuktitut syllabics. Teachers can use this colouring book in early elementary classrooms to teach about safety while introducing students to Inuit terminology. Appropriate for early elementary, grades 1-3.
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Teacher Resource
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Art
Health
Language Arts
Social Studies
Inuit
Elementary
Land
Current Events
Body and Mind
Education
Inuit, ITK, elementary, activity, colouring, safety, Inuktitut
http://www.itk.ca/sites/default/files/ITK_Colouring_Activity_book.pdf
These colouring pages could be used in centres in early school grades or as sponge activities. It will visually introduce students appropriately to a different culture in Canada.
Dana Schwab
First Peoples Online Exhibition - the Thule
This "First Peoples Online Exhibition" from the Canadian Museum of Civilization features photos and descriptions of artifacts from the Thule (ancestors of the Inuit). The introductory page provides a brief overview of the Thule and their migration into Canada. The focus of the collection is on the sophisticated nature of the tools. This collection can function as a unique research website for students studying the history of the Inuit. Appropriate for junior high or high school, grades 7-12.
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Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Social Studies
Inuit
Middle School
High School
History
Inuit, Thule, artifacts, migration, hunting, tools, social studies
http://www.civilization.ca/cmc/exhibitions/tresors/ethno/etb0320e.shtml
A site full of compelling stories and history. Teachers of grade 2 may find this interesting and could choose tot each their students about the ancient Thule people that lived int eh arctic- and their relations to modern day Inuit peoples.
Dana Schwab
Aboriginal Languages of Australia
:Aboriginal Languages of Australia: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Languages" includes links to resources on nearly 80 Australian Indigenous languages. Resources are categorized by type (dictionaries, songs, description), by language, and by state. Many resource links are articles with a focus on the language or the members of the Aboriginal group. This comprehensive website is an excellent resource for students who are researching the history, identity, and vocabulary of the Aboriginal a
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Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
FNMI Languages
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
High School
PostSecondary
Oral Traditions
Current Events
History
Law and Politics
Australian Aboriginal languages, dictionary, song, glossary, social studies
http://www.dnathan.com/VL/austLang.htm
Another use for this fabulous website is to show students how Aboriginal peoples of Australia are digitizing their cultures to share it with others and to maintain their culture and language. This could start discussions and debates about the benefits and consequences of digitizing Aboriginal cultures, languages, stories, and more.
Dana Schwab
Beat Nation - Hip Hop as Indigenous Culture
"Beat Nation: Hip Hop as Indigenous Culture" provides an overview of young graffiti artists, performance artists, poets, and musicians with a focus on "conscious hip hop". The majority of artists are Coast Salish peoples from British Columbia, and their work expresses the need for identity and belonging. The website provides links to pages for individual artists and musicians. This website can be used in all subjects to demonstrate to students the power of using identity and culture to create ar
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Website
Teacher Resource
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Art
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Middle School
High School
Spirituality
Current Events
Body and Mind
Education
Coast Salish, graffiti, rap, hip hop, music, poetry, performance art, youth, middle school, high school, identity, voice, language arts, social studies, art
http://beatnation.org/
This is so contemporary and relevant to teenagers. Many FNMI groups really identify with hip hop and rap music/artists, so this is a great way to identify and connect with students. They can view the groups above and come up with their own message and choose who they want to send it- and to who. A great tool to analyze intended audience, tone, and message.
Dana Schwab
Traplines by Eden Robinson
Eden Robinson is a Haisla woman from Kitamaat, British Columbia. Her collection of short stories (and a novella) is a frank exploration of the universal search for identity and belonging. The title story, "Traplines," is a powerful illustration of the life of bullied adolescent boy, whose father is a trapper and whose teacher attempts to make a lasting connection. Language Arts teachers may choose to use these stories as examples of the precarious balance between family and independence. Most ap
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First Nations
High School
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Haisla, youth, teenager, short story, teacher, trapping, identity, belonging, language arts, book, short story
A really touching novel. This would be great for a novel study in junior high- where a lot of bullying starts and become very harsh. It can begin discussions on identity, confidence, empathy, and compassion. Hopefully this novel can show students how to really see their peers and understand the consequences of bullying.
Dana Schwab
ISBN-10: 0676970265; ISBN-13: 978-0676970265.
Robinson, E. (1996). Traplines. (1998). Toronto, ON: Vintage.
0676970265
Koori Mail
"Koori Mail" is the Aboriginal-owned and funded newspaper of Australia. The website includes links to current issues and articles with a focus on community members. Notable features include a "Breaking News" section, as well as a call for writing submissions. This website may be used as a research tool for students learning about identity and current events pertaining to the Aboriginal population of Australia. Most appropriate for junior high and high school grades 7-12.
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Website
Teacher Resource
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Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Middle School
High School
Current Events
History
Law and Politics
Education
Australian Aboriginal newspaper, community, current events, news, social studies, language arts
http://www.koorimail.com/index.php
Students who are really interesting in world indigenous news could use this site to submit their own articles and writings. Students can also use this site to compare Aboriginal life in Australia and Canada.
Dana Schwab
Lesson - Beginning the School Year Circle of Courage
Introductory lesson for Grade 7 Language Arts, but may be adapted to any grade. This lesson focuses on introductions and building relationships with and among students by asking them to fill out a Circle of Courage with their own hopes and expectations. Lesson can be used at the beginning of the school year.
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First Nations
Middle School
Needs of FNMI Learners
Education
lesson plan, activity, circle of courage, grade seven, 7, middle school, introduction, language arts
For all teachers who are introducing the COC to their classroom-- this is a fantastic lesson plan. It is easy to follow and is adaptable for all ages. I highly recommend this lesson.
Dana Schwab
Counting in Cree Lesson Plan
Lesson plan for grade one math: involves counting, learning Cree vocabulary, and working in partners to create classroom posters that identify the numbers in Cree.
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Language Arts
Math
First Nations
Elementary
First Nations' Languages
Education
lesson plan, Cree, math, counting, activity, grade one
This is a fun way to get students interacting with the Cree culture and language. This would be most appropriate for students living in areas within or near Cree territory and communities, but the same lesson could be adapted for Dene, Blackfoot, Metis, and others as well.
Dana Schwab
The Story of the Rabbit Dance
A picture book about how the Metis rabbit Dance got its name. This illustrated book is presented in both English and Michif-Cree, and depending on the place where it's bought may contain an audio CD as well. The link is a University of Manitoba Book Review Journal.
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Art
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Oral Traditions
Body and Mind
Metis, culture, picture book
http://umanitoba.ca/cm/vol15/no16/thestoryoftherabbitdance.html
If the teacher has the book with a CD- it could make for a great listening centre. Students can learn about the Metis culture through this book- it would be a great lesson to teach about culture, music, and dancing.
Leanne Neufeld
ULeth Curr Lab: F Pel Lethbridge Public: LPBK PEL
Pelletier, Jeanne. (2007). The Story of the Rabbit Dance (J.D. Panas Illus.) Saskatoon, SK: The Gabriel Dumont Institute. (pp32)
0920915779
Oral Storytelling Skills Lesson
This grade seven drama lesson focuses on learning and practicing techniques for oral storytelling, based on traditional Blackfoot Napi stories. Students will listen to the stories told in English in Blackfoot, identify the skills used by storytellers, and then retell assigned stories.
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Drama
Language Arts
Blackfoot
Middle School
Oral Traditions
First Nations' Languages
Education
lesson plan, drama, grade seven, oral tradition, activity, storytelling, Napi
A very good lesson. This would be great to use to introduce students to a storytelling unit- it could also be used in workshop form. It is easy to understand and imagine how the lesson would go.
Dana Schwab
A Name for a Metis
A picture book about a young boy who wants a nickname and his parents and grandparents give him some suggestions. The link is the author's website, which has a few printables. This would be a great book to teach students the importance of a name- and how it is part of your identity. It is also a good book to share with students as they are learning about Metis culture. Students can really connect to a story like this, because every child questions their name or nicknames at some point in their
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Métis
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Metis, culture, picture book, identity, nickname, name
http://www.mts.net/~debfalk/
This is a good story. Students will identify with the idea of a nickname or wanting to change their name. It would best be used k-3 grades.
Leanne Neufeld
ULeth Curr: F Del Little Metis and the Metis Sash Metis Spirits
Delaronde, Deborah L. (1999). A Name fro a Metis. Winnipeg, MB: Pemmican Publishers.(pp.23)
0-921827065-2
Peer Teaching Traditional Games Lesson
This grade seven physical education lesson involves students breaking into groups and teams to learn traditional Blackfoot and Inuit games. A large focus of the lesson is on students teaching one another and cooperating together. Instructions for playing the games are provided.
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Physical Education
Aboriginal Studies
Blackfoot
Inuit
Middle School
History
Body and Mind
Education
lesson plan, activity, physical education, Inuit, Blackfoot, grade seven, peer teaching, traditional, games
This lesson presents new challenges for all students, all the while moving quickly between activities. A great lesson for middle and high school gym students.
Dana Schwab
Retelling the Story of the Lemming Sister and Brother Lesson
This grade one language arts lesson involves telling the students a traditional Inuit story, and then asking them to recreate that story at a series of stations (drawing, acting, and creating traditional Inuit string figures).
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Inuit
Elementary
Oral Traditions
History
Education
lesson plan, activity, grade one, language arts, traditional, storytelling, oral tradition, string figures, retelling, games
I really love stations. They are a way for students to demonstrate their independence. These stations are quick, easy, and students can show their creativity. I think that there may have to be two adults in the room for this lesson because the teacher should be at the station where students are acting, while a parent volunteer or Ed Assistant could be at the string station (students could also make their string character and glue it to the page so you can mark it later). But it is a great lesson
Dana Schwab
Traditional Inuit Partner and Group Games Lesson
This grade one physical education lesson plan is designed to teach young students several traditional Inuit games. This lesson will require a large space if the gymnasium is not available.
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Physical Education
Inuit
Elementary
History
Body and Mind
Education
lesson plan, Inuit, grade one, physical education, games, traditional, partner
Students would have a lot of fun with this lesson. It teaches students positive behaviour as well as new skills. For younger students if they haven't played or seen these games before, they may need to visually see an example first. This lesson could be a good Traditional Inuit Games unit closing day.
Dana Schwab
Environmental Stewardship Art Lesson
This grade one lesson plan teaches students about traditional Blackfoot and Inuit beliefs of environmental respect and stewardship. Students will collect and examine natural materials from outdoors, use them in their art projects, then return them to the environment unchanged.
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Teacher Resource
Art
Blackfoot
Inuit
Elementary
Land
Body and Mind
Education
lesson plan, grade one, art, environment, responsibility, activity, outdoors
A great way for students to demonstrate their creativity and artistic skill, while learning how to treat the environment with care and respect. This lesson could potentially take longer than 40 minutes because sometime small children can be hard to move in a hurry!!
Dana Schwab
Environmental Stewardship Language Arts Lesson
This grade one language arts lesson uses the traditional Blackfoot and Inuit belief in environmental equality to help students make connections with the world around them and to understand their important role in their community.
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Language Arts
Blackfoot
Inuit
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Body and Mind
Education
lesson plan, grade one, language arts, story, community, environment, activity
This lesson ties nicely into the social studies curriculum of 'community'. Doing these web activities helps students see the character's as well as their own places within their communities. An extension on this lesson could speak about the 'web' and how the activity's 'web' shows how we are all connected. Blackfoot communities (as I'm sure other indigenous peoples) view webs in nature as symbols of everything being connected. So the teacher can ask students why we do webs in school, and where w
Dana Schwab
Environmental Stewardship Science Lesson
This grade one science lesson calls on students to use their five senses to describe their world and their connection to everything in it.
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Science
Blackfoot
Inuit
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Body and Mind
Education
lesson plan, grade one, science, activity, environment, responsibility, senses
I really like the hoola hoop idea. It's a great way to have students focussed on one space and not become overwhelmed by an entire open field. I wonder if before this lesson the teacher could turn the hoolahoops into spider webs by tying string to the hoops and the proceeding with the activity. Since this lesson and he stewardship lesson go together, the idea of 'webs' is related and connects the two nicely. Students can use the web to 'capture' a picture and see that everything on the earth is
Dana Schwab
Environmental Stewardship Social Studies Lesson
This grade one social studies lesson is designed to build on the traditional Blackfoot and Inuit belief in equality and stewardship, and teach students about their important role in their family, environment, community, and world.
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Social Studies
Blackfoot
Inuit
Elementary
Spirituality
Land
Body and Mind
Education
lesson plan, grade one, social studies, equality, responsibility, environment, family, community
Social equality is a hard concept to teach, especially to young children.I like the idea of this lesson and teaching students they all have equal responsibilities and roles within a community. However, in this lesson I think the math definition of equality compared to the social definition of equality might get confusing for students. In math equal means the same on both sides, while the social one is quite a bit more ambiguous (higher age more responsibility etc.) You might draw a comparison wi
Dana Schwab
Metis Songs: Visiting was the Metis Way
Available from the Metis Virtual Museum is a song book that includes lyrics and music. This resource provides a way to show how traditions were given to the younger generation through music.
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Music
Métis
Elementary
Middle School
Body and Mind
Metis, music, tradition, culture, song
http://www.metismuseum.ca/resource.php/03146
This is a fun resource and teachers could do so much with it. It could be a listening centre activity where students listen and read along with a song, and read about how songs were used to pass down information. Students could then create their own song to pass information.
Leanne Neufeld
Retrieved from the the Metis Virtual Museum, under celebrations
The Great Wold and Little Mouse Sister
A two part video series on youtube about sharing your best with others. Part 1 is 6 min, and Part 2 is about 8 min.
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Drama
Language Arts
Blackfoot
Elementary
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High School
Oral Traditions
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Blackfoot, story, video, lesson, sharing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2qW7qNKUa4
This video would go great to accompany a lesson on sharing and friendship. Off the top of my head I can't think of a book about sharing, but this would partner really well with a children's book on sharing. After listening to the book and video, students could create their own video about sharing their best with others. 5/15/2013 Great clip like stated above. You could use this when talking about the importance oral tradition.
Leanne Neufeld
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=if1LqPoPTNs&feature=related
Nitsiapiisinni- stories and spaces
Kainai plants and culture site. This website provides great pictures of native plants, a good introduction for a look at what has been used from the area near Lethbridge
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Science
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Education
Blackfoot, science, plants
http://www.galileo.org/plants/kainai/
There are lessons on this site about indigenous Alberta plants, and this particular Blackfoot site is a great resource to accompany those lessons. It gives pictures, detailed descriptions, and medicinal uses of many plants. It really is a fantastic site- and I highly recommend teachers to visit it.
Leanne Neufeld
The Return of the Buffalo Horses
Blackfeet music by Browning artist D Norman. This album includes a narrative as well as music. The site also provides audio stories as well as excerpts from the album. Contemporary music can be played in class or used in music class.
Resource
Website
CD
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Music
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Body and Mind
Blackfeet, music, culture, contemporary music
http://www.buffalohorse.de/
Great music, and it's great that it's available from the library. This CD can be used to show students the power of the drum, rhythm, and beat in songs.
Leanne Neufeld
Available from the Lethbridge Public Library: CD Pop Nat/Voc Kra R
Ramon Kramer
Online Cree Dictionary
This site gives students the chance to change English words into the Cree language. The kids online dictionary provides better accessibility for younger users.
Resource
Website
Student Resource
Language Arts
Aboriginal Studies
FNMI Languages
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
High School
First Nations' Languages
Cree, language, translator
http://www.creedictionary.com/
A great site for teachers around central and northern AB who have students that are of Cree descent, or on Cree traditional territory.
Leanne Neufeld
Fox on Ice
Author, Tomson Highway's, picture book about two Cree boys who go ice fishing and then later need to be rescued. This book is written in both Cree and English which provides a good comparison of the languages. The book was highly recommended by the University of Manitoba CM Reviewer in the September 17th 2004 issue. The link provides the review from CM Review. Books for Grade k-4
Resource
Book
Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Education
Cree, childhood
http://umanitoba.ca/cm/vol11/no2/foxontheice.html
A great resource for children to learn about the dangers of winter. This is a story all children can learn from and relate to, regardless of their ethnic background. It is also a great resource for teachers who work on or nearby Cree communities.
Leanne Neufeld
ULeth Lib: Ref Coll: TP 368.2 E57 2003
Highway Tomson. (2003). Fox on the Ice. Toronto, On: Harpercollins. (32pp)
0-00-225532-4
Inuit Girls Singing a Rhyme
Sound recording of two Inuit girls doing a singing game. A good example of life in Inuit communities for the Grade 2 curriculum. This is a short example only about 2 minutes long. This is part of the Canadian Library and Archives.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Music
Social Studies
Inuit
Elementary
Body and Mind
poetry, rhyme, song, sing, Inuit, Arctic, grade 2
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/stories/020020-119.01-e.php?&item_id_nbr=47&page_sequence_nbr=1&&PHPSESSID=snck7rpla2ie3hgm87330rn7f0
This is quite interesting. Students ing race 2 could listen to this and hen try to do it themselves- perhaps even create their own rhyme.
Leanne Neufeld
The Talking Stone
From Wild Drums: Tales and Legends of the Plains Indians by Alex Grisdale. This legend shows the significance of storytelling in the first nations culture. The story can be brought up on screen and read as a class. From the Canadian Library and Archives. Contains 4 pages
Resource
Website
Article
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
History
storytelling, story, legend, rock, beginning, history, tradition, summer
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/stories/020020-119.01-e.php?&item_id_nbr=49&page_sequence_nbr=2&page_id_nbr=203&&PHPSESSID=l6af9cf77ieaepk08u900il362
This is a great resource to begin a storytelling unit to explain why they are important. I will use this to teach my students about the sacredness of stories and the history they hold.
Leanne Neufeld
Weasel Tail
By Michael Ross, this is the story of Joe and Joesphine Crowshoe who were part of the original residential schools. These two leaders shared their cultural heritage with the community through stories, spirituality and ceremonial practices. This is a good personal reference, as well as useful for the aboriginal studies program and social curriculum in the high school level.
Resource
Book
Social Studies
Blackfoot
High School
Education
Blackfeet, residential school, stories, culture
A very interesting resource. I think teachers would find this to be of personal interest to teach themselves and other about what residential schools were.
Leanne Neufeld
Uleth Library: Main: E 99 P58 C755 2008 Public Library: 970.3 BLA CRO
Ross, Michael. (2008). Weasel Tail: Stories told by Joe Crowshoe Sr. (Aapohsoy�yiis), a Peigan-Blackfoot Elder. Michael Ross Interviewing Joe Crowshoe Sr. Edmonton, Alberta: NeWest Press. (209 pages)
978-1-897126-28-8
An Illustrated History of Canada's Native People
Arthur J. Ray charts the history of Canada's Native people from first contact to current land claims. This is a good background knowledge book as a teaching resource. (398 pages)
Resource
Book
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
High School
PostSecondary
History
Land
Law and Politics
Current Events
Education
First Nations, history, politics, colonialism, Native, indigenous
This is a great resource for teachers to gain knowledge about our country's history and indigenous cultures, but it is also a great book to have in the classroom for students to read.
Leanne Neufeld
Uleth Library: Curr Lab: 970.41 RAY Public Library: 971.00497R
Ray, Arthur J. An illustrated History of Canadas Native People: I have lived here since the World Began, Revised and Expanded Version. (2010). Toronto, Ontario: Key Porter Books Limited.
978-1-55470-270-1
Native Science: Natural laws of Interdependence
A different perspective for teachers of science. This book explores and documents the Indigenous view of reality. Cajete looks at the multiple levels of meaning that are taken into account in Native science, and the way that nothing is considered independant but in relationship to other things. (311 pages)
Resource
Book
Science
First Nations
High School
Spirituality
Land
History
Education
science, first nations
Aboriginal perspectives on the nature of the world and what western world's categorize as 'science' is incredibly fascinating. Cajete is full of knowledge and understanding and does his best to describe it in a way most people can understand. I think this resource is great and would be a good tool for teachers to learn from, as well as high school students to read for personal interest.
Leanne Neufeld
Uleth: Main: E59 S35 C35 1999
Cajete, Gregory. Native Science: Natural Laws of Interdependence. (2000). Santa Fe, New Mexico: Clear Light Publishers
1-57416-041-9
Pictures Bring us Messages
Pictures taken in 1925 by the Pitt Rivers Museum of the Kainai Nations People are taken back in 2001. This book deals with the interviews that were used to gain more knowledge about the original pictures. This is a good resource book for teachers as background knowledge, and points to need to build relationships between archival organizations and communities. (256pp)
Resource
Book
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Blackfoot
High School
Land
History
Education
Blackfoot, pictures, history, government, Pitt Rivers Museum, relations
The images the book hold could be use in many different lessons. Students could also use this as a primary resource to gain information about the Kainai people. A great resource for anyone. It holds a lot of information and can be used in many ways.
Leanne Neufeld
Uleth: Main: E99 K15 B76 2006 Public Lib: 971.23400497352B
Brown, Alison K. & Laura Peers with members of the Kainai Nation. (2006). Pictures Bring Us Messages: Sinaakssiiksi aohtsimaahpihkookiyaawa. Photgraphs and Histories from the Kainai Nation. Toronto, Ontario: University of Toronto Press Inc.
0-8020-4891-9
Dancing in My Bones
Michif-Cree title, Daans daan Mil Zoo. This is a juvenile fiction book (divisions 1-2) that that tells the story of a young boy named Nolin. Nolin describes events as he discovers his Métis heritage. He tells the story of Moushoom's first moose hunt, Uncle Benny's fiddling and the "Bannock Jig". This book is available in English and Michif-Cree. This is a book that you may want to read aloud to your class.
Resource
Book
Art
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
FNMI Languages
Métis
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Body and Mind
Métis, Michif-Cree, Story book, Fiction, Song and Dance, identity, community
When students are learning about Metis culture and heritage, this book could be an excellent resource. It could bring up discussions about identity and how it would feel for the boy discovering and learning about his Metis identity.
Kaitlyn Love
40 pages
Wilfred Burton and Anne Patton, additional contributor, Patton, Anne; Fleury, Norman; Farrell Racette, Sherry, Dancing in My Bones, Michif-Cree title, Daans Daan Mil Zoo (Saskatoon: Gabriel Dumont Institute, 2009)
0545999057, 9780545999052
Seekers: Everything Métis
This movie discusses the culture, history and achievements of Métis people. It also takes a look at how Métis youth are dealing with the issues of their cultural survival, social equity and economic inclusion. This movie is one part of a series of videos. It is done by, for and about FNMI youth and their concerns.
Resource
DVD
Health
Language Arts
Social Studies
Métis
Middle School
High School
Current Events
History
Education
Métis, Movie, Cultural Issues, Youth, Inclusion, Interview
A fabulous series. It would be great for junior high and high school health classes by teaching students about other people their own age struggling with identity and culture issues, among others, and how they are coping and dealing with them. It shows strength and potential in young people, and could motivate students who are going through similar issues to know that there are others like them, and there are ways to talk about them and heal. It gives students an idea about the effects of racism
Kaitlyn Love
Chinook arch Library System Call Number: DVD 971.00497 S 24 minutes
Seekers: Everything Métis ( Toronto: Kinetic video, 2003)
Alberta Heritage- Metis Crossing
This website has links to voice clips. The voice clips are interviews done with Alberta Métis elders who share stories on a variety of different topics. The website also contains links to more WebPages with information on the Métis people. This site could be used a resources for division 3, 4, teachers and possibly later division 2.
Resource
Website
Language Arts
Social Studies
Métis
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Metis, story, Elders
http://www.abheritage.ca/eldersvoices/voices/voices_metis_crossing.html
While students are learning about Metis heritage this would be great for showing students Metis Elders and storytelling.
Kaitlyn Love
Alego
This is a short juvenile fiction book that could be read aloud to a division 1 or 2 class. The story is based off of experiences the other had as a young Inuit girl. She discusses the creatures she sees when she goes with her grandmother to collect clams. The story could be used cross curricular as is contains a glossary of the sea creatures as well as a map of Baffin Island. The book is printed in English and Inuktitut The link is for online Google books. Here, parts of the book can be read an
Resource
Book
Art
Language Arts
Science
Social Studies
Inuit
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Land
History
Inuit, Picture Book, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, Sea Creatures, Baffin Island, Child, Grandmother
http://books.google.ca/books?id=MewYMWIE2tgC&pg=PT14&lpg=PT14&dq=ningeokuluk+teevee+alego&source=bl&ots=oKz1ymXm_6&sig=KmuKOeMrgDCniLhoVVINQhLzLGM&hl=en&ei=6YdFToumIu7WiAKGyd3SAQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CCQQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q&f=false
Alego, by Inuit artist Ningeokuluk Teevee, received a Governor General�s Literary Award nomination this year in the illustrated book category, and it�s not hard to see why. Typical of Groundwood, the book is a thoroughly classy affair, a peek at a culture that does not get a whole lot of mainstream attention in kids� books or elsewhere. (Quill and Quire).
Kaitlyn Love
Ningeokuluk Teevee, Alego (Toronto: Groundwood BooksHouse of Anasi Press, 2009)
9780888999436, 0888999437
Qallunaat! Why White People are Funny
This DVD explores the study of white people from an Inuit perspective. The narrators discuss different aspects of white culture such as their dating habits, lame attempts at Arctic exploration and their obsession with owning property. Their findings on white culture are often humorous. This movie could be view in a division 4 class when looking at the concept of nationalism as well as other social studies ideas.
Resource
DVD
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Inuit
High School
PostSecondary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Inuit, Movie, Public Opinion, Inuit Humor, Cultural Studies
This would be a lot of fun to show to high school social studies students. They would no doubt find it hilarious. It's a unique and humorous way to view colonialism and its lingering effects in dominant society. The teacher would have to use his/her discretion with the video and know if their class is mature enough to handle a video like this. It might be better as a post secondary resource if big school students cannot handle it.
Kaitlyn Love
99 minutes. Chinook Arch Library System Call Number: DVD 305.897 Q
Mark Sandiford, Qallunaat! Why White People are Funny (Montreal: National Film Board of Canada) 2006.
Katatjatut-Throat Singing
This is an audio C.D that contains traditional Inuit Throat Singing. The C.D could be used in any grade level when looking at music and culture of the Inuit people.
Resource
CD
Drama
Language Arts
Music
Social Studies
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Body and Mind
Inuit, C.D, Music, Traditional, Throat Singing, Culture
A contemporary spin on a traditional game. Students in grade 2 learning about the Inuit and the arctic would really enjoy this music because it is so different. Junior or high school students learning about various types of music could use this to learn about different types of music or Canadian artists.
Kaitlyn Love
Chinook Arch Library System Call Number: CD POP NAT/VOC TUL K
Lucy Amarualik, Katatjatut-Throat Singing (Inukjuak: Inukshuk Records, 1998)
Science Daily
This website has an article that discusses how Inuit forecasters look at the sky to determine if it is safe to hunt. The website has links to other articles that relate to the Inuit people in the North. Weather and Climate appears in the grade 5 science curriculum. Because of the amount of information on the website it should maybe be viewed as a class with guidance from the teacher, or have the teacher read and discuss the article with the class.
Resource
Website
Science
Inuit
Middle School
High School
Land
Current Events
Inuit, Website, News, Science, Weather, Climate, Traditional Knowledge
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/04/100407190000.htm
Also a great site for teachers who do 'weather' in the morning with their students. they can teach students how to view their environment to learn what the weather will be like for the day.
Kaitlyn Love
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/04/100407190000.htm . Website 2010
Raven Stole the Moon
This book tells the story of Jenna Rosen who returns to Wrangell, Alaska to visit her past. Wrangell is the hometown of Jenna's grandmother who's ancestry is Tlingit; it is also the place where her son disappeared 2 years earlier. As Jenna tries to put the mystery of her son's death to rest legends of her ancestors begin to suggest possibilities of her son fate. Jenna has to search through the beliefs of the Tlingit to find the truth behind her son's disappearance. This book would be appropr
Resource
Book
Language Arts
Social Studies
First Nations
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
History
Tlingit, Novel, Fiction, Mystery, mother, child, son,
This sounds like a thrilling book! Older students would really enjoy this book to learn bout Tlingil culture as well as understanding tragedy in one's life.
Kaitlyn Love
445 pages
Garth Stein, Raven Stole the Moon (New York: Harper, 2010).
9780061806384, 0061806382
Stories from the Billabong
This book contains traditional stories, legends and Art from Yorta-Yorta Aborigines in Australia. It includes the stories of why the Kangaroo has a pouch, what makes the Platypus so special, why the Frog croaks and many more. This book could be used at any level. You may choose one story or legend at a time to read aloud to your class, or have your students select their own choice to read.
Resource
Book
Art
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Australia. Aborigines, Traditional, Stories, Legends, Art, animal
Helping student understand that something similar between all indigenous peoples from a round the world is their relationship with the earth and animals. Legends from all over could be read to show children this- this resource would be good to teach children about indigenous peoples in Australia.
Kaitlyn Love
61 pages
James Vance Marshall, Stories from the Billabong (London: Frances Lincoln Children�s, 2008
9781845077044, 1845077040
Terra Nullius: A Journey Through No One's Land
This book takes a looks at the historical belief in white man's right to dominate over aboriginal people and how Darwin's theory was used to justify this. He looks at colonialism and the tragedies of it including mass kidnapping, isolation of wrongly diagnosed illnesses and genocide. This book would be best used as a teacher resource. It would help teachers understand the concept of Terra Nullius and how if effect Aboriginal peoples all over the world. The ideas from the book could be brought
Resource
Book
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
High School
PostSecondary
Land
History
Law and Politics
Education
Australia, Teacher Resource, History, Colonization, Government Policies
I think discussing social darwinism in colonialism units is extremely important because it helped colonialists justify what they were doing. Bringing is experts from this book to a high school class would be very powerful and engaging.
Kaitlyn Love
248 Pages
Sven Lindqvist, Terra Nullius: A Journey Through No One�s Land (New York: The New Press, 2007
9781595580511
I, Rigoberta Menchu: An Indian Woman in Guatemala
Rigoberta Menchu tells her story that is common to many Aboriginals in Latin America. She tells the story of the injustice and hardship she faced as well as the death of her family by the Guatemalan Military. The book describes Rigoberta's life as a Guatemalan native combined with her beliefs on spirituality, feminist and socialist ideas. This book might best be used as a teacher resource. It would help teachers understand the impact of colonization all over the world. This book could be used
Resource
Book
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
High School
PostSecondary
Spirituality
Land
History
Current Events
Law and Politics
South America, Guatemala, Biography, Colonization, Globalization, Teacher Resource
This is a powerful, heavy, and touching resource that might actually work best with post secondary students. This book would work in many different classes such as women's studies, history, anthropology, Native studies, and political science.
Kaitlyn Love
251 Pages
Rigoberta Menchu, I, Rigoberta Menchu: An Indian Woman in Guatemala (London: Verso, 1984
0860917886, 0860910830
FNMI Game Themed Lesson (Set of 4)
This set of lessons includes Art, Math, Phys. Ed, and Science at the Grade 4 level, as ways to explore the different games available to FNMI traditional culture. Games include the Blackfoot Stick Dice game (Art & Math), the Dene/Arctic games (Phys. Ed), and Inuit Hand Shadow Puppets (Science).
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Art
Health
Physical Education
Science
First Nations
Blackfoot
Inuit
Elementary
Land
History
Body and Mind
Grade 4, games, art, math, phys. ed, science, stick dice, hand shadow puppets, Dene games, Arctic winter games
I love themes!! These all go together so well. I especially like the first lesson about shadows in science- it's such a fun way to teach students about light and shadows! Very good.
Leanne Neufeld
Medicine River
This book tells the story of Will who returns to live at Medicine River, which borders the Blackfoot reserve. The story goes on to tell about Will and his interactions with his neighbors such as Harlen Bigbear, Louise Heavyman, Martha Oldcrow and many others. This is a chapter book that could be used as a novel study for division 3 and 4.
Resource
Book
Student Resource
Language Arts
Blackfoot
Middle School
High School
Land
History
Blackfoot, Southern Alberta, Novel, First Nations author, English Language Arts
I love anything by Thomas King- he is an excellent author. His book typically have a lot of humour, emotion, and sarcasm to invoke critical thinking, so they are great book for junior and high school students. They are from a First Nations perspective, so it offers FNMI students characters to identify with, while teaching non- FNMI students different perspectives.
Kaitlyn Love
261 Pages
Thomas King, Medicine River (Toronto: Penguin Books Canada, 1995)
014305435X, 0140254749, 0140126031
Land of the Sleeping Dinosaurs
This book tells and illustrates the creation story of the Rocky Mountains from a Blackfoot perspective. This book could be read aloud to a division 1,2,3 class. You could consider using this book in a science class to talk about different perspectives as well in social studies when you are discussing culture
Resource
Book
Student Resource
Language Arts
Science
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Land
History
Blackfoot, Rocky Mountains, Legends, Science, Culture, land, story
This would be a great story to share with grade 4 students when they are learning about Alberta's land. teaching students the Blackfoot story of places is appropriate and respectful. It also ties the students to the land more because many young people can identify with stories.
Kaitlyn Love
32 pages
Geraldine A. Walton and Shirley Hind Bill, Land of the Sleeping Dinosaurs (Browning: Spirit Talk Press, 1994
0963514822
The Reservation Blackfeet, 1882-1945: A photographic History of Cultural Survival
This book tells the story of the Blackfeet reservation through a series of photographs. The photos show the tragedies and hardships that the First Nations faced, but also the survival of a culture. This book could be used as a resource for division 4 students when you are discussing the concepts of nationalism, colonization and globalization
Resource
Book
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Blackfoot
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
High School
PostSecondary
Land
History
Law and Politics
Blackfeet, colonization, social studies, Photographs
I think this resource is great. Nothing teaches better than visuals- and these show all of the transitions the Blackfeet were forced to endure. Although these images are Blackfeet- the situations that affected them were similar to way the Blackfoot were treated through colonialism.
Kaitlyn Love
210 Pages
William E. Farr, The Reservation Blackfeet, 1882-1945: A photographic History of Cultural Survival (Seattle: University of Washington Press, 1984)
William E. Farr, The Reservation Blackfeet, 1882-1945: A photographic History of Cultural Survival (Seattle: University of Washington Press, 1984)
The True Spirit and Original Intent of Treat 7
This book includes testimonies from over 80 elders from treaty 7 who speak on the misconceptions and misrepresentations with the creation of treaty 7. The book takes an analytical look at the history of treaty 7, the literature on treaties and treaty 7 itself. The book makes a clear point that different agendas and worldviews effect the interpretation of events on both sides. Due to the size of this book it may be best used as a teacher resources. This would be a useful resource because it wou
Resource
Book
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Blackfoot
High School
PostSecondary
Oral Traditions
Land
History
Law and Politics
Current Events
Education
Blackfoot, treaties, interviews, history, teacher resource, photographs
Many resources about Treaty 7 are non-Native, so having perspectives from First Nations, and especially Elders, is invaluable. Although the book is long, it could also serve as a a teaching tool to junior high and high school social studies students by taking exerts of information and dividing the class into groups, reading it, and having discussions in class.
Kaitlyn Love
408 pages
Hildebrandt, Walter; Carter, Sarah; First Rider, Dorothy, The True Spirit and Original Intent of Treat 7 ( Montreal: McGill-Queen�s University Press, 1996
0773515216, 0773515224
Grade 5 Social Studies- Geographical Regions of Canada
This is a series of 4 lessons that comes with a resource and an activity sheet. In the first lesson students are given a couple pictures of a group of First Nations or Inuit people and the location they live in (pictures and name of FNMI groups located on resource sheet). They must look at the picture and decide where they think that picture is from in Canada. After the students have placed their pictures discuss as class how looking at people can tell us things about the land. In the second les
Lesson Plan
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Inuit
Elementary
Land
History
geographical regions, social studies, lesson plan, diverse population, land and people, region, land, people, groups, relations
I really like the idea of these lessons. Students will learn about the geography of Canada, its diverse population, and the relationship between people and land. There is a small potential that some people may accidentally stereotype a bit with the one lesson about matching people to places- but the teacher should be careful about that. This series of lessons has great resources and potential.
Kaitlyn Love
Kindergarden Math
This is a math lesson plan for kindergarden. In this lesson students will identify different aspects of artic life, and where in Canada this is located. As a class you will read My Arctic 1,2,3 and talk about the different pictures in the book and why they are important. After students read this book they will create their own 1,2,3 book of different things in their lives.
Lesson Plan
Class Activity
Math
Inuit
Elementary
Land
History
Inuit, Kindergarden, math, counting, Arctic life
This is a good way to extend and use the book My Arctic 1, 2, 3. Students will really enjoy making their own 1, 2, 3 book! It will help demonstrate student's comprehension as well, because they are retelling the story in their own words and making it personal to their lives.
Kaitlyn Love
Grade 10 Math- Napi and the Rock
This lesson has students creating a graph interpretation of the Napi and the Rock story. Students will hear the story of the Napi and the Rock and discuss the importance of Napi and his stories. Students will then receive a copy of the story and create a graph based on their interpretation of the story.
Lesson Plan
Class Activity
Math
Blackfoot
High School
Land
History
Education
Grade 10, math, Napi, Napi and the Rock, Graphing
This is a very unique way to incorporate Napi and the Boulder into math, especially for high school. Math was never my subject, so as a struggling student I would have welcomed a lesson like this to help me understand the concept of graphing.
Kaitlyn Love
Natural Forms Unit Plan for Art 20
This unit plan involves students learning about and understanding natural forms as a base for exploration in their work. They will look at a variety of examples of First Nations, Metis and Inuit work and could also include Aboriginal work from other cultures. There are examples of contemporary artists who are also using natural forms in their work. The unit starts with Kainai values as a way to think about, learn and respect the work they are creating and their approach entirely. It encourag
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Art
First Nations
Blackfoot
Métis
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
High School
Land
Art 20, Unit Plan, Kainai Values, nature, land, totem, art, artist, drawing, sketch, relations
This is a very good unit plan for high school students. Students have a chance to interact with nature (always great), learn about our province's history, and be creative and personal. This will be a challenge for students, and it will challenge many of them to open their minds. It will give the students a new appreciation for FNMI artwork as well as nature.
Amanda Larson
Four Directions Teachings
This is an Aboriginal Online Teaching and Resource Center, an interactive website. It goes into detail about 5 different types of First Nations groups across Canada- but not all. Groups include Blackfoot, Cree, Ojibway, Mohawk and M'ikmaq. Teachers could use this in the classroom in any class to explain specifics. Students could use this for research into certain groups for example, the Blackfoot portion goes into detail about bundles, dancing, elders, tipi circle model but also says that the
Resource
Website
Art
Health
Language Arts
Music
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Body and Mind
interactive, website, M'ikmaq, Cree, Ojibway, Blackfoot, Mohawk, dance, ceremony, tipi, elder, bundle
http://www.fourdirectionsteachings.com/main.html
This is a fabulous resource. I love how interactive it is- students of all ages would learn a lot from exploring on this site. I would personally use this for grade 4 social to teach students about bundles, Elders, and ceremonies. Great!
Amanda Larson
First Peoples of Canada
This site has a lot of general information and some specific about a variety of groups. It seems to have many Metis and Inuit details and would be helpful as a resource in a Webquest or search. I would consider adding more resources, but this site would be useful as a starting point to describe different groups within areas. This would be useful for Art examples, Social Studies projects, etc.
Resource
Website
Art
Language Arts
Music
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Body and Mind
definition, category, Metis, Inuit, First Nation, Aboriginal, Indigenous, western theory, land bridge theory
http://firstpeoplesofcanada.com/index.html
I would use this website to find the government and FNMI definition of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples. The theories that are on here are interesting and could be taught- but it is a very sensitive issue and would take a very mature class to have this discussion.
Amanda Larson
A good site- but be very mindful that this is clearly created from a western perspective and does not fully respect FNMI knowledge that this is the land they came from. It delves into many theories about where FNMI peoples came from including the land bridge, but does not discuss or reference Creation stories from any indigenous groups.
Norval Morrisseau- Woodlands School, Ojibway
This is a link to a gallery representing Morrisseau's work. There is a decent biography on here and a link to the gallery's blog that does get into some of the issues surrounding forgery and Morrisseau. There is a lot of controversy surrounding authentic works made by the artist, especially in trade now; however, this site does have quite a few images of his works. This could be used in an Art classroom to discuss authenticity or to show images of the artist's work and a biography of his life
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Website
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Art
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Current Events
Body and Mind
Education
art, artist, painting, picture, morrisseau, forgery
http://www.kinsmanrobinson.com/dynamic/artist.asp?ArtistID=11
I love this art! It's so vibrant and natural. If I was teaching art, this is a page I would show my students to teach them about the artist, art type, and images of the artwork and encourage students to try to create their own. We could talk about forgery and plagiarism here as well.
Amanda Larson
Canadian Aboriginal History Villagers Media Television
Canadian Aboriginal History- Villagers Media Television-7 minutes, General (interviews people from many places) and respectful discussing how the spiritual and physical worlds are connected, different roles of women and men, use of land (agriculture and buffalo), discussion of oral history etc. Fairly inspirational but short so good to introduce a unit. ***It does discuss creation stories in a very general way.
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Website
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
History
spiritual, physical, gender roles, history, land, relations, birds, animals, turtle back, turtle island
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULyRPpYHxdo&feature=related
This would be good for grade 6 students learning about Iroquois confederacy since this video is mostly specific to the six nations in southern Ontario. It explains matriarchal society and the roles of men and women. It also helps students understand the relationship between FNMI peoples and the land.
Amanda Larson
Does discuss creation stories but in a very general way so you may have to decide if you want to use it or not.
Canadian Aboriginal History Villagers Media
Canadian Aboriginal History- Villagers Media Television- 4 minutes, VOICES- Begins by talking about how cultures are different, shows Pow-Wows and some dancing, and focuses on how many societies are coming together, like we should across Canada. It does touch on how First Nations People view the land, and the idea of sharing the land. This would be good for starting a unit or discussion of beliefs around the land.
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Website
Teacher Resource
Art
Music
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Land
History
Body and Mind
Villagers media, pow-wows, dancing, land
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deG8ZMv_gFM&feature=relatedCanadian Aboriginal History- Villagers Media Television- 4 minutes, VOICES-
An inspirational video about overcoming difficulties in the past in Canada. This video is focussed on Pikanni peoples and shows their culture in modern times. For my grade 4 class I've broken the social curriculum into 3 parts: ancient Alberta (ancient Blackfoot and Cree culture, history), Changing times (fur trade, Metis, Europeans, disease, war fare), and then Modern times (treaty 7, reserve, pow wows, etc) so this video will be used to introduce the 3rd unit to show how hard FNMI peoples have
Amanda Larson
Aboriginal artists in Canada
An excellent source for various First Nations artist's personal sites. It also includes where each artist is from and a small write-up of what kind of work they make or specialize in etc. You have to click around to see if it is traditional work or contemporary or a mix of both. Not all of the links are still active but there are many that are. This could be used for researching FNMI artists.
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Website
Teacher Resource
Art
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Education
aboriginal artists, websites, artist, biography,
http://www.artistsincanada.com/php/~aboriginal.php
This is great! Art teachers can easily find many FNMI artists and read brief biographies of them. This site would also appeal to students if they want to do a biography on FNMI artists because of the way it is laid out- not overwhelming! A very easy to use, user friendly site with lots and lots of information about fantastic artists. Highly recommended.
Amanda Larson
Where are the Children
Healing the Legacy of Residential Schools. Has a voice over and is a very in-depth look at the legacy of Residential Schools. A GREAT resource to explain and discuss and also includes stories from survivors. The first screen also offers a 24hour survivors hotline. Includes information for grades 9-10 and 11-12 and then a section for "Life Long Learners" as well as a teachers guide to residential schools and a 3D tour of what a residential school looked like with personal stories on the side.
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Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Blackfoot
High School
History
Education
residential schools, social studies, survivor stories, 3D classroom, classroom, interactive, visual, tour, school, food, interview
http://www.wherearethechildren.ca/
This is a terrific website- it is professional, honest, interactive, and visual. It offers students a chance to understand what residential schools were, why they existed, and their consequences. It is powerful- it physically affects you when you do the 3D tour and hear the survivor's interviews. I think if the teacher is careful and sensitive, younger students, even in elementary, could learn about residential schools.
Amanda Larson
Brian Jungen, National Gallery of Canada
National Gallery of Canada. Gives a history and a few images regarding Jungen's work and discusses how he learned to adapt objects into new uses from his mother. The works shown are from the National Collection and his work plays with the boundaries between Aboriginal and Western cultures and uses new, man-made objects to reflect important objects from Aborginal culture. See "Shapeshifter".
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Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Art
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
High School
History
Spirituality
Education
Brian Jungen, Dane-zaa, artist, shapeshifter
http://www.gallery.ca/en/see/collections/artist.php?iartistid=25208
I think Brian Jungen is a very creative artist. This is a page that can connect social and art together, because in a way his art is the epitome of the challenges many FNMI peoples face today: trying to find a place within dominant Canadian society while maintaining roots and tradition with their heritage.
Amanda Larson
Brian Jungen, thetyee.ca
Images of Jungen's most famous works "Prototype For New Understanding"- a series where he re-assembles Nike shoes (Air Jordan's) to resemble masks from the Northwest Aboriginal culture. Awesome work that combines contemporary with traditional and Western with Aboriginal.
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Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Art
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
High School
History
Spirituality
Education
masks, artist, Brian Jungen, Dane-zaa, Nike, shoe, recycle, reuse, art
http://thetyee.ca/gallery/2006/01/25/BrianJungen/index.html
A creative way of showing how to reuse materials. This could be shown as a very technical example, and then students can choose a recycled material to create their own FNMI inspired art project.
Amanda Larson
Brian Jungen, Artist
National Museum of the American Indian. Jungen is the first live First Nations person to exhibit at the museum. This is an in-depth look at Jungen and his works. Links to many images, press releases, an interview you can listen to. An overall excellent resource on his works and their importance. Great for showing in an Art class or for learning about contemporary work being made by First Nations individuals.
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Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Art
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Middle School
High School
History
Education
Brian Jungen, National Museum of American Indian, interview, Art
http://www.nmai.si.edu/exhibitions/jungen/
If students were doing an assignment on prominent First Nations in Canada, this website could be of great use to showcase Jungen's art and to give a bit of history of himself.
Amanda Larson
Adrian Stimson, Blackfoot Artist
This is an article from the Banff Centre 2009 interviewing Stimson. The article talks about Stimson's journey from a political role within the Siksika reserve to moving toward art making. It discusses his different bodies of work, some more confrontational than others. He looks at contemporary issues such as missing Aboriginal women and Residential Schools as well as using humour to address stereotypes with his character "Buffalo Boy".
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Website
Teacher Resource
Art
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
High School
Current Events
Education
Adrian Stimson, Siksika, residential schools, stereotype, missing women, controversial, drama, performance, buffalo boy
http://www.banffcentre.ca/about/inspired/2009/summer/articles/stimson.aspx
Buffalo Boy is an incredibly funny, relevant, and satirical character. Social or art teachers in high school could teach students about his work and discuss why he does what he does, in the way he does it! What messages is he trying to send? Who is his intended audience? He is also a fabulous artist to discuss and learn about in post secondary classes.
Amanda Larson
Adrian Stimson, Buffalo Boy
An article from 2007 discussing Adrian Stimson's "Buffalo Boy" and various works looking at First Nation's culture, residential schools, his tar and feather painting series. A great article introducing Stimson's work and his interdisciplinary approach.
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Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Art
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
High School
Current Events
Education
Adrian Stimson, Siksika, Buffalo Boy, artist,
http://www.canadianart.ca/art/features/2007/06/01/buffalo_boy/
Great resource to discuss Buffalo Boy's messages. His other performance works can fuel great discussions as well. These can be used in Social: media literacy, or post secondary art classes.
Amanda Larson
Inuit Throat Singing
This clip shows two Inuit girls doing throat singing- their application for Arctic Winter Games. Very awesome. About 5 minutes long and they switch songs a few times. This would be a great example for discussion of youth arts and culture and encouraging youth to display their culture- especially in a project or in some other forum.
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Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Art
Music
Aboriginal Studies
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
History
Body and Mind
Education
Inuit Throat Singing, Culture, Music
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnGM0BlA95I
A clip to show children what Inuit throat singing is, and have them try it! Grade 2 social students would find this interesting because then they can see and hear what throat singing is, and learn about it significance to Inuit culture.
Amanda Larson
CBC- Inuit Youth Group
CBC piece about a youth video club making music videos and other examples to deface stereotypes. The video club is helping kids talk about issues in their communities and connect with people across Canada and the world. A great video for inspiring youth to use their culture, what they know, to address issues facing them in their communities.
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Website
Teacher Resource
Art
Health
Aboriginal Studies
Inuit
High School
Current Events
Body and Mind
Education
inuit, youth group, music videos, culture
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jXY-F1tow8&NR=1&feature=fvwp
'Don't Call me Eskimo' is a message to other young people about discriminating and stereotyping Inuit people. The message sent is, 'you wouldn't say racist things to African-American people, so don't say them to me'. An interesting message because many people do not generalize racism, so they do not understand that racism is racism, no matter which group you're picking on. Often people associate it with African- American groups only, and think it's ok to stereotype FNMI groups. A powerful messag
Amanda Larson
Cuisine of the Arctic
An awesome piece on the Cuisine of The Arctic- approx 11 mins- showing different foods, discussion of animism, historical and current information. A really awesome way to dispel some stereotypes, especially concerning the seal hunt.
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Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
CTS
Aboriginal Studies
Inuit
Middle School
High School
Current Events
Education
cuisine, arctic, inuit, seal hunt
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2J6mOQdQ9c
An interesting video on food and stereotyping. When students are learning about Inuit communities, this video is a good one to show children to deconstruct stereotypes.
Amanda Larson
Museum of Inuit Art
Link to the Museum of Inuit Art located in Toronto. The museum covers works from all parts of the Arctic landscape. You can view parts of the permanent exhibit or look at specific collections. The second link is for the audio tour of the museum and what it offers. This would be amazing as an intro to Inuit art or even for a field trip.
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Website
Teacher Resource
Art
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
History
Land
Spirituality
Education
art, inuit, artist, museum
http://www.miamuseum.ca/
These are incredible pieces of art. It is a good resource to show students that Inuit culture has varying mediums of art and artists.
Amanda Larson
Dennis J. Weber, Metis Artist
Dennis J. Weber is an interdisciplinary artist who addresses traditional and contemporary issues through his work. He contributes some of his works to books etc. The site includes a biography that describes some of the imagery located in the works on the site and a gallery of works for sale.
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Website
Teacher Resource
Art
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Métis
Middle School
High School
History
Current Events
Education
metis, artist, traditional, contemporary, art, Webber
http://www.webergallery.com/
A good site to showcase this particular Metis artist. I wish there were more images of his work, but there is a detailed biography of him, so perhaps we could find more of his art else where.
Amanda Larson
In Search of April Raintree
An incredible story about two young Métis sisters who are taken from their family and raised in separate homes. One sister embraces her culture and the other denounces it. A great story for junior high and could be used in language arts as a novel study. 241 pages.
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Language Arts
Aboriginal Studies
Métis
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Education
Métis, april raintree, novel study, identity, two worlds, novel, book, literature
This story is one that many young people can identify with. There are great differences between two sisters, and they both struggle with their identity. Identity is something that most teenagers learn about and struggle with at points in their lives, but for people who are immigrants to Canada, or First Nation, Métis, Inuit, this book will really hit home because it narrates the attempt at balancing both to find one concrete personal identity. A great book, and I strongly recommend it for junior
Amanda Larson
Mosionier, B. (2008). In search of April Raintree (25th anniversary ed.). Winnipeg: Portage & Main Press.
978-1-55379-173-7
Métis Museum
This is a virtual museum of Métis history and Culture. This site is incredible in regards to Métis Culture. It includes numerous sites, examples, music and photographs as well as an oral history collection. Could be used in any class regarding Aboriginal culture.
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Teacher Resource
Art
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Métis
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Education
Métis, Culture, History, museum
http://www.metismuseum.ca/main.php
A good site for learning about Métis traditional culture and history. This is a user friendly site that students could do independent research on.
Amanda Larson
Alberta Source, Métis Culture
Focuses on Métis culture in Western Canada with audio from historians but the article on food is particularly interesting and detailed.
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Art
CTS
Aboriginal Studies
Métis
Middle School
High School
Education
Métis, culture, food, audio
http://www.albertasource.ca/metis/eng/culture_lifeways/lifestyles_food.htm
This is a good article to share with students as they are learning about Métis culture. Students will be able to see the difference between traditional Blackfoot food and Metis food- and how all FNMI groups had to adapt to changing circumstances.
Amanda Larson
Men as Women, Women as Men: Changing Gender in Native American Cultures
This book is an objective look at "berdaches", "two-spirited", or "women-men / men-women" across many tribes and over time. A good resource for anyone interested in two-spirited First Nations people and their places in society historically as well as today. The writing is at a University level and would make a great resource for someone who wanted to learn more about two-spirited people.
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Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Métis
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
PostSecondary
Education
two-spirited people, gender roles, sexuality, gender, sex
Amanda Larson
Lang, S. (1998). Men as women, women as men: changing gender in Native American cultures. Austin: University of Texas Press.
0292747012
Two-spirited people and social work practice
This paper is from the University of Windsor and describes the context of two-spirited people as seen in history across Aboriginal cultures. It is in-depth and discusses terminology, personal journeys, and how the issue is relevant to social work practice in Canada. A great resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the term two-spirited and people who identify as such.
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Website
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
PostSecondary
Current Events
Education
two-spirited, aboriginal culture
http://www.uwindsor.ca/criticalsocialwork/two-spirited-people-and-social-work-practice-exploring-the-history-of-aboriginal-gender-and-sexual-d
Amanda Larson
Beardream
This book tells the story of a young boy named Short Tail and a bear called Great One. During the story the boy dreams of the bear and builds a relationship with him. This book has beautiful illustrations and is based on a Ute story. The book would be great for any age group and can be used to show a respect for nature and connection to it, especially through the illustrations.
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Teacher Resource
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Art
Language Arts
First Nations
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Oral Traditions
bears, nature, story
Amanda Larson
Hobbs, Will, and Jill Kastner. Beardream . New York: Aladdin Paperbacks, 1997. Print.
0689835361
Storm Maker's Tipi
In this Grade 3 lesson, students will learn about tipi imagery and create imagery for a tipi of their own using the book, Storm Maker's Tipi by Paul Goble.
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Book
Teacher Resource
Art
Language Arts
First Nations
Blackfoot
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
blackfoot, culture, tipi, imagery
Amanda Larson
Goble, Paul. Storm Maker's Tipi . New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2001. Print.
Painting In Context
In this art lesson students look at two different First Nations painters and we discuss how these artists references their cultures and themselves in their work through either technique or imagery, then students are expected to create works that reference them as individuals and move strictly beyond technique and representation to content.
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Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Art
First Nations
Métis
High School
Education
artists, art lessons, content, culture
Amanda Larson
The Great Bears
In this grade 2 lesson, we begin our unit studying bears with the story Beardream by Will Hobbs. We look at how bears are great creatures who deserve our respect (as an attitude to starting the unit) and how humans are connected with nature.
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Book
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Science
First Nations
Elementary
Education
bears, language arts, nature
File name should be changed accordingly.
Amanda Larson
Hobbs, Will, and Jill Kastner. Beardream . New York: Aladdin Paperbacks, 1997. Print.
Aboriginal Groups of Alberta
This lesson is for grade four social studies. It involves students being divided into groups and researching / presenting on an Aboriginal Group of Alberta as listed in the Our Words, Our Ways resource. Students will learn about diversity by sharing and learning from the entire class.
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Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Métis
Elementary
Education
social studies, Alberta, aboriginal groups
Amanda Larson
Blackfoot Way of Life
In this lesson Grade 4 students explore the way the Blackfoot people used to live in tipi's using the interactive Glenbow website as listed in references. Students will understand their way of life in camps and hear and practice pronouncing Blackfoot words.
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Website
Language Arts
Social Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Elementary
History
Education
blackfoot, tipi, camps, lifestyle
Amanda Larson
Inuit Art Alive
Inuit Art, wonderful resource of different artists of "the north" plus this site offers a lot of information under "the north" about life of the Inuit.
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Website
Language Arts
Social Studies
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Body and Mind
grade 2, Inuit, art, life, culture
http://www.inuitartalive.ca/index_e.php?p=0
Leanne Neufeld
Inuit Acrostic Poem (Grade 2 LA)
A lesson plan where students create an acrostic poem based on Mary Wallace's book "I is for Inuksuk", using Inuit descriptive words.
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Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Inuit
Elementary
Land
History
Leanne Neufeld
Hide Container Art (Grade 6)
Grade 6 students create their own parfleches from "leathered" paper.
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Teacher Resource
Art
First Nations
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
Land
History
Grade 6, Parfleche, Art, container
Leanne Neufeld
Inuksuk Art (Grade 2)
Students create rectangular shape drawings of Inuksuks and use texture rubbings to fill them in.
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Teacher Resource
Art
Inuit
Elementary
Land
History
grade 2, inuksuk, art
Leanne Neufeld
Sky Science (Grade 6)
Students look to First Nations, Métis, Inuit stories to see how the movements of the sky were interpreted, and the explinations of why they stay the same, then compare this with Western science.
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Teacher Resource
Science
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
Land
grade 6, stars, stories, legends, science
Leanne Neufeld
Transmitting Knowledge (Gr. 6 LA)
Students look at stories to see how and what kind of information FNMI are trying to pass along. Then they create their own their own stories.
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Teacher Resource
Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
grade 6, legends, culture
Leanne Neufeld
Positive Relationships
During this lesson students will learn the process of using a talking circle as a way for students to share with one another and build positive relationships between classmates. This lesson focuses on respect and sharing. It is designed for a grade 2 class but talking circles can be used with any age group.
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Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Health
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Oral Traditions
History
Education
talking circle, sharing,
Amanda Larson
Storytelling
This is a grade 4 lesson plan that deals with the history of the Blackfoot people of Alberta and the importance of storytelling. In this lesson students will read a Blackfoot legend about the origin of the buffalo dance. Through this lesson students will explore who the Blackfoot people of Alberta are and the importance of the buffalo plays to these people. After reading this legend, students will then write their own story about something that is important to them.
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Class Activity
Language Arts
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Body and Mind
oral tradition, storytelling, Blackfoot, legend, buffalo
Maggie Hunt
Turning ordinary objects into treasures- Brian Jungen
This is a lesson plan where students explore the work of Brian Jungen. Brian Jungen takes every day objects and turns them into traditional Aboriginal art. Through this lesson, students will explore what Brian Jengen is saying through his art and have an opportunity to create their own piece of artwork using only everyday objects. Students will have to complete a research component on a Canadian Aboriginal artist who will become the inspiration for their own piece.
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Class Activity
Art
First Nations
Blackfoot
Métis
Inuit
High School
Spirituality
Current Events
History
Aboriginal art, Brian Jungen, traditional art
Maggie Hunt
Aboriginal Art-Woodland style
This is a grade 4 Art lesson plan where students will explore the style of Woodland art and some famous artists of this style (this lesson could be easily adapted for any age group. In this lesson, students will look at Norval Morrisseau's work to explore the elements that make this style unique and will have a chance to create their own self portrait painting using Morrisseau's 'Self-Portrait' for inspiration.
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Class Activity
Art
First Nations
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Body and Mind
Aboriginal Art, Woodland art, Norval Morrisseau, Daphne Odjig, grade 4
Maggie Hunt
Treaty Rights and Land claims
This is a 3 lesson unit. Students will learn about treaty 7 and the history and people involved. Next students will look at the issue that building the ring road in Calgary is presenting for both the Tsuu T'ina Nation and the city of Calgary. Students will then prepare a debate where they will be arguing for one side trying to persuade their classmates towards either building or not building the ring road.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Blackfoot
High School
Land
Treaty 7, Tsuu T'ina, land claims, treaty rights
Maggie Hunt
Travel Alberta
This is a grade 4 lesson plan where students will explore the different regions of Alberta. In this lesson, students will research and create a pamphlet for people who are going to be visiting Alberta providing information about the region they chose as well as a significant Aboriginal site found in this region
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Land
Regions of Alberta, Aboriginal sites,
Maggie Hunt
ITK Magazine
ITK (Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami) is the longest running magazine that has an Inuit focus. It was founded by Mary Cousins (an Inuit activist and educator) who wanted to ensure that the Inuit language did not go extinct, her dreams have been met. This magazine is written in four languages: English, French, and two types of Inuktitut, Roman Orthography and syllabics. This website contains over one hundred of the issues and the articles have many different focuses: environmental (landscape, etc.); ed
Resource
Website
Health
Language Arts
Science
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
FNMI Languages
French
Inuit
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Land
Current Events
History
Needs of FNMI Learners
Body and Mind
Education
Law and Politics
Inuit, Inuktitut, culture, Mary Cousins, Inuit education
http://www.itk.ca/inuktitut-magazine
Carol McNally
Inuit Art Alive
Inuit Art Alive is a website that not only virtually showcases the beauty of Inuit art (by over fifty Inuit artists), but it also allows for Inuit voices to be heard by the art that has been created. This website contains the art and it also has profiles on the artists; interviews that have been done; and an overall knowledge of the North. Under the specific heading "The North" the information provided has been adapted from CAMIK (Canadian Arctic Multimedia Kit); [i]ntended primarily as a teachi
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Website
Art
Language Arts
Science
Social Studies
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Spirituality
Education
Inuit art, Inuit, CAMIK, Inuit education
http://www.inuitartalive.ca/index_e.php
Carol McNally
Biomes: Land of the Inuit (Lesson Plan)
This source is a lesson plan based on the Inuit people, their land, and the similarities and differences between the students and their ancestors. This lesson is specifically for Inuit students (grades 6-8) in the fields of either Social Studies or Science, but could easily be adapted to fit all students in any location in Canada The lesson begins with students defining Inuit, then comparing and contrasting their ancestors to themselves (using a Venn diagram). If a teacher chooses to use this le
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Website
Science
Social Studies
Inuit
Middle School
History
Education
Inuit, Inuit social studies lesson, Inuit science lesson
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/teachers/free-lesson-plans/biomes-land-of-the-inuit.cfm
Carol McNally
Lesson Plans - Inuit Focus
This website has six lesson plans that are all focused around the Inuit people. Each lesson is appropriate for the middle grades (6-9) and is complete with everything from curriculum standards to group research projects to rubrics used. Below is the focus (specific question) that each lesson has to be studied: Lesson One: How do Inuit on Baffin Island live, and how does Arctic life resemble and differ from ours? (Social Studies) . Lesson Two: What can Inuit life on Baffin Island teach us?
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Website
Language Arts
Social Studies
Inuit
Middle School
Land
Current Events
History
Education
Inuit, Inuit lesson plans, Inuit social studies lessons, Inuit English lesson, Inuit culture
http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/coopcollab/lp_inuit1.html
Carol McNally
Virtual Museum of Métis History and Culture
The Virtual Museum of Métis History and Culture: Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research website that has been created to ensure that the Métis culture can have their stories, history, culture, and voice heard by all those who want to learn. This website provides several resources including: oral interviews (about the history), pictures, and archival documents to allow information to be shared to the public. The home page allows a website visitor to visit six specific
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Website
Social Studies
Métis
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Current Events
Education
Law and Politics
Métis, Métis museum, Michif, Métis heritage/culture
http://www.metismuseum.ca/main.php
Carol McNally
Thomas and the Metis Cart
Thomas and Cart is about a young boy who, while completing a first place science project, learns about his Métis heritage from his father. Thomas chooses to build the Red River Cart for his project to required him to build something that needed to have wheels. While building the cart with his father he learns about the cart's importance to the Métis people and their settlement in the west and about his Métis heritage. Along with the win in the science fair he gains a win by learning about his
Resource
Book
Science
Social Studies
Métis
Elementary
History
Education
Métis, children's book, Red River/Métis Cart, Métis, history/heritage/culture
Carol McNally
978-1-894717-47-2
Comparing Ideologies and worldviews
This is lesson 1 in a series of 4 lessons. Throughout the four lessons students will explore the Western worldview and Aboriginal worldview and both focusing on the values regarding the land. In this lesson, students will be focusing on globalization and some key terms/events such as the industrial revolution, imperialism, and capitalism. While researching these events students will be considering what makes up a Western worldview and how these values are reflected in these events with specific
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
High School
Land
Western worldview, Aboriginal worldview, land, values
Maggie Hunt
Battle of Batoche Website
This website is about the national historical site of the Battle of Batoche (in Saskatchewan); the battle which only lasted four days and was where Louis Riel fought his enemies. The website gives information that is also available at the actual historical site, including the background on the Métis people; Riel and all that he did for the Métis people of Canada; the battles that ensued during the Red River Rebellion; as well as Batoche itself. This website is a good resource for elementary st
Resource
Website
Social Studies
Métis
Elementary
History
Law and Politics
Education
Métis, Louis Riel, Red River Rebellion, teacher resources Métis, Batoche
http://www.virtualsk.com/current_issue/batoche.html
Carol McNally
Other good websites to check out: http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/lhn-nhs/sk/batoche/index.aspx http://www.pc.gc.ca/apprendre-learn/prof/index_e.asp
Comparing Ideologies and worldviews
This is lesson 2 in a series of 4 lessons. Throughout the four lessons students will explore the Western worldview and Aboriginal worldview and both focusing on the values regarding the land. In this lesson, students will be discussing and reading creation stories. Students will have to find 2 creation stories, one from an Aboriginal group in Alberta and the second can be from anywhere else (not same group), and will have to compare and contrast the creation stories focusing on the references t
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Métis
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Education
Western worldview, Aboriginal worldview, land, values
Maggie Hunt
Comparing Ideologies and worldviews
This is lesson three in a series of 4 lessons. Throughout the four lessons students will explore the Western worldview and Aboriginal worldview and both focusing on the values regarding the land. In this lesson, students will look again at the creation story studied in lesson two and discuss the two alternative explanations for the Okotoks erratic. For this lesson, students will have to pick a topic to research and then compare Aboriginal and Western worldview on this topic. Some topics include,
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Education
Western worldview, Aboriginal worldview, land, values
Maggie Hunt
Comparing Ideologies and worldviews
This is lesson four in a series of four lessons. Throughout the four lessons students will explore the Western worldview and Aboriginal worldview and both focusing on the values regarding the land. In this lesson, students will have a chance to explore their own values and worldview regardingi the land. Students will then be asked to create an art project that expresses their worldview Key terms: Western worldview, Aboriginal worldview, land, values
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Art
First Nations
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Education
Western worldview, Aboriginal worldview, land, values
Maggie Hunt
Blackfeet Stories
This website is full of traditional Blackfeet stories, that loved to be both told and heard by the Blackfeet people themselves, but also heard by those who are willing to take the time to look and listen. There are nearly thirty of the stories that can be read online, but there is also the option to listen to them as well. There is also another section that lists other stories that need to be looked at through www.archive.org. This would be a good website for students studying the Blackfoot
Resource
Website
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Education
Blackfeet stories/legends, Blackfeet
http://www.blackfeetnation.com/blackfeet-stories.html
This website provides many different legends from the Blackfoot people. But, one thing I did find was that I was unable to open the written copies of the legends. The website did, after some searching, have recordings of all the legends that were supposed to be available in print so you are still able to access the legends. This would be helpful when teaching reading and writing of short stories because it provides the students with another example of these stories might sound like when they a
Carol McNally
The website homepage: http://www.blackfeetnation.com
Blackfoot History
This website is about the Blackfoot History after the 1500s designed specifically for elementary school-aged children learning about the first peoples in Social Studies classes. This site allows the children to click on highlighted words to look up meanings and gain clarification for a stronger understanding of information that they are looking for. (This website allows for information of other American Indian tribes as well).
Resource
Website
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
History
Blackfoot, Blackfoot history
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/northamerica/after1500/history/blackfoot.htm
Carol McNally
Traditional Blackfoot Stories (including Napi)
This selection from the Glenbow Museum website offers several traditional stories from the Niisitapi (Blackfoot) people; there are even some Napi stories available. The traditional stories were told to children to pass on history and culture as well as to teach lessons and share messages. There are eight stories on this website that can be read as well as listened to, with each story containing different information and messages to be understood. This site would useful for teacher's who want
Resource
Website
Language Arts
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Education
Blackfoot stories/legends, Blackfoot, Napi stories/legends, Niisitapi
http://www.glenbow.org/blackfoot/EN/html/traditional_stories.htm
This section of the Glenbow Museum is a great resource for "short" legends from the Blackfoot people. There are short audio clips that are very useful in teaching the reader how to say the Blackfoot words. This would be helpful when covering short stories and building a Blackfoot or indigenous word wall for the classroom. This website also provides an audio clip of the legend in Blackfoot which would be a great resource to use in a classroom where there are some Blackfoot speakers in your room
Carol McNally
FAQ - Asked by children
This website was written for children (elementary to junior high, and possibly even high school) regarding frequently asked questions by children about the First Nations, more specifically the Blackfoot people. Each question has a short information packed response, so children gain the information that he/she is looking for. Throughout the responses there are words that can be clicked on to gain an even higher amount of information and clarification.
Resource
Website
Language Arts
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
History
Blackfoot, Blackfoot history
http://www.bigorrin.org/blackfoot_kids.htm
Carol McNally
Homepage website: http://www.native-languages.org/blackfoot.htm
Stolen Life: The Journey of a Cree Woman
This is a very powerful and at times gut-wrenching book, all about the life of Yvonne Johnson. At birth, Johnson was born with double cleft lip and palate making her an easy target due to the fact that she could not speak out. Her childhood was full of alcoholic adults, violence (both witnessed and endured), and incest (Johnson was raped by numerous family members). Johnson was somewhat able to escape this life, only to end up in even more trouble when she was convicted of murdering a suspected
Resource
Book
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
High School
PostSecondary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
History
Current Events
Education
Cree/First Nations woman, Yvonne Johnson, Stolen Life, First Nations woman and the law
Written by: Rudy Wiebe and Yvonne Johnson
Carol McNally
This source is available at the University of Lethbridge library; the call number is HV 9505 J64 W54 1998.
978-0676970487
Rabbit-Proof Fence
This film is about the "colonization" of the Indigenous people of Australia, specifically the children. It is the story of three young girls (ages eight to fourteen) who were uprooted from their families by the Europeans and taken to an orphanage where they would be taught to be "more white and more civilized" and their escape to return home. Upon arriving at the orphanage the girls knew they wanted to get back to their home, so the movie is about their struggles to get back. The three girls fol
Resource
DVD
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
History
Law and Politics
Current Events
Education
Aboriginal colonization, Rabbit-Proof Fence, Australian aboriginals
Directed by: Phillip Noyce
Carol McNally
This movie is around an hour and a half and is available at the Lethbridge Public Library; however it is not available at the University of Lethbridge library.
In the Words of Elders: Aboriginal Cultures in Transition
This book is a unique way for several First Nations culture to be shared with the rest of the world in an academic way. This source brings together the voices of sixteen Elders, from eight different First Nations cultures in Canada including Eastern Canada; Central/Great Lakes Region; Anishinabe; Mid-North; Inuit; Plains; Dene; and Pacific Coast. By having the Elders share their traditional teachings readers are able to contrast and compare the visions and experiences of a generation of First Na
Resource
Book
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Education
Elders, Canadian First Nations, traditional First Nations teachings
Edited by: Peter Kulchyski, Don McCaskill, and David Newhouse
Carol McNally
Conquest Sexual Violence and American Indian Genocide
This book deals with the connections between different forms of violence and their impacts on Native women. The beginning chapters of this book are about the abuses experienced for one hundred years by Native children at state-appointed boarding schools. As the book continues on, other abuses are brought forth including "Rape of the Land; "Colonization of Native Women" "Reproductive Health"; "Medical Experimentation in Native Communities"; "Spiritual Appropriation as Sexual Violence"; "Anti-colo
Resource
Book
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
High School
Land
Current Events
Oral Traditions
Law and Politics
Education
Native genocide, Sexual violence against Native women, Native Women
Andrea Smith
Carol McNally
978-0896087439
Cherokee Songs
The two sites listed contain music sung by the Cherokee people accompanied by a picture slide shows. (The additional websites provide the lyrics that go along with the songs). The first song is entitled, "Cherokee Morning Song" and is a beautiful song about being connected with the Great Spirit. The second song is the Cherokee version of "Amazing Grace". These songs (under five minutes in length) could be used in any grade level for different reasons. The songs could easily be incorporated int
Resource
Website
Music
Aboriginal Studies
Social Studies
FNMI Languages
First Nations
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Education
Native/Cherokee music, Native/Cherokee slide shows
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VqoxOcEqpk
Carol McNally
Lyrics for the video link: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/b/band/cherokee_morning_song.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvYIjFtPQEk&feature=related Lyrics for this video: http://lyricsplayground.com/alpha/songs/a/amazinggraceincherokee.shtml
The Winter Count of Life (Health)
Students will create a personalize winter count about their lives with two to four events that have happened in each year of their life, along with space that will be filled in throughout the year; and a future event (future job and family). This will allow the students to familiarize themselves with First Nations traditions. This will also allow the teacher to get to know the students in a fun way.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Art
First Nations
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Land
History
Body and Mind
Winter Count lesson plan, First Nations art lesson plans
Carol McNally
This lesson plan could easily be adapted for any grade level.
Component 3 - Appreciation: Students will interpret artworks by examining their context and less visible characteristics. Component 10 (i) Purpose 1 - Students will record or document activities, people and discoveries. (3)Concept A: Contextual information (geographical, historical, biographical, cultural) may be needed to understand works of art. (3)Concept F: Art serves societal as well as personal needs. (10) Concept A: Everyday activities can be documented visually.
Nature's Winter Travellers Mimicked by the First Nations (Lesson Plan)
Students will get physically active while properly learning how to use snowshoes the way that the First Nations people used to travel.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Physical Education
First Nations
Elementary
History
Body and Mind
First Nations gym lesson, snowshoeing lesson plan
Carol McNally
A: Students will acquire skills through a variety of developmentally appropriate movement activities; dance, games, types of gymnastics, individual activities and activities in an alternative environment; e.g., aquatics and outdoor pursuits. Application of Basic Skills in an Alternative Environment: (7) Select and perform basic skills in a variety of environments, using various equipment; e.g., snowshoeing .
The Beauty of Being Different (Culture)
Students (in small groups) will gain an understanding of one's cultural beliefs, traditions, and customs while making a PowerPoint presentation to share with their classmates, in the end each student will know about India, Peru, Tunisia, Ukraine, and the Blackfoot people.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
First Nations soical lesson plan, Cultures lesson plan
Carol McNally
Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how geographic, social, cultural and linguistic factors affect quality of life in communities in India, Tunisia, Ukraine and Peru. Values and Attitudes - Students will appreciate similarities and differences among people and communities, demonstrate an awareness of and interest in the beliefs, traditions and customs of groups and communities other than their own.
Abstract Modifications to Native Art
Students will try and replicate a piece of First Nations art, by filling in the spaces they have cut out.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Art
First Nations
Elementary
Education
Native art lesson plan
Carol McNally
Component 4 - Main forms and proportions: Students will modify forms by abstraction, distortion and other transformations. Concept F: Shapes can be distorted for special reasons.
The Beauty of Native Dance
While being physically active, students will gain the basic skills of Native dance.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Physical Education
Blackfoot
Elementary
Spirituality
Body and Mind
Native dance gym lesson, Native dance
Carol McNally
A: Students will acquire skills through a variety of developmentally appropriate movement activities; dance, games, types of gymnastics, individual activities and activities in an alternative environment; e.g., aquatics and outdoor pursuits. Application of Basic Skills in Dance (8): Demonstrate and refine a variety of dances; e.g., creative, folk, line, square and novelty, alone and with others .
Time to create some rules (government) (lesson plan)
Students will learn how to create rules, be able to back them up, and learn about voting (in an Iroquois fashion), and the process behind decision making and how difficult it can be. (All the rules created will deal with the classroom dynamics).
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
History
Iroquois lesson plans, First Nations social lesson plan
Carol McNally
SOCIAL PARTICIPATION AS A DEMOCRATIC PRACTICE 6.S.6 Develop age-appropriate behaviour for social involvement as responsible citizens contributing to their community, such as: demonstrate commitment to the well-being of their community by drawing attention to situations of injustice where action is needed .
Story Structure - Beginning, Middle, End (Lesson Plan)
Teaching beginning, middle, and end (with SmartBoard) and using First Nations legends as the literature.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Body and Mind
First Nations, language arts, lesson plan
Carol McNally
GLOs: 1: Students will listen, speak, read, write, view, and represent to explore thoughts, ideas, feelings, and experiences. 2: Students will listen, speak, read, write, view, and represent to comprehend and respond personally and critically to oral, print and other media texts. SLOs: 1.2: Use Strategies and Cues - Use Prior Knowledge . Students will fill in a story frame of key elements that fit into the beginning, middle, and end of the legend. 2.3: Understand Forms, Elements and Techni
Story Structure - Character and Setting Lesson Plan
Teaching character and setting (with SmartBoard) using First Nations legends as the literature.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Needs of FNMI Learners
First Nations, language arts, lesson plan
Carol McNally
GLOs: 1: Students will listen, speak, read, write, view, and represent to explore thoughts, ideas, feelings, and experiences. 2: Students will listen, speak, read, write, view, and represent to comprehend and respond personally and critically to oral, print, and other media texts. 3: Students will listen, speak, read, write, view, and represent to manage ideas and information. SLOs: 1.2: Clarify and Extend - Combine Ideas . Students will fill in worksheets (with minimal instruction) about
Story Structure - Plot and Conflict lesson plan
Teaching plot and conflict (using SmartBoard) with First Nations legends as the literature.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Needs of FNMI Learners
First nations, language arts, lesson plan
Carol McNally
GLOs: 1: Students will listen, speak, read, write, view, and represent to explore thoughts, ideas, feelings and experiences. 2: Students will listen, speak, read, write, view, and represent to comprehend and respond personally to oral, print, and other media texts. 3: Students will listen, speak, read, write, view, and represent to manage ideas and information. SLOs: 1.2: Clarify and Extend - Combine Ideas . Students will fill in a (teacher created) story chart about plot and conflict to cla
Story Structure - Point of View and Theme
Teaching POV (Point of View) and theme (with PowerPoint) using First Nations legends as the literature.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Needs of FNMI Learners
First Nations, language arts, lesson plan
Carol McNally
GLOs: 1: Students will listen, speak, read, write, view, and represent to explore thoughts, ideas, feelings, and experiences. 2: Students will listen, speak, read, write, view, and represent to comprehend and respond personally and critically to oral, print, and other media texts. 3: Students will listen, speak, read, write, view, and represent to manage ideas and information. SLOs: 1.2: Clarify and Extend - Combine Ideas . Students will create a Winter Count summary to represent everythi
The Story of the Rabbit Dance
A picture book about how the Métis Rabbit Dance got its name. This illustrated book is presented in both English and Michif-Cree, and depending on the place where it's bought may contain an audio CD as well, so students can listen to a Métis reader. The link provides a review by the University of Manitoba Review journal.
Resource
Book
CD
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Language Arts
Music
Métis
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Rabbit Dance, Métis, picture book,
http://umanitoba.ca/cm/vol15/no16/thestoryoftherabbitdance.html
Leanne Neufeld
32 pp contains a cd as well ULeth Curr Lab: F Pel (v.1, V.2) Lethbridge Public: LPLW P PBK PEL
Pelletier Jeanne. (2007). The Story of the Rabbit Dance. (Illus J.D. Panas) Translated by Rita Flamond. Saskatoon, Sk: Gabriel Dumont Institute.
978-0-920915-77-6
Community Businesses
This lesson plan is intended for grade 1 social studies to teach students about their community and the jobs that are within it. Students will learn about why different communities will have different jobs. Students will also demonstrate their understanding of the relationship between jobs and institutions (ie. nurse and hospital).
Lesson Plan
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
Body and Mind
job, career, community, identity, rural, urban, resources, institution
Jayne Simpson
This Activity Rocks!
This is a great activity that can be done with ages 6-14, and is a terrific ice breaker. It gives students the opportunity to reflect on themselves and introduce themselves to the class. It gives the teacher the chance to talk about FNMI connections to the land and animals. This could also tie nicely into science class where students are learning about rocks and minerals.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Art
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
Land
Body and Mind
Jayne Simpson
Grandparents
This lesson teaches students that grandparents are a part of the family and community. It is intended for grade 1 social studies. Students will see that other children have similar relationships to their grandparents and why grandparents are special, and what they teach us. Understanding family is an important part of children learning about their identity- a major theme in grade 1 social studies. It will give them confidence to learn that other students have similar stories too, and that grandp
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Body and Mind
my kokum called today, grandparents, grandmother, family, identity, community
Jayne Simpson
Jobs- Then and Now
This lesson is intended for grade 1 social studies. The theme of this lesson is understanding that communities had different jobs at different times. We will examine traditional Blackfoot jobs as well as jobs that people have today. Students will have the chance to reflect on their role and job within their family and community. By the end of this lesson- students will understand why people have different jobs and how they help the community.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
Current Events
History
job, career, traditional, role, responsbility, community, family
Jayne Simpson
How are plants useful?
This lesson has been written for grade 1 science, but can be adapted easily for older elementary grades. In this lesson students learn about Indigenous plants found in southern Alberta. They will use an online resource to find out how to use them, will have an opportunity to touch some of the plants, and even try one! At the end an Elder will show the class how sweetgrass and sage can be used in a smudge ceremony. This will help students create a bond and respect for nature while strengthening t
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Science
Blackfoot
Elementary
Land
plants, smudge, nature, grass, medicine, herbology, herbs, tea, health
Jayne Simpson
Paint
In this lesson students will predict how ancient Blackfoot people made paint to tell stories on Story Robes. Students will learn to make their own paint from natural resources, and then recreate the images on the Robe on their own piece of 'hide'. The last activity is the students trying to interpret the symbols the best they can, and retell the story in their personal written words. This lesson is intended for grade 1 science, LA, and art, but can easily be adapted for older grades.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Art
Language Arts
Science
Blackfoot
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
story robe, paint, history, pictographs
Jayne Simpson
Moccasin Design
This lesson is designed for grade 1 science/math, however this lesson could be made far more challenging for older students using actual needles and fabric instead of paper and markers. In this lesson, however, students will become familiar with why moccasins were made and beaded, how they were done, and what the designs symbolize. Students will also demonstrate their understanding of patterns by creating these designs.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Math
Science
First Nations
Elementary
History
moccasins, beading, pattern, symbol, design
Jayne Simpson
Ecology
This lesson is intended for grade 4 social studies. It examines the relation of Alberta's ecology and food source to our identity. Students in this lesson learn how buffalo and beef have affected our lives and identities as southern Albertans. Students will get a chance to have a 'taste test' of bison and beef.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Science
Blackfoot
Elementary
Land
Body and Mind
identity, Alberta, buffalo, beef, food, ecology, land, past and present
Andrea Stringer
Blackfoot Language
This lesson is intended for grade 4 social studies, but can be adapted for older and younger grades as well. This lesson requires an Elder to join the class as the language teacher for the day. Along with the language, students will learn about Elder protocol and gifts, as well as why the Blackfoot language affects all of our identities in southern Alberta.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
FNMI Languages
Blackfoot
Elementary
First Nations' Languages
blackfoot, language, identity, Elder
Andrea Stringer
Treaty 7
This is a grade 12 lesson to go along with a unit on Thomas King's Green Grass Running novel. In this lesson students will critically analyze the theme of the text in relation to Treaty 7 history. It has a lot of group, pair, individual, and class discussion and work.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Blackfoot
High School
Land
History
Treaty 7, Thomas King, theme, literature, novel, book
Andrea Stringer
Napi and the Boulder
This lesson is intended for a grade 3 science class. In this lesson students are introduced to rocks and minerals through the science and indigenous perspectives. Students will get to practice categorizing rocks in the 'western science' way, and then hear Napi and the Boulder and learn about rocks from a different perspective.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Science
Blackfoot
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
napi, napi and the boulder, okotoks, rocks and minerals, rock, boulder, storytelling, legend
Caroline Little Mustache
Winter Count
This is a social studies lesson for grades 2/3 students. Students will learn to appreciate other forms of recording history. Students will also become familiar with how to research and print information from the web. Students will have the opportunity to respond to the pictures and analyze the symbols on the winter count.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
First Nations
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Spirituality
History
winter count, symbols, history, record, events, research, project
Caroline Little Mustache
A Winter Count for You
This lesson is designed for grade 7 English Language Arts. Students will learn about what a Winter Count is, and appreciate the stories/histories it tells. Students will be required to write a short story about themselves and have their final draft representing the written information in winter count form. Students will learn how to represent words with pictures.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
First Nations
Middle School
Spirituality
Current Events
History
winter count, history, record, life, reflect, represent, story, journal, hide
Cayla Maleschuk
FNMI Symbols
This lesson has been written for a grade 4 LA class, but can easily be adapted for older or younger grades. Students learn what 'symbol' means and look through Aboriginal Childrens Books to find FNMI symbols and decode what they mean using various approved websites. Students will then reflect on themselves and choose a symbol that represents who they are.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Spirituality
History
symbol, identity, animal, Métis, infinity, inukshuk, Inuit, dream catcher, medicine wheel, eagle
Cayla Maleschuk
Poetry Analysis
This lesson is for grade 9 ELA. Students will become familiar with popular Aboriginal poets and musicians. Students will learn and reflect on the poetry analysis process and learn to find deeper meaning in poetry. Students will gain an appreciation of poetry and symbolism.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
First Nations
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Middle School
Spirituality
Land
Current Events
History
symbolism, poetry, poem, analysis, eagle and hawk, music, musician, Aboriginal
Cayla Maleschuk
Friendship Dance
This lesson is intended for a elementary music class, however it could be easily adapted for older or physical education classes. In this lesson students view and listen to fancy, round, traditional, jingle, and grass pow wow dances. Students will learn the history about the round dance and how people learned about them. Students will demonstrate their understanding of rhythm, beat, and friendship dancing by participating in the round dance.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Music
Physical Education
First Nations
Elementary
Body and Mind
round dance, friendship dance, pow wow, dancing
Irene Young Pine
Dream Catchers
In this lesson, students will learn the Lakota story about dream catchers- and what they are for. Students will have a chance to listen to traditional Lakota music while following directions on making dream catchers. The materials for this lesson can be simple or complicated, depending on the teacher's desire. Students will then extend the lesson by sharing dreams or nightmares with the class and how they believe the dream catcher will help them.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
First Nations
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Spirituality
dreamcatcher, dream catcher, dreams, symbol
Irene Young Pine
Bannock Baking
This is a challenging lesson for students. Students will have the challenge of learning how to bake through oral tradition. Students will be taught about the traditional way of Aboriginal children to learn (orally) and will practice this today by listening and watching the teacher make bannock, and then do it themselves without a written recipe. It will be hard, but also a really fun and great opportunity for children. This lesson was written for grade 6, but junior and senior high foods class s
Lesson Plan
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
CTS
Health
First Nations
Elementary
Body and Mind
bannock, baking, oral tradition, listening, recipe, food
Irene Young Pine
Imposition of Liberalism
This is a grade 12 social studies lesson about liberalism. This lesson was designed with the quarter system that has 3 hour classes, so teachers that do not operate on the system would have to modify this. Students will be going to the Galt Museum in the Aboriginal section and answering questions about the artifacts there, followed by a critical analysis about items int he museum. Students will prepare an outline for an in-class essay on liberalism.
Resource
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
High School
Spirituality
Land
Current Events
History
liberalism, museum, critical, essay
Phil Brayton
Towards Confederation
This is a lesson designed for grade 7 social studies- towards confederation. In this lesson, students will be doing independent research using the Internet and Google Docs, to record their findings. Students will research any First Nations group and determine how their culture has influenced Canadian society. This could go under the theme of "Metis Nation" (John Ralston Saul).
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Middle School
Land
Current Events
influence, Métis nation, john ralston saul, towards confederation, confederation, society, culture, Canadian, Canada
Carolyn Little Mustache, Melanie Pard, and Phil Brayton
Talking Stick- Spirit Bear
This lesson is intended for grade 9 English Language Arts, a novel study with Touching Spirit Bear. In this lesson, students are encouraged to view both sides of a situation and argue for one. Students will be introduced to the traditional First Nations way of discussing a topic using a Talking Circle.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
First Nations
Middle School
High School
Current Events
talking circle, touching spirit bear, novel study, debate
This a good lesson to get ELA teachers to think about using FNMI novels for novel studies, or how to use a talking circle in your class.
Cayla Maleschuk
Story Robe
This is a lesson intended for grade 6 Language Arts, but can be adapted for younger or older grades. In this lesson, students learn how to interpret story robes and winter counts and their symbols. Students will be interacting with Glenbow and Pitts River Museum websites to learn about this ancient form of recording history and stories. Students will then observe a different story robe and do their best to interpret the story by analyzing the symbols.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Blackfoot
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
History
winter count, story robe, history, recording, symbol, interpret, Glenbow, Pitts River museum
Students will be fascinated by these shirts and will love to try to interpret the symbols themselves. A lot more critical thinking can be tied to this lesson to extend it. It would also be a great social lesson.
Irene Young Pine
Storytelling Mediums
This lesson is for upper elementary language arts. Students will have a chance to read, listen, and view the traditional Blackfoot legend Napi and the Rock. Students will decide what they like or dislike about each media form and decipher why one might be better than the other. Students will also be given the opportunity to critically analyze the fact the these ancient stories are now available on the internet for everybody and what the implications or positive consequences could be.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Blackfoot
Elementary
Oral Traditions
storytelling, oral tradition, storyteller, Napi and the Rock, Napi and the Boulder, Napi, Old Man, Coyote, trickster, Okotoks
A really good lesson for teaching students about the art of storytelling. It is not the same to read or view it, and people in general enjoy listening to a person telling the stories more. I will use this lesson to teach students about Napi and storytelling at the beginning of my storytelling unit.
Irene Young Pine
Novel Study Talking Stick Discussion
This is a great lesson for hearing all student's opinions and thoughts. This activity will surely get the typically quieter students talking. Students will learn about this tradition, choose a novel, read parts of it together, and make predictions and opinions about the story. It is intended for grade 4 students- but can be used for any other grade.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
History
talking circle, sharing circle, talking stick, sharing stick, novel study, Aboriginal novels, youth novels, young adult novels, literature, opinion
A really great lesson for a novel study. I love the sharing, independence, popcorn reading- all are great strategies for students.
Karen Andruschak-Baerg
Glenbow Research Project
A lesson for students to research and find information on different parts of the Glenbow Museum Blackfoot website. Students will really enjoy working with the website and will find lots of information about the Blackfoot. Students will then prepare a presentation for the class about the information they found.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
History
Glenbow, research, project, presentation, Blackfoot, history, culture
A great lesson that gets students involved with research and technology. Students will also be using metaphysical thinking to prepare and create their presentation for the class.
Karen Andruschak-Baerg
Blackfoot Lodge
A great lesson that allows students to learn how tipis were made traditionally by the Blackfoot people. Students will also have a chance to design and build their own tipi too, and describe its significance to the class.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
Spirituality
Land
History
lodge, tipi, teepee, Blackfoot, house, home, design, symbol, paint, project
The resources attached to the lesson are fabulous. A really great tipi-building lesson.
Karen Andruschak-Baerg
Moccasins
This is an art and social lesson combined where students learn about the legends, history, and culture behind moccasins. Students will also be able to make a pair of their own paper moccasins with a personal design.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Art
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
History
moccasins, moccasin, shoe, clothing, beading, design, symbol, bead
A great lesson for learning about moccasins. I really like how the history and legends are included about the moccasins as well as the differences between cultures. Great.
Karen Andruschak-Baerg
Introduction to the Blackfoot Language
This is a lesson for grade 5 students. Students will learn about the importance of language to a culture and how we preserve languages. A Blackfoot Elder or Blackfoot speaker will be invited into the class as a guest teacher to teach students parts of the language.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
FNMI Languages
Blackfoot
Elementary
Oral Traditions
First Nations' Languages
Education
Blackfoot, language, guest speaker, guest teacher
This lesson definitely needs a Blackfoot speaker because anyone can find the language online and try to teach it, but to hear and know the proper annunciation a true speaker needs to teach it. Blackfoot speakers can be contacted through the liaison of your school or division.
Karen Andruschak-Baerg
Spiritual and Physical Meaning of Water
Grade 4 science: students will have a chance to learn about the spirituality of water. Students will learn how to treat water as a living being, how to show respect, and why we should appreciate all that water does for us. Students will be comparing how the Blackfoot used water before European contact, and how we use water today. It is a great way to blend western and traditional 'science' together.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Science
Blackfoot
Elementary
Spirituality
Land
water, river, ocean, lake, waterfall, respect, mother earth, appreciation, spirituality, story, land
A really great lessons to teacher students about landmarks in Alberta (rivers), as well as the spiritual stories and connections to the land. It has a good balance of group work, lecture, and independent thinking. Students will also get to challenge themselves with water usage and perceive nature from a different view.
Karen Andruschak-Baerg
Web Research Project
This is a great lesson to give students a chance to learn how to pick out 'good' and 'poor' websites. Students will be required to work in pairs and find three 'good' websites, describe why they are 'good' and how they could be used for research. All of the student's work will be compiled by the teacher onto a blog to use later for research.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
CTS
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Current Events
research, website, collection, resource, site, project, assignment
I really like this lesson. Students will use critical analyzation to determine if a website shows poor or good information. Students will also think about how they would use it for research. By sharing these with each other, students can get more ideas about what they could do their later research project on.
Karen Andruschak-Baerg and Ms Hill
Kainai Flag- A symbol of our Community
This lesson is intended for a classroom of students within the Kainai community (it could be Standoff elementary Saipoyi for example). In this lesson students examine communities they belong to and what things symbolize these communities. Students will learn what the Kainai flag looks like, what it symbolizes, and how to draw it themselves. A great way for students to learn about their identity through the communities they identify with.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
Oral Traditions
History
Body and Mind
Kainai, flag, symbol, identity, community
A very good lesson for young children. With this lesson students choose which communities they belong to an associate symbols with those communities. This lesson requires students to think critically about themselves and their communities.
Melanie Pard
Tipi Construction
Students will learn about different materials to build a home. Students will demonstrate their understanding of using local and natural materials to create a traditional Blackfoot tipi. Students will also illustrate their understanding of Blackfoot culture by creating unique designs on their tipis.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Science
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
History
tipi, teepee, lodge, Blackfoot, design, symbol, home, shelter, house, materials, buffalo
Great resources listed for this lesson plan. Students will inevitably learn a lot about Blackfoot tipis and designs, and will really enjoy making a tipi.
Melanie Pard
The Early Church Expands
This is a lesson intended for grade 5 students at a Catholic school. In this lesson, students will learn about the spreading of early Christianity by reading scriptures. Students will create a First Nations symbol to depict each scripture and add them to a Winter Count to record this history and story.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Art
First Nations
Elementary
Spirituality
winter count, religion, Christianity, church, symbol, scripture, Bible, recording history, history
A beautiful lesson that blends FNMI culture with Christianity. Teachers in Catholic schools would really enjoy teaching this lesson to all of their students. Students have an opportunity to read scriptures independently and demonstrate their creativity.
Melanie Pard
Napi Dramas
With this lesson students will retell their favourite Napi story through drama. In previous lessons students should have heard several of these stories and therefore should be quite familiar with them. Students will use their voices, facial expressions, body language, and props to retell a Napi story. These can be filmed by the teacher to share with parents at P-T interviews.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Drama
Blackfoot
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Napi, drama, play, retell, act, acting, storytelling, stories, legend, story, Old Man, trickster, coyote, boulder, rock
Students will surely enjoy this activity. Students really enjoy Napi stories as well as drama, so it will help them understand the stories better by re-creating it themselves. It would be nice to invite parents to see the play live, and perhaps they could also be recorded for parents or family members unable to attend.
Jayne Simpson
Star Woman
This lesson will teach students to visualize a story they are hearing. Blackfoot Digital Library is used in this lesson to allow students to hear the story of Star Woman. Students will listening carefully to the story and then illustrate a scene from it. This activity will help strengthen reading comprehension through visualization, and offer an opportunity for students to demonstrate their comprehension by illustrating a part of the story.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Blackfoot
Elementary
Oral Traditions
story, storytelling, legend, Blackfoot, Star Woman, sky, star, ceremony, reading comprehension, visual
A good lesson- and it will help students learn to see what they're hearing and reading. It would be a good activity for ESL students as well. Some of these stories are quite long, and it may be hard for students to keep their attention. Perhaps the teacher could listen to it first and have some questions or comments that he/she can say if he/she notices students become restless to keep them focused.
Jayne Simpson
Role Models
Students get an opportunity to recognize important First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit members of our society. Students will view pictures of these people and learn about their accomplishments. Although this lesson is intended for grade 1, it can easily be modified for older students by asking the students to create a written biography on an FNMI person of their choice. For young students, they can read shortened biographies (created ahead by the teacher from the websites given) and vocally expla
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Current Events
History
Law and Politics
community, identity, group, hockey, government, role model, professor, PhD, actor, famous, biography
Great images and websites for people. Students will enjoy recognizing people and sharing with other students about their role model. It would be a great addition if at least one of these role models could come chat to the class after.
Jayne Simpson
GLO 1.1 My World: Home, School, and Community. Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how identity and self-esteem are enhanced by their sense of belonging in their world and how active members in a community contribute to the well-being, growth and vitality of their groups and communities. SLO 1.1.4 determine what makes their communities thrive by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions for inquiry: In what ways do people cooperate in order to live toget
Grade 4 Science Plant Unit
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Science
Blackfoot
Elementary
Land
plant, unit plan,
Jayne Simpson
Sustainable Prosperity- Globalization
Students will examine multiple perspectives on sustainable prosperity in a globalizing world; specifically examine Aboriginal perspective on sustainable prosperity. This lesson provides different perspectives of sustainable prosperity first from a political perspective and second from an aboriginal point of view. This lesson helps students to develop their own understanding for the meaning of sustainable prospeity in a globalizing world.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Middle School
High School
Spirituality
Land
Needs of FNMI Learners
Education
cultural sustainable propserity, First Nation perspective, Social 10
Joset Melting Tallow
Students will examine multiple perspectives on sustainable prosperity in a globalizing world.
Métis: Declaration of the People of Ruperts Land
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the Métis land issues in the settlement of Western Canada. Begining with the selling of Ruperts Land which started the long standing issues after the selling of land by the Hudson Bay Company.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Métis
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Land
History
Education
Aboriginal 20, Métis, Ruperts Land, Hudson Bay company
Joset Melting Tallow
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the Métis roles in the settlement of Western Canada.
Constitution of Haudenousaunee
Students will demonstrate an understanding that First Nation people based treaty agreements on the principle of traditional beliefs. This lesson introduces how the Haudenosaunee Confederacy is the oldest form of Democracy. This Lesson concludes the Haudenousaunee Constitution was adopted by the US constitiuion.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Land
History
Aboriginal 20, six nations, iroquois, Haudenosaunee, U.S constitution, Great law of Peace
Joset Melting Tallow
Students will demonstrate an understanding that First Nation people based treaty agreements on the principle of consensus based on traditional beliefs.
Globalization: Challenges to Aboriginal Identity
Students will examine challenges presented by globalization to identities and cultures of peoples in Canada. As a result of increasing connection of cultures through Imperialism and trade; cultures begin to experience cultural challenges to their identity. This lesson will begin by looking at Canada's First Nations people: how the Indian Act and Residential Schools impacted those identities of First Nation across Canada.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Middle School
High School
Current Events
History
Law and Politics
Education
globalization, social 10, Indian act, residential school
Joset Melting Tallow
Students will examine challenges presented by globalization to identities and cultures of peoples in Canada.
Globalization: Aboriginal Challenges
Students will explore impacts of globalization on the lives of the Inuit and Amazon people. This lesson will demonstrate the concept of marginalization of Aboriginal people. This lesson will conclude by offering suggestions for students to respond globally to the issues facing Aboriginal people.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Inuit
Middle School
High School
History
Education
Inuit, Amazon Natives, Globalization,
Joset Melting Tallow
Students will examine challenges presented by globalization to identities and cultures of people in Canada.
Responding to Métis and Globalization
This lesson will focus on how the Canadian Govenrment responded to the global challenges facing the Métis people. Spefically how the government responding by providing scrip and recognizing rights of Métis under the Canadian Constitution.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Métis
Middle School
High School
Land
History
Education
Métis, scrip
Joset Melting Tallow
Students will examine opportunities presented by globalization to identities and culture of peoples in Canada.
Globalization and Affects on the Beothuk
This lesson provides students with an understanding of the historical impacts of Globalization. Students will understand the impact of contact and extinction of the Beothuk People. This lesson will conclude by offering students to examine archaelogical evidence provided by the drawings of the last known Beothuk.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Art
Science
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Land
History
Beothuk, social 10, globalization
Joset Melting Tallow
Students will recognize and appreciate historical and contemporary consequences of European contact and the acts of imperialism on Aboriginal societies.
Land Claims Oka Crisis
Students will analyze various attempts to address consequences of Imperialism in Canada. As a result of imperialism in Canada the Aboriginal people have continued to demonstrate their attempt for the government to address these long standing issues of historical globalization. Students will examine those attempts of the address the issue among the Mohawk and Residential School survivors.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Middle School
High School
Land
Current Events
History
Mohawk, Oka, land claims, residential school
Joset Melting Tallow
Students will understand the effects of Historical Globalization on Indigenous people.
Economic Impact on First Nation
Students will understand economic, environmental and other impacts of globalization on First Nation people of the Lubicon First Nation. This lesson will provide an insight into the documentary surrounding the drilling for oil on Lubicon Land.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Middle School
High School
Land
History
Lubicon Cree
Joset Melting Tallow
Students will analyze the impacts of actions and policies associated with globalization on the environment.
Métis Displacement
Students will demonstrate an understanding of how Métis culture and lifestyles were affected as a result of the defeat of Métis at Batoche. Studentes will understand the harship and displacement of Métis at the settlement of St Madeline.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Métis
Middle School
High School
Land
History
Métis
Joset Melting Tallow
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the Métis roles in the Settlement of Western Canada.
Métis' difficult transition in Alberta
Students will demonstrate an understanding of how Métis culture and lifestyles were affected as a result of establishment of Métis settlement in Alberta. This lesson will introduce to students to three influential people who helped the Métis during this difficult period to establish protective land rights.
Resource
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Métis
Middle School
High School
Land
History
Métis
Joset Melting Tallow
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the Métis roles in the settlement of Western Canada.
Métis Cultural Resilience
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the emergence of the Métis and how they evolved into a new Aboriginal Culture in Canada. Students will be able to consider how the Métis people struggled for rights and recognition as a nation. Students will understand how the Constitution of 1982 recognized Métis as Aboriginal People.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Métis
Middle School
High School
Land
History
Métis
Joset Melting Tallow
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the Métis roles in the settlement of Western Canada.
Métis 1885 Resistance
Students will understand how the Métis settlements in NWT continued to experience similar issues to Red River Resistance. During the extinction of the Buffalo, and anticipation of the railway, conflicts continued for the Métis. Students will also understand the role of Poundmaker and Big Bear as key leaders in the Resistance.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Métis
Middle School
High School
History
Métis, 1885 Resistance, Poundmaker and Big Bear
Joset Melting Tallow
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the Métis roles in the Settlement of Western Canada.
Royal Proclamation
Students will evaluate the Royal Proclamation of 1763 as it relates to protectionism, control, and assimilation. Students will understand that the Treaty of Niagra put the principles of the Royal Proclamation in motion which set a precedence for the negation of future treaties between Britain and First Nations.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
High School
Land
History
Royal Proclamation, assimilation
Joset Melting Tallow
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the effects of treaty relationships between First Nation people and the Government of Canada
Indian Act
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the impact of federal government legislation and policies on Aboriginal People. Under the policy of Protectionism Britain aimed to isolate First Nation people from European culture and settlement. Students will understand the Impact of British and Canadian Legislation as acts to assimilate First Nation people.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Middle School
High School
History
Indian Act
Joset Melting Tallow
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the effects of treaty relationships between First Nation people and the Government of Canada.
What art can tell us
The first part of this lesson takes a look at how art changed during the Renaissance in Europe. Students will view different works of art from the Renaissance and the Middle ages and select which one they think came from the Renaissance. When students select a picture they explain how they knew which era this painting came from.Students should be making references to how the style of painting changed from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance and the different emotions that are seen in Renaissance
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Middle School
Spirituality
Land
Comparing Art, Renaissance, Haida Gwaii, Australian Aborigine, Worldview
Kaitlyn Love
GLO: Through an examination of Renaissance Europe, students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how the exchange of ideas and knowledge contributed to shaping the worldview of the Western world. SLO: 8.2.4 In what ways did thinkers and philosophers influence society in the development of aHumanist worldview during the Renaissance? 8.2.2 Demonstrate a willingness to consider differing beliefs, values and worldviews.
Medicine Wheel Art
This lesson plan is suitable for Grades 3-6 Art. Students make a medicine wheel out of a paper plate that tells a few key details about themselves. It would work well as a beginning of the year activity for students to get to know each other.
Lesson Plan
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Art
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Spirituality
Land
History
Body and Mind
Education
art, medicine wheel, grade 4, grade four, blackfoot,
Carly Sefcik
When teaching students about medicine wheels, it would be highly beneficial to have an Elder come to the class to teach the students.
Students will assess the visual qualities of objects. Students will interpret artworks by examining their context and less visible characteristics.
First Nations and the Buffalo in Alberta
This lesson plan includes and video and worksheet for students to fill in. Topics discussed include: First Nations groups in Alberta, Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump, the importance of the buffalo, and a few vocabulary words (nomadic, pemmican).
Lesson Plan
Website
Social Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Elementary
Land
History
Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump, Plains Indians, Blackfoot, history, buffalo, pemmican, nomadic, social studies, grade 4, grade four, video, worksheet
Carly Sefcik
Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the role of stories, history and culture in strengthening communities and contributing to identity and a sense of belonging.
Exploring Language and Culture Loss
This lesson will look at language and culture loss as an issue for Native cultures in our society. It is part of Linguistic Identities in Globalization for Social 10-2. It focuses on a Youtube video by Professor Anton Treuer (pronounced Troyer) of the University of Minnesota. He is an expert on the Ojibwa language and is working to preserve it. The lesson asks students to come up with a way to save their own language if the only language in the world was Chinese - the most used language in the
Lesson Plan
Website
Class Activity
Social Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
First Nations' Languages
Social, 10-2
Ashleigh Peters
General Learning Objectives: 1.3 - appreciate how identities and cultures shape, and are shaped by, globalization 1.4 - explore ways in which individuals and collectives express identities (traditions, language, religion, spirituality, the arts, attire, relationship to land, ideological beliefs, role modelling) 1.7 - analyze opportunities presented by globalization to identities and cultures (acculturation, accommodation, cultural revitalization, affirmation of identity, integration) 1.8 -
Comparing Canadian Minority Language Groups
By looking at the minority groups in Canada, we can see Globalization in action. For this lesson the Quebecois, Métis, and a selected Native group in Canada (the Lubicon Cree) are examined as less prominent members of Canadian society. Without Globalization, the three chosen groups could not exist the way they do currently. Students will be able to see where the groups have their history, what challenges they have overcome, and what challenges are still waiting for them because of living in a gl
Lesson Plan
Article
Social Studies
First Nations
Métis
High School
Current Events
History
quebecois, Lubicon Cree, minorities , 10-2
Ashleigh Peters
General Learning Objectives: 1.3 - appreciate how identities and cultures shape, and are shaped by, globalization 1.4 - explore ways in which individuals and collectives express identities (traditions, language, religion, spirituality, the arts, attire, relationship to land, ideological beliefs, role modelling) 1.7 - analyze opportunities presented by globalization to identities and cultures (acculturation, accommodation, cultural revitalization, affirmation of identity, integration) 1.8 -
The Plight of the Lubicon Cree
This lesson examines the Lubicon Cree - a Native group in Alberta that was left out of the treaties and has had to struggle for their basic human rights in a more contemporary setting. Finally, the group got the attention of the UN and Canada was forced to change their ways of dealing with this group of people. Includes link to video on the issue.
Lesson Plan
Website
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
High School
Land
History
10-2, Lubicon Cree , Human Rights, Film
Ashleigh Peters
General Learning Objectives: 1.3 - appreciate how identities and cultures shape, and are shaped by, globalization 1.4 - explore ways in which individuals and collectives express identities (traditions, language, religion, spirituality, the arts, attire, relationship to land, ideological beliefs, role modelling) 1.7 - analyze opportunities presented by globalization to identities and cultures (acculturation, accommodation, cultural revitalization, affirmation of identity, integration) 1.8 -
Media Minorities
Social 10-2 students will examine who is heard in the media - the elite capitalists and people who endorse Western persepectives. From here, students will brainstorm different ways minority groups have managed to make their mark on the media. Aboriginal Peoples Television Network is a cited case study to bring in Aboriginal content in Canada. Corresponds with the Media pillar of Globalization.
Lesson Plan
Website
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Métis
High School
Current Events
media, aptn, social 10-2, minority, globalization
Ashleigh Peters
General Learning Objectives: 1.3 - appreciate how identities and cultures shape, and are shaped by, globalization 1.4 - explore ways in which individuals and collectives express identities (traditions, language, religion, spirituality, the arts, attire, relationship to land, ideological beliefs, role modelling) 1.7 - analyze opportunities presented by globalization to identities and cultures (acculturation, accommodation, cultural revitalization, affirmation of identity, integration) 1.8 -
Responsible Government
Social 20-2, lesson 1/3. Students will have the chance to look at Pre-Confederation Canada and how the French Canadians were under-represented in government compared to English speaking Canadians. Students will also look at two groups who were not considered in this government - The Métis and the Native American peoples. They will judge if this was really "Responsible" government
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
High School
History
20-2 , Responsible Government
Ashleigh Peters
General Learning Objectives: 1.1 Appreciate that understandings of identity, nation and nationalism continue to evolve. 1.2 Appreciate the existence of alternative views on the meaning of nation. 1.3 Appreciate how the forces of nationalism have shaped, and continue to shape, Canada and the world . 1.4 Appreciate why peoples seek to promote their identity through nationalism. 1.9 Examine nationalism as an identity, internalized feeling and/or collective consciousness shared by a people.
Nation Building - The Native Americans
Social 20-2, lesson 2/3. Here Students will explore The Indian Act, Treaties, and Reserves. By doing this, students will understand the historical events that have shaped society today.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
High School
History
Social 20-2 , Indian Act , Treaties, Reserves
Ashleigh Peters
General Learning Objectives: 1.1 appreciate that understandings of identity, nation and nationalism continue to evolve 1.2 appreciate the existence of alternative views on the meaning of nation 1.3 appreciate how the forces of nationalism have shaped, and continue to shape, Canada and the world 1.4 appreciate why peoples seek to promote their identity through nationalism 1.9 examine nationalism as an identity, internalized feeling and/or collective consciousness shared by a people 4.1 ap
Nation Building - Aboriginal Legacies
Social 20-2, lesson 3/3. Here is the final part of this series where students will look at Residential schools briefly, moving into the legacies of these schools and the Indian Act. Students will examine how Natives are looked at by other people in Canada, and how their living conditions have changed.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
High School
Current Events
History
20-2 , Residential Schools, Legacies
Ashleigh Peters
General Learning Objectives: 1.1 appreciate that understandings of identity, nation and nationalism continue to evolve 1.2 appreciate the existence of alternative views on the meaning of nation 1.3 appreciate how the forces of nationalism have shaped, and continue to shape, Canada and the world 1.4 appreciate why peoples seek to promote their identity through nationalism 1.9 examine nationalism as an identity, internalized feeling and/or collective consciousness shared by a people 4.1 a
Columbus and the Natives
Social 10-2, lesson 1/4. This series of lessons will examine early Globalization in North America. This lesson centres around Columbus - hero or not? Students will read and interpret the different perspectives on Columbus, particularly what the Native perspective was. This is a great way to shift from Globalization as a big picture to Canada's role.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
High School
Land
History
Social 10-2 , Columbus, First Contact
Ashleigh Peters
General Learning Objectives: 1.3 - appreciate how identities and cultures shape, and are shaped by, globalization 1.5 explore understandings and dimensions of globalization (political, economic, social, other contemporary examples) 2.1 recognize and appreciate historical and contemporary consequences of European contact, historical Globalization, and imperialism on Aboriginal societies 2.5 recognize and appreciate various perspectives regarding the prevalence and impacts of Eurocentrism
Early Contact
Social 10-2, lesson 2/4. Early contact will be explored, mainly motivations, and how this effected the Native population. Students will have a tutorial on historical empathy and how to use it when looking at the past.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
High School
Land
History
Social 10-2 , Early Contact, Imperialism
Ashleigh Peters
General Learning Objectives: 1.3 - appreciate how identities and cultures shape, and are shaped by, globalization 1.5 explore understandings and dimensions of globalization (political, economic, social, other contemporary examples) 2.1 recognize and appreciate historical and contemporary consequences of European contact, historical Globalization, and imperialism on Aboriginal societies 2.5 recognize and appreciate various perspectives regarding the prevalence and impacts of Eurocentrism
The White Man's Burden
Social 10-2, lesson 3/4. Here students will examine The White Man's Burden in order to determine how First Nations were treated under Imperialism.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
High School
Land
History
White Man's Burden , Presentism, Historical, Empathy
Ashleigh Peters
General Learning Objectives: 1.3 - appreciate how identities and cultures shape, and are shaped by, globalization 1.5 explore understandings and dimensions of globalization (political, economic, social, other contemporary examples) 2.1 recognize and appreciate historical and contemporary consequences of European contact, historical Globalization, and imperialism on Aboriginal societies 2.5 recognize and appreciate various perspectives regarding the prevalence and impacts of Eurocentrism
Interpreting Different Views
Social 10-2, lesson 4/4. In this lesson, students will view images of First Contact between Natives and Colonizers to determine the view that was held. The artist, C.W. Jeffrys was very adept at accurately portraying his scenes with historical accuracy. A book is sourced, but the readings are optional, as they compliment the ideas in the drawings.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
High School
History
CW Jeffry's Images, First Contact, Huron, Iroquois, Samuel de Champlain Exploration Images
Ashleigh Peters
General Learning Objectives: 1.3 - appreciate how identities and cultures shape, and are shaped by, globalization 1.5 explore understandings and dimensions of globalization (political, economic, social, other contemporary examples) 2.1 recognize and appreciate historical and contemporary consequences of European contact, historical Globalization, and imperialism on Aboriginal societies 2.5 recognize and appreciate various perspectives regarding the prevalence and impacts of Eurocentrism S
Remembering the War (Remembrance Day)
Social 20-2 WWI unit. This lesson is designed to help students connect the course material to the current reality - there is fighting, there are veterans, and Aboriginals were a huge part of this sacrafice. Lesson is designed for alteration by teacher based on demographics of the room.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
High School
Current Events
History
WWI , Soldiers, War , Veterans
Ashleigh Peters
General Learning Objectives: 1.1 appreciate that understandings of identity, nation and nationalism continue to evolve 1.3 appreciate how the forces of nationalism have shaped, and continue to shape, Canada and the world 1.4 appreciate why peoples seek to promote their identity through nationalism 1.5 explore a range of expressions of nationalism 1.8 analyze how the development of nationalism is shaped by historical, geographic, political, economic and social factors 2.1 appreciate that n
The "Canadian" Coat of Arms
Social 10-2. Here students will examine the rather Euro-centric Canadian coat of arms, looking at the minority groups missing from this design, mainly FNMI views. They will be challenged to debate whether Canada should keep this outdated design, or creat something more represenative of Canada and all the peoples in it.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Métis
Inuit
High School
Current Events
History
Canadian Coat of arms
Ashleigh Peters
General Learning Objectives: 1.3 - appreciate how identities and cultures shape, and are shaped by, globalization 1.4 - explore ways in which individuals and collectives express identities (traditions, language, religion, spirituality, the arts, attire, relationship to land, ideological beliefs, role modelling) 1.7 - analyze opportunities presented by globalization to identities and cultures (acculturation, accommodation, cultural revitalization, affirmation of identity, integration) 1.8 -
Nations in Nations
Social 20-2. Native peoples are special to Canada, thus they have special rights as were promised in treaties and in Section 35 of there 1982 reform of the charter. This lesson examines this non-national group of Nations' rights.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Métis
Inuit
High School
Land
History
Law and Politics
Non-national loyalties, charter, 1982, Trudeau
Ashleigh Peters
General Learning Objectives: 1.3 - appreciate how identities and cultures shape, and are shaped by, Nationalism. 1.4 - explore ways in which individuals and collectives express identities (traditions, language, religion, spirituality, the arts, attire, relationship to land, ideological beliefs, role modelling). Specific Learning Objectives: S.4.3 - generate and apply new ideas and strategies to contribute to decision making and problem solving. S.8.1 - communicate effectively to express a
Native Rights
Social 20-2. Here Social 20 will follow up their examination of Section 35 of the charter with a look at Trudeau's 1969 White Paper. They will determine why treaty rights should be protected and why taking them away is not a good strategy for keeping these loyalties.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Métis
Inuit
High School
Current Events
History
Law and Politics
Trudeau , White papers, loyalties, non-national, rights , freedoms, treaty rights
Ashleigh Peters
General Learning Objectives: 1.3 - appreciate how identities and cultures shape, and are shaped by, Nationalism. 1.4 - explore ways in which individuals and collectives express identities (traditions, language, religion, spirituality, the arts, attire, relationship to land, ideological beliefs, role modelling). Specific Learning Objectives: S.4.3 - generate and apply new ideas and strategies to contribute to decision making and problem solving . S.8.1 - communicate effectively to express
Building Levers in an Ancient Society
This Grade 4 Science lesson plan allows students to problem solve and relate to life of the First Nations people in our area thousands of years ago. Students build lever systems to help them lift rocks.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Science
First Nations
Blackfoot
Elementary
Land
Education
levers, grade 4, grade four, science, lesson plan, experiment, solve problem, ancient tools, artifacts, hammer stone,
Carly Sefcik
Students will demonstrate a practical understanding of wheels, gears, and levers by constructing devices in which energy is transferred to produce motion.
Napi and the Rock-Okotoks, Alberta
This lesson plan gives the Blackfoot history of "Big Rock" near Okotoks, Alberta. Students learn about the story of "Napi and the Rock" and reflect on the importance of Napi stories to the Blackfoot people.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Land
Blackfoot, Napi, Okotoks, erratic, Alberta, Big Rock, Napi and the Rock, Grade 4, Grade four, social studies, myth, story
Carly Sefcik
Students will: 4.1.1 value Alberta's physical geography and natural environment. Students will appreciate the diversity of elements pertaining to geography, climate, geology and paleontology in Alberta.
Upper Elementary Art-Medicine Wheels with Beads
This lesson plan outlines the process to make medicine wheels using hoops, beads, ribbon, and sinew. Most upper elementary school students should be able to manage this project with ease. Initial idea for this art project is from Jaime Medicine Crane
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Art
First Nations
Blackfoot
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
medicine wheel, art, grade 4, grade 5, grade 6, beading, sinew,
Carly Sefcik
If possible, have an First Nations Elder come in as a guest speaker to teach students about medicine wheels.
Students will assess the visual qualities of objects. Students will interpret artworks by examining their context and less visible characteristics. Useful objects can be derived from designs in nature. Art serves societal as well as personal needs.
"Hidden Buffalo" Lesson Plan
This lesson plan focuses on the story "Hidden Buffalo" by Rudy Wiebe. Students analyze the relationship between the Cree people and the buffalo. Students also think about the timeline of the story and how it relates to a previous lesson. The lesson "Buffalo" should be given as a precursor to this lesson to teach students about the history of the buffalo.
Resource
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Land
History
hidden buffalo, buffalo, bison, rudy wiebe, michael lonechild, alberta, cree, history, natural resources, Plains Indians, nomadic
Carly Sefcik
Students will analyze how Albertans interact with their environment. Students will appreciate how an understanding of Alberta's history, peoples and stories contributes to their own sense of belonging and identity.
Wiebe, R. and Lonechild, M. (2003). Hidden Buffalo. Fitzhenry & Whiteside: Red Deer, Alberta.
0-88995-334-1
Native American Inventions
This lesson plan introduces students to third class levers. They learn about everyday uses of third class levers and examples of inventions by First Nations people that are third class levers (tomahawk, lacrosse). Worksheet included.
Lesson Plan
Book
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Science
First Nations
Elementary
History
lever, levers, third class levers, native american inventions, invention, simple machines, grade 4, grade four, science, lacrosse, tomahawk,
Carly Sefcik
Demonstrate a practical understanding of wheels, gears and levers by constructing devices in which energy is transferred to produce motion.
1-55451-154-2
Lacrosse
This lesson plan should be used as a second part to the Grade 4 Science lesson, "Native American Inventions". Students initially learn about third class levers, and the invention of lacrosse by First Nations people. In this lesson students participate in the game of lacrosse.
Resource
Book
Teacher Resource
Physical Education
First Nations
Elementary
History
Education
lacrosse, third class levers, grade 4, grade four, science, physical education, gym, phys ed, inventions, game,
Carly Sefcik
Manipulative: receiving; e.g., catching, collecting: retaining; e.g., dribbling, carrying, bouncing, trapping: sending; e.g., throwing, kicking, striking
Landon, R., and MacDonald, D. (2008). �A Native American Thought of It.� Annick Press: Toronto, ON.
1-55451-154-2
Comparing Medicine
This is an activity where students are presented with information on Traditional First Nations and Medieval European medical procedures and medicine. The students will read the information and then fill out graphic organizers to summarize their findings. They will then work with partners to create metaphors that summarize their concluding statements on each society.
Resource
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Health
Science
Social Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Land
Spirituality
History
Body and Mind
Medicine, medical procedures, Medieval Europe, comparing, graphic organizers
Kaitlyn Love
GLO: Through an examination of Renaissance Europe, students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how the exchange of ideas and knowledge contributed to shaping the worldview of the Western world. SLO: 8.2.2 Demonstrate a willingness to consider differing beliefs, values and worldviews. 8.2.3 Recognize how beliefs and values are shaped by time, geographic location and societal context .
Iroquois Confederacy Lesson 1 (2 of 12)
This expresses the importance of oral history and how oral histories can be used as primary resources. This lesson also looks at how far in history the Iroquois Confederacy began and how oral histories provide this information.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
History
Education
Desiree Zoeteman
This lesson can be used cross-curricular with Language Arts as it looks at primary sources and gives some practice on with interview skills
Appreciate the relationship between the values of a society and the model of government adopted within a society. Value the role of participation by citizens in diverse democratic societies. Analyze the structure and functions of the Iroquois Confederacy by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues: How was the Iroquois Confederacy structured? How did the social structure of the Iroquois Confederacy impact its political structure?
Iroquois Confederacy Unit Plan (1 of 12)
This unit looks at the importance of democracy. This Iroquois Confederacy is taught so that students get a FNMI perspective on democracy. It allows the students to understand why democracy is important to our society and how it shapes identity.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
History
Education
Desiree Zoeteman
Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the democratic principles exemplified by ancient Athens and the Iroquois Confederacy.
Iroquois Confederacy Lesson 2 (3 of 12)
Not every culture follows the same familial line, this lesson demonstrates the different family trees cultures might use. It describes the importance of women in the Iroquois Confederacy and begins to look at the societal structure of the Confederacy
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
History
Education
Desiree Zoeteman
SLO: Appreciate the relationship between the values of a society and the model of government adopted within a society. Value the role of participation by citizens in diverse democratic societies. Analyze the structure and functions of the Iroquois Confederacy by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues: What was the role and status of women within the Iroquois Confederacy?
Iroquois Confederacy Lesson 3 (4 of 12)
This lesson discusses the societal structure of the Iroquois Confederacy. It reviews the role of women in the society and explains the important roles of some of the people in the Confederacy.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
History
Education
Desiree Zoeteman
Appreciate the relationship between the values of a society and the model of government adopted within a society. Value the role of participation by citizens in diverse democratic societies. Analyze the structure and functions of the Iroquois Confederacy by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues: What was the role and status of women within the Iroquois Confederacy? How was the Iroquois Confederacy structured? How did the social structure of the Iroquois Confedera
Iroquois Confederacy Lesson 4 (5 of 12)
This lesson is a jigsaw activity that also the students to explore the roles and responsibilities of women, men, and chlidren in the Confederacy. It also looks at the importance of housing, food and societal structure.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
History
Education
Desiree Zoeteman
Appreciate the relationship between the values of a society and the model of government adopted within a society Value the role of participation by citizens in diverse democratic societies Analyze the structure and functions of the Iroquois Confederacy by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues: How was the Iroquois Confederacy structured?
Iroquois Confederacy Lesson 5 (6 of 12)
This lesson is one of two lessons. It begins to look at the structure of democracy in the Iroquois Confederacy. Students begin to see how democracy takes shape in the Confederacy by using consensus to discuss an issues that they find important.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Class Activity
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
History
Education
Desiree Zoeteman
Analyze the structure and functions of the Iroquois Confederacy by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues: What was the role and status of women within the Iroquois Confederacy? How was the Iroquois Confederacy structured?
Iroquois Confederacy Lesson 6 (7 of 12)
This is lesson two of two. It allows students to explore the nature of consensus by discussing an issues they find important by using a modified model of the consensus process the Confederacy used.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Class Activity
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
History
Education
Desiree Zoeteman
Analyze the structure and functions of the Iroquois Confederacy by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues: How did the Six Nations use the consensus-building process? To what extent did the decision-making process within the Iroquois Confederacy reflect democratic ideals of equity and fairness?
Iroquois Confederacy Lesson 7 (8 of 12)
This lesson allows students to explore the advantages and disadvantages of the consensus process the Iroquois Confederacy used.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
History
Education
Desiree Zoeteman
Use this lesson in conjunction with the lesson where students use the consensus model to discuss an issue.
Appreciate the relationship between the values of a society and the model of government adopted within a society Value the role of participation by citizens in diverse democratic societies Analyze the structure and functions of the Iroquois Confederacy by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues: What are the advantages and disadvantages of consensus as a decision-making model for government?
Iroquois Confederacy Lesson 8 (9 of 12)
This lesson explores the importance of collective identity. The lesson discusses the use of wampum and how wampum is collective identity for the Iroquois people.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
History
Education
Deisree Zoeteman
Appreciate the relationship between the values of a society and the model of government adopted within a society Value the role of participation by citizens in diverse democratic societies Analyze the structure and functions of the Iroquois Confederacy by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues: How did the Wampum Belt address collective identity?
Iroquois Confederacy Lesson 13 (11 of 12)
This lesson is a Jeopardy game review of the Iroquois Confederacy to prepare the students for the final assessment in the unit.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
History
Education
Desiree Zoeteman
Need a SMART board to play the game.
Appreciate the relationship between the values of a society and the model of government adopted within a society Value the role of participation by citizens in diverse democratic societies Analyze the structure and functions of the Iroquois Confederacy by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues: - How was the Iroquois Confederacy structured? - What was the role and status of women within the Iroquois Confederacy? - What are the advantages and disadvantages of co
Iroquois Confederacy Lesson 14 (12 of 12)
This lesson is the final assessment of the Iroquois Confederacy for the students.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
History
Education
Desiree Zoeteman
Appreciate the relationship between the values of a society and the model of government adopted within a society Value the role of participation by citizens in diverse democratic societies Analyze the structure and functions of the Iroquois Confederacy by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues: - How was the Iroquois Confederacy structured? - What was the role and status of women within the Iroquois Confederacy? - What are the advantages and disadvantages of co
Wintercount Portfolio
This lesson uses the First Nations wintercount as is a way for students to express the knowledge they have learn in any unit they have expolred. This is good visual reminder for the students of the things the have learned during the year. The beauty of the wintercout is that you are always adding to it. It is a good way for the students to show their parents what they are doing in school during parent-teacher interviews.
Lesson Plan
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Art
First Nations
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
History
Education
Desiree Zoeteman
Art: Students will record or document activities, people and discoveries. Students will use media and techniques, with an emphasis on mixing media and perfecting techniques in drawing, painting, print making, sculpture, fabric arts, photography and technographic arts. Continue working with tempera paint or tempera paint with additives, and be introduced to water colour. o Mix paints to show intensity of colour. Use preliminary sketches as the basis for a painting, as well as painting directly
Circle of Courage - Classroom Managment
This is an idea for classroom managment using the circle of courage. The Circle of Courage, is a model of youth empowerment by encompassing four core values: belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity. This managment strategy allows student to set and work on goals they feel they need to work on. It allows students to reflect on their strengths and weakness in a postive way.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Needs of FNMI Learners
Education
Desiree Zoeteman
Sharing Circle-Oil Sands in Alberta
This lesson plan allows students to voice their opinion about the Oil Sands in Alberta after hearing viewpoints from different people (one of which is an Elder). Grade 4 Social Studies.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Land
Current Events
Law and Politics
Education
grade 4, grade four, social studies, sharing circle, oil sands, industry, Elder, respect, opinion,
Carly Sefcik
Students will express an understanding of the importance of Alberta's physical geography and natural environment. Students will express an understanding of how Albertans interact with their environment. Students will evaluate, critically, ideas, information, and positions from multiple perspectives.
Discovering Halloween Traditions (Grade 7 Social Studies)
This lesson plan is designed for Grade 7 Social Studies and pre-Confederation Canadian history. This lesson was created for students to work in small groups in order to investigate the origins of Halloween traditions in Canada. Students will explore the intersection between traditional Aboriginal farming practices and crops, with imported traditions from Canada's earliest colonizers/settlers. How did traditional, indigenous crops like the pumpkin become integrated into imported European traditio
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
Land
History
farming, Haudenosaunee, pre-Confederation Canada, pumpkin, Halloween, immigrants, crops, Three Sisters, Iroquois
Aaron Fitchett
7.1.2 - Students will appreciate the challenges of co-existence among peoples. 7.1.3 - Students will compare and contrast diverse social and economic structures within the societies of Aboriginal, French and British peoples in pre-Confederation Canada by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues: What were the different ways in which Aboriginal societies were structured (i.e. Iroquois Confederacy, Ojibwa, Mi'kmaq)? 7.S.4 Students will demonstrate skills of decision maki
"The Huron Carol" Multi-level Reading Partners
This lesson draws inspiration from the first recorded Canadian Christmas song, "The Huron Carol". Helpful resources to have for this lesson are "The Huron Carol" storybook illustrated by Frances Tyrrell (Key Porter Kids), and a copy of Heather Dale's recording of "The Huron Carol" (sung in Wendat, French, and English). This lesson allows for teacher/student interaction through reading a picture book, and student/student interaction through multi-level reading parterns ("reading buddies"). This l
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Drama
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
History
Body and Mind
Aaron Fitchett
Learning Outcomes as assigned to the grade levels participating; for example: Kindergarten General Outcome 2.2.1: Students will use prior knowledge to understand that stories, information and personal experiences can be recorded in pictures and print and can be listened to, read or viewed (there are many that will apply, selection of outcomes is up to teacher). Grade 7 General Outcome 2.2 (Appreciate the artistry of texts): Students will discuss how techniques, such as colour, shape, compositi
Indian Register
This is a lesson plan where students will be introduced to the various terminology that has been used throughout history and legislation to classify Aboriginal people in Canada. Students will be led through a discussion about how this terminology has resulted in divisions between people. This lesson plan also introduces the Indian register and the Indian Act.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Middle School
High School
Current Events
History
Law and Politics
Indian register, Aboriginal, First Nations, Indian Act
Maggie Hunt
GLO: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the political and economic organization of Aboriginal peoples. SLO 2: Students will demonstrate an understanding of how the interaction of two cultural groups has resulted in political and economic adaptation and/or interdependence.
Small Number counts to 100 story LP
This is a lesson plan that could be used in both LA and Math. In this lesson plan, students read or listen to the story "Small Number counts to 100" by Veslin Jungic, and then they will create their own word math problem and turn it into a short illustrated story.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Math
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Education
story, math, language arts, problem solving, video
Maggie Hunt
Language Arts GLO. 1: Discover and Explore SLO 1.1.3 reflect on own observations and experiences to understand and develop oral, print and other media texts. Mathematics GLO Develop number sense SLO 1.3.3 Demonstrate an understanding of addition of numbers with answers to 10 000 and their corresponding subtractions by: - solving problems involving addition and subtraction
Small number counts to 100 division LP
This is a lesson plan that uses the story "Small Number counts to 100" by Veselin Jungic and Mark MacLean. Students will listen to (links to animated version are available in lesson) or read the story. The story is about a boy who is given the task of running around a settlement of tipis and he must determine which tipi is #100. In this lesson plan, students will have to use math division strategies to figure out how Small Number solved the problem.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Math
Language Arts
First Nations
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Education
Maggie Hunt
GLO Develop number sense SLO 1.6 Demonstrate, with and without concrete materials, an understanding of division (3-digit by 1-digit), and interpret remainders to solve problems.
Math Skip counting LP
In this lesson plan, students will listen or read the story "Small Number counts to 100". The lesson plan contains links to both the story by Veselin Jungic and Mark MacLean but also an animated version of the story in English, Blackfoot, or Cree. Students will be required to solve the problem that Small Number is given using skip counting strategies.
Lesson Plan
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Math
First Nations
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Education
Math, story, movie, Blackfoot, Cree, problem solving
Maggie Hunt
GLO Develop number sense SLO 1.3.3 Demonstrate an understanding of addition of numbers with answers to 10 000 and their corresponding subtractions by: - solving problems involving addition and subtraction
Medieval Hierarchies & Aboriginal worldviews
This lesson plan should be used close to the start of the Renaissance section of the Grade 8 Alberta curriculum. Once students have some basic background knowledge of worldviews, and as the teacher describes the rigid, stratified social structure of life during medieval times, this activity will help compare the pre-Renaissance worldview to First Nations worldviews. This lesson plan offers links to kinesthetic learning, graphic organizers, partner work, and possible class presentations.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Middle School
History
Aaron Fitchett
8.2.1 Students will appreciate how Renaissance Europe formed the basis for the worldview of the Western world. 8.2.2 Students will demonstrate a willingness to consider differing beliefs, values, and worldviews. 8.2.3 Students will recognize how beliefs and values are shaped by time, geographic location and societal context.
Aboriginal Societies Flipbooks
This lesson should be used in conjunction with the start of a Grade 7 unit exploring traditional Aboriginal societies in pre-contact, pre-Confederation Canada. This flipbook will be used to gather, record, and retain information pertaining to the three main First Nations groups studied during this section of the curriculum: the Mi'kmaq, the Haudenosaunee, and the Anishinabe. Sections are also available for other topics such as Values and Viewpoints and Economies and Resources. This lesson was de
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
History
Aaron Fitchett
7.1.2 - Students will appreciate the challenges of co-existence among peoples. 7.1.3 - Students will compare and contrast diverse social and economic structures within the societies of Aboriginal, French and British peoples in pre-Confederation Canada by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues: -What were the different ways in which Aboriginal societies were structured (i.e. Iroquois Confederacy, Ojibwa, Mi'kmaq)?
Oral Histories Skits
This lesson has been designed for use in the Grade 7 curriculum to study the ways of oral history and oral storytelling of traditional (and modern) Aboriginal Societies. There are numerous stories for students to choose from at the Aboriginal Canada portal (link provided). All students in each group are expected to participate in some way, and the lesson may take more than one period due to the all groups needing time to present. Students should be able to demonstrate their application of the tw
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Drama
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Body and Mind
http://www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca/acp/site.nsf/eng/ao04580.html
Aaron Fitchett
This Aboriginal Canada website contains a collection of external links, many of them sites operated directly by First Nations group, that list traditional stories and legends. In many instances these sites have published the stories in both English and a First Nations language. Some of the sites linked to at this website are truly priceless treasures for the information they offer on oral history.
7.1.3 - Students will compare and contrast diverse social and economic structures within the societies of Aboriginal, French and British peoples in pre-Confederation Canada by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues: -What were the different ways in which Aboriginal societies were structured (i.e. Iroquois Confederacy, Ojibwa, Mi'kmaq)? -How did the structures of Aboriginal societies affect decision making in each society (i.e. role and status of women, consensus bui
Worldview in Short Stories
This lesson takes a look at a European short story and a Blackfoot short story and analyzes the different worldview aspects in them. A worldview chart is filled out with each story and there are two concluding questions that compare the different stories. This lesson is intended to help students see the differences in worldview among different cultures as well as help them identify different worldview aspects that can be seen in literature.
Resource
Book
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Middle School
Oral Traditions
History
worldview, short stories, Napi, comparing,
Some of the stories shared in the book by Percy Bullchild's book, When the Sun Came Down are sacred and were not to be shared with the public. However, consulting an elder will be best when using this resource as some of the information within the book would be hard to understand and appreciate without knowing the true meaning and intent of each story.
Kaitlyn Love
I used the story The Buffalo died Laughing from Percy Bullchild's book The Sun Came Down.
GLO: Through an examination of Renaissance Europe, students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how the exchange of ideas and knowledge contributed to shaping the worldview of the Western world. SLO: 8.2.2 demonstrate a willingness to consider differing beliefs, values and worldviews 8.2.3 Recognize how beliefs and values are shaped by time, geographic location and societal context .
Bullchild, Percy. The Sun Came Down: The History of the World as my Blackfoot Elders Told it. Lincoln : University of Nebraska Press, 2005.
0062501070
Integrating Aboriginal Teaching & Values in classroom
A short, readable article describing how the "living teachings" and values of the Ojibwe people could be integrated into the classroom. Could be adapted to accommodate other Aboriginal teachings and values e.g. Blackfoot. Reference list 1998-2006
Resource
Article
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Needs of FNMI Learners
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/literacynumeracy/inspire/research/Toulouse.pdf
Jane O'Dea
Requires consultation with and participation of relevant Elders and community members.
"I Lost My Talk" (Rita Joe) Grade 7 Social Studies
This powerful and meaningful lesson plan about the loss of Aboriginal language due to forced participation in Residential School programs is based on the moving poem, "I Lost My Talk" by Rita Joe. Students in Grade 7 can use this lesson to explore issues relating to the imposition of European culture over traditional Aboriginal societies; in particular, over the social structures of Aboriginal societies. The culmination of the lesson's activities, with all students at the front of the classroom
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Drama
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Middle School
High School
Spirituality
History
Law and Politics
Body and Mind
Education
residential school experience, Rita Joe, I Lost my Talk
Aaron Fitchett
7.1.2 - Students will appreciate the challenges of co-existence among peoples. 7.1.3 - Students will compare and contrast diverse social and economic structures within the societies of Aboriginal, French and British peoples in pre-Confederation Canada by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues: In what ways did European imperialism impact the social and economic structures of Aboriginal societies?
The "H.A.L.T." Medicine Wheel
This lesson plan is tailored toward the Grade 7 Health & Wellness curriculum but could be easily adapted for any Middle or Elementary School lesson. The basis of the lesson is exploring the H.A.L.T. Medicine Wheel teachings developed through collaboration between the Medicine Hat Food Bank and the Medicine Hat High School. The program focuses on Hunger, Anger, Loneliness, and Tiredness as key struggles for FNMI students within the Medicine Hat School Division, and it works to alleviate those roa
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Health
Physical Education
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
Spirituality
Body and Mind
Aaron Fitchett
Students will make responsible and informed choices to maintain health and to promote safety for self and others. W-7.1 compare personal health choices to standards for health; e.g., physical activity, nutrition, relaxation, sleep, reflection . W-7.5 relate the factors that influence individual food choices to nutritional needs of adolescents; e.g., finances, media, peer pressure, hunger, body image, activity . W-7.10 identifies
The Medicine Wheel - Finding Balance (Grade 7 Health)
The purpose of this lesson is to engage students in activities that focus on identifying positive personal attributes, goal-setting in areas that require support, and overall awareness of balance versus imbalance in their own lives. Students will approach the Medicine Wheel in a manner that is personal and reflective as well as positive and supportive. This lesson has been designed using Grade 7 Health outcomes, but it could be adapted easily to meet the Health & Wellness outcomes for another gr
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Health
Physical Education
First Nations
Middle School
Spirituality
Land
Body and Mind
Aaron Fitchett
Life Learning Choices - Students will use resources effectively to manage and explore life roles and career opportunities and challenges. L-7.2 practise ways to extend personal capacity for learning; e.g., positive self-talk, affirmations. Wellness Choices - Students will make responsible and informed choices to maintain health and to promote safety for self and others. Safety and Responsibility W-7.10 identifies and examines potential sources of physical/emotional/social support. W-7.11 i
Inuit Lesson plan
This is an introduction lesson plan to the Inuit peoples of the North. In this lesson plan students are introduced to the location of the Inuit people, lifestyle and some vocabulary.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Language Arts
Aboriginal Studies
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
Land
Education
Inuit, vocabulary, lifestyle, geography
Maggie Hunt
GLO: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the diverse cultural characteristics, origins, and migration and settlement patters of Aboriginal peoples. SLO: Demonstrate an understanding of different perspectives to the origin and settlement of Aboriginal peoples in North America - Identify cultural characteristics to geographical features occupied by the first people on the land .
Who is an Indian? Terminology Lesson plan
This is a lesson plan that helps to explain the complex and confusing classification systems of First Nations people in Canada. In this lesson plan, students learn about how different legislation has resulted in conflicting classifications and discrimination on First Nations people.
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Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Land
History
Law and Politics
First Nations, laws, Indian register, classification, registered/status, non-status, treaty, non-treaty
Maggie Hunt
GLO: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the political and economic organization of Aboriginal peoples . SLO 2: Students will demonstrate an understanding of how the interaction of two cultural groups has resulted in political and economic adaptation and/or interdependence.
Métis Lesson plan
This is an introduction to the Métis. In this lesson plan students will be introduced to some of the terminology related to the Métis people. This lesson plan covers some of the history of the Métis, the anthem, the flag and inlcudes a discussion on how the Métis are a distinct culture.
Lesson Plan
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Social Studies
Métis
Middle School
Spirituality
Land
Current Events
History
Métis, Métis Nation, culture, music, vocabulary
Maggie Hunt
Theme: Origin and settlement patterns GLO: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the diverse cultural characteristics, origins, and migration and settlement patterns of Aboriginal peoples. SLO 7: Demonstrate and understanding that the Métis family unit gave rise to what is now known as the Métis people: appreciate Métis culture and lifestyle.
Worldview through art
This is a grade 8 Social Studies lesson plan where students compare Renaissance art to the art work of First Nations, Métis and Inuit people in Canada. This lesson plan explore how worldview is present and shared through artwork.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Art
Social Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Middle School
Spirituality
Education
worldview, art, Renaissance,
Maggie Hunt
GLO: Through an examination of Renaissance Europe, students will demonstrate an understanding an appreciation of how the exchange of ideas and knowledge contributed to the shaping of the worldview of the Western world . SLO: Students will examine, critically, the factors that shaped the worldview evolving in western Europe during the renaissance by exploring and reflecting upon the following: -how did the Renaissance spark the growth and exchange of ideas and knowledge across Europe (arts)?
5 days of Lacrosse
This is a series of 5 lesson plans that tell the story of Lacrosse and its cultural significance while allowing student to develop their skills and participate in the game. All of the resources needed are located within the lesson plans.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Health
Physical Education
First Nations
Middle School
Land
History
Body and Mind
lacrosse, tradition, healthy lifestyle, physical education
Kaitlyn Love
The aim of the Kindergarten to Grade 12 physical education program is to enable individuals to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to lead an active, healthy lifestyle.
Circle of Courage Classroom Management 1 of 2
This lesson introduces the Circle of Courage as a classroom behavior management system. Students are exposed to the four key values- belonging, mastery, independence and generosity- through stories and asked to reflect on the importance of abiding by those values.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Health
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Needs of FNMI Learners
Justin Zoeteman
Students will demonstrate acts of mastery, belonging, generosity and independence.
Circle of Courage Classroom Management 1 of 2
This lesson plan introduces the Circle of Courage as a classroom behavior management system. Stories are read to the students that introduce the four key values- mastery, independence, generosity and belonging. Students are asked to reflect on the importance of abiding by these values.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Health
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
Spirituality
Body and Mind
Needs of FNMI Learners
Circle of Courage, Classroom Management, School-wide positive behaviour support, storytelling
http://www.reclaiming.com/content/about-circle-of-courage
Justin Zoeteman
Students will demonstrate acts of mastery, belonging, generosity and independence.
Circle of Courage Classroom Management 2 of 2
This activity encompasses the four key values of the Circle of Courage and provides an opportunity for students to use those values to create classroom rules and consequences.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Health
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Needs of FNMI Learners
Circle of Courage, Classroom rules, Puzzle building, icebreaker
Justin Zoeteman
Students will demonstrate acts of mastery, belonging, generosity and independence.
Convection Energy Transfer in Tipis
Students will examine how energy is transferred through convection. Students will describe how air flows in and out of a tipi and how the designers understood the principles of convection.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Science
First Nations
Middle School
Education
Convection, Tipi, Heat, Temperature, Air flow
Justin Zoeteman
1. Students will explain how heat is transmitted by conduction, convection, and radiation in solids, liquids, and gases.
Utilizing Generosity and Reciprocity in Collaborative learning
Reciprocity and generosity in Aboriginal cultures are explained to help students understand the importance of helping each other.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Health
First Nations
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Education
Generosity, reciprocity, collaborative learning
Justin Zoeteman
1. Use patterns to describe the world and to solve problems 1. Determine the pattern rule to make predictions about subsequent elements. 2. Express a given problem as an equation in which a letter variable is used to represent an unknown number. 3. Solve problems involving single-variable, one-step equations with whole number coefficients and whole number solutions.
Novel Study - "Finders Keepers"
Grade 4/5 novel by Andrea Spalding, about a Ukranian boy who meets a First Nations boy while running away from school, and the various events that happen as they learn about each other. All Blackfoot information in this novel was obtained with permission for use by Andrea Spalding from Blackfoot Elders.This unit contains a variety of activities including a treasure box, living museum, workbook, vocabulary idol, as well as many visual representations of literature.
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Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
Education
Grade 4, grade 5, Language Arts, Social, Fort MacLeod, Alberta, Andrea Spalding, Novel Study
Leanne Neufeld
The term "Indian" is used, but is quickly addressed and dealt with in a parent letter. Also there is discussion in the book about the Sun Dance. Permission was given for all information in the book.
A wide range of Outcomes are covered in this unit. There is at least one expression of each of the 5 general outcomes. Several of the Grade four Social outcomes could be tied in with this unit, as well as from the grade 5 Social curriculum.
Personal Boundaries
Students will recognize the importance of establishing personal boundaries. One example given is how First Nations Elders teach others that the space in front of them should be avoided out of respect when people pass by them.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Health
First Nations
Blackfoot
Elementary
Spirituality
Body and Mind
Education
Personal Boundaries, Respect
Justin Zoeteman
An Elder may be needed to explain what the space in front of an Elder represents and why people should not pass through it.
Identify personal boundaries and recognize that boundaries vary depending on the nature of relationship, situation and culture.
Protecting our Environment lesson 1 of 7
1. Students will define natural resources, renewable and non-renewable resources, industries, goods and services. 2. Students will acknowledge the need to allow resources to be replenished if they are renewable . 3. Students will list everyday goods that they use and the natural resources they are linked to. 4. Students will appreciate the processes that are involved in the extraction of resources and their subsequent conversion into goods we can use.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
History
Education
Natural Resources, Non-renewable resources, renewable resources, industries, goods
Justin Zoeteman
1. Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how the physical geography and natural resources of Canada affect the quality of life of all Canadians. 2. Appreciate the variety and abundance of natural resources in Canada. (ER, LPP) 3. How are natural resources used, exchanged and conserved in Canada?
Protecting our Environment lesson 2 of 7
Students will recognize the implications of extracting natural resources without care and respect for the environment.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Spirituality
Land
History
Body and Mind
Education
Spirituality, Native Science, respecting the environment, natural resources
Justin Zoeteman
1. How are natural resources used, exchanged and conserved in Canada? 2. Appreciate the variety and abundance of natural resources in Canada. (ER, LPP)
Protecting our Environment lesson 3 of 7
1. Students will conduct research on various different industries and determine the extent that they make an effort to protect the environment . 2. Students will decide how much of the natural environment should be sacrificed in order to provide us with jobs, income, high standard of living and quality of life.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Land
Current Events
Oil and Gas, horseshoe debate,.Industries, natural resources
Justin Zoeteman
1. Evaluate ideas, information and positions from multiple perspectives . 2. How are natural resources used, exchanged and conserved in Canada? 3. Select and use technology to assist in problem solving. 4. Access and retrieve appropriate information from the internet by using a specific search path or from given uniform resource locators.
Protecting our Environment lesson 4 of 7
Students will appreciate how the land sustains the Blackfoot and Inuit communities and how they had diverse ways of living with the land. Students will recognize that the physical geography and natural resources of a region determines the establishment of communities.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Inuit
Elementary
Spirituality
Land
History
Education
Natural resources, quality of life, establishing communities
Justin Zoeteman
1. In what ways do natural resources and the physical geography of a region determine the establishment of communities? (ER, LPP) 2. Appreciate how the land sustains communities and the diverse ways that people have of living with the land (GC, LPP) 3. Appreciate the influence of the natural environment on the growth and development of Canada (LPP) 4. How do landforms, bodies of water and natural resources affect the quality of life in Canada? (LPP)
Protecting our Environment lesson 5 of 7
Creating National Parks is a way of preserving the natural environment and protecting Canada's heritage. It is also important ot individual cultures to have sacred areas protected. Students will imagine themselves as a parks Canada worker whose job is to determine places in Canada to designate as National Parks and how that will preserve the environment and sacred areas.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Spirituality
Land
History
First Nations' Languages
National Parks, Sacred Sites, Vision Quests, endangered species, Parks Canada
Justin Zoeteman
1. Appreciate the environmental significance of national parks and protected areas in Canada . 2. How are Canada's national parks and protected areas important to the sustainability of Canada's natural environment? 3. Whose responsibility should it be to ensure the preservation of Canada's national parks and protected areas?
Protecting our Environment lesson 6 of 7
Students will conduct a class debate on a blog related to an issue involving hydraulic fracturing on the Blood Reserve and near Lethbridge. Students will examine the pros and cons of allowing the drilling vs. not allowing the drilling.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
Land
Current Events
Law and Politics
Debate, Blog, Hydraulic Fracturing, Oil and gas
Justin Zoeteman
1. Re-evaluate personal opinions to broaden understanding of a topic or an issue . 2. Select and use technology to assist in problem solving. 3. Consider multiple points of view while attempting to reach group consensus . 4. Demonstrate the ability to deal constructively with diversity and disagreement . 5. Record group brainstorming, planning and sharing of ideas by using technology. 6. Access and retrieve appropriate information from the internet by using a specific search path or from give
Protecting our Envrionment lesson 7 of 7
This is the conclusion of the Smog Blog activity. Engage in a class discussion about a few of the possible reasons why Charles Weasel Head and the rest of his council agreed to allow drilling on reserve land. Eg. Jobs for members, money dispersal, possibility that more services could open up such as gas stations, grocery stores and restaurants.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
Land
Current Events
Law and Politics
Hydraulic Fracturing, Debate, Considering multiple points of view
Justin Zoeteman
1. Re-evaluate personal opinions to broaden understanding of a topic or an issue . 2. Consider multiple points of view while attempting to reach group consensus.
Safety Time Travel
1. Students will link the circle of courage to safety practices in the school and community. 2. Students will recognize and self-reflect on how they could have acted differently (more responsibly) from an event in the past that resulted in someone getting hurt.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Health
First Nations
Elementary
Spirituality
Body and Mind
Justin Zoeteman
1. Promote safety practices in the school and community . 2. Develop strategies to address personal roles and responsibilities in groups . 3. Explore respectful communication strategies that foster group/team development.
Dealing with Family Change
1. Students will recognize that changes in family dynamics are normal . 2. Students will list possible changes that children may have to face and cope with. 3. Students will recognize coping strategies and show how they cope with their own changes.
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Teacher Resource
Health
Blackfoot
Elementary
First Nations' Languages
Change, Family dynamics, coping, diversion, trust, expressing emotions, expressing feelings
Justin Zoeteman
1. Identify possible changes in family relationships, and explore strategies for dealing with change.
Oral Traditions
Students will recognize the importance of oral tradition to the preservation of Aboriginal cultures, language and identity. Students will also see what the impact of storytelling had on the audience it was being told to.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Aboriginal Studies
FNMI Languages
First Nations
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
First Nations' Languages
Oral Tradition, Napi, Storytelling, Discipline, culture, language, identity
Justin Zoeteman
Ask an elder or someone who knows Blackfoot for the correct prununciation of Blackfoot words.
1. Ask questions to gain knowledge and clarify understanding. 2. Gather information from a variety of resources . 3. Experience, reflect upon and discuss problem-solving stories, legends and situations. 4. Explore how the Blackfoot worldview influences values and behaviour .
Stories that connect us to the past
This lesson talks about how stories connect people to the past. It also discusses the importance of oral traditions and why people tell these stories.
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Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Education
Desiree Zoeteman
Examine the social, cultural and linguistic characteristics that affect quality of life in communities in other parts of the world by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions for inquiry: What are the traditions, celebrations, stories and practices in the communities that connect the people to the past and to each other (e.g., language spoken, traditions, customs)? How is identity reflected in traditions, celebrations, stories and customs in the communities?
Iinnisskimm (Buffalo Calling Stone)
Students learn the story behind the Buffalo Calling Stones, and then illustrate a story to depict the main points.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Grade four, Social, Buffalo Calling Stones, Iinnisskimm, Blackfoot, legend, spirtual stones, illustration
At first, difficult to navigate, but when it develops, this website is a great opportunity for students to learn the importance behind Iinisskimm. The story is in Blackfoot, but provides visuals. It would have been a lot better with subtitles for student's to follow along with although it's an experience for them to see how the Blackfoot language differs. 2/25/2014 Website has not been updated it looks like. The iniiskim website i had difficulty finding. Good resource though!
Leanne Neufeld
4.2 The Stories, Histories and Peoples of Alberta : Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the role of stories, history and culture in strengthening communities and contributing to identity and a sense of belonging.
The Big Boulder
A look at landforms in Alberta, specifically the Okotoks Erratic and the explanations behind why it rests in the middle of the prairie.
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Teacher Resource
Science
Social Studies
Blackfoot
First Nations
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Land
Blackfoot legend, Okotoks Erratic, Okotoks Boulder, Alberta, Sense of the Land, Landforms, Geography
Leanne Neufeld
4.1.2.2 - What are the major geographical and natural vegetation regions, landforms and bodies of water in Alberta ? 4.2.1.1 - Recognize oral traditions, narratives and stories as valid sources of knowledge about the land, culture and history .
Let's Create a Beading Pattern
This is a (Grade 2) math lesson where the students get to create two patterns on bead paper that they will transfer over to moccasins they will make in the next class. They get to watch a powerpoint to discuss patterns and see examples of beading done by First Nations people.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Math
First Nations
Elementary
Spirituality
Body and Mind
FNMI Math; beading; patterns; moccasins
Carol McNally
Patterns and Relations: Use patterns to describe the world and to solve problems. 1. Demonstrate an understanding of repeating patterns (three to five elements) by: describing extending comparing creating patterns using manipulatives, diagrams, sounds and actions. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of increasing patterns by: describing reproducing extending creating numerical (numbers to 100) and non-numerical patterns using manipulatives, diagrams, sounds and actions. *I included
Let's Make Moccasins
This is part two to the beading lesson. Here the students get to stick their patterns to the little paper moccasins they will get to make.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Math
First Nations
Elementary
Spirituality
Body and Mind
Moccasins; FNMI math; beading; patterns
Carol McNally
Patterns and Relations: Use patterns to describe the world and to solve problems. 1. Demonstrate an understanding of repeating patterns (three to five elements) by: describing extending comparing creating patterns using manipulatives, diagrams, sounds and actions. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of increasing patterns by: describing reproducing extending creating numerical (numbers to 100) and non-numerical patterns using manipulatives, diagrams, sounds and actions.
Winter Count - Who I am
This is a lesson where the students create a time line of their life. They then turn their events into symbols and then place them on a hand-made winter count.
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Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Health
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Land
Spirituality
Body and Mind
Carol McNally
Component 3 - APPRECIATION: Students will interpret artworks by examining their context and less visible characteristics. Component 10 (i) Purpose 1 - Students will record or document activities, people and discoveries. (3) Concept A: Contextual information (geographical, historical, biographical, cultural) may be needed to understand works of art. (3) Concept F: Art serves societal as well as personal needs. (10) Concept A: Everyday activities can be documented visually.
Winter Count - Have I Always Been Here?
In this lesson, the children begin the class with a discussion about Lethbridge: has it always been here? Why do you think the way you do (explain your thoughts - this was really interesting seeing what grade 2's thought). I then put it into perspective for them by asking: have you always been here? We discussed this and then the children saw that Lethbridge was created and grew just like they did. I then had the children fill in a sheet about all the years that they have been living and an ev
Lesson Plan
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Land
History
Education
winter count; FNMI social; creation
Carol McNally
2.1: Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how geography, culture, language, heritage, economics and resources shape and change Canada's communities. 2.1.1 appreciate the physical and human geography of the communities studied: Appreciate how a community's physical geography shapes identity (I, LPP) ; appreciate the diversity and vastness of Canada's land and peoples (CC, LPP) ; value oral history and stories as ways to learn about the land (LPP, TCC) ; acknowledge, e
Let's Be Social (Dancing in PE)
This lesson involes all the children in the class and introduces them to First Nations social dances. I asked the FNMI leason at my school if he would teach the children and he said he would be honoured. It was a wonderful experience for myself and the students.
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Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Health
Physical Education
First Nations
Elementary
Spirituality
Body and Mind
FNMI dances; social dances; FNMI physical education
Carol McNally
A - Students will acquire skills through a variety of developmentally appropriate movement activities; dance, games, types of gymnastics, individual activities and activities in an alternative environment; e.g., aquatics and outdoor pursuits. Application of Basic Skills in Dance (8): demonstrate and refine a variety of dances; e.g., creative, folk, line, square and novelty, alone and with others.
Sharing my Family History
The children partake in a sharing circle and share their family trees.
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Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Spirituality
Body and Mind
sharing circle
Carol McNally
GLO 2.1: Canada's Dynamic Communities - Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how geography, culture, language, heritage, economics, and resources shape and change Canada's communities . GLO 3.1: Communities in the World Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how geographic, social, cultural, and linguistic factors affect quality of life in communities in India, Tunisia, Ukraine, and Peru. 2.1.1 Appreciate the physical and human geography of the
Sharing Circle - I Feel...
Sharing circle where the students share their thoughts on specific questions asked: grade 2 - what makes you feel happy; sad; safe; scared? grade 3 - how would you feel with no home/food?
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Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Health
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Spirituality
Body and Mind
sharing circle
Carol McNally
GLO 2.1: Canada's Dynamic Communities: Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how geography, culture, language, heritage, economics, and resources shape and change Canada's communities . GLO 3.1: Communities in the World Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how geographic, social, cultural, and linguistic factors affect quality of life in communities in India, Tunisia, Ukraine, and Peru. 2.1.1 Appreciate the physical and human geography of the
Let's Discuss Diversity
I began the lesson by telling the students to listen to this story and try to figure out why I chose to read it. I then read the story and then we had a discussion. The story uses trees in a personified way and deals with bullying others because they are different which deals with diversity and how important it is to our classroom, community, and world.
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Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Health
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Body and Mind
diversity; storytelling
Carol McNally
3.1: Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how geographic, social, culturaland linguistic factors affect quality of life in communities in India, Tunisia, Ukraine and Peru. 3.1.1 Appreciate similarities and differences among people and communities: Demonstrate an awareness of and interest in the beliefs, traditions and customs of groups and communities other than their own (CC) .
Nunavut by Lyn Hancock
This book focuses on the territory Nunavut. It is part of a series which spotlights the different provinces and territories of Canada, known as Hello Canada. This series is one that is sometimes purchased by elementary schools, which would mean some of the schools would already have it on hand. The book is broken into 5 main parts (the land, history part 1, history part 2, the economy, and the people) and 2 subsections (famous people from Nunavut and fun facts). The text is accompanied by colour
Resource
Book
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Inuit
Elementary
Spirituality
Land
History
Inuit, north, aboriginals, land, history
Kimberley Edmonds
Curr Lab call number 971.92 Han
Hancock, L. Minneapolis: Fitzhenry and Whiteside.
1-55041-760-6
Arctic Peoples by Mir Tamim Ansary
This is a book which belongs to the series "Native Americans". The book itself focuses on the Inuit people and their ways of life both historically and in the present. The book is broken into 14 different sections which cover a broad range of content such as the land and games and crafts. The book has plenty of great maps, pictures and photographs that would be good for elementary students.
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Book
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
Spirituality
Land
Education
arctic, inuit, land, north, games, crafts, culture
Kimberley Edmonds
Curr Lab call number 970.3 Ans
Ansary, T.A. (2000). Hong Kong: Reed Educational and Professional Pub.
1-57572-920-2
Little Métis and the Métis Sash by Deborah L. Delorande
This resource is a piece of children's literature. The book tells a story about a young boy who earns his sash through a series of events in a day of helping out his family. The story shows strong connections between family members as well as the importance and meaning behind the sash. This would be useful in an elementary lesson.
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Book
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Métis
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Education
Métis, Métis sash, children, literature, story
Kimberley Edmonds
Curr Lab call number F Del
Delaronde, D.L. (2000). Winnipeg: Pemmican Pub. Lt.
978-1-894717-02-1
The Métis in Canada by Heather C. Hudak
This book is part of a series called "Special Canadian Communities". The book brings attention to the Métis people of Canada. It is separated into 11 different sections which highlight such things as language, culture, traditional foods and communities. There are lots of great photographs and images which are brightly coloured. At the end of the book there is also a section which is titled "What have you learned", which is like a short quiz. The book would be very useful for an elementary class.
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Book
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Métis
Elementary
Middle School
Spirituality
Land
History
First Nations' Languages
Body and Mind
Métis, michif, community, culture, food, sash, language
Kimberley Edmonds
Curr Lab call number 970.3 Hud
Hudak, H. (2006). The Métis in canada. Calgary, Canada: Weigl Educational Publishers Limited.
1-55388-099-4
The Blackfeet by Raymond Bail
This book is part of a series known as "Lifeways", which aims to represent different First Nations groups, by Benchmark Books. This book in particular is meant to highlight the Blackfoot people (or Blackfeet as the book says). It is broken into 6 different chapters (Origins, Villages and Camps, Lifeways, Beliefs, Changing World and New Ways). It contains many interesting aspects such as common words used by the Blackfoot, in English and Blackfoot, a fairly detailed timeline, as well as a recipe
Resource
Book
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Education
Blackfeet, Blackfoot, Alberta, Montana, culture, origins, history, people, land, hunting, food, cycle, language
Kimberley Edmonds
Curr Lab call number 970.3 Bia
Bial, R. (2003). The blackfeet. Tarrytown, NY: Benchmark Books.
0-7614-1416-9
The Blackfoot by Christin Ditchfield
This resource is part of a series, which is published by Scholastic, known as "True Books". This series centres on First Nations groups and is geared towards the early school years. It contains 7 chapters which span content such as the buffalo and Blackfoot spiritual life. There are plenty of pictures included in the book which are accompanied by captions which explain the pictures. There is also a section at the end of the book which highlights some of the important words used throughout the bo
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Blackfoot, Alberta, hunters, warriors, buffalo, Plains Indians
Kimberley Edmonds
Curr Lab Call Number: 970.3 Dit
Ditchfield, C. (2005). The blackfoot. N.p.: Scholastic.
0-516-23643-1
Guide to 20 Plants and Their Uses by the Cree by Anna Leighton
This is a book which is published by the Lac La Ronge Indian Band Education Branch, which is based on information from the Saskatchewan Woods Cree. The book contains traditional information on 20 different plants, and how they were historically used by the Cree people. The pages are filled with information on the plants are well as recipes for the use (such as how to make tea) as well as pictures of what the plant would look like. This would be a great resource to use in either grade 7 science,
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plants, recipes, tradition, cree
Kimberley Edmonds
Curr Lab Call Number: 581.6 Lei
Leighton, A. (1983). A guide to 20 plants and their uses by the cree. Lac La Ronge, Canada: Lac La Ronge Indian Band Education Branch.
masinipesiniwi-icwewinisa (Plains Cree Pictionary) by Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre
This great little resource is a Pictionary, or a dictionary which contains a picture accompanied by the spelling of the word in the image, in Cree. This would be a useful resource in a elementary classroom, which could be incorporated into lessons in which students work with the English alphabet. At the end of the book there is a list of all the words in the book listed in English, which could clarify any areas of question. This book provides 181 pages of pictures and Cree words which would be g
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cree, dictionary, language, letters, pictures
Kimberley Edmonds
Curr Lab Call Number: 497.323 Mas Gr.EC-12
Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Center. (1998). Masinipesiniwi-icwewinisa. Saskatoon, Canada: Saskachewan Indian Cultural Centre.
1-55165-205-6
Uluru: Australia's Aboriginal Heart by Caroline Arnold
This is informational book on the Indigenous group known as the Anangu from Australia. The book is separated into 9 different types of chapters which cover content such as history, the land, and stories of these people. The book is very informational on the basics of this culture. The book would be best suited to middle school or high school due to the language of the text.
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uluru, aborigines, australia
Kimberley Edmonds
Curr Lab Call Number: 994 Arn
Arnold, C. (2003). Uluru: Australia's aboriginal heart. New York, NY: Clarion Books.
0-618-18181-4
Aborigines of Australia by Robyn Holder
This book is part of a series known as Original Peoples. Each book in this series highlights a certain Indigenous group. This book in particular focuses on the Aborigines of Australia. The book contains quite a few photographs of many different tribes from Australia. The book goes through 6 chapters which cover content from the people, the land, culture and traditions as well as colonization and effects of that on these tribes. The book also includes a map which shows where tribes were located.
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aborigines, land, australia, family, hunting, culture
Kimberley Edmonds
Curr Lab Call Number: 994 Hol
Holder, R. (1985). Aborigines of australia. East Sussex, England: Wayland Publishers Limited.
0-85078-419-0
The Boys Who Were Neglected
This book is based on a Blackfoot creation story of the constellation of Pleiades. It is a reminder that all children are sacred needing to be respected and cherished. Six orphan boys whose only friends were the camp dogs leave earth due to the ridicule from the people in their camp to become the constellation of Pleiades. Sun Man then gives the camp drought as punishment for neglecting the boys but the dog's plea to end the drought that is also affecting them. The dogs were nice to the boys so
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Brittany Faux
UofL Call No.: 398.2089 Gob
0689819994
Finders Keepers
This novel would be perfect to accompany the grade 4 social studies curriculum but could also be used as an independent novel study from grades 3-6. It is about southern Alberta making it more personal for students in Alberta to read. Danny finds an arrowhead while playing in a field but is confused because it is not like the ones he has seen in the museums. He meets Joshua Brokenhorn from the Peigan reserve near Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump and the two become investigators to discover informati
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This is a great book to use in a 4-6 classroom. The novel touches on many touchy subjects, but it gives the students and the teacher an opportunity to discuss these sensitive topics. An example would be, in the book the author uses the word indian. The question becomes is the word indian an appropriate word to describe First Nations people? There are many other issues that come up in the book that become very good discussions to have with your students.
Brittany Faux
UofL Call No.: F Spa
0888783590
As Long as the Rivers Flow: A Last Summer Before Residential School
This short novel depicts 10 year old Larry Loyie's traditional Cree life at the tribes' summer camp, the last summer before he is loaded onto the back of a truck and taken to a residential school. During the summer he cares for an abandoned baby owl, his grandmother shoots the largest Grizzly bear with one shot, he watches as she makes winter moccasins, and preforms other typical day to day tasks. The final pages explain how the children were forced to go to residential school and the experience
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Brittany Faux
UofL Call No.: 970.4123 Loy
0888994737
Granny's Giant Bannock
This picture book is lengthy but teaches a great lesson about listening to each other. Larf's kookoom (grandmother in Cree) comes to visit him in Brandon, Manitoba from her home in Thompson. Issues arise because Larf does not speak Cree and Kookoom does not speak English, they rely on hand signals and each other's brief understanding of the opposite langue to communicate. When Larf wants bannock Kookoom asks him to run to the store and get a special baking powder, he grabs yeast in the mix-up. K
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Brittany Faux
UofL Call No.: F Was
9781894717496
Lessons from Turtle Island: Native Curriculum
This is a very practical resource all teachers should read through as it outlines how we can use First Nations content daily and appropriately in classrooms. Chapters 2-6 each look at different important theme. The themes are children, homes, family, community, and the environment. There are recommended activities in each chapter along with a list of activities and practices not recommended. The book also gives teachers criteria on how to choose culturally sensitive and un-stereotypical resource
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This is an excellent teacher's resource containing sample activities that can be used across the curriculum while covering a variety of Indigenous themes. The resource also lists children's books that could be used to help teachers effectively integrate FNMI content. In addition the resource includes some helpful tips and teaching strategies to engage FNMI learners.
Brittany Faux
UofL Call No.: 970.1 Jon
1929610254
AmaZulu: The Children of Heaven
This one-hour documentary follows the life of seven contemporary Zulu children in a South African Township. They all attend Velabahleke High School; Velabahleke means come with a Smile. "This may be the only school in the country that starts at 6:30 in the morning and where students are racing to get there on time." (IMDb, 2006) Mr. Mtshali, the principal of the high school has created an experience for hundreds of children to learn and grow. "The dreams and everyday lives of the students, both
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http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1437390/
Brittany Faux
IMDb. (2006). AmaZulu: The Children of Heaven. Retrieved from: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1437390/ on May 17, 2012.
People of the North
This book is great for student research projects on the Inuit people. People of the North is contemporary and includes relevant information for students divided into easy to navigate sections. The book includes maps and photographs for more visual learners, first hand accounts making the information more personal, books and web links for additional research, an Inuktitut language introduction, a glossary, a great comparison chart showing the differences in life today from the past, and a quiz st
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Brittany Faux
UofL Call No.: 970.3 Kis
1553889584
Christmas La Pouchinn
This story is written as a poem taking the reader through the year of a young Métis boy living with his grandparents in lead-up to Christmas, where the family would share La Pouchinn (pudding). The book also contains vocabulary words and a recipe for La Pouchinn. I would use this book in a K-3 classroom around Christmas time to represent one of the many different Christmas traditions people in Canada take part in. You could also make the pudding and get the students to try it. This would all be
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Brittany Faux
UofL Call No.: Not available in the library
1894778871
The Canadian Encyclopedia: Métis
This website is full of fantastic historical information on the Métispeople in Canada separated by regions. It also contains a brief section depicting the political activity of the Métis people in the province of Manitoba, but it fails to mention the political activity of the rest of the regions like Alberta. It does give the reader sources to find additional readings and web links for researching the Métis people further. The Canadian Encyclopedia is a creditable search engine created by the Hi
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http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/articles/metis
Brittany Faux
Jackson2Bears
This site would be good for students in grade 6 through grade 12 across curriculum and under most categories. First Nations artists have had a tough time establishing themselves as recognized Canadian artists and Jackson was able to do this while addressing issues such as colonization, oppression, residential schools through techno music, concerts, drawings, and art exhibitions. In addition to that he uses music and art to bring awareness to the imaginary Indian (commercialized and savage).
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http://jackson2bears.net/
Verna Mabin
Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Fact Sheet
This site could be used for all ages and subjects but fits really nicely with the grade 6 curriculum because of the emphasis on the Iroquois Confederacy in the program of studies. The site provides age appropriate material and additional resources that can be used to enhance lesson plans. It gives an unbiased look at the culture and provides the facts in a clear and concise manner.
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Iroquois Confederacy, government, social studies, longhouses, Tuscarora, Mohawk, Seneca, Cayuga, Oneida, Onondaga, 5 civilized tribes, Haudenosaunee, oral tradition, storytelling
http://www.bigorrin.org/iroquois_kids.htm
The fact sheets provides a easy to follow information package for teachers to build their lessons from. The page easy to follow along with and read, and are page is very colorful. Should you have a smartboard and access to the internet, this resource is valuable in that it provides links to some of the key words that are contained with the page. This is valuable for the Social Studies curriculum. Great resource. Fun and easy to follow along. Students will have fun with this site. The graphics
Verna Mabin
Discovery Education Canada
Discovery Education Canada: First Nations Peoples of Canada This site is full of videos, encyclopedia articles, images, additional reading resources, and related materials for teachers and students grades K-12. There is an indispensable amount of resources for the geography, culture, and history of First Nations people in Canada.
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geography, history, religion, language arts, social studies, science, oral tradition, oral history, colonization, government, treaties, reserves
http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=2DB4E043-8B31-416F-8073-89EEF1E13711
Verna Mabin
Native American Lore Index
This site is full of First Nations stories from all the Indigenous groups in Canada. I would use this resource for all divisions in school because the stories are appropriate for every grade level and could be linked to the outcomes for most of the program of studies.
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storytelling, science, oral tradition, social studies, language arts, art, drama
http://www.ilhawaii.net/~stony/loreindx.html
Verna Mabin
Mama Do You Love Me
This book would be good for lower elementary students, especially kindergarten or grade one. It would be great for enhancing a lesson on being unique or identity, which is the key outcome within the kindergarten and grade 1 curriculum. It could be used for social studies, language arts, science and art.
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Inuit, art, oral stories, tradition, unique, identity, family, social studies, science
Verna Mabin
Joosse, Barbara M., Chronical Books LLC 1991
0-8118-2131-5
Northern Lights: The Soccer Trails
This would be a great book for elementary school. You could use it cross-curricular because you could have students write their own Soccer Trails stories, perhaps they would be Hockey Trails, or Baseball Trails. It also ties nicely into social studies and science. Northern Lights could be talked about, or even the spiritual beliefs of the First Nations people along with a look at communities and how they are different and how they are similar.
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Inuit, art, oral stories, tradition, unique, identity, family, social studies, science, Aurora Borealis, community, neighborhood
Verna Mabin
Kusugak, Michael, Annick Press LTD 1993
1-55037-339-0
E-book Websters Blackfoot-English Dictionary edited by Philip Parker (U of L Library Collection)
This would be a great asset to any classroom at any grade level. The possibilities for using this are endless and could bring FNMI into any lesson plan. By translating English words into Blackfoot we can incorporate the culture anywhere. Counting can be done in Blackfoot for math, poems and prayers could be written by students in Blackfoot, and the meanings and origins of these words could be discussed. In addition to that I think it could bring Blackfoot alive in the classroom and this could be
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blackfoot,language
http://0-web.ebscohost.com.darius.uleth.ca/ehost/ebookviewer/ebook/nlebk_221943_AN?sid=6025e89e-30f9-4342-9221-dae31acf26cd@sessionmgr104&vid=1
Verna Mabin
The Artistry of the Land
This was a really big find for me. This website can be incorporated k-12 and any subject. I feel it is a necessary tool for any teacher creating a lesson plan that wants and needs to incorporate FNMI. It is rich with culture and information.
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Blackfoot, oral tradition, storytelling, culture, art, history, social studies, art, science, language arts, math, drama
http://www.galileo.org/schools/gibson/land/gibson-idx.shtml
Verna Mabin
Canadian Museum of Civilization
Definitely later elementary to grade 12. This one would be more social studies than anything else but could be used for language arts as a writing assignment too. There are additional resources linked to this site and there is information on the past as well as the present which is nice to see too.
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social studies, language arts, French, English, oral tradition, history, Indian Act, Indian status.
http://www.civilization.ca/cmc/exhibitions/aborig/fp/fpz4b_1e.shtml
Verna Mabin
When the Whalers Were Up North
This is a great resource that provides teacher and student with an Inuit perspective regarding the arrival of American and British whaling vessels in the eastern Arctic. This perspective details the disruption and decimation of culture and tradition that occurred because of this contact. Stories told from oral memories are complimented by drawings, illustrations, and photographs. This would be a great resource to use in Social studies 10-1 to address the key issue, "To what extent should we embr
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Joseph Wright
Eber, D. H. (1989). When the Whalers Were Up North: Inuit Memories From The Eastern Arctic. Kingston: McGill-Queen's university press.
077351421X
Aboriginal Cultures in Alberta Five Hundred Generations
This is a great teacher resource that may be adapted for student use. Teachers may choose to utilize this resource to educate themselves on several aspect of Blackfoot culture including spirituality, traditional ways of life, involvement in the fur trade, or contemporary issues. Furthermore, the book contains a section on suppression and resistance which explores the signing of treaties, legislation, and building communities through contemporary initiatives such as education, and healthcare. The
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Blackfoot culture spirituality traditional ways of life, fur trade contemporary treaties legislation community
Joseph Wright
Berry, S., & Brink, J. (2004). Aboriginal Cultures in Alberta: Five-Hundred Generations. Edmonton, Ab: Provincial Museum of Alberta.
0778528529
History Lands: Batoche Settlement, Saskatchewan
This short documentary provides teachers and students with an overview of the Northwest Rebellion. This resource is relevant to grade seven Social Studies in Alberta particularly relating to how Métis rebellion influences the development of western Canada. Furthermore it can also be utilized in Aboriginal Studies 20 as it facilitates student understanding of Métis history in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Perspectives regarding these events are given by several historians specializing in Métis and m
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Metis military history video
http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=0D8FA2B5-E8C1-49E6-8616-1BACC21536E3&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US
Joseph Wright
Need a Discovery Education Account
McNabb Connolly (Producer). (1998). History Lands: Batoche Settlement, Saskatchewan. [Full Video]. Available from http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
Reviews @ Edmonton Public Schools
This teacher resource is a collection of literature reviews complied by the Edmonton Public School Board. The Aboriginal collection on this site allows the user to search by keyword or choose from topics such as curriculum, virtues, or nation amongst several others. Reviews identify strengths and weakness of the resource, suggested grade levels, and in some instances curriculum connections. In addition to literature reviews the collection includes reviews relating to video content. The Aborigina
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literature review, virtue, nations, curriculum, Blackfoot, aboriginal, Métis, Inuit
https://reviews.epsb.ca/reviews/simpleSearch/goToFirstNationSearch/3
Joseph Wright
Search the Aboriginal Collection. (n.d.). Reviews @ Edmonton Public Schools. Retrieved May 17, 2012, from https://reviews.epsb.ca/reviews/simpleSearch/goToFirstNationSearch/3
In Their Footsteps: Contributions of First Nations People in Alberta
This is a great resource for teachers to use in order to familiarize themselves with First Nations people in Alberta who have made significant contributions to their communities. Many of the brief biographies highlight the efforts and success that these people have had in the areas of law, politics, healthcare, education and media. The book recognizes that it would be impossible to acknowledge every significant individual within First Nations communities. However, modifying the book to be used i
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biographies, success, politics, healthcare, education, media
Joseph Wright
Tribal Chiefs Institute. In Their Footsteps: Contributions of First Nations People in Alberta. (2001). Edmonton: Duval House Publications.
1552202925
The Aboriginals: Australia's First Inhabitants
This video segment comes from the full documentary entitled Way of Life: The Australlian Way of Life and can be obtain through Discovery Education Canada. The segment provide the teacher or student with a brief overview regarding the history and demographics of Australia's Aboriginal people. In addition it highlights the governments recognition for land rights, and commitment to Aboriginal self government. Even though it is short segment it could be utilized in Aboriginal Studies 30 when conside
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Aboriginal, Australia, social studies 30, worldview, history, culture
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
Joseph Wright
Must have a Discovery Education account
EMI (Producer). (1988). The Aboriginals: Australia's First Inhabitants. [Video Segment]. Available from http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
Glenbow Museum Virtual Exhibit - Niitsitapiisini
This is part of the Niitsitapiisini exhibit at the Glenbow Museum. It is an interactive, online, guided website that can be used to explore Blackfoot culture. The way that the virtual exhibit is set up resembles a step-by-step interactive game, and would be an enjoyable and informative experience for students grade 3 and up. I have used this website as a micro-teach, and even adults found the resource interesting and engaging. * Note: You need flash to experience the exhibit properly.
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Blackfoot, culture, virtual exhibit
http://www.glenbow.org/blackfoot/#
Marissa Wardrop
The Virtual Museum of Métis History, Culture and Traditional Métis Lifestyle
This is a very thorough resource, as this entire site has many primary resources, and additional research information. The section I found was all about learning about traditional Métis lifestyles. There is a wealth of information on farming, hunting, food, lifestyles, occupations, transportation, and trapping. Although the information is not presented in a particularly engaging way, there is a lot of it, and if used correctly, could serve as an excellent resource.
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Métis, traditional lifestyles, primary resources
http://www.metismuseum.ca/exhibits/resources/
Marissa Wardrop
Omamiwinini Pimadjwowin - The Algonquin Way Cultural Centre
This is a website devoted to the Algonquin culture. The site is filled with great information, interactive games, lessons, and stories. There is a great section explaining the story of the seven fires as well. This is a great resource to explore the basics of Algonquin culture and history, and there is also a great section devoted entirely to additional resources. Excellent resource for research and exploration.
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algonquin, history, culture, games, interactive, seven fires
http://www.thealgonquinway.ca/English/about-e.php
Marissa Wardrop
National Museum Australia - Resistance Virtual Tour
This is an amazing virtual museum loaded with tons of history, stories, and artifacts. You can tour through the whole exhibit, which basically tells much of the history of the Indigenous peoples of Australia, and their struggle with colonialism. There is also a whole section to help teachers take their students through the exhibit.
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Australian aboriginal, history
http://www.nma.gov.au/education-kids/classroom_learning/multimedia/interactives/resistance_virtual_tour
Marissa Wardrop
Blackfoot Crossing - Ceremonies
This resource has basic information about the religious ceremonies of the Blackfoot people. A basic understanding of the Sweet Grass Smudge, Bundles, Pipe Ceremony, and the Prairie Chicken Dance are briefly explained. This is a good introductory resource for students who do not have previous knowledge of the ceremonies that belong to the Blackfoot.
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Sweet Grass Smudge, Bundles, Pipe Ceremony, Prairie Chicken Dance
http://www.blackfootcrossing.ca/ceremonies.html
Marissa Wardrop aa Wardrop
History for Kids
A great explorative collection of international histories, free lesson plans, and activities. With readings, pictures, book suggestions and links. This site's home page enables one to navigate through information about many other international cultures as well.
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Inuit history, Inuit culture, International Aboriginal, Ancient Culture
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/northamerica/before1500/history/inuit.htm
5/16/2013 This link is broken.
Rachelle Thomas
Saskatchewan Archives: Métis Culture
(Saskatoon, SK). Roots of traditional Aboriginal worldviews teach that there are four interconnected parts to life including mental, physical, spiritual and emotional aspects. Looking at how culture exists also means looking into these four different, but symbiotic aspects of life. This archive article explores Métis culture from the perspective of a traditional Aboriginal worldview framework. It covers the emergence of the Métis Nation as a result of French & English Fur Trade, to the Métis spi
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Métis, Métis Culture, Saskatchewan Archives, Poundmaker
http://scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy/exhibit_metisculture
Rachelle Thomas
CBC Archives A History of Residential Schools: A Lost Heritage
The CBC archives have many news articles, pictures, and videos. There are videos of survivor interviews, as well as dated propaganda-esque commercials about residential schools. This is a great resource for researching history, and re-living what it was like in Canada during residential schools. There are also many links to more contemporary videos and articles concerning residential schools.
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History, residential schools, videos, interviews,
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2008/05/16/f-faqs-residential-schools.html
Marissa Wardrop
Métis Resource Centre: Manitoba
(Winnipeg, MB). A Métis-managed, non-profit, membership-based charitable organization. It has Interviews, Quotes, Biographies, History, Tales, Articles, Genealogy Services, Historical Maps, School Programs/Activities and a Reference Library. Mission Statement: To honour the richness of Métis culture and history through preservation, restoration, education and sharing.
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Métis, Métis History, Métis Flag, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Métis Traders, sash weaving, dream catchers, mocassins, Michif Cree Language
http://www.metisresourcecentre.mb.ca/
Great site with biographies, a Michif language link, genealogy link, current events within the Métis community, and historical maps. Could be used as a support resource for social, geography, or possibly science lesson depending on the grade.
Rachelle Thomas
Glenbow Museum - Relationship with the Buffalo - Instructional Unit
This resource is a mini unit about the Buffalo and the significance it has to Blackfoot culture. The unit plan has an assessment plan, and a rubric. The unit uses the Glenbow website as its source of information for students, as they go through the web exhibition about the buffalo. The resource is very thorough. It allows for lots of student creativity and reflection, and has many different activities for students.
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Blackfoot, Buffalo
http://www.glenbow.org/blackfoot/teacher_toolkit/pdf/Buffalo_Unit.pdf
This is a really handy resource that provides some good teaching instruction when dealing with the Blackfoot's relationship with the bison. It develops lessons and activities so students have a good understanding of why the bison was important and how it was used. Definitely worth a look!
Marissa Wardrop
Blackfoot Canadian Culture Society
(Lethbridge, AB). Blackfoot Canadian Culture Society: A brief local history (Blood, Piikani and Siksika Reserves) with links to local sites, local events, Soaring Heart Project focussed on healing and Youth Education. This site is rooted in the performing arts: good contacts and events for fieldtrips too!
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Youth Healing, Blackfoot Performing Arts, Pow wow, Dance, Soaring Heart Project
http://www.blackfoot.ca/
Rachelle Thomas
Inuit Cultural Online Resource
The Inuit Cultural Online Resource has been designed with the primary goal of teaching Canadian school age children about Inuit culture. We also hope that the content provided within this site can help all Canadians learn more about this rich vibrant and proud culture. We have resources included for teachers such as downloadable colouring sheets, and various other activity sheets. We plan to build on the content we have here and make it richer and deeper as time goes by. We also offer a number
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icor.ottawainuitchildrens.com
Marissa Wardrop
Canada: A People's History. Métis History.
This website is a comprehensive history lesson. There is a great section on the covering the Red River Resistance, and other historical events. There are articles, movies, and audio to listen to. The site is easy to navigate, and there are multiple helpful links on every sidebar with complimentary historical information. This site would be great for web quests.
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http://www.cbc.ca/history/EPCONTENTSE1EP9CH2PA2LE.html
Marissa Wardrop
Australian Aboriginal Art
This site is a guide to teaching Australian Aboriginal Art. There are guided activities as well as information about the Aboriginal people of Australia. The site explores all the different types of art, how and why they are important, and how students can experiment with the art themselves. There are also many resources on this site for additional research and information.
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Art
Language Arts
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Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
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http://www.artheritageprogram.org/XAboriginalArt.pdf
Marissa Wardrop
Path with no Moccasins
This play "is a reflection of the struggles that many native people face today. In reading it we begin the process of healing ourselves, for the people we love and to the community of lives that carry native traditions and languages to the coming generation of little ones" (Gary Farmer~ Los Happios, 1993). In this play, Shirley Cheechoo (Cree) illustrates what life was like growing up in Residential schools and highlights the challenges Native people endured as a result of colonialism. Cheechoo
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Drama, Play, Residential Schools, Cree, Creative Art
Chiyoko Kensley
Available in U of L Library Main Collection Call no. PS 8555 H4423 P38 1993.
Cheechoo, Shirley. Path with no Moccasins. Toronto, Ont.: Playwrights Canada Press, 1991. Print.
0-969-7424-0-1
First Nations Sacred Sites in Canada's Courts
This book reveals the longstanding history between Canada's Court System and First Nations surrounding sacred sites. Ross examines the importance of sacred sites to First Nations spirituality and beliefs. This resource provides a comprehensive description of existing treaty rights as well as previous court cases dealing with land disputes between the Crown and First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. He explains that endangering these sites undermines culture and continues to create awareness abou
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Social Studies, Sacred Sites, Canada, Court System, Connection to Land, Significance of Sites, Spirituality, Ceremony.
Chiyoko Kensley
Available in the U of L Library Main Collection Call no. KE 7715 R68 2005.
Ross, Michael Lee. First Nations Sacred Sites in Canada's Courts. Vancouver: UBC Press, 2005. Print.
0-7748-1130-7
The Ways of my Grandmothers
This book provides a detailed record in to the Blackfoot history, stories, myths, beliefs and recipes passed on by Beverly Hungry Wolf's ancestors. Hungry Wolf shares the knowledge and illustrates the rich nature of Blackfoot culture. There are many pictures explaining the way her ancestors dressed, cooked, transported resources, constructed tipi design and structure, art/crafts, and ceremony. A collection of stories and knowledge gives further insight to how Blackfoot people live.
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Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Blackfoot Culture, Blackfoot, Arts, Crafts, Indigenous Knowledge, Stories, History, Blackfoot beliefs.
This book is a very import piece of Kainaiwa history. The impact that this book has will provide students with a framework on what the roles of men and women were in Kainaiwa world view will give insight into the importance of kinship. The role of women, and the power and significance that this book holds with regard to the information that is passed through oral traditions, in the accounts of stories recorded from the various elders. Valuable teaching tool which showcases the role and importan
Chiyoko Kensley
Available in U of L Library Main Collection call no. E 99 S54 H864 1982.
Wolf, Beverly. The Ways of my Grandmothers. New York: Morrow, 1980. Print.
0-688-00471-7
Blackfoot War Art: Pictographs of the Reservation Period
Dempsey has mined archival resources and museum collections and interviewed many tribal members to provide a uniquely Native perspective on the importance of warrior art in Blackfoot history and culture. Filled with images of starling beauty and power, Blackfoot War Art tells how pictographs served as a record of both tribal and personal accomplishment as it interprets the symbols they used and the stories they told."
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Blackfoot War Art, Blood, Siksika, North Piegan, South Piegan, Pictographs, Reservation Period, Symbols, Blackfoot warfare, Hunting, Warriors, Winter Counts, Teepees, Robes, Painted Panels.
Chiyoko Kensley
Available in U of L Library Main Collection Call no. E99 S54 D46 2007
Dempsey, L. James. Blackfoot War Art: Pictographs of the Reservation Period, 1880-2000. Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 2007. Print.
13: 978-08061-3804-6. 10: 0-8061-3804-1
We Don't Live in Igloos: Inuvik Youth Speak out
This documentary was inspired by a photography project where Janet Ip "gave cameras to a group on Inuvik teens so they could capture images of what mattered to them. Stereotypes are shattered by four exceptional youth: an aspiring rock star, a beauty pageant contestant, an anti-smoking activist and a cadet's sergeant major. Their photos, combined with frank interviews, provide insight into the issues that really concern Inuvik youth. Two boys and 2 girls between the ages of 17 and 22 from the In
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Inuit, Inuvik, North West Territories, Photography, Film, Drama, Youth, Resilience, Canadian North, Mothers, Culture, Land, Boredom, Future, Interviews, Social Life, Customs.
Chiyoko Kensley
Available in U of L Curriculum Lab 970.3 We Gr10-12 (19 minutes)
We Don't Live in Igloos: Inuvik Youth Speak out. Dir. Janet Ip. Perf. Thirty-five youths from Inuvik between the ages of 10 and 22. Moving Images, 2005. DVD.
Inuit Sports and Games
This is a federally funded online resource offering teaching a variety of Inuit Sports and Games. You will find lesson plans, worksheets and information about traditional Inuit activities. These physical activities can be incorporated in gym classes or dispersed throughout a series of lessons.
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Physical Education, Inuit Sports and Games, Bone and Stick game, Knuckle Hop.
http://icor.ottawainuitchildrens.com/node
This is a fantastic resource for teachers! The website directs you to a variety of traditional Inuit sports and games and even contains videos showing how to play and make the games with your own class. The games would fit great in a PE class but could also be used across the curriculum as well. The site also contains general information about Inuit culture, oral traditions, and connection to the land.
Chiyoko Kensley
"Inuit Sports and Games | Inuit Cultural Online Resource." Inuit Cultural Online Resource. Canadian Heritage Gateway Fund., n.d. Wed. 5 June 2012.
Canada`s People: The Métis
This book discusses the history of Métis settlements and societies in Canada. It provides a description of Métis peoples beliefs and attitudes along with recollections of the fur trade, buffalo hunt, travel, clothing, lifestyle of settlers, communication, Métis values and religion, and current day cultural practices. You will find maps, charts, and graphs providing detailed over view of the Métis people, their roles in society and the contributions they make to the country. This book is an olde
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Métis, The fur trade, Settlement, Society, Resistance, Political organization AMNSIS (Association of Métis and Non-Status Aboriginals of Saskatchewan).
Chiyoko Kensley
Recommended for grade 7 but can be used across curriculum in all grade levels. Available in U of L Curriculum Lab Call no. 971.004 Car Gr. 7 v.1 c.2.
Cardinal, Phyllis, and Dale Ripley. Canada`s People: The Métis. Edmonton, AB: Plains Publishing, 1987. Print.
0-920-985-00-9. Teacher's guide ISBN 0-920985-28-9
Métis Games
This site can be access thought the Canadian Heritage Information Network (CHIN) website. This website offers teachers a large resource database where they can share activities and lesson plans and find other teaching materials. There are games of Métis character, entertainment, and history. A great feature of this site is the virtual flash cards that test student's ability to recall information about Métis history and games. There is also an online classroom option that allows teachers and stud
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Metis, History, Games, Customs, Student Resource, Teacher Métis.
chin.gc.ca
This link does not take you directly to the Métis Games and is in fact hard to locate from the given web page. However this resource (the given link) or data base is a goldmine for classroom information and activities or virtual field trips.
Chiyoko Kensley
"MétisGames | Métis Games: Mix and Match." Muse virtuel du Canada (MVC) | Virtual Museum of Canada (VMC). N.p., n.d. Web. 20 May 2012. <http://www.museevirtuel-virtualmuseum.ca/edu/ViewLoitLo.do?method=preview&lang=EN&id=11620>.
Nothing but the truth: an anthology of Native American literature.
"An Anthology that features both classic and contemporary Native American Literature, NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH is a healthy collection of the best works of Native American Literature. The pieces of literature selected for this anthology are core texts used in classrooms and are conducive to discussion in the classroom. Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry and Drama are included as well as some theoretical discussion and introductions by various scholars and teachers of literature" (cover page synopsis,2001)
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First Nations' Languages
Language Arts, Native Literature, Poetry, Drama, Fiction, Non-fiction.
Chiyoko Kensley
Purdy, John Lloyd, and James Ruppert. Nothing but the truth: an anthology of Native American literature. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Prentice Hall, 2001. Print.
0-13-011642-4
Arctic Hunter
This book tells about an Inupiat family living in Alaska who maintains traditional ways of life while adopting new modern practices. We learn about the balance that the Inupiaq people have achieved from living in an Indigenous world with Western influences. Description of geographic location, recreational activities (new and old), plants and vegetation used for survival, and hunting and trapping practices are explained. The glossary provides Inupiaq words and their definition in English. Excelle
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Alaska, Hunting, Eskimos, Survival, Land, Resources, Recreational activities.
This book could be used to teach students about Inupiat culture and way of life. the book encourages students to compare and contrast their lives to that of Reggie in the story. Reggie discusses how is family must adapt to their environment to survive in the Arctic.
Chiyoko Kensley
Available in U of L Curriculum Lab 970.3 Hoy
Goldsmith, Diane, and Lawrence Migdale. Arctic Hunter. New York: Holiday House, 1992. Print.
0823409724. -13: 9780823409723
Trailtribes: Blackfoot
Traditional and contemporary Blackfoot culture, homeland, and relationships with the U.S.A. are topics found on this website. There are 5 main topics focussing on the Blackfoot culture as well: Spiritual Life, Sweat Lodge, Vision Quests, Societies, and Sundance.
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Blackfoot, Blackfoot tradition, spirituality, sweat lodge, vision quest, Sun Dance (Okan), Seasonal Round, Buffalo Hunt
http://trailtribes.org/greatfalls/all-my-relations.htm
Rachelle Thomas
The Atlas of Canada
The Atlas of Canada has produced a wide range of maps on Aboriginal Peoples. Topics include Aboriginal languages and population today as well as at different time periods, the territory of Nunavut and Indian treaties. - Site Disclaimer
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Aboriginal peoples: maps, society, environment, history, economy, climate change, freshwater, health
http://atlas.nrcan.gc.ca/auth/english/featureditems/aboriginalpeoples
Rachelle Thomas
The Maori People of Aotearoa/ New Zealand
"The first Maori website. The most popular attraction of the site over the years has been the section on Whakapapa Maori or Maori Genealogy. It has also been used by universities to illustrate their courses on Maori research. It provides an overview of many aspects of Maoritanga. It is also a vehicle for the much sought after analysis and writings of Ross Nepia Himona, who has been a very popular commentator and writer for two decades." - Site Disclaimer
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Maori, New Zealand, history, culture, Maori genealogy, research, Aotearoa, mythology, legend
http://www.maaori.com/
Rachelle Thomas
Australian Aboriginal Culture
"Aboriginal culture in Australia is not easy to discover. For a long time it wasn't taught at school, so many non-Indigenous Australians know little, if anything, about Aboriginals. This website is a collection of contemporary Aboriginal issues sourced mainly from Aboriginal newspapers." - Site Disclaimer
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http://www.creativespirits.info/aboriginalculture/
Rachelle Thomas
The Métis People of Canada: A History
The story in this book is about the Métis people of Canada. For each part of the book the author provides the reader with a reading guide which gives a detailed overview of the chapter along with guiding questions. For example, the first part of this book, titled The Birth of the Nation, explains the history of the Métis people from approximately the year 1800 to about the year 1870. Although this book does not explain the history of the Métis people in entirety, it does tell some of the most im
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Métis People, Canada, History of Métis People
This may be a good source for a social studies unit, especially with its guided questions but I was unable to establish if anything was outdated while looking through it.
Jaden Cullen
Resource available at the University of Lethbridge Library under 971.004 Met
The Alberta Federation of Métis Settlement Associations, Anderson D and Anderson A. (1978). The MétisPeople of Canada: A History. Toronto, ON: Gage Publishing ltd.
B000HX6TBY
The Reil/Real Story: An Interpretive History of the Métis People of Canada
This book is a great book which could be used to validate information being presented in lessons or to help provide students with accurate background information. More specifically, this book is a resource which would give a teacher an extremely large amount of background information about Riel and the Métis people of Canada. This book addresses topics such as Métis Culture, the career of Louis Riel, the complications of resettlement, the confirmation of identity and challenges for the future. A
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Métis Culture, Louis Reil, resettlement, identity, challenges for future
Jaden Cullen
Resource available at the University of Lethbridge Library under 971.00497 Fri
Friesen, J. (1996). The Reil/ Real Story: An Interpretive History of the Métis People of Canada. Ottawa, ON: Borealis Press.
0888871074
The Inuit: Ivory Carvers of the Far North
This is a beautifully written and illustrated book which could easily be brought into a classroom and incorporated into many different lessons. It is a book which is not only filled with information about the Inuit peoples and their lifestyle but it has Inuit recipes and activities which are simple enough to try right in the classroom! Some other valuable features of this book is that it has a section on each of these topics: Words to Know, To Learn More, Places to Write and Visit and Valuable I
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Inuit peoples, Inuit recipes, Inuit activities, Inuit lifestyle
Jaden Cullen
Resource available at the University of Lethbridge Library under 970.3 Koe
Koestler-Grack, R. (2004) The Inuit: Ivory Carvers of the Far North. Manakato, MN: Capstone Press.
0736821716
The Inuits
This book will provide a reader with a more in-depth and clear understanding of the Inuit peoples and the relationships they had with some of the other people which they encountered. It discusses topics such as People of the North, Inuits and Explorers, Inuits and Fur Traders, Inuits and Whalers, Inuits and Missionaries, and Today's Inuits. At the end of this book the author also suggests different titles for further reading and provides the reader with a glossary which defines some important wo
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People of the North, Inuits and Explorers, Inuits and Fur Traders, Inuits and Whalers, Inuits and Missionaries, Today's Inuits
Jaden Cullen
Resource available at the University of Lethbridge Library under 970.3 New
Newman, S. (1993) The Inuits. USA: Library of Congress Cataloguing in Publication Data.
0531157016
Blackfoot Children and Elders Talk Together
Blackfoot Children and Elders Talk Together is a unique book because it is the story of the Blackfoot people and how they live told through the words of a young girl. The young girl is from Brockett, Alberta and is only nine years old. I think this book would be easy to incorporate into any Early Childhood Education classroom, especially those in Southern Alberta, as Brockett is a community close to home for many individuals. Hearing a story of a young girl, who many students may even know, is e
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Brockett, Alberta, elders, children, Blackfoot History, Southern Alberta
Jaden Cullen
Resource available at the University of Lethbridge Library under 970.3 Kav
Kavasch, B. Blackfoot Children and Elders Talk Together. New York, NY: PowerKids Press.
0823952282
Kainayssini Imanistaisiwa: The People Go On
"Windswept prairies, sloping coulees and stretches of open sky- this is the home of the Kainai Blood Indians, in the heart of Southern Alberta. Filmmaker Loretta Sarah Todd takes viewers on a visually lush journey exploring the significance of land, memory and knowledge in Kainai life. The catalyst for this expressionistic journey is the return of belongings of the Kainai, collected by Europeans during colonial times and kept in distant museums. As the community's elders examine the objects and
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Kainai, elders, Blood Reserve, traditions, language, sacred beliefs, story telling, land, oral traditions
Jaden Cullen
Resource available at the University of Lethbridge Library under 970.3 Kai
Thompson, B. (Producer), Todd, L (Director). (2003). Kainayssini Imanistaisiwa: The People Go On. [Motion Picture]. Canada: National Film Board of Canada.
The History and Activities of Native Americans
This book is an American publication which describes the life and the history of America's first people. There is a very detailed map of where each group of people lived along with an explanation of daily life, fun and games and hands on history. This book is written in a simple language therefore it could be used in an Elementary school setting. There are both actual photographs and illustrations in this book which are very helpful to supplement explanations. Along with the facts and informatio
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detailed map, daily life, hands on history, games, photographs, recipe ideas, craft ideas
Jaden Cullen
Resource available at the University of Lethbridge Library under 970.1 Klo
Klobuchar, L. (2006) The History and Activities of Native Americans. Chicago, IL: Library of Congress Cataloguing-in-Publication Data.
140346054X
The Sioux
This book is a book full of facts about the Sioux people who lived predominately in the United States. Facts and information about the Sioux peoples is examined in this book. For example, the Sioux world, Sioux lands, Famous Sioux leaders, Sioux religion, food and clothes along with many other Sioux aspects are considered in this book. Another valuable aspect of this book is that it also has examples of Sioux legends and different activity ideas which supplement the information. The pictures and
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Sioux world, Sioux lands, Famous leaders, Sioux Religion, food, clothing, legends, Sioux activities, illustrations
Jaden Cullen
Resource available at the University of Lethbridge Library under 970.3 Nic
Nicholson, R. (1992) The Sioux. Ontario, Canada: Scholastic Ltd.
1854341634
The Iroquois: Longhouse Builders
This book is child-friendly and could easily be successfully implemented and used in any elementary school classroom. The chapters of the book (The Six Nations, People of the Longhouse, Building the Longhouse, Inside the Longhouse, Living in the Longhouse, Winter in a Longhouse, The Longhouse Village and The Iroquois Today) are written using simple language which explains each topic in detail and with precision. This book will provide children with a great overview of the Iroquois people and how
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Six Nations, Iroquois people, longhouse, craft suggestions, recipes, illustrations, inside the longhouse
Jaden Cullen
Resource available at the University of Lethbridge library under 970.3 Koe
Koestler-Grack, R. (2003). The Iroquois: Longhouse Builders. Mankato, MN: Capstone Press.
0736815368
Native American Culture: Daily Life
This book is a great resource as it provides an overview of the traditional life of many Native American groups who lived in not only in Canada, but across all of North America. This book is full of information written in a rather advanced way, therefore I would recommend this book more for division two, however, it could be used in division one with teacher guidance and discussion. The topics which this book considers in detail are Gathering and Harvesting Plants, Hunting, Fishing, Homes and Cl
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Gathering and harvesting plants, hunting, fishing, homes, clothing, Native American groups, North America, illustrations, photographs
Jaden Cullen
970.1McC
McCall, B. (1994). Native American Culture: Daily Life. Vero Beach, FL: Rourke Publications Inc.
0866255346
3D Inuit Whale Bone House
This article contains information concerning how the Thule utilized Baleen whale bones to construct semi-subterranean houses. The PDF includes pictures of models of the construction for further insight. This resource would be beneficial for high school social studies looking at different types of dwellings across time, cultures, and areas with available resources.
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Inuit
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http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/maney/jfa/2005/00000030/00000004/art00006
Rebecca Bouchard
The Inuit, by Natalie M. Rosinsky
This e-book includes information about the Inuit from history, through colonization, up to modern day. The book is suited towards older elementary students, and has excellent pictures and facts. The information in the book is suited mostly towards social studies. As an e-book, it would be great to study together as a class on the Smartboard.
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Inuit
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http://0-reader.follettebooks.com.darius.uleth.ca/books/45225?div=2&cust=6022320
Rebecca Bouchard
The Métis Nation of Alberta
This website contains information from Métis individuals. Information from definitions to employment opportunities can be found. Great resource to find out what is happening currently pertaining to Métis people.
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Metis
http://www.albertametis.com/MNAHome/Home.aspx
Rebecca Bouchard
Infinity of Nations: Art and History in the Collections of the National Museum of the American Indians
This website has a collection of beautifully detailed pictures of art and artifacts from many different nations from the plains to the Amazon. Each picture is accompanied with a detailed description. This website could be used for art, looking at the different pieces (site also includes contemporary art). This would also be good for social studies in looking at ways of life, maps, and artifacts.
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Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Art
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Middle School
High School
Land
History
Education
Blackfoot Art Photographs Maps
http://nmai.si.edu/exhibitions/infinityofnations/andes.html
Rebecca Bouchard
The Gift of Language and Culture Project
This site offers interactive English/Cree vocabulary exercises. The objective of the Cree Program is to preserve what is in danger of being lost and to retrieve and restore what has already been lost. By focusing on the language, we hope that our students will recognize & be proud of their past, as well as obtain increased self-esteem and pride in their Cree Culture.
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Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Aboriginal Studies
FNMI Languages
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
First Nations' Languages
Cree Language
http://www.giftoflanguageandculture.ca/index.html
Rebecca Bouchard
New Zealand in History: The Maori (Dates marking post colonial Maori history)
This website has a lot of information on the Maori, from their origins, to traditions (such as tattooing, the haka, and legends). This specific page discusses the acts of colonization on the Maori people involving residential schools.
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Website
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Middle School
High School
Spirituality
Land
Current Events
History
Education
Maori New Zealand Haka Colonization
http://history-nz.org/maori7.html
Rebecca Bouchard
TEARA: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
This site offers information about the Maori people's culture today, pre-colonization, during colonization, and the decline and revival of their culture. The site is available in English and in Maori. This site would be for high school, social studies students.
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Website
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
High School
Current Events
History
Education
Maori New Zealand Colonization
http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/maori/1
Rebecca Bouchard
Theme of Colonization in "The Rabbits"
In this lesson students will read the children's book "The Rabbits" to determine its theme. Then students will have the opportunity to discuss the impacts of colonization from a First nations perspective by reading a brief history of First Nations colonization. Students will also understand the Spiritual, Emotional, Physical, and Mental impacts that colonization has had on communities and individuals. Finally, students will produce two journal entries that identify the theme and describes the po
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
First Nations
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
High School
Land
History
colonization; rabbits; impact; theme; grade 9; literature; perspective; reflect; reflective journal
Joseph Wright
General Outcome 2 : Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to comprehend and respond personally and critically to oral, print and other media texts. SLO: 2.2 Respond to Texts - identify and discuss theme and point of view in oral, print and other media texts. assessment identified the theme and two points of view.
Biological Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing
In this lesson students will be given the opportunity to understand the impacts of hydraulic fracturing on the Blood Reserve from a First Nations perspective. Students will read a current event article about a protest on the Blood Reserve, discuss the impacts of hydraulic fracturing, and have a visit from a Elder who will share his wisdom about the impacts that hydraulic fracturing has on traditional use of the land.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Science
First Nations
Blackfoot
High School
Spirituality
Land
Current Events
Law and Politics
Blood reserve; science; fracking; hydraulic; fracturing; environment; Elder; current events; land; biological impacts; Blackfoot; substance; release; changes; pollution
Joseph Wright
Attitude Outcomes Interest in Science Students will be encouraged to: Show interest in science-related questions and issues, and confidently pursue personal interests and career possibilities within science-related fields. Analyze and evaluate mechanisms affecting the distribution of potentially harmful substances within an environment . SLO: Comprehend information on the biological impacts of hazardous chemicals on local and global environments, by: interpreting evidence for environmental cha
Quality of Life in Métis Settlements Lesson Plan
This lesson will give students the opportunity to discuss the indicators of a good quality of life. Through a case study involving an overview of the history and Elder contributions regarding Buffalo Lake or Prairie Paddle Métis settlements in Alberta. Students will understand the importance of establishing Métis settlements in Alberta by identifying factors that contribute to quality of life in these communities.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Métis
High School
Land
Current Events
History
Education
Quality of Life in Metis Settlements Alberta Elder contributions Buffalo Lake Prairie Paddle evaluate assess factors
Joseph Wright
GLO: Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how economic decision making in Canada and the United States impacts quality of life, citizenship and identity. SLO: 9.2.5 assess, critically, the relationship between consumerism and quality of life in Canada and the United States by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues: What are the indicators of quality of life? (PADM, ER) 9.S.1.2 - Students will evaluate, critically, ideas, information and pos
Connection To The Land Mini Unit
This unit is three sequenced lesson plans which enable students to consider First Nations perspective regarding connection and value of the land. Students will complete reflective journals, a conceptual mind map and a visual representation as they question determine how they are connected to the land while considering First Nations perspectives. This unit comes complete with a student worksheets, developed and complied in to a booklet and assessment in the form of a rubric. Lessons may be adapte
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
First Nations
Blackfoot
Middle School
Spirituality
Land
History
connection; land; unit; oral tradition; value; perspective
Joseph Wright
Alberta (Language Arts) GLO: Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to comprehend and respond personally and critically to oral, print and other media texts. SLOs: 1.1 Discover and Explore Express ideas and develop understanding express personal understandings of ideas and information based on prior knowledge, experiences with others and a variety of oral, print and other media texts 1.2 Clarify and Extend Combine ideas use talk, writing and representing to examine, clar
Meet the Tricksters
This is the first of a series of three lessons. Students will become knowledgeable about three of the First Nations cultures in Alberta. In learning about who tricksters are, students will be able to formulate an idea of how their stories were used to teach First Nations groups along with other cultures in the world. Students will also be able to use the skill of summarizing to retell a trickster story to a small group of their peers using oral story telling in respect for the way these stories
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
First Nations
Blackfoot
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
History
Brittany Faux
GLO: General Outcome 2- Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to comprehend and respond personally and critically to oral, print and other media texts. SLOs: 2.2 Respond to Texts - Experience oral, print and other media texts from a variety of cultural traditions and genres, such as personal narratives, plays, novels, video programs, adventure stories, folk tales, informational texts, mysteries, poetry and CDROM programs. - Retell events of stories in another form or m
Create your own Trickster Story
This is the third of a series of lessons. Students will be able to internalize the learning from previous lessons as studies show that when students create something in a personal context they remember what has been taught better.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
First Nations
Blackfoot
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
History
Brittany Faux
*It is important students do not try and re-create a trickster story but rather create their own, in order to respect the First Nations cultures.
Please see attached lesson plan.
Papunya Tula Art
Students will be able to look at the richness of traditional Australian Aboriginal cultures and relate it to the richness of traditional Blackfoot culture in southern Alberta.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Art
Social Studies
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Spirituality
History
Education
Brittany Faux
GLO PURPOSE 2: Students will illustrate or tell a story. SLOs: A. A narrative can be retold or interpreted visually. B. An original story can be created visually. C. Material from any subject discipline can be illustrated visually.
Snowshoeing
Students will be able to recognize the resourcefulness of the Inuit cultures in the creation of snowshoes to travel across snow and ice more efficiently. It is also a great fitness activity for students to preform in Alberta as we usually have snow for a great amount of the year and it is relatively inexpensive.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Physical Education
Inuit
Elementary
Land
History
Brittany Faux
GLO: A- Students will acquire skills through a variety of developmentally appropriate movement activities; dance, games, types of gymnastics, individual activities and activities in an alternative environment; e.g., aquatics and outdoor pursuits. SLOs: A3-7 Select and perform basic skills in a variety of environments and using various equipment; e.g., snowshoeing
The Iroquois Longhouse and the Blackfoot Teepee
This is a group of three fully developed lesson plans which are related to one another as they compare the two different structures that these groups of people chose to live in as a result of their traditional land base. In the first lesson, students are briefly introduced to each group of people and identify some of the differences which they have because of the land available to them. In the second lesson, students continue to talk about the two groups of people, but more specifically they beg
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
Land
History
Education
Iroquois, longhouse, Blackfoot, teepee, land, comparing two groups of people
Jaden Cullen
5.2.2 Examine, critically, the ways of life of Aboriginal peoples in Canada by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues: How are the Aboriginal cultures and ways of life unique in each of the western, northern, central and eastern regions of Canada? (I, CC, TCC) How were the natural environment and geography of each region of Canada determining factors of the diversity among Aboriginal groups (e.g., languages, symbolism)? (LPP, TCC)
Aboriginal History behind Community Names
This lesson encourages students to think about the history behind specific community names. Students will begin to consider how the name of the community reflects cultural history (does it reflect the people, their language, heritage or contributions?) In this lesson, students will break into jigsaw groups to research the history behind the names of specific communities to explore whether or not the Aboriginal people of the area were consulted or included in the naming process.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Elementary
Land
History
Education
Aboriginal history, community names,
Jaden Cullen
5.2.1.1 Students will recognize how an understanding of Canadian history and the stories of its peoples contributes to their sense of identity (I, TCC) . 5.S.5.1 Students will consider multiple points of view while attempting to reach group consensus . 5.S.5.3 Students will work collaboratively with others to achieve a common goal . 5.S.8.3 Students will listen to others to understand their perspectives.
"You Bet Your Hide" Interactive Buffalo Tanning
In this lesson, students work through an interactive buffalo tanning activity on the internet using the Wonderville website. This activity not only discusses the step by step process used to tan a hide but it also encourages students to think about the chemical processes which occur when a hide is tanned.
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Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Art
Science
First Nations
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
History
Education
hide tanning, interactive, chemical reactions, physical reactions, step by step
A fantastic resource from both Cree and Blackfoot perspectives. This resource is an interactive website that has students participating in how to tan a bison hide and why it was important to First Nations people. It should be work on individually with headphones, or on the Smartboard.
Jaden Cullen
Recognize and describe evidence of a chemical reaction. Explain how the products of a reaction differ from the original substances - Apply and evaluate a variety of techniques for separating different materials.
Tipi Patterns
In this lesson, students discuss different patterns on different Tipis. Students are then given the materials to create their own Tipi pattern. They will create a pattern, however, they must leave out a couple missing elements so that a partner can try and come up with the proper elements to complete the pattern.
Lesson Plan
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Math
First Nations
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
Spirituality
Land
History
Education
patterns, tipi patterns, patterning
Jaden Cullen
Determine the pattern rule to make predictions about subsequent elements. [C, CN, PS, R, V]
Blackfoot Creation Story
This lessson is based on the Blackfoot Creation Story "Apistotoke" or "Ihtspatapiyohpa". The lesson outlines who the people of the Blackfoot Speaking Nations are, their territory, their beliefs and customs as well as the importance of their creation stories.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Education
Creation Stories
http://www.blackfootcrossing.ca/
Shawna Goodstriker
Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the role of stories, history and culture in strengthening communities and contributing to identity and a sense of belonging. Values and Attitudes 4.2.1 appreciate how an understanding of Alberta's history, peoples and stories contributes to their own sense of belonging and identity: recognize oral traditions, narratives and stories as valid sources of knowledge about the land, culture and history . Knowledge and Understanding 4
Owl Dance
This lesson teaches the both the history and importance of the Owl Dance to the Blackfoot Speaking Nations as well as teaching the children the dance itself.
Lesson Plan
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Physical Education
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Body and Mind
Education
Owl, Rabbit
http://www.blackfootcrossing.ca/dance.html#rab
shawna.goodstriker
Students will acquire skills through a variety of developmentally appropriate movement activities: dance, games, types of gymnastics, individual activities and activities in an alternate environment: e.g., aquatics and outdoor pursuits. Application of Basic Skills in Dance : A2-8 demonstrate basic dance steps and movement; creative, line, sequence, and with others, by using elements of effort, space and relationship (Gr. 2). A1-8 perform simple movements by using elements of effort and space
Prep lesson to Sacred Site
This lesson was designed to help teachers prepare themselves and students for Field Trips to local Blackfoot sacred sites and monuments in respect to proper protocol of the Blackfoot people.
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Teacher Resource
Art
Language Arts
Science
Social Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Body and Mind
Education
Tobacco, Tipi Ring, Medicine Wheel, Offerings
http://ww.learnalberta.ca
Shawna Goodstriker
Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the role of stories, history and culture in strengthening communities and contributing to identity and a sense of belonging. Values and Attitudes 4.2.1 appreciate how an understanding of Alberta's history, peoples and stories contributes to their own sense of belonging and identity: recognize oral traditions, narratives and stories as valid sources of knowledge about the land, culture and history. 4.3.1 appreciate the factors con
Kinship
1 of 2 consecutive lessons on Kinship. They teach about the traditional clans and lands of the Kainai people (also known as Blood Tribe). The Elder Declaration outlines who the Kainai were and are. Students start looking into their own relations and develop a family tree.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Art
Language Arts
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Education
Blackfoot, Kinship, Elders Declaration, Clans
This unit would be great to have a Blackfoot Elder come in and present more on the Clan systems and societies, as not anyone has the right to talk about these sacred societies.
Shawna Goodstriker
Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the role of stories, history and culture in Strengthening communities and contributing to identity and a sense of belonging. Values and Attitudes 4.2.1 appreciate how an understanding of Alberta's history, peoples and stories contributes to their own sense of belonging and identity: recognize oral traditions, narratives and stories as valid sources of knowledge about the land, culture and history . Values and Attitudes 4.3.1 ap
Kinship
Second of two consecutive lessons on Kinship - the traditional clans of the Kainai people. Kinship words are taught in Blackfoot and English.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Art
Language Arts
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Education
Family tree
http://ww.learnalberta.ca
Shawna Goodstriker
Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the role of stories, history and culture in strengthening communities and contributing to identity and a sense of belonging. Values and Attitudes 4.2.1 appreciate how an understanding of Alberta's history, peoples and stories contributes to their own sense of belonging and identity: recognize oral traditions, narratives and stories as valid sources of knowledge about the land, culture and history . Values and Attitudes 4.3.1 ap
Kainayssini - Elder Declaration
The people of Kainai govern themselves according to the principals identified in the Elders Declaration-KAINAIYSSINI
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Teacher Resource
CTS
Health
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Law and Politics
Body and Mind
Education
kainai
Shawna Goodstriker
Kainaiwa Manistii'yohka'wayihp- Clans of Kainaiwa
This is a picture document that outlines the encampment of the Sundance. It enlists all 16 clans, providing the Blackfoot and English interpretations. For each of the clans you will find where each of the clans would camp according to thier families. Also, it provides the names of the four main socieities that are listed in both Blackfoot and English and where thier camps are located within the Sundance cirlce.
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Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Art
CTS
Drama
Health
Language Arts
Math
Music
Science
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Law and Politics
Education
clans, kainaiwa
Shawna Goodstriker
Through Mala's Eyes
"Through Mala's Eyes will help you and your students learn more about the history, customs and traditions of Inuit in Canada. Each lesson provides teachers with a story or narrative, activities sheet, and an outline of the resources required for that lesson" (BGRS Engaging Students). This resource not only allows you to learn about the history of the Inuit peoples but also has teacher lesson plans and activities that could be used in all core subject areas from grades Kindergarten- Gr.9.
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Website
Language Arts
Social Studies
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Current Events
History
Law and Politics
Body and Mind
Education
http://engagingstudents.blackgold.ca/
Shawna Goodstriker
The Virtual Museum of Métis History and Culture
"This website is the most comprehensive attempt to chronicle traditional Métis history and culture on the World Wide Web and contains a wealth of primary documents, oral history interviews, photographs and various archival documents in visual, audio and video files. In addition, many of our proven resources such as Steps in Time and Gabriel Dumont: Métis Legend has also been added to this site. Finally, new material, suitable for general information and for educators, has also been commissioned
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Website
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Métis
Elementary
Middle School
High School
History
Education
http://www.metismuseum.ca/copyright.php
Shawna Goodstriker
The kids' site of Canadian Settlement
This site offers educational activities geared towards children from grades four to six. It provides kids with the choice to choose from varies communities in Canada including the history and culture of the Haida people.
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Website
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Land
History
Education
Haida
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/settlement/kids/021013-2061.5-e.html
Shawna Goodstriker
Native American Facts for Kids
"Native American Facts for Kids was written for young people learning about the Crees for school or home-schooling reports. We encourage students and teachers to look through our Cree language and culture pages for free in-depth information about the tribe, but here are our answers to the questions we are most often asked by children, with Cree pictures and links we believe are suitable for all ages. Photographs are the property of the sources we have credited" (Reddish & Orrin, 2011).
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Website
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
FNMI Languages
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
High School
First Nations' Languages
Cree
http://www.bigorrin.org/cree_kids.htm
Shawna Goodstriker
Education World
This is a great teacher resource site that offers numerous amounts of lesson plans and ideas for all core subject areas pertaining to the Navaho language and culture. One of the lesson plans provided is a Code Talkers activity which provides students the opportunity to learn and decode from a Navaho dictionary to create a secret message. This is geared towards subject areas in Arts, Language, and Social Studies units.
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Website
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Art
Social Studies
FNMI Languages
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
First Nations' Languages
Navaho
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/00-2/lp2213.shtml
Shawna Goodstriker
The Christmas Coat: Memories of My Sioux Childhood
"Virginia and her brother are never allowed to pick first from the donation boxes at church because their father is the priest, and she is heartbroken when another girl gets the beautiful coat that she covets. Based on the author's memories of life on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota" (Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve, 2011).
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Book
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
History
Education
Sioux
Shawna Goodstriker
Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve, The Christmas Coat: Memories of My Sioux Childhood, ed. Ellen Beier (2011).
ISBN-10:0823421341
Postcards From Barnaby Lesson 1 of 3
This lesson goes with the grade 1 social studies curriculum. It looks at landmarks around Southern Alberta but places emhasis on the Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
Land
History
Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump, Blackfoot
Verna Mabin
GLO: Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how identity and self-esteem are enhanced by their sense of belonging in their world and how active members in a community contribute to the well-being, growth, and vitality of their community and groups. SLO: Students will appreciate multiple points of view, language, cultures and experiences within their groups and communities.
Métis Mini Unit (3 lessons)
This mini unit is designed for Grade 7 Social Studies and the Red River Métis. It includes videos, question sheets and group work. There is also included a Smart Board program and/or worksheets to guide students through the content.
Lesson Plan
Website
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Métis
Middle School
Land
History
Law and Politics
Métis, land, Bristish, social studies
Kimberley Edmonds
7.2.4 Assess, critically, the role, contributions and influence of the Red River Métis on the development of western Canada by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues: To what extent were the Red River Resistance and the second Métis uprising means to counter assimilation? What were the Métis, First Nations, and French and British perspectives on the events that led to the establishment of Manitoba? How was the creation of Manitoba an attempt to achieve compromise be
Stick and Bundle Game Lesson Plan
This lesson is designed for Grade 1 science but could be also used for other grades or in gym or art.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Art
Physical Education
Science
First Nations
Elementary
Land
History
Cree, science, game
Kimberley Edmonds
Grade 1 Science Students will: 3. Identify ways in which living things are valued; e.g., as part of a community of living things; as sources of food, clothing or shelter.
Cree Alphabet Lesson
This lesson was developed for Grade 1 Language Arts. It invloves the English alphabet and Cree words in alphabetical order based on the book, masinipesiniwi-icewinisa (Plains Cree Pictionary) as well as a you tube video which allows students to hear the language being spoken. All sources contained in the lesson are provided in the lesson plan.
Lesson Plan
Book
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
FNMI Languages
First Nations
Elementary
Oral Traditions
History
First Nations' Languages
Cree, alphabet, language, music, singing
Kimberley Edmonds
Grade 1 Language Arts Appreciate Diversity : Relate Texts to Culture ; share personal experiences and family traditions related to oral, print and other media text ; talk about other times, places and people after exploring oral, print and other media texts from various communities.
Métis Sash Lesson Plan
This lesson plan is designed to address family and community in Grade 1 Social Studies. The lesson contains a book, video and wesite as well as a small activity for students. It also provides an opportunity for students to hear the Michif language being spoken.
Lesson Plan
Website
Book
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
FNMI Languages
Métis
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
First Nations' Languages
Metis Sash, Metis, Michif, Social Studies
Kimberley Edmonds
Citizenship: Belonging and Connecting 1.2 Moving Forward with the Past: My Family, My History and My Community . Grade 1 is an introduction to active and responsible citizenship and introduces the concept of community. The concept of historical thinking is applied to the study of community.
Postcards from Barnaby Lesson 2 of 3
This is the second of three lesson plans from Unit 3 of the grade 1 social studies curriculum. This lesson focuses more on Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump and it's historical significance.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
Land
Current Events
History
Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump, grade 1, blackfoot, buffalo
Verna Mabin
GLO: Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how identity and self-esteem are enhanced by their sense of belonging in their world and how active members in a community contribute to the well-being, growth, and vitality of their community and groups. SLO: Students will appreciate multiple points of view, language, cultures and experiences within their groups and communities .
Residential Schools Mini-Unit
This 3 lesson package uses a movie, documentary, and the CBC archives to learn about the history of residential schools, and the resultant contemporary issues that Aboriginal people in Canada face today. The lessons focus on connecting history to the present, and helping students understand the consequences of residential schools on our society.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Métis
Inuit
High School
Current Events
History
Law and Politics
Residential schools, canadian history
Marissa Wardrop
1- Students will explore the impacts of globalization on their lives. 2- Students will assess the impacts of historical globalization on indigenous and non-indigenous peoples. 1.8 - Analyze challenges presented by globalization to identities and cultures (assimilation, marginalization, accommodation, integration, homogenization). 2.1 - recognize and appreciate historical and contemporary consequences of European contact, historical globalization and imperialism on Aboriginal societies . 2.5 -
Postcards from Barnaby Lesson 3 of 3
This 3rd and final lesson teaches the ways the FN people sent the buffalo over the jump and then how they used every bit of the buffalo. There are engaging videos and a great list of websites.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
Land
History
Blackfoot, Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump, grade1, buffalo
Verna Mabin
GLO: Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how identity and self-esteem are enhanced by their sense of belonging in their world and how active members in a community contribute to the well-being, growth, and vitality of their community and groups. SLO: Students will appreciate multiple points of view, language, cultures and experiences within their groups and communities.
Color Creation
This lesson introduces the primary colors and describes the origin of how Blackfoot people received their name. Students will recognize the significance of color used to distinguish between tribes. This lesson includes a dye creation learning activity where students will learn how First Nations create color using matierials found in nature.
Lesson Plan
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Art
Science
Blackfoot
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Land
History
Needs of FNMI Learners
Body and Mind
Education
Color, Blackfoot, Patterns, Symbols, Primary Colors, Creating Color, Coup stick, Rainbow template, Grade One Science.
� http://mathcentral.uregina.ca/RR/database/RR.09.00/treptau1/game1.html
Chiyoko Kensley
Students will: 1-5 Identify and evaluate methods for creating colour and for applying colours to different materials. Students will: 1. Identify colours in a variety of natural and manufactured objects. 2. Compare and contrast colours, using terms such as lighter than, darker than, more blue, brighter than. 3. Order a group of coloured objects, based on a given colour criterion. 4. Predict and describe changes in colour that result from the mixing of primary colours and from mixing a primar
Creation Stories Lesson
This lesson will have students compare and contrast creation stories from various Indigenous and non Indigenous tribes through Canada and the rest of the world.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
First Nations
Blackfoot
Métis
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
History
Darren Grant
1.1.1 Form tentative understandings, interpretations and positions form tentative understandings, interpretations and positions on ideas and issues communicated in literature and other texts by expressing own explorations and considering others' explorations.
Grade 10 Lacrosse
This lesson will allow students to practice the skills used in a game of lacrosse and put them in to use in games against their classmates. Students will also realize the cultural significance of the game of Lacrosse.
Lesson Plan
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Physical Education
First Nations
High School
Spirituality
History
Darren Grant
Students will acquire skills through a variety of developmentally appropriate movement activities; dance, games, types of gymnastics, individual activities and activities in an alternative environment; e.g., aquatics and outdoor pursuits. A7-10 demonstrate activity-specific basic skills in a variety of games.
Land Claims lesson plan
In this lesson students will explore the differences between historic treaties, contemporary treaties and land claims. Students will assess how the treaties are a result of imperialism.
Lesson Plan
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
High School
Land
Current Events
History
Law and Politics
Darren Grant
Students will assess the impacts of historical globalization on Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. 2.10 Examine imperialist policies and practices that affected Indigenous peoples (British rule in India, British and French rule in Canada, post-colonial governments in Canada). (TCC, PADM, GC)
Inuit Cultural Online Resources
This site was created to provide a central location online to learn about Canadian Inuit culture. This site is designed to serve as a resource for Canadian school age children and their teachers. It's purpose is to offer new a different ways of learning about Inuit culture and what it means to be Inuit. (Taken from Site home page)
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Art
CTS
Drama
Health
Language Arts
Physical Education
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
FNMI Languages
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Land
Current Events
History
Needs of FNMI Learners
First Nations' Languages
Body and Mind
Education
http://icor.ottawainuitchildrens.com/node/15
Darren Grant
Learn Michif
This website has links to many different videos that teach how to say phrases in Michif. It also has sections that teach how to play Métis games. The site gives information on Métis culture through stories as well as text.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Métis
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
History
First Nations' Languages
Body and Mind
Education
http://www.learnmichif.com/home
Darren Grant
Seeing With New Eyes
In Seeing with New Eyes, your goal is to help an aboriginal teen reconnect with his Blackfoot heritage by exploring culturally significant sites, interacting with Blackfoot elders, and hearing traditional stories. (taken from site)
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Blackfoot
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Body and Mind
Education
http://www.blackfoot-awakening.ca/
Darren Grant
Six Nations: Lands and Resources
This site gives information and updates on Six Nations Land Claims. It gives summaries of the claims, historical dates, info on the claim process, info of the Crown's trusteeship, outstanding obligations, Crown injustices, litigation and resolution to injustices.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
High School
Land
Current Events
History
Law and Politics
http://www.sixnations.ca/LandsResources/index.htm
Darren Grant
ABC Indigenous
This is a Website that contains information on Australian Aborigines. It has links to news, community programs, video on music and culture and art reviews. It also has a map of Australia that shows which regions speak which language.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Art
Music
Physical Education
Social Studies
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Current Events
Body and Mind
http://www.abc.net.au/indigenous/video/default.htm
Darren Grant
Australian Government
This is an Australian Government website that gives a brief description of Australian Indigenous Culture. Areas of focus include: land and National parks, location and languages, tools and technology, sacred sites and dreaming stories, music songs dance and ceremony, visual arts and tourism.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Art
Drama
Language Arts
Music
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Spirituality
Land
Current Events
History
http://australia.gov.au/about-australia/australian-story/austn-indigenous-cultural-heritage
Darren Grant
Aboriginal Government Brainstorming
In this lesson students will brainstorm how Aboriginal Societies have been effected by globalization.
Lesson Plan
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
High School
Current Events
History
Darren Grant
Aboriginal Government Web-Quest
In this lesson students will do research on the Blackfoot people and the Iroquois people pre and post contact. The students will then make conclusions about the impact the government has had on the two nations.
Lesson Plan
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
High School
Current Events
History
Law and Politics
Darren Grant
Social Studies 10- 2.6 - Examine impacts of cultural contact between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples (exchange of goods and technologies, depopulation, influences on government and social institutions) .
Lubicon Cree and Globalization
In this lesson students will use the Lubicon Cree as a case study of how Native groups are impacted by globalization.
Lesson Plan
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
High School
Land
Current Events
History
Law and Politics
Darren Grant
Social Studies 10- 4.9 - Explore multiple perspectives regarding the civic responsibilities that individuals, governments, organizations and businesses may have in addressing opportunities and challenges presented by globalization.
Seasonal Changes
Through First Nations' legends, students will explore seasonal changes and how nature shows us what changes are occurring and those that are about to occur. Grade 1s will have fun adoping a tree and watching it change throughout the school year. This would be a good lesson to do in the fall.
Lesson Plan
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Science
First Nations
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
seasons, legends, science
Verna Mabin
GLO: Describe seasonal changes, and interpret the effects of seasonal changes on living things. SLO: Students will identify and describe examples of plant and animal changes that occur on a seasonal basis.
Living in a globalizing world Social 10-2
This lesson provides a collaborative way to look at the effect of colonization on First Nations people. It looks at the disappearance of the buffalo, residential schools, colonization, and the Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
High School
Land
History
Law and Politics
Current Events
buffalo, colonization, residential schools, social studies
Verna Mabin
GLO: Students will understand the effects of historical globalization on Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. SLO: 2.1 recognize and appreciate historical and contemporary consequences of European contact, historical globalization and imperialism on Aboriginal societies.
Nationalism Social Studies 11-2
This is an engaging lesson that allows students to look at colonization from both perspective's (FN and non). Students will explore the Indian Act, Bill C-31, and enfranchisement. Once they have researched they will be divided into 2 groups (Native perspective and non-native perspective) and will come up with arguments for a class debate.
Lesson Plan
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Métis
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
High School
Current Events
History
Education
Indian Act, Bill C-31, colonization, enfranchisement
Verna Mabin
GLO: Students will understand the complexities of nationalism within the Canadian context. SLO: 4.4 explore multiple perspectives on national identity in Canada.
Teaching FNMI Students in Our Classrooms
This is a website designed to direct teachers to educational links they may need to effectively enagage and incorporate FNMI content into their classrooms. It provides teachers with background information on FNMI culture and provides teachers with little to no FNMI knowledge some direction and guidance.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Art
CTS
Drama
Health
Language Arts
Math
Music
Physical Education
Science
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Métis
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Needs of FNMI Learners
Education
assessment , first nations, oral history, teaching oral tradition, needs of FNMI learners
http://fnmiintegrationintheclassroom.weebly.com/
Verna Mabin
The Kids' site of Canadian Settlement
For Kids: You can understand more about Canadian culture and heritage today by understanding who some of Canadians' ancestors are, and how they settled Canada. When and why did people choose to come to Canada? How did they interact with the communities of people, both Aboriginal and immigrant, already living here? What traditions and beliefs did these different communities bring and share? This website showcases just some of the pictures and other documents that are part of Library and Archives
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Art
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
History
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/settlement/kids/index-e.html
Kayla Cameron
Introduction to the Iroquois Confederacy( Haudenosaunee)
Students will be given a brief overview of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) and their demcratic way of life. The main focus for this lesson will be the 9 Clans that make up the Iroquois confederacy. Students will be divided into clans and we will use their clans for the various challenges within the classroom. This lesson will also start the creation of our grade 6 classroom weebly on the Iroquois.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Land
History
Law and Politics
Education
Iroquois, democracy, grade 6, social studies, clans, relationship, respect
Verna Mabin
Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the democratic principles exemplified by ancient Athens and the Iroquois Confederacy.
Oral and Written Histories
Students will learn the meaning of oral and written histories, and how these are applied to First Nations culture.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Middle School
Oral Traditions
oral history, written history, names, traditional teachings, elder, oral culture
Kimberley Edmonds
The Blackfoot Confederacy
Students will be introduced to the Blackfoot people of North America. They will learn about the Blackfoot Confederacy through a video and create their own image of the Balckfoot Confederacy flag.
Lesson Plan
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Blackfoot
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Blackfoot Confederacy, flag, video, website
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLGy4RiQ3sY&feature=related
Kimberley Edmonds
Laws of Relations
Students will learn about the laws of relations and then link their knowledge by applying it to a children's story that is read to them. They will also have to relate this back to their own life and their own family.
Resource
Website
Book
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Health
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
relations, family, rellatives, support
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/aswt/documents/well_being/all_my_relations.pdf
Kimberley Edmodns
All My Relations
Students will learn about the interconnectedness and relationship to nature and land and their importance in the First Nations culture. They will also listen to a story called "A Promise Is A Promise" by Robert Munsch and Michael Kusugak. As they listen to the story, they are to think of ways it connects with things we have learned previously in this class. They can also connect it to stories that their own parents have told them and how that relates to oral culture and oral histories.
Lesson Plan
Book
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Health
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
relations, relatives, family, storie, oral culture, oral stories
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/aswt/documents/well_being/all_my_relations.pdf
Kimberley Edmonds
Oral Tradition- Iroquois Confederacy
This is a fun and interactive lesson that allows students to experience oral storytelling first hand. Students will learn about the importance of oral tradition and the power of oral storytelling.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Art
Health
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
History
Iroquois, Hope Bags, oral storytelling, oral history
http://portal.sliderocket.com/BBVKW/DB6970B3-ACA9-4D02-88C5-7B5C8E28F80A
Verna Mabin
Students will appreciate the relationship between the values of a society and the model of government adopted within a society and value the role of participation by citizens in diverse democratic societies. They will also analyze the structure and functions of the Iroquois Confederacy by exploring and reflecting upon the following question: How was the Iroquois Confederacy structured?
Drama Lesson- Storytelling and Improvisation
This lesson can be used cross curricular with the Iroquois Confederacy unit in Social Studies. It encourages imagination, improvisation and is a formative assessment to see what your students know about the Iroquois Confederacy in a fun environment.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Drama
First Nations
Elementary
Oral Traditions
History
Storytelling, improv, technology
Verna Mabin
GLO: Students will acquire knowledge of self and others through participation in and reflection on dramatic experience. SLO: Students will: Develop a positive self-image , explore and develop physical and vocal capabilities, extend the ability to explore, control and express emotions.
Medicine Wheel Goal Setting
Students will be able to connect with the medicine wheel as a way to live a balanced lifestyle. Students will also learn the cultural significance of this item and learn how it is used.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Health
First Nations
Middle School
High School
Spirituality
Land
History
Body and Mind
Brittany Faux
L-7.4 Revise short-term and long-term goals and priorities based on knowledge of interests, aptitudes and skills; e.g., personal, social, leisure, family, community.
Winter Counts
Students will be able to understand that history and traditions are transmitted through time differently for different cultures. Students will also get a chance to self-reflect on their lives and explore a pictograph for each year they have been alive.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Education
Brittany Faux
7.1.3 Compare and contrast diverse social and economic structures within the societies of Aboriginal, French and British peoples in pre-Confederation Canada by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues: What were the different ways in which Aboriginal societies were structured (i.e., Iroquois Confederacy, Ojibwa, Mi'kmaq)? (CC, I, LPP)
The Mi'kmaq
Students will be able to identify what makes the Mi'kmaq culture unique, as it was one of the first Aboriginal groups to come into contact with the Europeans. The Mi'kmaq are also featured in the curriculum throughout grade 7 and it is important students understand the basic feature of their societies.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Law and Politics
Education
Brittany Faux
7.1.3 compare and contrast diverse social and economic structures within the societies of Aboriginal, French and British peoples in pre-Confederation Canada by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues: What were the different ways in which Aboriginal societies were structured (i.e., Iroquois Confederacy, Ojibwa, Mi'kmaq)? (CC, I, LPP) How did the structures of Aboriginal societies affect decision-making in each society (i.e., role and status of women, consensus building
The Anishinabe
Students will be able to understand an example of every cultural group having a set of values to create their worldview and where these teachings can come from. The Anishinabe are a great example because students are often fascinated with the story of Turtle Island and seeing that North America does really resemble a story. Teaching through story is also a great way to have the information stick.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Education
Brittany Faux
7.1.3 Compare and contrast diverse social and economic structures within the societies of Aboriginal, French and British peoples in pre-Confederation Canada by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues: What were the different ways in which Aboriginal societies were structured (i.e.,Iroquois Confederacy, Ojibwa, Mi'kmaq)? (CC, I, LPP)
Introduction of Cultures
Students will be able to understand that all cultures are unique and that they can belong to a few different cultures at the same time. (Canadian, Stoney Nakoda). They will also explore what makes their own culture special.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Middle School
Spirituality
Land
History
Law and Politics
Education
Brittany Faux
7.1.3 compare and contrast diverse social and economic structures within the societies of Aboriginal, French and British peoples in pre-Confederation Canada by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues: What were the different ways in which Aboriginal societies were structured (i.e., Iroquois Confederacy, Ojibwa, Mi'kmaq)? (CC, I, LPP)
Iroquois Confederacy- Oral Storytelling
This lesson teaches students the importance of oral tradition and story telling to FIrst Nations people, namely the Iroquois. This lesson helps students grasp the idea of oral story telling and how it was important for passing down teachings, historical events, and family beliefs and values. It allows students to create their own oral story that they then can share with their classmates.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Art
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Body and Mind
Hope, oral stories, oral tradtion, Iroquois, elders, art, teachings
Verna Mabin
GLO: Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the democratic principles exemplified by ancient Athens and the Iroquois Confederacy. SLO: Students will appreciate the relationship between the values of a society and the model of government adopted within a society , value the role of participation by citizens in diverse democratic societies, analyze the structure and functions of the Iroquois Confederacy by exploring and reflecting upon the following question: How was the
Iroquois Confederacy- The Longhouse
In this lesson students learn the role the longhouse played within the Iroquois Confederacy. It was the place the entire clan slept, lived together, and more importantly was the place where they held all of their important meetings. They made decisions there, talked about war there, and held special ceremonies. Men, women, and children were all included in these meetings. It was a very important place within the confederacy.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Current Events
Law and Politics
Body and Mind
Longhouse, Iroquois, Grade 6, Clan Mother, democracy, Iroquois Society
www.iroquois6gle.weebly.com
Verna Mabin
GLO: Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the democratic principles exemplified by ancient Athens and the Iroquois Confederacy. SLO: Students will appreciate the relationship between the values of a society and the model of government adopted within a society , value the role of participation by citizens in diverse democratic societies, analyze the structure and functions of the Iroquois Confederacy by exploring and reflecting upon the following question: How was
A Promise Is A Promise
This is a book which was wote by Robert Munsch and Michael Kusugak. The book tells a story of a girl who is told to stay away from the ice on the ocean because a creature, somewhat like a troll, will come and take her under the ice if she goes there without her parents. This was an oral story that Michael heard as a child. This would be a good resource to use in a class where the topic of oral stories is being taught.
Resource
Book
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Oral story, Oral cutlure
Kimberley Edmonds
Munsch, R., & Kusugak, M. (2009). A promise is a promise. New York, NY: Annick Press.
1-55037-099-X
Secret of the Dance
This is a book about when the Potlatch ceremony was banned from being preformed. It is a book written from a child's memory about an event in his life. This would be a good resources to use when speaking of ceremonies and how at one point in time there were limitations set on when and where a ceremony could or couold not take place.
Resource
Book
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Body and Mind
dance, potlatch, sacred ceremony
Kimberley Edmonds
Spalding, A., & Scow, A. (2006). Secret of the dance. Victoria, Canada: Orca Book Publishers.
978-1-55469-129-6
I Want to be in The Show
This book is about a child who overcomes a disability to achieve his dreams. This would be a great book for teaching about differences and abilities, as well as a resource to learn about First Nations resiliency.
Resource
Book
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Health
Physical Education
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Body and Mind
resiliency, ability, hockey, sports
Kimberley Edmonds
Chartrand, J., & Nolan, D. (2009). I want to be in the show. Winnapeg, Canada: Pemmican Publishers Inc.
978-1-894717-52-6
The Circle of the Sun
This lesson plan is based around the video "The Circle of the Sun". The video shows the Sun Dance on the Blood Reserve and protocols that center around this video. This video gives students a chance to see parts of a ceremony which are taped at the time of occurance.
Resource
DVD
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Blackfoot
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Education
Blood Reserve, Blackfoot, Sun Dance, ceremony
Kimberley Edmodns
Native American Studies Reflective Assignment #2
This assignment is intended to get students thinking about what they have learned earlier in this course, as well as why the materials covered are important to First Nations people. I have submitted another lesson plan under the same title, which includes the lesson plan, the rubric as well as 2 of the reflective questions that I have used. This lesson plan includes the last two reflective questions that I have used as well as the lesson plan again and the rubric which I use to grade each assign
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Body and Mind
Education
reflections, First Nations, rubric
Kimberley Edmonds
Cooking Bannock
In this lesson students will be able to understand what bannock is and how important it was for First Nations groups diet. Students will get the chance to make their own bannock and evaluate how effective they were.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
CTS
Health
First Nations
Blackfoot
Middle School
History
Brittany Faux
GLO: Students learn to make wise food choices and to understand recipes, equipment, care in handling food, and the importance of safe and efficient work habits. SLOs: Demonstrate working knowledge of a food preparation facility. Demonstrate knowledge and skill in the planning, preparing, and evaluating the basics of foods. Demonstrate basic competencies.
Introduction to the Aboriginal Peoples in Social 7
In this lesson students will be able to visualize the traditional lands of the three major groups of First Nations talked about in the textbook for Social Studies.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Middle School
Land
History
Brittany Faux
GLO: Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the distinct roles of, and the relationships among, the Aboriginal, French and British peoples in forging the foundations of Canadian Confederation. SLOs: 7.1.3 Compare and contrast diverse social and economic structures within the societies of Aboriginal, French and British peoples in pre-Confederation Canada by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues: What were the different ways in which Aboriginal
A Blackfoot Ghost Story
Students will be able to read a story from the Blackfoot culture and identify the morals within the story. They can read through a traditional ghost story at the timely time of Halloween and in following classes create their own ghost story with a moral that can be passed orally from themselves to their future children.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Education
Brittany Faux
Explain that the story is old and uses the term Indian, but presently we have common practices of only call Aboriginals in Canada, as First Nation, Metis, and Inuit. In this case Indian should be replaced with First Nation.
GLO: Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to comprehend and respond personally and critically to oral, print and other media texts. SLO: 2.2 Respond to Texts - Experience oral, print and other media texts from a variety of cultural traditions and genres, such as journals, nature programs, short stories, poetry, letters, CDROM programs, mysteries, historical fiction, drawings and prints.
The Haudenosaunee
Students will be able to identify what makes the Haudenosaunee culture unique, as it was one of the first Aboriginal groups to come into contact with the Europeans. The Haudenosaunee are also featured in the curriculum throughout grade 7 and it is important students understand the basic feature of their societies.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Law and Politics
Education
Brittany Faux
GLO: Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the distinct roles of, and the relationships among, the Aboriginal, French and British peoples in forging the foundations of Canadian Confederation. SLOs: 7.1.3 compare and contrast diverse social and economic structures within the societies of Aboriginal, French and British peoples in pre-Confederation Canada by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues: What were the different ways in which Aboriginal
Eating well with Canada's Food Guide: First Nations, Métis and Inuit
Students will be able to acknowledge the traditional dietary needs of Aboriginals in Canada. This can help them to make better food choices that include traditional meals with essential nutrients over processed foods that their bodies can not seem to digest as easily.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
CTS
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Middle School
Body and Mind
Brittany Faux
GLO: Students learn to make wise food choices and to understand recipes, equipment, care in handling food, and the importance of safe and efficient work habits. SLO: Describe food choices in relation to Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating.
Lacrosse Grade 8
This lesson is the third of three lacrosse lessons.The focus is on review of the previous lessons and gameplay.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Physical Education
First Nations
Middle School
Body and Mind
Brady Flesch
Students will acquire skills through a variety of developmentally appropriate movement activities; dance, games, types of gymnastics, individual activities and activities in an alternative environment; e.g., aquatics and outdoor pursuits. A8-10 Demonstrate activity-specific basic skills in a variety of games C8-5 Recommend practices that contribute to teamwork. D8-3 Select and apply rules, routines and procedures for safety in a variety of activities.
Lacrosse
This resource includes the history, rules and guidelines of this First Nation's game.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Physical Education
First Nations
Middle School
Body and Mind
http://www.museevirtuel-virtualmuseum.ca/sgc-cms/expositions-exhibitions/traditions/English/lacrosse.html
Brady Flesch
GLO: Students will acquire skills through a variety of developmentally appropriate movement activities; dance, games, types of gymnastics, individual activities and activities in an alternative environment; e.g., aquatics and outdoor pursuits. A8-10 Demonstrate activity-specific basic skills in a variety of games. C8-5 Recommend practices that contribute to teamwork . D8-3 Select and apply rules, routines and procedures for safety in a variety of activities.
Lacrosse
This lesson is the second of three lacrosse lessons.The focus is on equipment and basic skills-throwing, scooping, catcing, craddling. Students must comapre materials First Narion's People used in the past with modern equipment.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Physical Education
First Nations
Middle School
Body and Mind
http://www.museevirtuel-virtualmuseum.ca/sgc-cms/expositions-exhibitions/traditions/English/lacrosse_03.html
Brady Flesch
Students will acquire skills through a variety of developmentally appropriate movement activities; dance, games, types of gymnastics, individual activities and activities in an alternative environment; e.g., aquatics and outdoor pursuits. A8-10 Demonstrate activity-specific basic skills in a variety of games. C8-5 Recommend practices that contribute to teamwork. D8-3 Select and apply rules, routines and procedures for safety in a variety of activities.
Culture Week Lesson Plan for grade 8 PE
In this lesson students research a game from their own culture or background.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Physical Education
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Middle School
Body and Mind
Brady Flesch
The Game- One of the general learning outcomes for Sport Exploration is the understanding of the game. Meaning any understanding of sports. Including how a game is played, how it came about and how it has changed. ( It is an option class that doesn't have a program of studies) The Game - Students will recognize ways in which games or sports are created. Students will recognize the ways in which competitors contribute to sport.
Inuit Games
This is the first of three lessons in a set of three lesson plans on Inuit games. This lesson Introduces Inuit games and gives the students informtion on how the games are played and what games is involved. Video links are included as well as wtitten resources.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Physical Education
Inuit
Middle School
History
Brady Flesch
Students will acquire skills through a variety of developmentally appropriate movement activities; dance, games, types of gymnastics, individual activities and activities in an alternative environment; e.g., aquatics and outdoor pursuits. A8 - 10 Demonstrate activity-specific basic skills in a variety of games C8-5 Recommend practices that contribute to teamwork. D8 - 3 Select and apply rules, routines and procedures for safety in a variety of activities.
Competitors and Contributors to Sport
This lesson is one of two lessons that focus on Firs Nation's people's contribution to sport. The focus is on those First Nation's individuals who had an effect on sport by either being a famous competitor or contributor. Students will read through resources and will collect information on these people; they will then play the sports of these competitors. This Lesson is not an active but will be followed up by active lessons.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Physical Education
First Nations
Middle School
History
Brady Flesch
The Game - One of the general learning outcomes for Sport Exploration is the understanding of the game. Meaning any understanding of sports. Including how a game is played, how it came about and how it has changed. ( It is an option class that doesn't have a program of studies). The Game - Students will recognize ways in which games or sports are created. Students will recognize the ways in which competitors contribute to sport.
Contrbutions and Competitors in Sport
This lesson is the second of two lessons that focus on Firs Nation's People's contribution to sport. The focus is on those First Nation's individuals who had an effect on sport by either being a famous competitor or contributor. Students will read through resources and will collect information on these people; they will then play the sports of these competitors. This Lesson is not an active but will be followed up by active lessons.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Physical Education
First Nations
Middle School
History
Brady Flesch
The Game - One of the general learning outcomes for Sport Exploratory is the understanding of the game. Meaning any understanding of sports. Including how a game is played, how it came about and how it has changed. ( It is an option class that doesn't have a program of studies). The Game - Students will recognize ways in which games or sports are created. Students will recognize the ways in which competitors contribute to sport.
Beothuk/Plains
Best for Social Studies 10-1 . This lesson plan compares and contrasts the experiences of the Beothuk and the Plains people in relation to the impact of First Contact.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
High School
History
Darren Grant
2.1 - Recognize and appreciate historical and contemporary consequences of European contact, historical globalization and imperialism on Aboriginal societies. 2.6 - Examine impacts of cultural contact between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples (exchange of goods and technologies, depopulation, influences on government and social institutions).
Promoting Language -- Learn Michif
Best for Social 10-1. This is a lesson plan that will have students look at how language and culture is promoted in Canada. Students will look at how the CRTC promotes language and culture in Canada, as well how Languages like Michif are promoted in Canada.
Resource
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Métis
High School
First Nations' Languages
Darren Grant
1.9: Evaluate efforts to promote languages and cultures in a globalizing world (language laws, linguistic rights, cultural content legislation, cultural revitalization, linguistic revitalization) (I, CC).
Huron Women
Best for Social 10-1. This lesson plan will have students analyze the impacts that First Contact has had on First Nations people. Specifically the impact smallpox had on the Huron, and how that impacted women.
Resource
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
High School
History
Darren Grant
2.6 - Examine impacts of cultural contact between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples (exchange of goods and technologies, depopulation, influences on government and social institutions).
Multiple Perspectives on Reserves
Social Studies 10-1 . This lesson plan will have students look at the multiple perspectives many Canadians hold on Reserves. Note that the discussion of bias is very important in this lesson and students need to know the difference between a fact and a perspective.
Resource
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
High School
Land
Current Events
History
Law and Politics
Darren Grant
2.9- Examine multiple perspectives on the political, economic and social impacts of historical globalization and imperialism
AFN and Sustainability
Social Studies 10-1. This lesson plan will have students discuss the differences between sustainability and stewardship. Students will then look at the role that the AFN plays in promoting sustainability.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
High School
Land
Darren Grant
3.7- explore multiple perspectives regarding the relationship among people, the land and globalization (spirituality, stewardship, sustainability, resource development). 3.8- evaluate actions and policies associated with globalization that impact the environment (land and resource use, resource development agreements, environmental legislation).
"They Called it Prairie Light"
Social Studies 10-1 . In this lesson students will be asked to read excerpts from the book "They Called it Prairie Light" They will then answer a variety of questions from the readings to determine what life was like for the students of Residential Schools. Students will then self reflect and determine what would be most difficult for them if they were forced to attend one of these schools.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
High School
History
Education
Darren Grant
2.11- analyze contemporary global issues that have origins in policies and practices of post-colonial governments in Canada and other locations (consequences of residential schools, social impact on Indigenous peoples, loss of Indigenous languages, civil strife).
Oka
Social Studies 10-2 lesson. In this lesson students will research the events that led up to the Oka crisis. After watching a CBC video that was current during the crisis students will explain if they think violence is justified in this situation.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
High School
Land
History
Darren Grant
2.12- identify legacies of historical globalization and imperialism that continue to influence globalization.
Multiple Perspectives
Social Studies 10-2 students will look at the difference between a Western Perspective and a First Nations Perspective. After creating their own "perspective" students will look at how oral stories are part of the Aboriginal Perspective.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
High School
Oral Traditions
Darren Grant
2.4- recognize and appreciate the validity of oral histories . 2.5- recognize and appreciate various perspectives regarding the prevalence and impacts of Eurocentrism.
Revitalizing Language
Social Studies 10-2. In this lesson students will analyze what is being done in the NWT to promote Aboriginal languages both from the government and community standpoint.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Inuit
High School
First Nations' Languages
Darren Grant
1.9 analyze the efforts to promote languages and cultures in Canada in response to globalization (language and cultural legislation, revitalization of language and culture).
Iroquois Longhouse and Blackfoot Tipi
This lesson allows teachers to incorporate the Blackfoot people into teaching the Iroquois Confederacy Unit. The longhouse is a very important place within the Iroquois Villiage so it is nice to compare and contrast the significance of the tipi into the unit as well.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
History
Law and Politics
Iroquois, tipi, blackfoot, clans, longhouse, tradition, living, home, oral tradition
Verna Mabin
GLO- Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the democratic principles exemplified by ancient Athens and the Iroquois Confederacy. SLO- Students will appreciate the relationship between the values of a society and the model of government adopted within a society , value the role of participation by citizens in diverse democratic societies, and analyze the structure and functions of the Iroquois Confederacy by exploring and reflecting upon the following question: 1.How wa
Trees and Forests Science 6
This lesson discusses historical uses of the forest and explains how those uses are different than the uses for them today. Prior knowledge for this lesson would include non-renewable and renewable resources, ecosystems, animals that live in the forest, and food chains.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Science
Social Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
Land
History
Body and Mind
Trees, forests, Blackfoot, tipis, buffalo, hunting, science, grade 6
Verna Mabin
GLO:Describe characteristics of trees and the interaction of trees with other living things in the local environment . SLO: Identify human uses of forests, and compare modern and historical patterns of use.
Trees and Forests: Why are trees and forests Valued
This lesson talks about the value of trees and forests. Once they learn why they are vlaued, then they can better understand why it so important to take care of them. They are valued as homes for animals, wood products, oxygen, recreation, etc.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Science
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
Spirituality
Oral Traditions
Land
Law and Politics
Education
Grade 6, trees, forests, value, first nations, recycle, oxygen, recreation, camping, trees as homes, forests as homes
Verna Mabin
GLO: Students will describe characteristics of trees and the interaction of trees with other living things in the local environment. SLO: Students will identify reasons why trees and forests are valued. Students meeting this expectation should be aware that forests serve as habitat for a variety of living things and are important to human needs for recreation, for raw materials, and for a life-supporting environment.
Language Arts 6 The Arctic Melting
This lesson can be spread over the course of a week, depending how fast you want to go through it. You can also add ICT outcomes and have them make a commercial or some form of technology based assessment! This lesson talks about the melting Arctic and how it is affecting the Inuit people as well as animals.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Science
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
Land
Current Events
Law and Politics
Body and Mind
Verna Mabin
GLO: Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to respect, support and collaborate with others. SLO: Students will identify ways in which oral, print, and other media texts from diverse cultures and communities explore similar ideas.
Social Studies Grade 1
This lesson Students will demonstrate an understanding of how they can help others. They will be able to explain how their actions and decisions can contribute to the wellbeing of their community, and analyze how First Nations, Métis and Inuit people took care of people in their community in the past.
Lesson Plan
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Elementary
History
Law and Politics
community, support, blackfoot, history,
Verna Mabin
GLO: Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how identity and self-esteem are enhanced by their sense of belonging in their world and how active members in a community contribute to the well-being, growth, and vitality of their groups and communities. SLO: Students will determine what makes their communities thrive by exploring and reflecting upon specific inquiry questions. FNMI LO Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for how people helped one an
Grant to Lord Selkirk and Route Traveled by Early Settlers
An interactive map that can be used by students for a social lesson or as a visual for a geographical assignment.
Resource
Website
Social Studies
Métis
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Land
History
http://www.metisresourcecentre.mb.ca/index.php?option=com_easytable&view=easytable&id=2&Itemid=5
Jessica Bevans
The Métis & The Red River Settlement
This is a site that discusses the events surrounding the land granted to Lord Selkirk at the Red River Colony. It has pictures and paintings depicting the how the area looked. It also covers the dissention between the Métis and the settlers over land rights. It could be a good site for an Art, Social, or Language Arts lesson.
Resource
Website
Art
Language Arts
Social Studies
Métis
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Land
History
http://firstpeoplesofcanada.com/fp_metis/fp_metis_redriver.html
Jessica Bevans
Métis Children of Red River
A great website that focuses primarily on the lives of Métis in the Red River Colony area. It is broken down into easy to understand sections and has plenty of visual resources to facilitate discussion (including actual photos, lithographs and paints from that time period).
Resource
Website
Art
Language Arts
Social Studies
Métis
Elementary
Middle School
High School
History
http://hallnjean2.wordpress.com/the-red-river-resistence/children-of-red-river/
Jessica Bevans
Indigenous Foundations
A site created by the University of British Columbia that discusses the issues of Métis identity, the Red River Colony, script, and current political issues. This would be a great resource for older students.
Resource
Website
Social Studies
Métis
High School
Current Events
History
http://indigenousfoundations.arts.ubc.ca/?id=549
Jessica Bevans
Awchimo- Interactive Métis Site
A site aimed towards younger children. It is filled with historical and cultural information, games, activities, and even colouring pages. A fun way for students to learn and retain information.
Resource
Website
Art
Drama
Language Arts
Social Studies
Métis
Elementary
History
First Nations' Languages
Education
http://www.awchimo.ca/html_alt/History/Red_River_Settlement.html
Jessica Bevans
In A Circle Long Ago: A Treasury of Native Lore from North America
This is a collection of illustrated legends from a variety of tribes across North America. In this collection there are legends from the Inuit, Ojibwa, Tlingit, Hiada, Cherokee, Seneca and Sioux to name only a few.
Resource
Book
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Legends, Oral Traditions, Spirituality, History, Story telling, Stories, Inuit, Ojibwa, Slavey, Beaver, Duwamish, Tlingit, Hiada, Nez Perce, Shasta, Wishosk, Dine, Pueblo, Creek, Cherokee, Lenape, Seneca, Winnebago, Pawnee, Omaha, Sioux, Oto
Kaylee Melhoff
CURLB 398.2089 Van Author: Nancy Van Laan
0-679-85807-5
Trickster: Native American Tales A Graphic Collection
This is a collection of Trickster tales from a variety of Native American cultures. Each of these Trickster tales is illustrated and told like a comic.
Resource
Book
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Education
Trickster, Native American, Oral Traditions, Spirituality, Land, History, Legends, Stories, Story Telling
Kaylee Melhoff
ULCUR 398.2089 Tri
Dembicki, M. (2010). Trickster: Native American Tales A Graphic Collection. Golden, CO: Fulcrum Books.
978-1-55591-724-1
How People Got Fire
This is a video of the Tagish First Nations people. This has been created by the National Film Board of Canada with the aid of the community. This video is a blend of past and present events that are taking place in the Carcross area and focuses on Tish as she is learning this story.
Resource
Website
DVD
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Tagish, Legends
http://www.nfb.ca/film/how_people_got_fire
Kaylee Melhoff
Janke, D. (2008). How people got fire. Retrieved from http://www.nfb.ca/film/how_people_got_fire
Summer Legend
This is a video that takes a look at the Mi'gmaq people. This legend focuses on the coming of summer into the area.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Legend, Mi'gmaq, Stories, Story Telling
http://www.nfb.ca/film/summer_legend
Kaylee Melhoff
Hartmann, F. (1986). Summer legend. Retrieved from http://www.nfb.ca/film/summer_legend
Maiden of the Mist: A Legend of Niagara Falls
This is an illustrated telling of a legend that is rooted in the Niagara Falls region. This telling of the legend is a mix of an Iroquois legend and an English telling of the same legend. In this version there is an emphasis on the Iroquois legend and the heroine Lelawala.
Resource
Book
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Education
Iroquois, Firs Nations, Legends, Stories, Story Telling
Kaylee Melhoff
Resource available at the University of Lethbridge library under ULCUR 398.2 Cha
Charles, V. M. (2001). Maiden of the mist: A legend of Niagara Falls. Brighton, MA: Fitzhenry & Whiteside.
0-7737-3297-7
In A Circle Long Ago: A Treasury of Native Lore from North America
This is a collection of Native American legends from across North America. Each of these legends is also illustrated. Some of the Native American groups represented are Inuit, Ojibwa, Tlingit, Haida, Cherokee, Seneca, Omaha and Sioux to name a few.
Resource
Book
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Education
Inuit, Ojibwa, Slavey, Beaver, Duwamish, Tlingit, Haida, Nez Perce, Shasta, Wishosk,Dine, Pueblo, Creek, Cherokee, Lenape, Seneca, Winnebago, Pawnee, Omaha, Sioux, Oto, Legends, Stories, Story Telling
Kaylee Melhoff
Resource available at the University of Lethbridge library under CURLB 398.2089 Van
Van Laan, N. (1995). In a circle long ago: A treasury of native lore from North America. Toronto, ON: Apple Soup Books.
0-679-85807-5
First Nations Oral Tradition
This website offers a lot of answers to questions that students may have when it comes to the oral tradition. It also offers many lesson plan ideas. The website gives teachers a starting point when teaching students about the Oral Tradition.
Resource
Website
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Education
http://olc.spsd.sk.ca/de/resources/firstnationsliterature/oraltradition.html
Michelle McNulty
Circle of Storytellers
This website allows you to listen to elders tell their stories about various legends. There is tons of information about oral traditions and there is also a "for educators" section.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Drama
Language Arts
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Body and Mind
Education
http://www.pbs.org/circleofstories/storytellers/rosella_archdale.html
Michelle McNulty
What are Oral Traditions?
Native Drums is a website with tons of information on oral traditions. There are man differenty stories that can be found on the website and the website goes into depth why story telling was so important to the cree people.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Drama
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Body and Mind
Education
cree
http://www.native-drums.ca/index.php/Myths/Oral_Traditions?tp=a&bg=1&ln=e
Michelle McNulty
Fatty Legs
A memoir of Margaret Pokiak Fenton's experiences at residential school. Margaret is at first excited to attend school so that she can learn to read. Residential school however, is not quite what she expected. She reflects on her experiences at the school and her relationships with two nuns.This is a fantastic book to introduce students to the history of residential school. It is intended to be used in grades 6 -8. The text is supported by effective and thought provoking illustrations.
Resource
Book
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Inuit
Middle School
High School
Spirituality
History
Current Events
Law and Politics
Education
Inuit, residential schools, Margaret Pokiak- Fenton, First Nations History, Aklavik, Social Studies.
Emily Donnelly
Pokiak- Fenton, M. (2011). Fatty Legs. U.S.A: Annick Press (U.S.) Ltd.
978-1-55451- 246-1
A Stranger at Home
Sequel to "Fatty Legs." A true story (memoir). After 2 years at residential school Margaret is finally returning home. She recalls her painful journey of trying to fit back into her family and community after losing her language and cultural identity at residential school. The sequel to "Fatty Legs" helps students to understand the residual effects that remain after residential school and how the experience affects not only survivors, but families and whole communities as well.
Resource
Book
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Inuit
Middle School
High School
Spirituality
Land
Current Events
History
Law and Politics
Education
Inuit, Residential School, Aklavik, Intergenerational Impact, First Nations History, Spirituality, Culture.
Emily Donnelly
Pokiak, Fenton, M. (2011). A Stranger at Home. U.S.A: Annick Press (U.S.) Ltd.
978-1- 55451-361-1
Where are the Children?
This is an interactive website that contains a valuable wealth of information about the history of residential schools in Canada. The website includes resources for teachers but is also student friendly. The website includes the following links: * The blackboard - Allows the viewer to experience an interactive history of the residential school system in Canada through images, text, and audio clips. * Map - The user navigates a timeline map showing the history of residential school across
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Middle School
High School
Current Events
History
Law and Politics
Education
Residential School, history, history of residential schools, Canadian residential schools, cultural loss, FNMI, residential school survivor stories, intergenerational trauma.
http://www.wherearethechildren.ca/en/
Emily Donnelly
Where are the Children? Website (2009). http://www.wherearethechildren.ca/en/ Legacy of Hope Foundation. President: Richard Kistabish
Indian Legends of Canada
This book has numerous legends from various tribes throughout Canada. The legends are divided up by language families, which means it is very user friendly.
Resource
Book
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Drama
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Métis
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
legends, Athapascan, Algonquain, Iroquoian, Eskimo, myths,
Michelle McNulty
Found at the Brooks/Medicine Hat Short Grass Library
Clark, E. E. (1690). Indian Legends of Canada. Toronto:McClelland and Stewart.
3 5021 00019 0137
Legends - told by the old people.
Easy to use book full of many different short legends from various tribes such as the Sioux, Hopi, Kiowa, Gros Ventres, etc. Legends are short and easy to understand.
Resource
Book
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Drama
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
FNMI Languages
First Nations
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Body and Mind
Education
Sioux, Legends, Hopi, Kiowa,
Michelle McNulty
Hungrywolf, A. (1972). Legends, told by the old people. Fort Macleod, Alta.: Good Medicine Books.
1-57067-116-8
Sugar Falls
A Graphic Novel about Residential school. A High school student by the name of Daniel is given an assignment to seek out a personal account from a residential school survivor and retell their story. April, lets Daniel interview her grandmother who is a survivor of residential school. April's Grandmother reflects on her experience at residential school and how she used her culture and relationships to get her through the experience.
Resource
Book
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Education
First Nations Peoples, culture, Canadian, residential schools, comic books, comic strips, juvenile literature, graphic novel
Emily Donnelly
Resource available at the University of Lethbridge library under CLCUR F ROB 3 5057 00814 850 3
Robinson, D.A.(2011). Sugar Falls. Winnipeg MB Canada: Highwater Press.
978-1-55379-334-2
100 Years of Loss
This is a kit containing a wealth of information about residential schools for both teachers and students. Including: 1 teacher's guide; includes background information for teachers; lesson plans; discussion topics; suggested sample activities; and student worksheets ; 1 booklet; United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (articles 1- 46) ; 2 papers ; 1 DVD - containing teacher's guide videos ; 1 statement of apology- To former students of Indian Residential Schools/
Resource
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Middle School
High School
Current Events
History
Education
Kit, residential schools, First Nations Culture, First Nations History, Canadian history
Emily Donnelly
Resource available at the University of Lethbridge library under ULCUR 371.829 one c.2 3505700814681
100 Years of Loss (2011). Ottawa ON. Canada: Legacy Hope Foundation.
978-0-9733520-5
Food Safety for First Nations
There are 4 different videos about food safety. These include: at home, when hunting and gathering, when fishing and at community events. The videos are around 5-10 minutes in length and are informative about practical things you could do. This resource would be helpful in a health or foods class that is predominantly FNMI when learning everyday food safety skills. Each video also comes with an informative factsheet that could be used as a handout.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
CTS
Health
First Nations
Middle School
High School
Body and Mind
Education
food safety, food, health, hunting, fishing
http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/eating-nutrition/safety-salubrite/first-premieres-nations-eng.php#hunting
Tasha Tams
Health Canada. (2012.) Food Safety for First Nations. Found at http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/eating-nutrition/safety-salubrite/first-premieres-nations-eng.php#hunting on May 22, 2013.
Preventing Youth Suicide in First Nations
This is a 178 page pdf book that was compiled by the Advisory Group on Suicide Prevention. The book addresses different issues and causes as well as different responses that could be utilized. The book would be a good resource for a teacher to read in order to more fully understand the response that he or she should have to FNMI youth suicide issues.
Resource
Article
Teacher Resource
Health
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
PostSecondary
Spirituality
Current Events
History
Needs of FNMI Learners
Body and Mind
Education
suicide, health, prevention, mental health, FNMI issues
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fniah-spnia/alt_formats/fnihb-dgspni/pdf/pubs/suicide/prev_youth-jeunes-eng.pdf
Tash Tams
Health Canada. (2010.) Acting on What We Know: Preventing Youth Suicide in First Nations. Found at http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fniah-spnia/alt_formats/fnihb-dgspni/pdf/pubs/suicide/prev_youth-jeunes-eng.pdf on May 22, 2013.
Indigenous Food and Traditional Recipes
This website could really enhance a foods class. This is a database where viewers can submit their recipes for traditional Indigenous foods. There are classifications by tribe or by geographical areas. The website is easy to use and provides an easy way to integrate FNMI content into class practically.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
CTS
Health
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Body and Mind
Education
food, bannock, cooking, recipe, CTS, traditional
http://www.nativetech.org/recipes/index.php
Tash Tams
Native Tech Group. (2013.) Indigenous Food and Traditional Recipes. Retrieved at http://www.nativetech.org/recipes/index.php on May 22, 2013.
Statistics Canada: Aboriginal Peoples Health and Well-Being
There are a few different tables that show information about the health of Aboriginal peoples in Canada. It shows what kinds of health issues are affecting Aboriginal Canadians by age group, provinces and territories and sex. This would be a good resource to use in classroom, or for a research project for students.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
CTS
Health
Physical Education
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Needs of FNMI Learners
Body and Mind
Education
statistics, health, disparity, needs, health issues, age, sex, gender, well-being
http://www5.statcan.gc.ca/cansim/a33?RT=TABLE&themeID=10003&spMode=tables&lang=eng
Tash Tams
Statistics Canada. (2013.) Aboriginal Peoples: Health and Well-being. Found at http://www5.statcan.gc.ca/cansim/a33?RT=TABLE&themeID=10003&spMode=tables&lang=eng on May 22, 2013.
7 Generations
This is a 4 part graphic novel series. The books are STONE, SCAR, ENDS/BEGINS, and THE PACT. It is a story about a boy (Edwin) that addresses different mental health issues. The first story he attempts suicide and his mother tells him a story about a relative and his pain. The second book deals with smallpox and other European illnesses that have and still impact FNMI populations today. The third book has to do with the father, and how the fathers experience at residential school has impacted t
Resource
Book
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Health
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
High School
Spirituality
Current Events
History
Needs of FNMI Learners
Body and Mind
Education
generations, residential school, mental health, wellness, suicide, youth, graphic story, impact
https://highwaterpress.com/shop-2/7-generations-series/
Tash Tams
Robertson, David A. (2010-2011.) 7 Generations Series. Highwater Press: Winnipeg, MB.
978-1-55379-250-5
The Lost Children
This story is based on a Blackfoot myth. It is a story that explains Pleiades Stars and why we them in the night sky. The story explains that there were six children that became orphans because both of their parents had died. They were not taken care of by the people around them, instead they were left to raise themselves and made fun of by other children because of their lack of resources. After being mistreated for many years the children decided to become stars, where they could remain foreve
Resource
Book
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Art
Language Arts
Science
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Land
History
Tipi, Traditions, Paintings, Blackfoot stories
Jessica Thompson
Goble, Paul. (1993). The Lost Children. New York: Bradbury Press
Storm Maker's Tipi
This story explains how the First Nations people learned to make tipi's and live in them. It starts out with a young hunter killing a buffalo and as the hunter starts to skin the buffalo a terrible storm hits and the hunter uses the buffalo hide to keep warm. As the buffalo hunter walks through the storm he stumbles upon Sacred Otter inside his tipi. Sacred Otter explains to the young hunter how to design and set up a tipi. The young hunter teaches his people and they never freeze in a storm aga
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Jessica Thompson
Goble, Paul. (2001). Storm Maker's Tipi. New York: Simon & Schuster.
Tipi
This book is based on tipi design and how they are made. It explains everything from the number of poles, to the symbols painted on the tipi and what kind of stories that they tell. I would use this book to explain to student that each First Nations group had very different ways of designing thier tipi's.
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Tipi, homes, buffalo hunters
http://0-web.ebscohost.com.darius.uleth.ca/ehost/ebookviewer/ebook/nlebk_543490_AN?sid=b2b2b67f-2e82-4b63-9675-d0f90a236d41@sessionmgr113&vid=1&format=EB
Jessica Thompson
Found on University of Lethbridge library webpage.
Goble, Paul. (2007). Tipi [electronic resource]: home of the Nomadic Buffalo Hunters. Bloomington, Ind:World Wisdom http://0-web.ebscohost.com.darius.uleth.ca/ehost/ebookviewer/ebook/nlebk_543490_AN?sid=b2b2b67f-2e82-4b63-9675-d0f90a236d41@sessionmgr113&vid=1&format=EB
Kititokiiaapii on Niitsitaapii Art
This website has videos that talk about Blackfoot Art. The Speaker in the video explains that he is not sure if art is the correct word to use, but he was not sure of another word to use to explain it. In one part of the video he talks about the symbols painted on the outside of the tipi. He explains that each symbol has a purpose. He draws a diagram showing that the top of the tipi represents the sky, the bottom of the tipi represents the earth, and the center of the tipi represents important s
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tipi, traditions, art, symbols, myths, legends
http://blackfootdigitallibrary.com/en/asset/kititokiiaapii-niitsitaapii-art
Jessica Thompson
You will have to watch both video to figure out which parts of the video you would like to watch. He talks about tipi's in the second video and it is about four minutes.
Kititokiiaapii on Niitsitaapii Art. Calf Robe, Marvin. (2013). http://blackfootdigitallibrary.com/en/asset/kititokiiaapii-niitsitaapii-art
Glenbow Archives: Tipi Designs.
This webpage is an informational page that explains that most tipi's have designs, but not just anyone can paint them. In order to paint designs on a tipi you need to have permission and the right to paint a tipi will be given to you through a transfer ceremony. This resources could be used to explain to students that they need to be respectful and understand that they can not just go ahead and design one of these tipi's.
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Respect, tipi design, ceremonies
http://www.glenbow.org/exhibitions/online/blackfoot/design_eng.htm
Jessica Thompson
Glenbow Archives: Tipi Designs. http://www.glenbow.org/exhibitions/online/blackfoot/design_eng.htm
Pre-Contact Blackfoot Foods
This resource discusses why and how the bison was used for food for the Blackfoot people. It also includes other pre-contact foods such as pemmican and dupuyer. This resource would be a great way to introduce students to bison meat and have them learn through tastes and smells. It can also lead into a discussion about what happened when the bison was taken away.
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Bison, Foods, Pre-contact
http://www.aihd.ku.edu/foods/Blackfeet.html
Jeff Rasmussen
Food on the Plains
This is a student friendly resource for upper elementary students. It discusses several different food sources for First Nations groups that inhabited the Plains. It could be used to help reference a lesson plan, or to be used as a worksheet.
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Foods,
http://www.aitc.sk.ca/saskschools/firstnations/food.html
Jeff Rasmussen
Wanuskewin Park
This is a park located in Saskatchewan. It involves students learning and living as one of the First Nations groups on the plains of Saskatchewan. This could be a good field trip with a lot of interactive and interesting lessons. The website also contains a lot of information regarding how First Nations groups lived on the Plains. It includes teacher resources, and information on the environment, foods, spirituality and archaeology. It is an incredible resource and I encourage you to open it
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http://www.wanuskewin.com/seeking-knowledge/great-plains-buffalo/
Jeff Rasmussen
Parts of the Bison
This resource looks at all the different parts of the bison and how they were used. It could be a good focus on how First Nations groups did not let parts go to waste.
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http://www.nebraskastudies.org/0300/frameset_reset.html?http://www.nebraskastudies.org/0300/stories/0301_0109.html
Jeff Rasmussen
First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park
This is a teacher resource, including lesson plans, activities and assessments that can be used for the First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park in Montana. While this is an American resource, it could be used to compare to Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump and tie in the Blackfoot Territory. This resource allows students to understand the importance of the bison for the Blackfoot, both as a physical and spiritual resource.
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Jeff Rasmussen
The Learning Circle Unit 5: Games
The Learning Circle has been produced to help meet Canadian educators growing need for elementary-level learning exercises on First Nations. It is organized into thematic units, each with its own teaching activities. Units are designed to give teachers and students simple but effective exercises, projects and activities that will encourage students to learn more about diverse First Nation groups in Canada. In particular, Unit 5 provides readers with different games that certain First Nation comm
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Puppets, Hand Shadows, Strength, Endurance, Health, Body and Mind, Games,
https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1316530132377/1316530184659#un5
Objectives: to provide students with a knowledge of certain First Nations children's games; to provide opportunities for students to play a number of First Nations games; to assist students in understanding the connection between games and the development of abilities. Teacher Information: Too many First Nations, games were, of necessity, a prelude to adult activities. For example, as soon as their motor skill development allowed, many young people played at hunting games, using small-scale bows
Amy Titley
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada: On-Line Games and Learning Resources
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada have created online games as well as related lesson plans and learning resources for the classroom based on the games. There are four games on this particular site, and they each discuss various factors related to First Nation, Metis and Inuit communities in Canada. Each game can be preceded with a lesson about Canadian Aboriginal history, cultures and languages, and the games used as review on the information.
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On-line game, FNMI vocabulary
http://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1302795811383/1302795996982
Amy Titley
Virtual Museum Canada: Honoring Indigenous Games
Virtual Museum Canada (VMC) have created a page called ''Living Traditions: Museums Honor North American Indigenous Games''. This resources provides readers with a plethora of information regarding First Nation, Metis and Inuit traditional games. The categories of games are split into: The Sacred Run, Lacrosse, The Canoe and Kayak, Woodland Games, Archery, Coast Salish Canoe Racing and Teachers Corner. Each of these categories have numerous pages of information about the particular category, as
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Games, North American Indigenous Games, Online Activities
http://www.museevirtuel-virtualmuseum.ca/sgc-cms/expositions-exhibitions/traditions/English/index.html
Amy Titley
Grade 2 Traditional Aboriginal Sports Games
This is a unit plan that was created by Maxine Gamble and Michelle Kavanagh at Stobart Elementary School in Duck Lack, Alberta. This unit plan allows the students to examine and discover different First Nation games. The creators believe that the students will be able to value the purpose of the games as well as appreciate the physical activity and the benefits that it holds for their mental and physical well-being. This unit plan ultimately encourages students to become aware of, build upon, an
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Grade Two, FNMI Content, Games, Target, Strength, Endurance
http://www.spiritsd.ca/learningresources/FNM%20Resources/Traditional%20Aboriginal%20Sports%20Games,%20Done%20June%2014%20(2).pdf
Amy Titley
Aboriginal Games and Stories
This book is available at the University of Lethbridge Curriculum Library. It can be used for any age group, however it may be best to use at the elementary level. Students can read this book individually, or the teacher may choose to read it as a class. In ''Aboriginal Games and Stories,'' the author describes the importance of playing while you learn, and learning while you play. Readers will be able to pour over intriguing stories, immerse themselves in First Nations ways of understanding and
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Games and Stories, Play and Learn
http://www.amazon.com/Native-American-Stories-Joseph-Bruchac/dp/1555919790/ref=sr_1_1/104-1395611-4005539?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1187135139&sr=1-1
Amy Titley
Resource available at the University of Lethbridge library under 796.08997 Bru
1555919790
Blackfoot Historical Park
This website is full of information regarding the Blackfoot Historical Park. This park provides rich knowledge about the Blackfoot people, their culture, traditions and specifically the importance of their land. Because travel played an essential role in the lives of the Blackfoot, this ridge became a very well-known river-crossing for people. This site could be great for providing information before a field trip, or the just to provide more general knowledge about the Blackfoot. It is an introd
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blackfoot, alberta, land, spirituality, history, culture, traditions
http://www.blackfootcrossing.ca/ourland.html
Sarah Linton
Glenbow Museum - Blackfoot Relationship to the land
This document contains within it an abundance of information on traditional Blackfoot land. It contains maps of different areas across Southern Alberta. The document describes the importance of the land and what resources it has given the Blackfoot. The history of certain Blackfoot leaders such as Chief Mountain and his grandson is also available in this document. This is a great tool for educators who want to teach their students about the local Blackfoot territory and its importance. This docu
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blackfoot, alberta, land, spirituality, history, culture, traditions, chief mountain, stories
http://www.glenbow.org/blackfoot/teacher_toolkit/pdf/Land_Resources.pdf
Sarah Linton
Love Thy Neighbour: Repatriating Precarious Blackfoot Sites
This is an excellent resource relating to the Blackfoot historical land. The web site tells the reader about the importance of the land to the Blackfoot culture and traditions. It describes the issues of how their land was taken away from them and how it has impacted their people. The web site also takes the view point on the responsibility of reviving and maintaining historical sites in Alberta. This would be a useful resource for a teacher to take and utilize its information in the classroom a
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culture, tradition, history, blackfoot, land, politics, spirituality
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/ssmc/html/lovethyneighbor.pdf
Sarah Linton
Water the Sacred Relationship
This is an enriching resource that contains engaging videos and information about the connection between land, water and the Indigenous people of Alberta. This resource specifically talks about the importance of respecting the land and understanding its importance. The land and water are connected together and are sacred to Indigenous people. This website could be used in the upper half of elementary right up until high school. It is a great resource to let students explore so they can understan
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water, blackfoot, spirituality, history, land, sacred, culture, tradition
http://www.sacredrelationship.ca/videos/
Sarah Linton
Canada's First People - Treaties and Change
This website explores Treaty 7 and the First Nation's tribes it applies to. Treaty 7 is an important concept to understand in order to explore Indigenous people's right to their land. The website goes over the promises made in Treaty 7. It also explores the issues of contact and the conflict that have risen as a result. The site touches base on all of the respective Indigenous groups that are to be protected in the Treaty 7 area. This site would be more appropriate for older elementary to high s
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blackfoot, spirituality, history, land, sacred, culture, tradition, treaty 7, alberta
http://firstpeoplesofcanada.com/fp_treaties/fp_treaties_treaty7.html
Sarah Linton
Rabbit & Bear Paws: Truth - Sacred Seven Series
The Sacred Seven series is developed to educate young children in early elementary about morals and values, which to live by. This story is based on the Anishinabek Seven Grandfathers Teaching of Truth. Watch Rabbit, Bear Paws, & Strawberry learn about the Grandfathers Teaching of Truth as they come to understand that each new day is a great adventure. Truth is the main value that is discussed within the story, but there are other values and morals that can be discussed with a class when using t
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Values; Sacred Seven; Oral Tradition; Seven Grandfathers Teaching; Truth
Jamie Mack
Resource available at the University of Lethbridge library under ULCUR F Sol
Solomon, C. (2011). Rabbit and Bear Paws: Sacred Seven- Truth. Chad Solomon and the little Spirit Bear Productions.
978-0-9868462-3-6
Rabbit & Bear Paws: Love - Sacred Seven Series
The Sacred Seven series is developed to educate young children in early elementary about morals and values, which to live by. This story is based on the Anishinabek Seven Grandfathers Teaching of Love. Watch Rabbit, Bear Paws, and Strawberry fly by the seats of their pants as they learn about the Grandfathers Teaching of Love. Love is the main value that is discussed within the story but there are many other values and morals that can be discussed when using this book with the class.This book fa
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Sacred Seven; Oral Tradition; Love; Values; Seven Grandfather Teachings
Jamie Mack
Resource available at the University of Lethbridge library under ULCUR F Sol
Solomon, C. (2011). Rabbit and Bear Paws: Sacred Seven- Love. Chad Solomon and the little Spirit Bear Productions.
978-0-9868462-5-0
Rabbit & Bear Paws: Wisdom - Sacred Seven Series
The Sacred Seven series is developed to educate young children in early elementary about morals and values, which to live by. This story is based on the Anishinabek Seven Grandfathers Teaching of Wisdom. Watch Rabbit, Bear Paws, and Strawberry learn about the Grandfathers Teaching of Wisdom, and making good choices. When they come across a family of beavers, they are faced with some quick decisions. Read to find out if our beloved characters make wise decisions. This book falls within the theme
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Sacred Seven; Wisdom; Values; Seven Grandfathers Teachings; Oral Tradition
Jamie Mack
Resource available at the University o f Lethbridge library under ULCUR F Sol
Solomon, C. (2011). Rabbit and Bear Paws: Sacred Seven- Wisdom. Chad Solomon and the little Spirit Bear
978-0-9868462-6-7
Rabbit & Bear Paws: Respect - Sacred Seven Series
The Sacred Seven series is developed to educate young children in early elementary about morals and values, which to live by. This story is based on the Anishinabek Seven Grandfathers Teaching of Respect. In this story Rabbit, Bear Paws, and Strawberry, come across a heard of buffalo and try to understand what it means to have respect for people and animals. This book falls within the theme of oral history and land. This book is a great way to tie oral history into a lesson and emphasise the i
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Sacred Seven; Values; Respect; Oral Tradition; Seven Grandfathers Teachings
Jamie Mack
Resource available at the University of Lethbridge library under ULCUR F Sol
Solomon, C. (2011). Rabbit and Bear Paws: Sacred Seven- Respect. Chad Solomon and the little Spirit Bear Productions.
978-0-9868462-0-5
Math Catcher - Mathematics through Aboriginal Storytelling
This resource was created to teach math through story telling. There are four animated clips that introduce a mathematical question for the students to think about, solve and explain once the clip has ended. This introduces Aboriginal storytelling/oral tradition and culture while teaching math. It can be found on-line at the website listed. Each clip is created by different individuals and has a unique lesson to it. I think this is a very beneficial website and would be a great way to implement
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Aboriginal Storytelling; Oral Tradition; Mathematics; Problem Solving
http://mathcatcher.irmacs.sfu.ca/story/small-number-and-old-canoe
Jamie Mack
IRMAC Centre - Simon Fraser University. (2013). Math Catcher - Mathematics through Aboriginal Storytelling. Retrieved June 1, 2013, from ://mathcatcher.irmacs.sfu.ca/story/small-number-and-old-canoe.
Native American Games and Stories
A compilation of traditional Aboriginal team sports, ball games, games of chance, games of skill, and awareness games. Each game and/or section has background information, along with an oral story. The games have instructions to play, along with the necessary equipment/materials needed to play the game.
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games, traditional games
Michelle Leafloor
Resource available at the University of Lethbridge library under CURLB 796.08997 Bru
Bruchac, J. & Bruchac, J. (2000). Native American games and stories. Golden, Colorado: Fulcrum Publishing.
1-55591-979-0
First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Games: Manual for Physical Education Teachers
A compilation of FMNI games that each has the relevant history or background knowledge of where the game originated, along with the objectives of the games, materials/equipment, and the rules or procedures.
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games, traditional games
Michelle Leafloor
Resource available at the University of Lethbridge library under CURLB 790.09 Fir
Mitchell, R., Pasemko, L., Harrold, J., & Vande Griend, J. (Date Unknown). First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Games Manual for Physical Education Teachers. Unknown Publisher.
The Learning Circle: Classroom Activities on First Nations in Canada Ages 8 to 11
Designed to give teachers and students simple but effective exercises, projects and activities that will encourage students to learn more about First Nations.
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Transportation, Traditional Dwellings, First Nations Communities, Family, Elders
Michelle Leafloor
Resource available at the University of Lethbridge library under CURLB 970.41 Lea
Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development. (2000). The Learning Circle: Classroom Activities on First Nations in Canada - Ages 8 to 11. Ottawa, ON: Author.
0-662-29454-8
The Learning Circle: Classroom Activities on First Nations in Canada Ages 4 to 7
Designed to give teachers and students simple but effective exercises, projects and activities that will encourage students to learn more about First Nations.
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Storytelling, Seasons, Sharing, Colours, National Aboriginal Day
Michelle Leafloor
CURLB 970.41 Lea
Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development. (2000). The Learning Circle: Classroom Activities on First Nations in Canada - Ages 4 to 7. Ottawa, ON: Author.
0-662-29302-9
North American Indian Games
An informational text on North American Aboriginal games. The book examines how the role of games is incorporated into Aboriginal lives both historically and in the present, modern day.
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Michelle Leafloor
Available at the University of Lethbridge library under CURLB 796.08997 And
Anderson, M.K. (2000). North American Indian Games. New York: Franklin Watts.
0-531-20403-0
We Are All Related: A Celebration of Our Cultural Heritage
This is a beautiful example of successfully using art in a personal and public way to empower young students while focusing on individuality, culture, family, connection, and art making. A fantastic inspiration for future artworks with my own classes.
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art, elementary, culminating activity
Rhianne Weghnnar
Resource available at the University of Lethbridge curriculum lab under CURLB 704.083 We
George Littlechild Vancouver: George T. Cunningham Elementary School, 1996
0-9680479-0-4
Keepers of the Animals: Native Stories and Wildlife Activities for Children
Great basis for Art and Drama lessons for many age groups. Most lesson ideas can be held outside or in the classroom - leading into outdoor art, nature art, art in nature, organic shapes, symbolism. Fantastic ability to create across curriculum connections through all lessons.
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big picture thinking, cross-curricular
Rhianne Weghnnar
Resource can be found at the University of Lethbridge curriculum lab under CURLB 398.2089 Cad
Caduto, M. & Bruchac, J. Fifth House Publishers, 1991
0-920079-88-1
The Learning Circle: Classroom Activities on First Nations in Canada
A uncomplicated resource with quick tidbits of information about common ideas, questions, and history that many non-First Nations people could use as a starting point to become more informed about First Nations in Canada.
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cross-curricular, big idea, learning style
Rhianne Weghnnar
Resource can be found at the University of Lethbridge curriculum lab under CURLB 970.1 Cir
First Nations Education CASE Committee: Ray Watkins Elementary School
Ancient Thunder
A beautifully illustrated work written and illustrated by an Ojibway artist, whose methods are unique and modern yet his work retains traditional storytelling, artistry, and symbolism. This book could be used across curriculum into Language Arts (story telling, symbolism), Science (seasons, animals), and Art (watercolour, symbolism, pattern).
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picture book, animals, art
Rhianne Weghnnar
CURLB 599.6655 Yer
Leo Yerxa Toronto: Groundwood Books House of Anansi Press, 2006
0-88899-746-9
A Family Tree Narrative: Hungry Wolf of the Blood Tribe
Beverly Hungry Wolf, author of "The Ways of My Grandmothers," is a member of the Blood Tribe of the Blackfoot people. Her traditional home in southern Alberta is just under the Chief Mountain on land chosen by Chief Red Crow. Beverly and her family discuss the significance of beaver bundles for their people's healing and spiritual traditions, the importance of learning one's history, and their community's renewed interest in their ancestors' way of life."--Container
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Brooke Ramsay
This video can be found in the curriculum laboratory of the University of Lethbridge. The call number is 398.2089 Fam
Firsts from Aboriginal Peoples to Pioneers
This resource is intended to present the historical perspective of Canada's Aboriginal peoples, it is also a resource for teaching pioneer studies.
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http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCwQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fetfovoice.ca%2Fpdfs%2FFirsts-from-Aboriginal-Peoples-to-Pioneers.pdf&ei=AwjTUdWzOKjrigKrnYCQAg&usg=AFQjCNGz-TnzIVCCPsbYUX5iu22_VbEz6A&bvm=bv.48705608,d.cGE
Brooke Ramsay
Please see attached document.
Lillian Blakey, Adrianne Ficzere, and Susan Gillies-Rezo ETFO Voice Fall 2002.
The Learning Circle:Classroom Activities on First Nations in Canada
This is a very fabulous website to assist with ideas for different activities that are engaging for students to learn about the First Nations and how the first nations lived. The activities that are available on this website are easy to follow and therefore students will enjoy them and also be learning new information at the same time.
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http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCwQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.etfo.ca%2FResources%2FForTeachers%2FDocuments%2FThe%2520Learning%2520Circle%2520-%2520Classroom%2520Activities%2520on%2520First%2520Nations%2520in%2520Canada.pdf&ei=uBTTUc6hAuqiigKymYDoAg&usg=AFQjCNEJAYKIdrXnJo86qjHn8CkT-2NyfQ&bvm=bv.48705608,d.cGE
Brooke Ramsay
Early Explorers
This site offers many different lesson plans with the outcomes and objectives that will assist in social studies from grade K-8. The lesson plans are in depth and very specific so that teachers can use the lesson plans without a lot of modification.
Lesson Plan
Website
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
http://records.viu.ca/www/discover/educate/smithn/lessons/grade4.htm
Brooke Ramsay
Teaching Rocks: Building a Solid Foundation by Learning Together and Growing Together
This resource has many different option avaible for teaching an introduction about First Nations. The lesson plans are easy to access and are very helpful with in-depth information to assist teacher's with successful lessons. The site show ideas for a grade 3 social studies lesson but a teacher could modify them to be useful to grade 4 social studies as well.
Lesson Plan
Website
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
http://teachingrocks.ca/learning-about-first-nations-people-introductory-lesson/
Brooke Ramsay
What Story Does it Tell?
This website has lesson plans that are meaningful to teaching the First Nation's perspective. The ideas can be modified to any grade level. The activities also give students the idea of how First Nations lived, their culture and their way of life.
Lesson Plan
Website
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Land
Spirituality
Buffalo, Robe, Winter Count, history
http://americanhistory.si.edu/buffalo/hideactivity.html
Brooke Ramsay
As Long as the Rivers Flow - Novel Study Unit
This unit plan is a Language Arts novel study which includes FNMI content. It examines the book "As Long as the Rivers Flow," which explores Lawrence's last summer at home before being sent off to a residential school. It emphasizes traditional culture and a sense of belonging. This unit would also be a great springboard for a more in-depth Social Studies unit on residential schools.
Lesson Plan
Book
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Spirituality
Current Events
History
Law and Politics
First Nations' Languages
Education
Cree, Tradition, Summer Camp, Residential Schools, Nature, Spirituality
Jessica Bevans
1.1. Discover and Explore- Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to explore thoughts, ideas, feelings and experiences. SLO: Use own experiences as a basis for exploring and expressing opinions and understanding. 2.2. Respond to Texts Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to comprehend and respond personally and critically to oral, print and other media texts. SLO: Experience oral, print and other media texts from a variety of cultural traditio
Aboriginal Games - Cross Curricular Unit Plan (Grade 2)
For many First Nation cultures, playing games with people of all ages in the community was a part of everyday life. In order to live in harmony with others and the land, a person must work to keep all aspects of themselves strong and healthy including their mind, body, spirit and emotions. Traditional First Nation games address each of these four aspects, as players practice unique and useful skills that are necessary to everyday life. Depending on what is being played and who is playing, the ma
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Class Activity
Art
Language Arts
Math
Physical Education
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Inuit
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Body and Mind
Education
games, addition, trickster, inuit games, physical activity, first nation games, creation story, art, create, connection to land, oral history
Amy Titley
MATH = Measure length to the nearest nonstandard unit by using multiple copies of a unit ; using a single copy of a unit, Students will: become familiar with a certain First Nation children's game called "Bone Foot Throw" and be provided with opportunities to play "Bone Foot Throw" game; recognize the connection between playing "Bone Foot Throw" game and measurement of a meter. ELA = 2.1. Use strategies and cues: identify the main idea or topic and supporting details of simple narrative and
Legends Lesson Series
In this series of lessons, the students are going to be looking at a variety of Legends from across North America. While looking at these lessons the students will be touching on the ELA outcomes: 2.2.1 experience oral, print and other media texts from a variety of cultural traditions and genres, such as journals, nature programs, short stories, poetry, letters, CDROM programs, mysteries, historical fiction, drawings and prints; 2.2.11 identify and explain the usefulness, effectiveness and lim
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
First Nations
Blackfoot
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Education
Legends, First Nations, Aboriginal, Cree, Blackfoot, Cheyenne, Mikmaq, Creation, Hero, Trickster, Video
Kaylee Melhoff
To finish off this lesson series consider inviting an elder in to speak about legends to your class.
ELA 2.2.1: Experience oral, print and other media texts from a variety of cultural traditions and genres, such as journals, nature programs, short stories, poetry, letters, CDROM programs, mysteries, historical fiction, drawings and prints; 2.2.11 identify and explain the usefulness, effectiveness and limitations of various forms of oral, print and other media texts ; 2.2.12 reflect on, revise and elaborate on initial impressions of oral, print and other media texts, through subsequent readin
Animals in Art - Integrating Art, Drama, Music Lesson with FNMI Values
The themed content and pedagogy of this unit is about animals in art and contains FNMI values and objectives. This is a five lesson unit plan for elementary grades K-2 with art integration of art, music, and drama, while also incorporating language arts and science curriculum outcomes. Utilizing a big picture model of education aides in reinforcing information for multiple levels and ages of learning while also being an important value for FNMI education.
Lesson Plan
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Art
Drama
Language Arts
Music
Science
FNMI Languages
First Nations
Blackfoot
Inuit
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
First Nations' Languages
Body and Mind
Education
animals, art, illustrations, puppetry, horse, horses, puppet, animals in art, Hopi, Blackfoot, Inuit, Eagle Dance, modeling clay, clay, performance, singing, painting
Rhianne Weghnnar
Please see attached document.
Blackfoot Culture - Thematic Unit
I have created 5 lesson plans that introduce the Blackfoot culture to grade 1 students. The first lesson teaches the students how to introduce themselves in Blackfoot, this would be a perfect lesson to do during the first week of school. There is also a lesson that could be used as an introduction to the science unit: living things. Students learn different names of animals in Blackfoot .The 3rd lesson is a math lesson where the students are to sort items with 1 attribute, before the lesson
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Math
Science
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
First Nations' Languages
Body and Mind
Education
Michelle McNulty
Students will share personal experiences that are clearly related to oral, print, and other media texts. Students will identify examples of plants and animals that are normally under human care (domesticated) and those that are normally independent of human care (wild). Sort 3-D objects and 2-D shapes, using one attribute, and explain the sorting rule.
First Nations Games - Themed Unit
This compilation of lesson plans has been developed with the theme of First Nations Games incorporated into each lesson. The lessons are intended to be used in a Grade 1 classroom. All of the lesson plans follow the Alberta Education programs of studies guidelines. This set of five lesson plans is not so much as a cohesive unit involving only one core subject, but are lessons from across the curriculum. The subjects included in these lesson plans are science, math, art, physical education and dr
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Art
Drama
Math
Physical Education
Science
First Nations
Blackfoot
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Michelle Leafloor
Drama Puppetry: The student will become aware of the puppet as a communicative medium by constructing a simple puppet. The student will apply moving skills to puppetry by experimenting with puppet manipulation. Art Craftsmanship: Students will add finishing touches. Physical Education A1-13: Students will demonstrate the basic skills of running, jumping, throwing in a variety of environments and using various equipment. C1-3: Identify and demonstrate etiquette and fair play. Science 1-9
First Nations Unit for Grade 4: Part One
These are the first four lesson plans in a unit on First Nations in Alberta for the grade four curriculum. The last two lessons can be found in the next entry or search under the author, Brooke Ramsay.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Land
History
Education
Brooke Ramsay
4.1 Alberta: A Sense of the Land General Outcome: Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how elements of physical geography, climate, geology and paleontology are integral to the landscapes and environment of Alberta. 4.2 The Stories, Histories and Peoples of Alberta General Outcome: Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the role of stories, history and culture in strengthening communities and contributing to identity and a sense of belong
First Nations Unit for Grade 4: Part Two
These are the last two lessons in a unit for the history and important information of the First Nations in Alberta. The first four lessons can be found in the previous entry or search under the author, Brooke Ramsay.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Land
History
Education
Brooke Ramsay
4.1 Alberta: A Sense of the Land General Outcome: Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how elements of physical geography, climate, geology and paleontology are integral to the landscapes and environment of Alberta. 4.2 The Stories, Histories and Peoples of Alberta General Outcome: Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the role of stories, history and culture in strengthening communities and contributing to identity and a sense of belon
Oral Tradition Lesson Plan
This is a two part lesson plan that introduces oral tradition to grade 2 students. The lesson plans can be adjusted for other grades if required. The first lesson plan introduces oral tradition and Native storytelling to the class. During this lesson a take home activity is explained in which the students will get three short stories from a family member. The activity will be finished up in lesson 2 during class. These lessons will work best if lesson one is done on Friday and lesson 2 is done
Resource
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Oral Traditions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNY7L_RdObA.
Jamie Mack
The resources are as follows: 1. You tube clip introducing Native Storytelling in lesson one. 2 & 3. Teachers resource and text book for Grade 2 Social Studies. 4. The reference for the worksheets that went with the lessons. The three stories worksheet I made myself.
Social Studies GLO 2.1: Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how geography, culture, language, heritage, economics, and resources shape and change Canadian Communities. Language Arts GLO 1.1: Students will read, write, view, and represent, to explore thoughts, ideas, feelings and experiences. Social Studies SLO 2.1.3: Students will investigate the cultural and linguistic characteristics of an Inuit, an Acadian, and a prairie community in Canada, by exploring and ref
1. Quiethawk, K. 2011, May, 25. The Oral Tradition of Storytelling. Retrieved June 1, 2013, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNY7L_RdObA. 2. (2005). Alberta Social Studies, Many Voices, Teachers Resource and CD ROM, Grade 2. Canada: Pearson Education. 3.(2005). Alberta Social Studies Textbook, Unit 2, Looking at People, Grade 2. Canada: Pearson Education. 4.Lower East side Tenement Museum. Oral History Lesson Plan. Retrieved May 22, 2013 from: www.tenement.org./files/oralhistory.
Trickster Tale Lesson Plan
This lesson plan introduces the students to different forms of oral tradition. Trickster tales come in different forms and this is displayed within the lesson. The main activity of the lesson is having the students create their own trickster tale after learning, viewing, and discussing two different kinds of trickster tales. Worksheets are at the end of the lesson plan.
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Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Education
Oral Tradition , Trickster Tale , Grade 2 , FNMI
www.tenement.org./files/oralhistory.
Jamie Mack
References are as follows: 1. Is a book that displays a variety of different Trickster tales in graphic novel form. Great Resource! This resource is found within the University of Lethbridge Library. ISBN # above. 2. Is a trickster tale which is read to the class within the lesson plan. Coyote is found in the FNMI kit at the University of Lethbridge in the curriculum lab. 3. is the resource where the worksheets were found, link is listed above. 4. Resources for the comic strip worksheet.
English Language Arts GLO 2.0: Students will listen, speak, read, write, view, and represent, to comprehend and respond personally and critically to oral, print, and other media texts. Social Studies GLO 2.1: Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how geography, culture, language, heritage, economics and resources shape and change Canada's communities. English Language Arts SLO 2.1.4: Students will use knowledge of how oral and written language is used in a variety of c
1. Dembicki, M. (2010). Trickster: Native American Tales: A Graphic Novel. Golden, Colorado, United States: Fulcrum Publishing, Inc. 2. McDermott, G. (1994). Coyote - A Trickster Tale from the American Southwest. Orlando, Florida, United States: Voyager Books, Harcourt Inc. 3. Lower East side Tenement Museum. Oral History Lesson Plan. Retrieved May 22, 2013 from: www.tenement.org./files/oralhistory. 4. - Luchaeur, M. (2013). Comic Strip Worksheets. Have Fun Teaching. Retrieved June 1, 20
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FNMI Data Analysis Lesson Plan
This lesson plan introduces data analysis while implementing oral tradition into the grade 2 classroom. This lesson is used to introduce the data analysis until. The clip used "Small Number and the Old Canoe" is great and allows great discussion about oral tradition and FNMI culture. The worksheet allows the students to think through their problems and the information that is provided. It is attached below. Easy and fun way to implement FNMI and Oral tradition into your math lesson!
Lesson Plan
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Math
First Nations
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Land
Spirituality
History
Education
Oral Tradition, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, FNMI Grade 2
http://mathcatcher.irmac.sfu.ca/story/small-number-and-old-canoe
Jamie Mack
References are for the following: 1. This is a great resource for implementing FNMI into the math class several different problems but this lesson uses "Small Number and the Old Canoe". Link is listed above. 2. Is just the teachers resource that was used to help create the worksheet.
Mathematics GLO 1.0: Students will collect, display, and analyse data, to solve problems. English Language Arts GLO 1.0: Students will listen, speak, read, write, view, and represent to explore thoughts, ideas, feelings, and experiences. English Language Arts GLO 3.0: Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to manage ideas and information. Mathematics SLO 1.1: Students will gather and record data about self and others to answer questions. English Language Arts SLO 1.2.2:
1. IRMAC Centre - Simon Fraser University. (2013). Small Number and the Old Canoe. Math Catcher: Mathematics through Aboriginal Storytelling. Retrieved May 30, 2013, from http://mathcatcher.irmac.sfu.ca/story/small-number-and-old-canoe. 2. Math Makes Sense reproduction pages, Pearson Education Canada, 2008,
Teaching Values and Morals through Oral Tradition
This is a great lesson plan to teach your students values such as "respect", "love", truth", & "wisdom". This lesson plan teaches the students about these four values by reading the Sacred Seven Series, and following the adventures of Rabbit and Bear Paws. This lesson plan has the students create banners explaining how they would use their values (one of the four listed above) in regards to people, animals, and the land. Great interactive lesson which allows the students to think about how th
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Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Health
Language Arts
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Values , Oral Tradition, Respect , Truth , Love , Wisdom, Grade 2 , FNMI
Jamie Mack
All of the books listed above are by the same author and are found in the Curriculum lab at the University of Lethbridge library. Great books to implement into your class, the students will love them!
Health GLO 2.0: Students will develop effective interpersonal skills that demonstrate responsibility, respect, and caring in order to establish and maintain healthy interaction. English Language Arts GLO 2.0: Students will listen, speak, read, write, view, and represent, to comprehend and respond personally and critically to oral, print, and other media text. Social Studies GLO 2.2: Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how a community emerged, and of how the various
1. Solomon, C. (2011). Rabbit and Bear Paws -Sacred Seven- Wisdom. Chad Solomon and the little Spirit Bear Productions. ISBN # 978-0-9868462-6-7. 2. Solomon, C. (2011). Rabbit and Bear Paws -Sacred Seven- Love. Chad Solomon and the little Spirit Bear Productions. ISBN # 978-0-9868462-5-0. 3. Solomon, C. (2011). Rabbit and Bear Paws -Sacred Seven- Respect. Chad Solomon and the little Spirit Bear Productions. ISBN # 978-0-9868462-0-5. 4. Solomon, C. (2011). Rabbit and Bear Paws -Sacred Seven- Tru
1: . ISBN # 978-0-9868462-6-7.2: ISBN # 978-0-9868462-5-0.3: ISBN # 978-0-9868462-0-5. 4: ISBN # 978-0-9868462-3-6.
Tipi's - Lesson 1 of 5
This is lesson one of a unit that is based on tipi's. The unit covers everything from how tipi's are painted, built, and how they help to organize First Nation communities.
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Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Education
Jessica Thompson
The lesson plans say they are for grade 6, but they could be adapted to work for grade's 5 or 7.
Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to explore thoughts, ideas, feelings and experiences. Read, write, represent and talk to explore and explain connections between prior knowledge and new information in oral, print and other media texts. Understand the Blackfoot story about how they learned out to make tipi's and how homes are important to many cultures.
Tipi's - Lesson 2 of 5
In this lesson students learn how the building and designing of tipi's helps to organize First Nation communities. They also have an opportunity to compare the inside of a tipi to their own home.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
History
Education
Jessica Thompson
Although this lesson states that it is for grade 6 it can be adapted to work for a grade 5 or 7 classroom.
Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the democratic principles exemplified by ancient Athens and the Iroquois Confederacy. 6.2.2 value the role of participation by citizens in diverse democratic societies . Understand that some First Nations people live in a different type of home and that these homes represent the First Nations culture. That the making of the tipi creates roles within the First Nations societies. Each individual person has a role and a responsibili
Tipi's - Lesson 3 of 5
In this lesson students look at both the western and Blackfoot perspectives on the the Pleiades star constellation.
Lesson Plan
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Science
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
History
Body and Mind
Education
Jessica Thompson
Although this lesson plan is for grade 6 it can be adapted to work for a grade 5 or 7 class.
Observe, describe, and interpret the movement of objects in the sky and identify pattern and order in movements. Describe the location and movement of individual stars and groups of star (constellations) as they move through the night sky. Understand that the constellations tell many different stories to different cultures.
Tipi's - Lesson 4 of 5
In this lesson students create their own tipi based on what they have learned in previous lessons.
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Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Art
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Education
Jessica Thompson
Although this lesson says that it is for grade 6 it can be adapted to work for a grade 5 or 7 classroom.
Component 3: Students will interpret artwork for their symbolic meaning. Concept B: An artwork can be analyzed for the meaning of it's visible components and their inter-relationships . Concept C: Artworks contain symbolic representation of a subject or theme . Students will respect the artwork of First Nations people and understand that the images have great meaning.
Tipi's - Lesson 5 of 5
In this lesson students will take previous work and name angles that they can find.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Math
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
History
Jessica Thompson
Although this lesson is for grade 6, it can be adapted to work in a grade 5 or 7 class.
Use direct and indirect measurement to solve problems. Identifying examples of angles in the environment. Students will re-state what they have learned in previous lessons about what tipi's and tell us about First Nations people.
Grade 2 First Nations and Inuit Unit Plan
This is a five lesson unit plan that focuses on integrating First Nations and Inuit traditional games into the grade 2 curriculum. The unit particularly focuses on using traditional Inuit games in the classroom. The unit contains two math lessons, one social lesson, one LA lesson, and one PE lesson.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Math
Physical Education
Social Studies
First Nations
Inuit
Elementary
Land
History
Education
Games, Inuit, Dene, First Nations, traditional games, math, social, language arts,physical education, Iqaluit, Nunavut,
Emily Donnelly
I decided to submit the unit as a whole even though the lessons are in different subjects. I feel that the unit is easier to understand with all the lessons included. The lessons do not need to be taught in a particular order but students should be learning about the Inuit in social studies before the games are introduced in math, language arts and other subject areas.
Math: Use direct and indirect measurement to solve problems . SLO 3: Compare and order objects by length, height, distance around as mass (weight), using none standard units and make statements of Comparison. Develop number sense SLO 1: Say the number sequence 0-100 by 2s, 5s, and 10s. Social 2.1: Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how geography, culture, language, heritage, economics and resources shape and change Canada's communities . SLO: What is daily lif
Bison Thematic Unit
This unit contains 5 complete lessons on teaching students about the bison. It was intended for grade 4, although could easily be expanded or decreased for grade level. The lessons include the importance of tanning, bison body parts, food, and hunting.
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Website
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Science
Social Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Education
Bison, Buffalo, Foods, Hunting
Jeff Rasmussen
4.3.3 - examine, critically, Alberta's changing cultural and social dynamics by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues . 4.2.1 - appreciate how an understanding of Alberta's history, peoples and stories contributes to their own sense of belonging and identity:
Dene Hand Games
This is a great teacher and student resource that teaches how to play traditional Dene hand games. The resource has a large selection of games to choose from, with step by step instructions and pictures. The hand games could easily be used in any grade and in any subject area.
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Website
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Physical Education
Math
Social Studies
Science
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Land
History
Body and Mind
Education
Games, Dene, hand games, First Nations, traditional games.
http://www.denegames.ca/
Emily Donnelly
Inuit Sports and Games
This resource teaches about Inuit sports and games. The resource could be used effectively in PE and in other subjects across the curriculum. The site contains videos that show students and teachers how to play the games and also demonstrates how to make the games. The resource teaches students that traditionally, the materials used to make games would have been taken from nature (the land/ environment).
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Website
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Physical Education
Science
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
Land
History
Body and Mind
Education
Inuit, games, sports, land, history, traditional games.
http://icor.ottawainuitchildrens.com/node/21
Emily Donnelly
First Nations Games of Chance
This a great resource for using First Nations games to teach chance and probability in math, but the games can also be used in other subject areas as well. The site includes examples of: Guessing games, stick games, dice games, hand games and hidden ball games
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Website
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Math
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Land
History
Education
First Nations games, math, stick games, guessing games, games of chance, hidden ball games
http://web.uvic.ca/~tpelton/fn-math/
Emily Donnelly
Tulugak - Inuit Raven Stories
This website contains lesson ideas and activities that teachers can use to integrate Inuit content into all subject areas.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Art
Drama
Health
Language Arts
Music
Physical Education
Science
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Inuit
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Body and Mind
Education
Inuit games, Inuit art, Inuit way of life, Inuit oral traditions, Inuit history
http://nac-cna.ca/en/englishtheatre/studyguide/tulugak-inuit-raven-stories/exercises
Emily Donnelly
Grade 2 Unit - Inuit Games
This is a online unit of Inuit games. The website contains activities that can be used in classrooms from grades 2 - 6. The website also contains links to other resources that contain information about the Inuit.
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Website
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Physical Education
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Inuit
Elementary
Land
History
Education
Inuit games, activities, Inuit culture, social studies, elementary, Inuit way of life, land
http://keelercommons.weebly.com/grade-2-inuit-games.html
Emily Donnelly
Curriculum Connections: Traditional Aboriginal Games
This is a downloadable PDF resource for teachers, demonstrating how First Nations, Metis and Inuit games can be integrated into the curriculum. This resource includes game examples and activity ideas.
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Website
Teacher Resource
Physical Education
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
History
Body and Mind
Education
FNMI, games, FNMI games
http://www.etfo.ca/Resources/ForTeachers/Documents/Canadian%20Aboriginal%20Festival%202005%20Curriculum%20Connections%20-%20Traditional%20Aboriginal%20Games.pdf
Emily Donnelly
Traditional Aboriginal Land - 5 Themed Grade 9 Lesson Plans
These series of lessons focuses on different aspects of traditional First Nations land, specifically but not limited to Alberta. They are all part of the grade 9 curriculum with each integrating different ICT outcomes. Some lessons will take two classes to complete but are part of the same lesson and so there is only one lesson plan for each subject. The five subjects that are focused on are: English Language Arts, ICT (computers), Social Studies, Science and Art. There is a focus on a variety o
Lesson Plan
Art
CTS
Language Arts
Science
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Middle School
Spirituality
Land
History
Law and Politics
Sarah Linton
- Organize ideas and information by developing and selecting appropriate categories and organizational structure. - Develop coherence by relating all key ideas to the overall purpose of the oral, print or other media text integrate appropriate visual, print and/or other media to reinforce overall impression or point of view and engage the audience . 3.1 access diverse viewpoints on particular topics by using appropriate technologies. 3.2 assemble and organize different viewpoints in order t
The Learning Circle - Classroom Activities on First Nations in Canada
This teachers resource focuses on integrating First Nations, Metis and Inuit content in a variety of subjects. The resource contains stories that can be read in the classroom as well as sample activities. This resource is suitable for younger elementary grades K-3. The site contains 6 units (1- Storytelling 2- Seasons 3- Sharing 4 - Colours 5- Games 6 - National Aboriginal Day).
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Website
Teacher Resource
Art
Health
Language Arts
Physical Education
Science
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Education
FNMI, oral traditions, seasons, science, land, art, social studies, relationships, community, belonging, culture.
https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1316530132377/1316530184659
Emily Donnelly
Please see attached lesson plans for further details.
Holistic Health and Wellness Unit Plan
This unit was prepared for a high school aged students. It consists of 7 lesson plans, 5 of which have been included in this package. There are enough resources included to help develop the final 2 lessons. This unit aims to provide an inclusive and comprehensive learning experience for students of various backgrounds about the life, culture, and struggles of First Nations peoples in North America. It explores different aspects of culture, such as food and health, and how the perspective of it a
Lesson Plan
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
CTS
Health
Aboriginal Studies
Middle School
High School
Spirituality
History
Needs of FNMI Learners
Body and Mind
health, wellness, pemmican, food, stereotypes, suicide, mental health, food safety, disease, disorders, physical health, holistic, respect
Tash Tams
There is a lesson plan included on Medicine Wheels. It is important to honor the value and actual place of medicine wheels, so a deeper understanding is necessary.
Career and Life Management: Senior High GLO: 1. Students will apply an understanding of the emotional/psychological, intellectual, social, spiritual and physical dimensions of health and the dynamic interplay of these factors in managing personal well-being. P1. analyze the dimensions of health and their interrelatedness, the impact of the determinants of health, and the dynamic nature of balance in life . P2. evaluate choices and combinations of choices that can create barriers to achieving
Making Moccasins
This is a grade 5 unit lessons on making moccasins. The students will learn about the ways in which First Nations groups connect their identity and connection to the land through a holistic reality in which their world view is created from. The student will gain an appreciation and understanding in the ways in which moccasins and the designs on the moccasins come from the land and area of the maker.
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Teacher Resource
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Art
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Body and Mind
Education
moccasins, traditions, oral traditions, creation stories, beading, beadwork, land, identity, landscape, hide
Alanna Crop Eared Wolf
Although this unit plan is targeted for the Grade 6 curriculum, it can be used and modified for several grade levels in Middle to High School.
Some moccasin designs are treated as sacred and only certain designs are created for specific reasons i.e. beaded souls are put on the deceased; or some moccasins are only used and worn at sacred ceremonies. Families and clans also own the rights to certain designs that cannot be replicated by others who do not have the right to them.
Language Arts- Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to explore thoughts, ideas, feelings and experiences. Math- Use patterns to describe the world and to solve problems. Social- 6.2 Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the democratic principles exemplified by ancient Athens and the Iroquois Confederacy. Art-Students will interpret artwork for their symbolic meaning
Addition
Teaches addition skills using First Nations symbols
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Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Math
First Nations
Elementary
Education
First Nations Symbols
Charmaine Hickman
Please see attached lesson plan for further details.
Importance of Liquids
Teaching the importance of water to the First Nations culture
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Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Science
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Spirituality
Land
Body and Mind
Education
Law and Politics
Charmaine Hickman
Please see attached lesson plan for further information.
Yup'ik Fisheries
These two lesson plans work together to learn rectangles as well as how it relates to the Yup'ik culture.
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Teacher Resource
Math
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Middle School
Land
Education
Charmaine Hickman
Please see attached lesson plans for further information.
Responding to Texts
The students will respond to a text entitled "The Elders Are Watching".
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Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Education
Charmaine Hickman
Stereotypes
This lesson looks at some stereotypes and why they exist, and the misconceptions and misinterpretations that occur in mainstream society and within social media.
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Teacher Resource
Social Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
High School
PostSecondary
Current Events
History
Education
Charmaine Hickman
Tecumseh
This lesson allows students to research the roles that Tecumseh played in the War of 1812
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Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Middle School
High School
History
Education
Charmaine Hickman
Please see attached lesson plan for further information.
Totem Poles
This lesson shows how art can be a way of expressing yourself.
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Teacher Resource
Art
Aboriginal Studies
Health
First Nations
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Body and Mind
Education
Charmaine Hickman
Treaty 7
This lesson discusses some history of Treaty 7.
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Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Blackfoot
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Current Events
History
Law and Politics
Education
Charmaine Hickman
Please see attached lesson plan for further information.
Buffalo
This lesson talks about the different uses of the Buffalo.
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Teacher Resource
Science
Social Studies
Language Arts
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
High School
Charmaine Hickman
FNMI Incorporation Into the Science Classroom
This is an annotated resource list of 15 resources that can be used in the science curriculum from Grades 7-9, Science 10, and Biology 20 - 30
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Science
First Nations
Blackfoot
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Body and Mind
Education
Needs of FNMI Learners
First Nations' Languages
Science resource annotated
Kristy Secrist
Being Left Out Lesson Plan
This is a lesson plan for a Grade 3 Health lesson on bullying, specifically on being left out.
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Health
Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Body and Mind
Education
Bullying, Mohawk
Tara White
Michelle Leafloor
University of Lethbridge Curriculum Laboratory: ULCUR F Whi
Wellness Choices : Students will make responsible and informed choices to maintain health and to promote safety for self and others. W-3.7. Students will identify strategies to avoid being bullied in different case scenarios. Relationship Choices : Students will develop effective interpersonal skills that demonstrate responsibility, respect, and caring in order to establish and maintain healthy interactions. R-3.1. Students will recognize the effects of sharing positive feelings on self and
I Like Who I Am by Tara White
978-1-894778-63-3
Bullying Lesson Plan
This is a lesson plan for Grade 3 Health. It uses an First Nations story about a kind-hearted young walrus that befriends a lonely human child and teaches him some important lessons about seeking help and finding strength within.
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Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Health
Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Body and Mind
Education
Bullying
Michelle Leafloor
Wellness Choices : Students will make responsible and informed choices to maintain health and to promote safety for self and others. W-3.7. Students will identify strategies to avoid being bullied in different case scenarios.
Traditional Aboriginal Homes Graphing
This is a Grade 3 Math graphing lesson that incorporates tally marks and pictographs, while learning about traditional aboriginal homes.
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Math
First Nations
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
History
Education
math, graphing, pictograph, Tally Chart
Michelle Leafloor
1. Develop number sense. 1.2. Represent and describe numbers to 1000, concretely, pictorially and symbolically. 1.10. Apply mental mathematics strategies and number properties. 2. Collect display and analyze data to solve problems. 2. Collect first hand data and organize it using pictographs, line plots and bar graphs.
Bullying Lesson - Eagle Boy
This is a Grade 3 Health lesson plan on bullying. It uses a traditional oral story from the First Nations living along the Pacific Coast.
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Health
Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Body and Mind
Education
Vaughan, Richard Lee. (2000).
Michelle Leafloor
University of Lethbridge Curriculum Laboratory: ULCUR 398.2089 Vau
Relationship Choices : Students will develop effective interpersonal skills that demonstrate responsibility, respect and caring in order to establish and maintain healthy interactions. R-3.6 - Students will demonstrate inclusive behaviors regardless of individual differences or circumstances.
Vaughan, Richard Lee. (2000). Eagle Boy: A Pacific Northwest Native Tale. Sasquatch Books: Seattle, WA.
1-57061-592-6
Last Leaf First Snowflake to Fall Art Lesson
This is an art lesson that could be done for a variety of elementary grades. The art project is based of the illustration/art work that is presented in the book Last Leaf First Snowflake to Fall by Leo Yerxa.
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Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Book
Art
Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Spirituality
Land
Body and Mind
Art, Poetry
Yerxa, Leo. (1993).
Michelle Leafloor
University of Lethbridge Curriculum Laboratory: CURLB F Yer
Expression : Students will create an original composition, object or space based on supplied motivation. A. Outside stimulation from sources such as music, literature, photographs, film, creative movement, drama, television and computers can be interpreted visually.
Yerxa, Leo. (1993). Last Leaf First Snowflake to Fall. Orchard Books: New York.
0-531-06824-2
Bullying Lesson Plan - Take a Stand
This is a Grade 3 Health lesson plan on bullying and taking action against bullies as a bystander. The main focus of the lesson is based on the book One by Kathryn Otoshi.
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Book
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Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Health
Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Body and Mind
Education
Bullying
Otoshi, Kathryn. (2008).
Michelle Leafloor
University of Lethbridge Curriculum Laboratory: CURLB F One c.2
Wellness Choices Students will make responsible and informed choices to maintain health and to promote safety for self and others. W-3.7. Students will identify strategies to avoid being bullied in different case scenarios.
Otoshi, Kathryn. (2008). One. KO Kids Books: San Rafael, CA.
978-09723946-4-2
Begin With A Buffalo
This website includes a great lesson plan. Students get the chance to create their own buffalo hide and learn about what the First Nations people used the buffalo for. It is very descriptive and includes materials, outcomes, and adaptations.
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Land
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buffalo first nations
http://www.crayola.com/lesson-plans/begin-with-a-buffalo-lesson-plan/
Kacy Berry
Tracking The Buffalo
This website explores the role of the buffalo in the lives of First Nations people. The website includes lots of information as well as great classroom activities.
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Art
Language Arts
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Aboriginal Studies
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Elementary
Middle School
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Land
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buffalo first nations
http://americanhistory.si.edu/buffalo/
Kacy Berry
Native American Art Projects and Lesson Plans
This website includes a great collection of art projects and lesson plans about a variety of First Nations topics. It is very descriptive and includes pictures of student samples of work.
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Art
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
Spirituality
Land
History
Education
Body and Mind
buffalo first nations
http://www.nativeamericanactivities.com/
Kacy Berry
Niitsitapiisini Teacher Tool Kit
This site includes a number of instructional units about a variety of First Nations topics, including relationship with the land, buffalo, family, and others. It is very detailed, including unit plans, extra resources, and activities.
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Student Resource
Health
Language Arts
Science
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Education
Body and Mind
buffalo relationships family land first nations
http://www.glenbow.org/blackfoot/teacher_toolkit/english/learningResources/instructionalUnits.html#buffalo
Kacy Berry
Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump
This video is a brief description of the Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump site. This video would be a great introduction to the historic site and would be great to show to students before going to the site for a field trip.
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Aboriginal Studies
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Blackfoot
Elementary
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Body and Mind
Education
buffalo jump head smashed in site historic video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOvlK0NtICs
Kacy Berry
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump World Heritage Site
This website gives a detailed description of the Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump site. It includes information, pictures, and a virtual tour of the site. It would be great for students to use to collect information as well as to get an idea of what they would be seeing if and when they visit the site.
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Language Arts
Science
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Spirituality
Land
History
Body and Mind
Education
buffalo head smashed in historic site first nations
http://history.alberta.ca/headsmashedin/
Kacy Berry
Buffalo Song
This would be a great book to use in the classroom at a variety of grade levels. This is the story of Walking Coyote, a First Nations person in the USA, who is working to save the vanishing buffalo from extinction. The book is based on a true story, and is beautifully written and illustrated. This story could be used in either social studies or language arts. This resource would show students the importance of the buffalo to the First Nations people, as well as teach them about how the buffalo w
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Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Elementary
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Spirituality
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Body and Mind
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buffalo first nations
Joseph Bruchac
Kacy Berry
Buffalo Song by Joseph Bruchac 305.897 Bru
978-1-58430-280-3
Mathematics with Native American Tepees
This resource will be an excellent website to learn about how first nations use math we learn today to build their homes many years ago. This will let all students not only learn key math skills but also how and were First Nations lived on our land. This site gives all of the requirements needed to build a successful tipi and give students a great idea of what went into building these magnificent structures. Overall, I feel this will be a great source for my thematic unit as it gives me a gre
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Math
First Nations
Middle School
High School
Spirituality
Land
History
Education
Tipis
http://www.hhs.helena.k12.mt.us/ILAP/Tepees%20ILAP.htm
Craig Orfino
Simply Different (Tipi Math)
This website will act as great resource for my thematic unit as it breaks down the mathematical concepts used when making tipis and gives students great visuals of how the math process was completed. The only problem that may arise with this resource is that the math may be a little complex for an elementary level. This website will again show students how First Nations used key math ideas to construct their tipis and give students a better idea of how math is used in so many different ways.
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Math
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
Spirituality
Land
History
Education
http://simplydifferently.org/Tipi
Craig Orfino
Tipi: Heritage of the Great Plains
This resource will be an excellent book for students to view as it gives a wonderful outlook on the history of tipis in first nations culture. This book shares the history of tipis in the Great Plains giving essential information on how tipis were built and the ways of life of First Nations in the Great Plains. I believe this source would be another great introduction tool to start a successful unit on Tipis as it would help show students what life was like and how tipis played a big role in t
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Language Arts
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
Spirituality
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Body and Mind
Education
Craig Orfino
Found in curriculum lab at the U of L.
Tipi: Heritage of the Great Plains
Atchakosuk: Ininewuk Stories of the Stars
This resource will be a very interesting topic for any class as it shares the stories of the stars from First Nations perspectives. First Nations used many different designs to decorate their Tipis; some of these designs were taken from constellations and the stories that were connected to the stars. Using these stories students will be able to learn many of the different stories of the stars and gain a better idea on how they could create their own personal tipis using different constellation
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Art
Social Studies
Science
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Spirituality
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http://www.slideshare.net/guesta6856e/first-nations-star-stories
Craig Orfino
Tipi Tepee Teepee: Native American Olden Times for Kids
This resource is a great site for a younger elementary audience as it shares general information about the history of tipis. The great thing about this resource is that the information given is very basic highlighting key points about the construction and decoration of tipis. This a great source to introduce the idea of tipis to younger students as they learn the key ideas but in a simplified way. Overall I think this is a very strong source to include in a classroom and can help students le
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Art
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Land
History
Education
http://nativeamericans.mrdonn.org/plains/teepees.html
Craig Orfino
Tipi Designs
This resource shares many interesting facts about some of the key designs that were apart of many tipi decorations and designs. I feel this resource will give students a great idea of some of the essential designs added to tipis across many First Nations cultures and how important each design was. I feel this source will allow students to gain a better understanding on why decorating tipis were so important and how symbols can have such strong meanings in many cultures.
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Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Art
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Land
History
https://www.glenbow.org/exhibitions/online/blackfoot/design_eng.htm
Craig Orfino
Glenbow Museum in Calgary.
The Buffalo Dance: A Blackfoot Myth
This resource shares a legend about the Buffalo Dance. It begins with a tribe nearing starvation, as they experience difficulty driving the buffalo off the cliff. Buffalo were seen as an essential resource to the tribe. The story is simple to read and explains how the buffalo dance comes into begin. It would be an engaging resource for children of many different ages.
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Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Drama
Health
Language Arts
Physical Education
Aboriginal Studies
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
Spirituality
Oral Traditions
Land
History
Body and Mind
Education
http://www.mythicmusings.com/2010/03/buffalo-dance-blackfoot-myth.html
Leesha Tiemstra
Hopi Buffalo Dance
This resource contains an online video of some Hopi tribe members performing the Buffalo Dance. It would enhance student learning through the visual and auditory aspects. This allows students to make connections between the legend of the Buffalo Dance and how it is performed. Students could analyze the costumes and the music presented in the video. This is an excellent resource that provides an opportunity to explore the Buffalo Dance in a visual way.
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Drama
Health
Language Arts
Music
Physical Education
Aboriginal Studies
Elementary
Middle School
Spirituality
Land
Body and Mind
Education
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9XA2n2wk1M
Leesha Tiemstra
Powwows
This is an exemplary resource that provides numerous pictures and videos of different pow wows around the world. It also provides a short description of what a powwow is. It is an actively updated website and provides an updated calendar of powwow dates. For teachers and informational uses, the website has a link, which provides multiple resources for teachers to enhance student learning on Native American culture, specifically powwows.
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Student Resource
Art
Drama
Language Arts
Health
Physical Education
Music
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
Spirituality
Land
Body and Mind
Education
http://www.powwows.com/
Leesha Tiemstra
Native American Dances
This online resource provides a great amount of information on various dances within Native American culture. For each dance, it provides a brief description about the dance and a picture of the dance. The brief description includes where the dance originated, the meaning of the dance and how the dance is performed. In an elementary or middle school setting, the students could work in groups to explore the different dances and create a presentation to share with the class.
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Art
Drama
Language Arts
Physical Education
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
Body and Mind
Education
Spirituality
Land
http://www.legendsofamerica.com/na-dances.html
Leesha Tiemstra
Take a Step Into the Past
This online resource provides a significant amount of information about the Blackfoot culture. It would provide teachers and students with information regarding different parts of the Blackfoot culture. It reaches the diverse needs of students, through the literacy, pictures and virtual tours. Not only does this site offer virtual tours, but there is an opportunity to go to the historical park and learn about Blackfoot culture through a hands-on experience.
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Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
High School
Middle School
Spirituality
Land
History
Body and Mind
Education
http://www.blackfootcrossing.ca/index.html
Leesha Tiemstra
Turtle Island Kits
This is a fantastic series of educational books which promote and expand upon the importance of storytelling in FNMI history and cultures. The books would be a fantastic resource for me to use, as they contain historical and contemporary stories. There are a range of kits separated into appropriate age-ranges, which takes away some guesswork for the teacher. This kits would be an invaluable resource.
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Teacher Resource
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Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Education
Body and Mind
http://tinyurl.com/llduops
Kit available in University of Lethbridge Curriculum Lab.
Dan Lafferty
Voices of the Wind (vhs)
This videotape is intended for an older group of students. The video uses the participation of Elders and aboriginal historians to deliver information on the importance and culture of oral traditions, and the histories of Plains First Nations who use this technique. It is a great resource, albeit a little bit dated, because of the use of the voices of Elders, to discuss and explore this topic.
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Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Middle School
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Oral Traditions
History
http://encore.uleth.ca/iii/encore_leth/record/C__Rb1504545__Soral%20history__Ff%3Afacetlocations%3Aulcur%3Aulcur%3AUofL%20Curriculum%20Lab%3A%3A__P0%2C5__Orightresult__X3?lang=eng&suite=leth
Dan Lafferty
The Dene Oral Tradition, by Gena Kolay and Marie Goodale
This short online video offers a very personal explanation of the necessity of the oral tradition in First Nations cultures. In the video, Gena Kolay and Marie Goodale (of the Dene Nation in the NWT) offer an informal lesson on the impact that oral teachings had on their upringings, and on all First Nations peoples. The video abruptly cuts off at the end, however valuable information can be gleaned before that. This may be a handy tool to begin a unit of oral storytelling, through having the stu
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Oral Traditions
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Education
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/sssi07/html/kolay1.html
Dan Lafferty
First Nation pro baseball players
A website with a list First Nation professional baseball players.
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Physical Education
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
Body and Mind
Education
WWW.BASEBALL-ALMANAC.COM/LEGENDARY/AMERICANINDIANBASEBALLPLAYERS.SHTML
Charles Layne Barnett
Native American Medicine Wheel
This is such a wonderful site explaining the importance of the medicine wheel and what it means to Native Americans. It explains that the term medicine is different than modern medicine. The site then goes into how the medicine wheel is used and then gives us information on how to make our own medicine wheel using stones, and crystals each one meaning a different things. Finally there is a table of some directional qualities explain all the aspects of the medicine wheel.
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Elementary
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Body and Mind
Education
https://crystal-cure.com/article-medicine-wheel-2.html
Katie Anderson
Medicine Ways: Traditional Healers and Healing: The Medicine Wheel and the Four Directions
This site explains that the Medicine Wheel can take many different forms. It can be an artwork such as artifact or painting, or it can be a physical construction on the land. Hundreds or even thousands of Medicine Wheels have been built on Native lands in North America over the last several centuries. It embodies the Four Directions, as well as Father Sky, Mother Earth, and Spirit Tree all of which symbolize dimensions of health and the cycles of life.
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/nativevoices/exhibition/healing-ways/medicine-ways/medicine-wheel.html
Katie Anderson
Medicine Wheel
This site is all about the history of the medicine wheel. It explains that the term "medicine wheel" was first applied to the Big Horn Medicine Wheel in Wyoming. The most southern and one of the largest in existence. That site consists of a central circle of piled rock surrounded by a circle of stone. It then goes on to talk about the history of the medicine wheel in Alberta and British Columbia which suggests that Southern Alberta was a central meeting place for many Plains First Nations tribes
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http://www.medicinewheel.com/
Katie Anderson
Aboriginal Medicine and Healing Practices
This resource explains the healing practices associated with First Nations and the medicine wheel. It explains the four sacred medicines. Sweetgrass (the North) is used by almost all Aboriginal peoples in North America for ritual cleansing. Tobacco (the East) is held as a scared plant by most First Nations peoples. Cedar (the South) is used for purification and (taken as a tea) to attract positive energy, feelings, emotions and for balance. Sage (the West) is a women's medicine, conferring stren
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Body and Mind
http://www.med.uottawa.ca/sim/data/Aboriginal_Medicine_e.htm
Katie Anderson
Circle of Stories: Storytellers
This website from PBS gives some background information on modern storytellers from various tribes around Turtle Island. The website gives a short biography on each storyteller, as well as a very brief description of the storyteller's tribe. Then the storytellers themselves have a chance to introduce who they are, and share a story which is important to them. This is a great resource to listen to the real voices of Native leaders.
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Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
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http://www.pbs.org/circleofstories/storytellers/index.html
Dan Lafferty
The Girl Who Helped Thunder and Other Native American Folktales
This book contains many short stories, myths, and legends from various Native North American cultures. The book contains stories retold by James and Joseph Bruchac, and beautifully illustrated by Stefano Vitale. The stories are separated into the various regions from whence they came, which could aide in focusing a theme or unit on a specific group. This would be a fantastic resource to read stories aloud to the class, or to give students to research stories on their own. The illustrations are q
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Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Elementary
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Oral Traditions
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Dan Lafferty
Curriculum Lab: Oversixed 970.1 Lit
East Cree interactive Lessons
This website is an all-encompassing resource that assists educators in teaching the East Cree dialect. There are lesson plans and resources available through the site however the most useful and interesting aspect to the general site is the direct link provided above. The site can be logged into and students are able to track their progress, the games show flashcards of nouns and provide the corresponding Cree Syllabics and a recording of the spoken Cree so students can learn to speak the differ
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http://lessons.eastcree.org/Lessons/
Maitland Groom
Comparative Structures of East Cree & English
This resource is an exhaustive comparison between the different grammar systems within Cree and English. This is an excellent resource if someone really wants to delve into more advanced Cree language education OR for examining how English grammar works. It often helps to compare English to another language to see how our own English grammar structure works. Using an FNMI language alongside English could give an engaging opportunity for ELA students to discover their own language while learning
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Website
Student Resource
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
FNMI Languages
First Nations
High School
PostSecondary
First Nations' Languages
http://eastcree.org/pdf/Cree_English_Structure_2012.pdf
Maitland Groom
"Maskosis okisikaw - "Little Bear's Day" Little Cree Books
This free, printable and open use kindergarten level book tells the story of Little Bear and his daily activities, presented in English and Plains Cree, using the Standard Roman Orthography (SRO) as well as Cree Syllabics allows students of all ages to learn, speak and understand some Cree. It can be used at all ages for beginning Cree speakers however it fits excellently into the Kindergarten curriculum as a FNMI resource, allowing educators to engage aboriginal students, while exposing non-abo
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Website
Book
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Language Arts
FNMI Languages
First Nations
Elementary
First Nations' Languages
http://littlecreebooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Little-Bears-Day-maskosis-ok%C3%AEsik%C3%A2m-press-quality.pdf
Maitland Groom
LearnAlberta: Walking Together
This is a great resource from LearnAlberta. It provides a way for "teachers to understand the holistic nature of FNMI ways of knowing..." It also allows current FNMI teachers and learners to continually add their perspectives to the discussion. It is a good current website filled with strong native voices, discussing various topics (including the oral tradition). The site is filled with short videos discussing stories and knowledge.
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Website
Language Arts
Physical Education
Science
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
FNMI Languages
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Current Events
History
Needs of FNMI Learners
First Nations' Languages
Education
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/aswt/index.html#/oral_tradition
Dan Lafferty
Buffalo Bones: A game of the Native Americans of the Plains
This resource is a game that can be played with students from first to sixth grade. The game teaches students about all of the different parts and uses for the buffalo. It is a $1.50 charge to download the PDF file of this game.
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Class Activity
Student Resource
Teacher Resource
Physical Education
Aboriginal Studies
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Buffalo-Bones-A-Game-of-the-Native-Americans-of-the-Plains-286700
Karly Lowe
Buffalo Bones: A game of the Native Americans of the Plains. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Buffalo-Bones-A-Game-of-the-Native-Americans-of-the-Plains-286700
Buffalo Painting Art Project
This website provides step by step instructions for a buffalo art project. The students draw and colour a buffalo with pastels on construction paper after spending some time researching the unique characteristics of buffalo.
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Website
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Art
First Nations
Blackfoot
Métis
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Education
Body and Mind
History
Current Events
Spirituality
Land
Oral Traditions
http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/2010/06/16/buffalo-painting-art-project/
Karly Lowe
Buffalo Painting Art Project. (2010). Retrieved from http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/2010/06/16/buffalo-painting-art-project/
Online Cree Dictionary
This website provides an online dictionary resource for Cree speakers, it also offers Cree language lessons for adults and kids (in a secondary website found through a link on the right). Most importantly the website offers a free mobile app for Iphone and Android users.
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Website
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
FNMI Languages
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
First Nations' Languages
Cree dictionary
http://www.creedictionary.com/software/index.php
Maitland Groom
The Moccasins
This story book is about a young child who receives a pair of moccasins from his foster family. The moccasins mean a great deal and get passed on to the next generation. This story could be used as a writing prompt for elementary language arts.
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Book
Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Spirituality
Current Events
History
Body and Mind
Einarson, E. (2008).
Karly Lowe
This book can be found in the University of Lethbridge curriclum lab or at the Lethbridge Public Library.
Einarson, E. (2008). The moccasins. Canada: Theytus Books Ltd.
Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump
This is an education book about the historic site "Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump". It is quite dry but provides important historical information and photographs about the site. It would be best used in preparation for a field trip to the site or in exploring the history of the Blackfoot people in what is now southern Alberta.
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Book
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Elementary
History
Education
Karly Lowe
This book can be found in the U of L curriculm lab.
Reid, G. (1954). Head-Smashed-In buffalo jump. Ontario: Boston Mills Press Book.
Hidden Buffalo
This book explores how the buffalo came to be through a creation story. While it is fictional, it touches on some fundamental pieces of aboriginal life during the time of the buffalo. It is quite interesting and unique because it tells the story from a creation perspective.
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Book
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
Spirituality
Land
Education
Karly Lowe
This book can be found in the U of L curriculum lab or at the Lethbridge Public Library
Wiebe, R. (1934). Hidden buffalo. Alberta: Red Deer Press.
The Kids Book of Aboriginal People in Canada
This book covers many aspects of what life consisted of for First Nations people. It is very user friendly and could be used by students to do research on a number of different topics. It provides a text box on the use of each part of the buffalo and what each part was used for. This book is great for a unit on buffalo but for a number of other units as well.
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Book
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
History
Education
Silvey, D. (2005).
Karly Lowe
This book can be found in the U of L curriculum lab.
Silvey, D. (2005). The kids book of aboriginal people in Canada. Ontario: Kids Can Press Ltd.
Benefis Native American Digital Stories
Various stories of Native Americans on DVD. Testimonials of Native Americans who discuss various health problems/concerns,their journey through their hardships and overcoming challenges of being Aboriginal.
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DVD
Health
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
High School
PostSecondary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Body and Mind
Education
Http://www.ndigidreams.com
Car Day Chief
The official website of the Blackfoot Nation
This site contains traditional oral stories, tracing ancestors, and an overview of the Blackfoot way of Life.
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Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Health
Language Arts
Music
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Needs of FNMI Learners
First Nations' Languages
Body and Mind
Education
Blackfoot.org
Car Day Chief
Niitsitapiisinni
Story of Blackfoot, Kainai, Piikani and Amskapii Piikani Nation's history and collection of displays and artifacts.There is a Teacher tool kit available on website. The Blackfoot Culture section of the tool kit provides an overview of the culture and history of the Blackfoot people. The tool kit introduces teachers to the Blackfoot world and how it has changed and adapted over the centuries. There is also a section on learning resources that informs teachers of the protocols involved in teaching
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Website
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
FNMI Languages
Blackfoot
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Current Events
History
Law and Politics
Needs of FNMI Learners
First Nations' Languages
Body and Mind
Education
http://www.indspireinstitute.ca/resources/public/36307431/profile
Car Day Chief
Want to Learn Cree
This resource uses videos and visuals to help people; particularly students understand and learn Cree languages and phrases. The youtube user has a variety of different topics using Cree vocabulary. The vocab focuses on Syllabic Cree which can be difficult but has a natural Cree speaker, which grants the educator a chance to display the Cree language if they are not fluent themselves. This would be an excellent resource to display the Cree language to students.
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Website
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
FNMI Languages
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Elementary
First Nations' Languages
Video Cree Syllabics
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ7cDa_5EbjxGA1aGRXCrlQ
Maitland Groom
This resource is found on YouTube.
Cree Song for Kids
This website includes a variety of songs for elementary level children, some a more traditionally styled Cree songs and some are translations of nursery rhymes that are sung in Cree/English. This resource would be great for Cree early elementary students or as a way to demonstrate FNMI culture to non-aboriginal early elementary children. The songs come with lyrics that all educators and students to learn the songs and sing along.
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Website
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Music
Drama
FNMI Languages
First Nations
Elementary
First Nations' Languages
Body and Mind
Cree Songs Sing along
http://creeliteracy.org/songs-for-kids/
Maitland Groom
Tipi: Heritage of the Great Plains
This resource is very interesting and has useful information about tipis on the Plains in North America. The book discusses the history of tipis and its continuing tradition in the Native culture. Throughout the book there are fascinating historic and contemporary artwork and photographs of tipis.
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Book
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Art
Language Arts
Science
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Education
Rosoff, N. B., and Kennedy, Z.S. (2011).
Brittany Doell
Brooklyn Museum, Rosoff, N. B., & Kennedy, Z. S. (2011). Tipi: Heritage of the Great Plains. Brooklyn, N.Y: Brooklyn Museum.
Storm Maker's Tipi
The Storm Makers Tipi book tells a legend of how tipi's came to be in the Blackfoot culture. This book has amazing illustrations, photographs and diagrams of tipis. It includes two pages with a variety diagrams and instructions to show how Napi taught Man and Woman how to pitch their tipi. The book also explains what the painted designs on the tipis mean. The Storm Makers tipi is a great resource to read to a class when introducing the topic of tipis.
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Book
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Science
First Nations
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Education
Paul Goble (2001)
Brittany Doell
Goble, P. (2001). Storm Maker's tipi. New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers.
Tipis, Tepees, Teepees: History and design of the cloth tipi
This book explores the history, uniqueness of tipis all over the world as well as how to make your own. The author discusses basic information such as tipi styles, maintenance, and setting up the tipi. Also, she explains practical living in a tipi including tipi transporting, bathing, position of the smoke flap, heating the tipi, and how to fix tears. This resource provides great information, drawings, diagrams, illustrations and photographs, and it would be useful if you were to build your own
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Book
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Physical Education
Science
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Spirituality
History
Oral Traditions
Land
Body and Mind
Education
Holley, L. A. (2007).
Brittany Doell
Holley, L. A. (2007). Tipis, tepees, teepees: History and design of the cloth tipi. Layton, Utah: Gibbs Smith.
The Tipi: Traditional Native American Shelter
This book focuses on the tipi life in four geographical areas. There are a many fascinating photographs throughout The Tipi book. This resource explains sleeping arrangements in the tipi, designs and symbols painted on the tipi, and family relationships. It is a great book for teachers to pull information from as well as for students to conduct their own research on tipis. Overall, this resource is very useful as it provides rich history and background information of tipis.
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Book
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Science
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Spirituality
History
Education
Hungrywolf, A. (2006).
Brittany Doell
Hungrywolf, A. (2006). The tipi: Traditional Native American shelter. Summertown, TN: Native Voices Book Pub. Co.
Native American Tales and Activities
This resource is very useful for teachers and students as it focuses on several themes and includes many activities and Native American tales. A lot of the activities in this book are hands-on, interactive and very engaging for students. The section on Native American tipis is quite short but it is useful and fun. This book is a great resource for teachers to have handy for incorporating FNMI content into a lesson.
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Book
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Body and Mind
Education
Robbins M.L., McMahon, K., and Tapia, J.L. (2004).
Brittany Doell
Robbins, M. L., McMahon, K., Tapia, J. L. (2004). Native American tales and activities. Huntington Beach, CA: Teacher Created Materials, Inc.
Two Winters in a Tipi
This book is about a man named Mark Warren whose house burnt down and he makes the decision to live in the wilderness in a self-constructed tipi. He experiences a personal and spiritual journey as he lives in a tipi for two years with his dog. It gives history of the traditional Native way of life and the book includes detailed descriptions of how to properly set up a tipi. All the struggles that Mark faces throughout the book reconnects him back to nature and the land. This book would be great
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Book
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Education
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Body and Mind
Brittany Doell
Warren, M., & 3M Company (2012). Two Winters in a Tipi: My Search for the Soul of the Forest. S.l.: Lyons Press.
So How Do You Set Up A Tipi? (2011)
This website gives an explanation of how the tipis were built. It also includes facts that are sometimes overlooked in textbooks, such as the construction of the tipis differed greatly depending on which tribe was building it. The website is for the Brooklyn museum, and so unfortunately if this site was to be explored by the classroom, there could not be a field trip for the students at the end. Although this site is helpful for basic information on tipi construction, it is written in first pers
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Website
Teacher Resource
Art
Language Arts
Science
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Education
http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/community/blogosphere/2011/01/31/so-how-do-you-set-up-a-tipi/
laine mackay
Use with caution!
Using First Nations Literature in the Classroom
This is a great resource that provides a wide range of lesson plans that meet FNMI objectives. There are a lot of great ideas that incorporate FNMI culture with the classroom. There are a variety of lesson and unit plans available as well.
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Website
Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Education
https://fner.wordpress.com/2012/01/31/using-first-nations-literature-in-the-classroom-unit-juniorsenior-level/
http://languagelessonplans.blogspot.ca/2008/07/using-first-nations-literature-in.html
Julie Knip
Please follow the link below for further details.
Aboriginal Education in the Elementary Classroom
This is a resource that provides guidance to teachers who have Aboriginal students in their classroom. It provides ideas on how to enhance their students understanding of the Aboriginal culture in engaging ways. There are a lot of great ideas and lesson plans include in the resource.
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Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Language Arts
Science
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Education
http://www.sd22.bc.ca/~abed/documents/LocalSpotlight_Elementary.pdf
Julie Knip
Native Drums-Myths and Legends
This particular resource explains the meaning and importance of Native oral traditions. The website includes many links that students can access, providing them with interesting and engaging activities to do online. The website also provides teachers with lesson plan ideas mainly focused on native drums and how they are used with the native culture. This is an excellent resource!
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Website
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
FNMI Languages
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
First Nations' Languages
http://www.native-drums.ca/index.php/Myths
Julie Knip
It is important to understand that First Nations people do not believe or view creations stories, or oral history for that matter, to be untrue as the labels myths and legends infer them to be.
Treaty 6 Education
This resource provides oral stories focusing on Treaty 6. There are stories from many different people from the First Nations groups, revealing a new perspective. There are links to other resources, as well as, links to interviews with elders.
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Website
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
FNMI Languages
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
First Nations' Languages
http://treaty6education.lskysd.ca/bigideas_oraltraditions
Julie Knip
The Learning Circle: Activities on First Nations in Canada
This particular resource focuses on the importance of storytelling in the First Nation culture. It provides different stories based on First Nations people in Canada and how different things in Canada came to be. This website understands that oral history is essential to the culture of First Nations.
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Website
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
FNMI Languages
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
First Nations' Languages
http://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1316530132377/1316530184659
Julie Knip
Tipi Tellers
This website devotes itself to the one of the oldest and most powerful forms of art and tradition-storytelling. "For years storytellers have that the ensured the wisdom, strength, and values of diverse cultures are passed down to new generations. The Pheonix Storytelling Tipi Tellers happily continues in the tradition- the ancient timeless art of storytelling." This website also indicates that people can come to listen to actual storytellers or help set up a tipi. Although the site itself is loc
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Teacher Resource
FNMI Languages
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Oral Traditions
First Nations' Languages
http://www.tipitellers.org/
laine mackay
Educational Resources-Oral Storytelling
This is a resource that educators can use to become more familiar with traditional oral storytelling. It provides a wide range of background information. A great to link to Storytelling Hints is also provided which would be a great resource to use before asking students to write their own story.
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Website
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/stories/020020-4002-e.html
Julie Knip
Blackfoot Crossing Historical Site Website
This website highlights the Siksika people, culture, and history. Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park (BCHP) is located 100 km east of Calgary. BCHP is also located at the historic Treaty 7 of 1877. The website is an excellent resource for research on how the Siksika people live. It covers topics like; survival, language, exhibits, creation, clothing, food clothing, dancing, celebration, our community, our land, clans, story telling, myths, and dictionary.
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Website
Language Arts
Science
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
FNMI Languages
First Nations
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
History
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Law and Politics
First Nations' Languages
Education
http://www.blackfootcrossing.ca/creation.html
Eddie Wolf Child
UNIT PLAN: The Importance of Oral History
This unit plan on Oral History includes anything from history about oral traditions to lesson plans with engaging activities for the students.
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Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
http://www.museevirtuel-virtualmuseum.ca/sgc-cms/expositions-exhibitions/logan/en/index.php?/md/education/curriculumunits/ImportanceOfOral
Julie Knip
The Seven Sacred Teachings of White Buffalo Calf Woman
This book is written by Metis author David Bouchard and can be found at LPL. This book could be used as a resource for L.A., Social Studies, and Health. It tells of the Seven Sacred Teachings of First Nations Peoples of North America. One of the Seven Sacred Teachings is respect and the inspiration for this teaching is the buffalo. Therefore, this book would be a great resource to incorporate in both a unit on the buffalo in social studies and a unit on First Nations spirituality in health for
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Website
Book
Health
Language Arts
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Body and Mind
http://lethlib.bibliocommons.com/item/show/812014040_the_seven_sacred_teachings_of_whwhi_buffalo_calf_woman
Kelcy Byrne
Old Big- Is Southern Alberta home to Canada's Stonehenge?
This resource is about Alberta's most famous medicine wheel in Majorville Alberta. In Blackfoot it is refer to as O'mahk which means old, big arrangement. O'mahk is indeed old, older than Stonehenge and its "standing stones," more ancient than the pyramids in Egypt, over 5,000 years old and then some. This is a great resource to show medicine wheels around our area, and have such a rare and special medicine wheel to show that is in our area is fantastic.
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Website
Social Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
Land
Spirituality
History
http://appropriate-entertainment.com/files/Download/Old_Big.pdf
Katie Anderson
Buffalo Painting Art Project
This resource is a website that outlines an art lesson specifically to do with the buffalo hunt. This website would be useful for cross curricular teaching with art and Social Studies in an elementary classroom setting. The website resource gives teacher specific step-by-step instructions on how to teach the students to make a pastel painting of a buffalo hunt. It also gives student exemplars so we are able to see how the project turns out. I would rate this resource as above average as it is ve
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Website
Art
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
History
Land
Spirituality
http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/2010/06/16/buffalo-painting-art-project/
Kelcy Byrne
Majorville Medicine Wheel
This new resource is a video on the medicine wheel that is in Southern Alberta. Visuals are a great thing for students to be excited and comprehend what they are learning. With this the students are able to see what this archaeological site actually looks like and that it is in our own back yard.
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Website
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Land
Spirituality
History
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDExQcg45Ek
Katie Anderson
Traditional Dance: Comparisons of India's Culture and Blackfoot Culture
This lesson explores cultural aspects of both India's people and the Blackfoot people. Students have an opportunity to explore these cultures through auditory and visual learning, as well as tactile learning. It is key for students to connect with the material. Having students create their own ankle bells and perform a little dance at the end of class, brings this lesson to life for many of the kids.
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Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
ankle bells, Blackfoot, jingle dance, traditional dance
Leesha Tiemstra
General Objective: 3.1 Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how geographic, social, cultural, and linguistic factors affect quality of life in communities in India, Tunisia, Ukraine and Peru. Specific Learner Expectation(s): 3.1.1 Students will appreciate similarities and differences among people and communities, 3.1.2 Students will examine the social, cultural and linguistic characteristics that affect quality of life in communities in other parts of the world -
Unit plan: Medicine Wheel
This unit plan has several lessons in different subjects. They all have an aspect of the Medicine Wheel integrated into them.
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Teacher Resource
Class Activity
Student Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Elementary
Spirituality
Land
Body and Mind
Education
Katie Anderson
Please see attached document.
Grade 4 Unit Plan: Oral Stories and Traditions
This is a Unit plan for Grade 4. The Unit is based on an Indigenous theme: Oral Stories and Traditions.
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Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Science
First Nations
Middle School
Oral Traditions
History
Spirituality
Oral stories and history; First Nations
Julie Knip
Julie Knip
Please see attached document.
Grade 5 Unit Plan: The Buffalo
This unit plan consists of five lessons. The lessons are cross curricular, including lessons for social studies, language arts, and art. The lessons are for Grade 5 and include learning outcomes from the appropriate POS, as well as from the Blackfoot Language and Culture POS. The lessons include creating a brochure, uses for buffalo as a natural resource, painting buffalo hides, learning about Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, and story writing.
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Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Art
Language Arts
Social Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Elementary
Land
History
Education
buffalo; First Nations, Metis, Inuit
Kacy Berry
Exploring Northeast Coast Native Americans - Iroquois
This resource includes lesson plans and information pertinent to The Six Nations tribes, traditionally known as the Haudenosaunee (the people of the long house) . Within this resource, teachers will find information that they may utilize as resource information for themselves or they may also implement these lessons and resource information within the document into their classroom teachings and lesson activities. It is a great resource to implement within the social studies curriculum as well as
Lesson Plan
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Language Arts
Physical Education
Social Studies
First Nations
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Law and Politics
Education
Crystal Young Pine
The Secret Path
This resource was taken from the Edmonton Public School Board’s FMNI resource page and was created to enhance student learning experiences as they learn, reflect and make connections to the historical and present day impacts experienced in the Canadian Indian Residential Schools. Using Chanie Wenjack a.k.a. Charlie's story, students will explore and experience what residential school was like through story and song. This unit is sensitive and emotional, students will need to be prepared and guid
Lesson Plan
residential school, secret path, Chanie Wenjack, Gord Downey, tragically hip,
http://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B_UTVKvtajxDYTBKcWUzV1EtUkE
Please follow link for further unit information.
Crystal Young Pine
Please see introduction document for further details.
The March of the Redcoats
This program is appropriate for grades 4 to12 and is located in Fort Macleod, Alberta at the Fort Museum. It is offered during the months of May and June. This educational program consists of a performance/play (approx. 30 min) titled The March of the Redcoats, it also includes scenarios such as The Mountie Adventure, The Blackfoot Adventure, Fun at the Old Fort and concludes with a Blackfoot Napi story. This program is great for learning about the Blackfoot People, the traditional Blackfoot Ter
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Website
Teacher Resource
Class Activity
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Land
History
Law and Politics
Education
perspective, origin, migration, oral tradition, legends, stories, linguistic groups, cultural groups, traditional territories, cultural diversity, cultural environment, Metis, mutual support, mainstream society, colonial governance, values, spirituality, worldviews, harmony, unity, cycle of life, adaptation, interdependence, economy, economic partnership, entrepreneurship, community initiatives, alliances, cultural transmission, beliefs, symbolism, analogy, diversity, cultural expression, holist
www.nwmpmuseum.com
This program is great for Grade 4 Social Studies.
Tonia Wells
Please see attached file.
The Fort Museum of the NWMP and First Nations Interpretive Centre www.nwmpmuseum.com
Indian Residential Schools in Canada
This website offers teachers an Educational Learning Guide in developing appropriate lesson plans regarding Indian Residential Schools in Canada and it has been developed for Elementary and Middle School grade levels. It also includes the 5Ws Reading Comprehension Chart as listed below. Message to Teachers: For this set of learning tools, you will need to conduct some research and lead discussions around the history and legacy of Canada's Indian residential schools. This is an opportunity for s
Resource
Website
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Current Events
History
Law and Politics
First Nations' Languages
Education
Indian Residential Schools, Canada, bias, genocide, cultural identity, religion, Sir John A. Macdonald, education, assimilation, the Indian Act, Confederation, truth and reconciliation, legislation, quality of life, relative location, land, power, authority, decision making, culture and community, economics and resources, time, continuity, change, isolation, abuse
http://www.education.historicacanada.ca
Grade 3 Social Studies 3.1.1 appreciate similarities and differences among people and communities: demonstrate an awareness of and interest in the beliefs, traditions and customs of groups and communities other than their own. Grade 4 Social Studies 4.1 Alberta: A Sense of the Land . Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how elements of physical geography, climate, geology and paleontology are integral to the landscapes and environment of Alberta. 4.2 The Stories, H
http://www.education.historicacanada.ca
Digital Storytelling
"How can digital storytelling induce a desire to read and write in students that struggle with literacy? Literacy is an important skill for students to acquire in early childhood education. As children progress through the education system, those who are experiencing deficits in their literacy skills, tend to struggle more in their academic studies. It is this reason that I decided to look at digital storytelling and how it induces a desire to read and write in students of all ages." - Deanne P
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Class Activity
Language Arts
Aboriginal Studies
Social Studies
Music
CTS
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Oral Traditions
History
Needs of FNMI Learners
Education
Literacy, Digital Storytelling, History, Blackfoot, First Nations, English Language Arts, Social Studies, Career and Technology Studies, Technology
http://msdprovostdigitalstorytelling.weebly.com
This online resource is appropriate for English Language Arts, Blackfoot, Native American/FNMI, and Social Studies. It also includes; - A Blackfoot Overview of Storytelling - Learning through technology with suggested hardware and software for creating DS - Music Resources - Sound Effects Sources - Graphic Sources - A Lesson Plan Overview - Activities to Support Lessons on Traditional Storytelling - Activities to Support Lessons on Digital Storytelling - How to use PhotoStory3 - Digital Storyt
Deanne Provost - Ahsaihgihtstuhki
Tonia Wells
Archaeology Society of Alberta
Members of the ASA are more than happy to visit your school and teach your students about the fundamentals of archaeology. This site provides information on; travel kits, personal collections, their 6 centres (Bodo, Calgary, Lethbridge, Red Deer, Southeastern, and Strathcona), reviews, gold series volumes, books, activity books, newsletters, related links, and location and time conferences are held.
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Website
Social Studies
Science
Aboriginal Studies
Blackfoot
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Land
History
Education
History, Archaeology, Social Studies, Science, Blackfoot, First Nations
http://www.arkyalberta.com/index.php
Tonia Wells
Nunavut: Department of Education
This website provides information on; Nunavut education, school calendars, school profiles, links to school websites, cultural resources, early learning and child care resources, programs and services, etc.
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Website
Aboriginal Studies
Science
Social Studies
Physical Education
Health
Art
Music
Language Arts
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Current Events
Land
History
Education
Nunavut, Inuit, Education, Inuit Resources, Inuit Learning, Teacher support,
http://www.gov.nu.ca/school-information
If you are interested in teaching in Nunavut this website has a link under School Profiles that will direct you to the "Nunavut Teacher Induction Program" where you will find information that will describes the transition and support offered to teachers and substitute teachers, as well as schools, communities, FAQs, Facilitation, and employment.
Tonia Wells
Western and Northern Canadian: Protocal for Collaboration in Education
"The Common Curriculum Framework for Aboriginal Language and Culture Programs, Kindergarten to Grade 12: Western Canadian Protocol for Collaboration in Basic Education is intended to be a support document for schools or regions within the Western provinces and the territories wishing to develop curricula, learning resources or strategies dealing with Aboriginal languages." Further information can be found at this website in regards to; -Manitoba Education and Training -Curriculum for Aborigina
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Website
Aboriginal Studies
Social Studies
Language Arts
Math
FNMI Languages
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
History
Land
Education
http://wncp.ca/english/subjectarea/fnmi.aspx
Go to the tab "Subject Area/Project" where you can find further information on; class assessment, English Language Arts, FNMI, International Languages, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Projects.
Tonia Wells
People & History
"Aboriginal peoples have lived in the country we now call Canada for thousands of years. The information and links on this page tell part of that long and rich history. The success stories below also show how Aboriginal communities across Canada are working towards a bright and successful future."
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Teacher Resource
Aboriginal Studies
Social Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
History
Land
Current Events
Needs of FNMI Learners
Education
Body and Mind
https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1302870688751/1302870910265
Tonia Wells
Virtual Museum of Canada
This website offers detailed information on First Nations, Metis and Inuit history, culture, etc.; Virtual Exhibits, Community Stories, and the Teachers' Centre provides resources and lesson plans. Search "Indigenous" to find further resources in regards to Canadian History and the Indigenous Peoples of Canada.
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Student Resource
Class Activity
Aboriginal Studies
Social Studies
Language Arts
FNMI Languages
Art
CTS
Science
Music
Health
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Law and Politics
Needs of FNMI Learners
First Nations' Languages
Body and Mind
Education
Canadian History, First Nations, Metis, Inuit, Residential Schools, Traditional Knowledge, Resistance, Plants, Health, Healing, Urban Wildlife, childhood, education, Tribal Trading Sites, Languages, Traditional Territories, Land, environment, Industry, religion
http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Search/?q=Indigenous
Search "Indigenous" to find further resources in regards to Canadian History and the Indigenous Peoples of Canada.
Tonia Wells
Game Lesson Plans
"On this website you can find two lesson plans and related handouts, which complement the Turtle Island and Memory games by providing follow-up activities for the classroom. They focus on curriculum from across Canada regarding First Nations, Métis and Inuit history, culture, and heritage to grades 3-6 students."
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Website
Teacher Resource
Aboriginal Studies
Social Studies
Language Arts
First Nations
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
History
Needs of FNMI Learners
Body and Mind
https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1302545336268/1302545527136
Tonia Wells
Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba
"What is the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba? The Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba (TRCM) is a neutral body, created through a partnership between the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) and Canada with a mandate to strengthen, rebuild and enhance the Treaty relationship and mutual respect between First Nations and Manitobans as envisaged by the Treaty Parties. The TRCM will enhance and maintain positive intergovernmental relations and cooperation, conduct independent research that
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Aboriginal Studies
Social Studies
Science
FNMI Languages
CTS
Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Current Events
History
Law and Politics
Needs of FNMI Learners
Education
First Nations, Canada, History, Treaties, Maps, Pre Confederation, After Confederation, Traditional Land Territories, Cultures, Education, Relationship Building, Elders
http://www.trcm.ca
This website provides detailed information on; Elders share their knowledge, Treaties/Pre-Confederation/After Confederation/Numbered/Across Canada, First Nations Traditional Names, Public Education, Speakers Bureau, Learning Centre, a Library, Workshops, Treaty Education Initiative, K-12 Treaty Education Continuum, Kit Resources, Teacher's Portal, a Teachers' Reference Corner, Webinar Series, Manitoba Treaties Oral History Project & Treaty Elders’ Teachings Series, The Historical Atlas of First
Tonia Wells
Legacy of Hope Foundation
"The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is a national Indigenous-led, charitable organization founded in 2000 with the goal of educating and raising awareness about the history and many legacies of the Residential School System. These include the direct and ongoing impacts on First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Survivors, their communities, and their descendants. Our mission is to educate towards creating just and equal relationships of reconciliation and healing for all Canadians, to expand awareness o
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Aboriginal Studies
Social Studies
FNMI Languages
Language Arts
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Current Events
History
Law and Politics
Needs of FNMI Learners
Education
Residential Schools, Canada, History, Education
http://legacyofhope.ca
The following information resources are available to download: -Hope and Healing -Forgotten: the Métis Experience of Residential Schools -Inuit and the Residential School System -Where are the Children -We Were So Far Away -100 Years of Loss Timeline -Reconciliation Video The following workshop manuals are available to download: -Forgotten: the Métis Experience of Residential Schools -Métis PowerPoint -We Were so Far Away -We Were so Far Away Timeline -Tebatchimowin Visit the following website
Tonia Wells
"Teacher’s Guide for 7 Generations series" by NiigaanwewIdam James sinclair
This Teacher Resource does NOT INCLUDE the 4 books but you can purchase them at www.portageandmainpress.com "The four-book graphic-novel series, 7 Generations, follows the story of one Aboriginal family from the early 19th century to the present day. Book 1, Stone introduces Edwin, a young, lost Aboriginal man who must understand his family’s past if he is to have any future. In this book, Edwin learns about the life of his ancestor Stone, a young Plains Cree man who lived in the 19th century.
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Class Activity
Aboriginal Studies
Social Studies
Language Arts
Middle School
High School
History
Current Events
Education
Indian Residential Schools, Canadian History, First Nations Socio-Economic Issues
https://www.portageandmainpress.com/lesson_plans/plan_286_1.pdf
www.portageandmainpress.com
www.pandmpress.com
The 4 books that need to be ordered that go along with this Teacher Resource are the 7 Generations Series; 1)Stone 2) Scars 3) Ends/Begins 4) The Pact
James Sinclair
Tonia Wells
Portage & Main Press Website
This websites offers a list of books that can be ordered online regarding "Indigenous Literature" and there are also teacher resources and lesson plans available.
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Teacher Resource
Class Activity
Aboriginal Studies
Social Studies
Language Arts
Art
Music
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Current Events
History
Law and Politics
Needs of FNMI Learners
Body and Mind
Education
http://www.portageandmainpress.com
-Order books at this website in regards to "Indigenous Literature" -This website offers free teacher resources and lesson plans that can be downloaded.
Tonia Wells
In Search of April Raintree
This Teacher's Guid does NOT INCLUDE the book which can be ordered at www.portageandmainpress.com "In Search of April Raintree is the story of two Métis sisters growing up in Winnipeg, Manitoba.They are taken from their home and family and each put into different foster homes. Yet, over the years, the bond between them grows. As they each make their way in a society that is, at times, indifferent, hostile, and violent, they both struggle to find their own identity. One embraces her Métis herita
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Teacher Resource
Aboriginal Studies
Social Studies
Language Arts
Métis
Middle School
High School
History
Current Events
Needs of FNMI Learners
Education
Body and Mind
http://www.portageandmainpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/plan_76_1.pdf
www.portageandmainpress.com
-This Teachers Guide is available as a pdf and can be dowloaded at http://www.portageandmainpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/plan_76_1.pdf -You can order the book "In Search of April Raintree" at www.portageandmainpress.com
Teacher Resource by Pat Adamson & Lauree Kopetsky
Tonia Wells
National Film Board of Canada
"Films on this site can be streamed free of charge, or downloaded for your personal use for a small fee. We also offer educational works on a subscription basis to schools and institutions. Our Collection includes documentaries, animations, experimental films, fiction and interactive works. We showcase films that take a stand on issues of global importance that matter to Canadians—stories about the environment, human rights, international conflict, the arts and more. We also have a selection o
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Aboriginal Studies
Social Studies
Language Arts
Science
Art
Music
CTS
FNMI Languages
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Current Events
History
Law and Politics
Needs of FNMI Learners
Body and Mind
Education
https://www.nfb.ca
This website offers educational visuals and includes First Nations, Métis, and Inuit content that can be utilized for various grade levels.
Tonia Wells
Enlivened Learning
"Enlivened Learning is a journey of to discover and explore these very questions – and, to learn from and document the silent revolution that is happening in higher education around the world. It is not just about how we access and fund universities (which current debates tend to focus on), rather this movement questions the very nature and value of learning and knowledge. This silent revolution is seldom seen in the media and is therefore almost entirely out of the public eye. The Enlivened Le
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Aboriginal Studies
Social Studies
Language Arts
Science
Art
Blackfoot
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Current Events
History
Law and Politics
Needs of FNMI Learners
Body and Mind
Education
http://enlivenedlearning.com
This website provides local information on the Blackfoot people, traditional territories, stories, sacred sites, historical events, Canadian History, Indigenous History, and even current events within Indigenous communities in Canada.
Tonia Wells
Mokakioyis/Meyopimatisiwin
This website includes both Cree and Blackfoot traditional information regarding; community, land, animals, traditions, environment, maps, resources and partnerships.
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Aboriginal Studies
Social Studies
Language Arts
First Nations
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Current Events
History
Body and Mind
Needs of FNMI Learners
Education
First Nations' Languages
http://www.galileo.org/initiatives/moka-meyo/index.html
http://galileo.org
Website is currently under maintenance.
Tonia Wells
Wind and Weather
-This website does NOT INCLUDE the book "Keepers of the Earth: Native American Stories and Environmental Activities for Children" but is available to order. -"Students take part in a series of lessons and activities designed to show the importance of wind and weather. Students will explore Aboriginal and conventional science perspectives regrading the causes and benefits of the wind and weather. Activities will examine local and regional influences on wind patterns including the relationship
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Website
Class Activity
Aboriginal Studies
Science
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Education
http://www.resources4rethinking.ca/en/resource/wind-and-weather
Students will: -listen to an Aboriginal legend about the wind -watch a demonstration of how wind forms when hot and cold air fronts meet -make a rocket ship and harness air pressure to make the rocket blast off -watch a demonstration of how wind cleans the air by dissipating pollution and how warm air rises and how clouds form. -sail a boat by wind power to see how wind cleans the surface of the waters.
Tonia Wells
Fire
-This website does NOT INCLUDE the book "Keepers of the Earth: Native American Stories and Environmental Activities for Children" but is available to orders. -"Activities are designed to incoporate Aboriginal legend into the investigation of energy for life. The chapter explores the nature of energy and its many forms including fire. Attention is also paid to the importance of conserving energy."
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Class Activity
Science
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Needs of FNMI Learners
Education
http://www.resources4rethinking.ca/en/resource/fire
Students will: -make a simple machine to demonstrate three forms of energy: heat, light and motion. -watch a demonstration that distinguishes renewable and nonrenewable energy resources. -develop and maintain an empathic relationship with another person and a part of nature.
Tonia Wells
Water
-This website does NOT INCLUDE the book "Keepers of the Earth: Native American Stories and Environmental Activities for Children" -"The activities in this resource are designed to teach students about the properties of water, as well as the importance of protecting our water supply."
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Aboriginal Studies
Science
Social Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Current Events
History
Needs of FNMI Learners
Body and Mind
Education
http://www.resources4rethinking.ca/en/resource/water-1
Students will: -read and listen to Aboriginal legends depicting the importance of water to human survival. -create the sounds of an imaginary rain fall. -use art supplies to turn a person into an aquatic animal. -visit a pond or stream and observe and examine aquatic creatures. -participate in a relay that simulates the water cycle. -pantomime and guess the identity of some ocean animals. -compare the actual sizes of ocean animals, using lines marked on the ground. -create water as salty as the
Tonia Wells
Resources for Rethinking: Exemplary classroom resources reviewed by teachers for teachers
This website offers teacher resources and lesson plans that can guide teachers when they integrate; Aboriginal Traditional Knowledge, Aboriginal Literature in Canada, Aboriginal perspective, Culture, First Nations Ideologies etc. into the classroom.
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Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Aboriginal Studies
Social Studies
Science
Language Arts
Health
First Nations
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Current Events
History
Law and Politics
Needs of FNMI Learners
Body and Mind
Education
http://www.resources4rethinking.ca/en/search?&sel=false&g=9#moduleid-resource_list
Tonia Wells
The Royal Canadian Geographical Society
This website offers educational resources that teachers can use for lesson planning. This is appropriate for Science, Social Studies, History and Aboriginal Studies.
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Teacher Resource
Class Activity
Science
Aboriginal Studies
Social Studies
First Nations
Inuit
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
History
Land
Current Events
Law and Politics
Education
http://www.rcgs.org/search.asp?q=First+Nations+people&cx=014420842478514362919%3Aiawp3xsofaa&cof=FORID%3A10&ie=UTF-8&sa=Search
http://www.rcgs.org/search.asp?q=inuit&cx=014420842478514362919%3Aiawp3xsofaa&cof=FORID%3A10&ie=UTF-8&sa=Search
Tonia Wells
FNMI Teacher Resources
This website offers; "FNMI Professional Development through various programs and initiatives aimed at enhancing the cultural competency of TVDSB staff and students about the rich and diverse cultures, histories and perspectives of FNMI peoples, and supporting FNMI students in their educational achievement. FNMI Cultural Competency Presentations that delivers cultural competency presentation to New Administration, School Staff members, and pre-service teachers. Presentations focus on: Canada’s
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Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Class Activity
Social Studies
Language Arts
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
History
Current Events
Land
Law and Politics
Needs of FNMI Learners
Education
http://www.tvdsb.ca/FNMI.cfm?subpage=147563
Tonia Wells
Mille Education (Cree)
"Miyo Wahkohtowin Education (MWE) is a First Nations managed system. It operates four schools: Ermineskin Kindergarten, Elementary, Junior Senior High and Ehpewapahk schools for the Ermineskin Cree Nation in Alberta." This website provides; Cree Resources, Cree Resources & Links, and a Cree Lesson Plan Builder.
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Website
Aboriginal Studies
FNMI Languages
Art
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
High School
History
Land
Current Events
Education
Cree Language
https://www.miyo.ca/index.php/departments/cree-language
www.miyo.ca
Tonia Wells
National Screen Institute - Canada
"The National Screen Institute – Canada (NSI) is a charitable, not-for-profit organization with headquarters in Winnipeg. They are Canada’s national film, television and digital media training school for writers, directors and producers. We know from experience that the best way to learn is by doing. Their market-driven courses have led to successful careers for graduates by strengthening their skills and giving them a competitive edge. According to our 2013 alumni survey, 87% of respondents are
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Aboriginal Studies
Social Studies
Language Arts
CTS
Art
Music
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
High School
PostSecondary
Education
Body and Mind
History
Current Events
Film and digital education
http://www.nsi-canada.ca/courses/cbc-new-indigenous-voices/
http://www.nsi-canada.ca
Tonia Wells
First Nations Schools Associations of British Columbia
"The First Nations Schools Association, the First Nations Education Steering Committee and the BC Ministry of Education have worked in partnership to create and promote the use of important new curricular materials, such as Residential Schools Curriculum, English First Peoples courses, and information about authentic First Peoples texts. There is also a joint commitment to create additional resources to help better inform all students about First Nations issues and realities."
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Teacher Resource
Aboriginal Studies
Social Studies
Language Arts
Health
Science
Art
Music
Physical Education
Math
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
History
Current Events
Land
Needs of FNMI Learners
Education
Body and Mind
http://www.fnsa.ca/resources
-"Indian Residential Schools & Reconciliation, for grades 5 to12; Developed in response to the call by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada for age-appropriate education materials about Indian Residential Schools, these Teacher Resource Guides provide activities and supports for dealing sensitively with the topic of residential schools." -"Authentic First Peoples Resources, for K-9; you will find lesson plans, curriculum connections, assessment resources and suggested texts." -"Math
Tonia Wells
InSTEM: Indigenous Youth in STEM
"Our National Indigenous Youth in STEM Program (InSTEM) is a customized, community-based approach to engaging First Nations, Métis, and Inuit youth in locally and culturally relevant STEM education programs. Over the past twenty years, we have worked closely with hundreds of Indigenous communities and tens of thousands of Indigenous youth. Actua has also developed strong connections with thought leaders in Indigenous education and national organizations like Indspire, the Aboriginal Human Resour
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Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Current Events
Needs of FNMI Learners
Education
Body and Mind
http://www.actua.ca/en/programs/national-aboriginal-outreach-program
Tonia Wells
Deepening Knowledge: Resources for and about Aboriginal Education
"The Deepening Knowledge Project seeks to infuse Aboriginal peoples' histories, knowledges and pedagogies into all levels of education in Canada. The project is a part of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto, which is located on the territories of Anishinaabe and Onkwehonwe peoples. On this site you'll find information about the history and traditions of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and Native American cultures, information about the challenges facing Aboriginal
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Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Class Activity
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
History
Current Events
Oral Traditions
Land
Body and Mind
Needs of FNMI Learners
Education
http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/deepeningknowledge/index.html
This website provides teachers with a place to share lesson plans and make suggestions on resources for improvements.
Tonia Wells
Inuit Knowledge & Climate Change
"IsumaTV is a collaborative multimedia platform for indigenous filmmakers and media organizations. Each user can design their own space, or channel, to reflect their own identity, mandate and audience. Indigenous media organizations can operate their own state-of-the-art media site, under their own design and URL, and at the same time share IsumaTV’s sophisticated back end infrastructure, without needing to re-invent the digital wheel. The collective platform currently carries over 6000 videos
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Website
Aboriginal Studies
Science
Social Studies
Language Arts
Inuit
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Current Events
History
Law and Politics
Needs of FNMI Learners
Body and Mind
Education
http://www.isuma.tv/en/inuit-knowledge-and-climate-change
Tonia Wells
Fur Trade Stories
This resource is intended and designed to offer supporting resources for teaching and learning and can be modified and adapted to suit the needs and interests of the classroom. The resources included in this website can be shared as a class or through small groups and individual exploration. Primary and secondary resources found in the collections of Canada’s National History Society (HBCA – Archives of Manitoba, The Manitoba Museum, Parks Canada and several First Nations communities). Includes
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Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Language Arts
First Nations
Métis
Elementary
Middle School
High School
History
Education
fur trade, stories, first nations, Métis
http://furtradestories.ca
Crystal Young Pine
Turtle Island and Memory Games
This resource provides information about First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people. There are lesson plans, activities, and games included in this resource that are fun and interactive for elementary students. Teacher resources are also included to help guide and support teaching and learning.
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Website
Teacher Resource
Class Activity
Social Studies
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Elementary
Education
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
turtle island, memory games, elementary, social studies
https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1302545336268/1302545527136
Crystal Young Pine
Batoche National Historic Site
This resource includes historical information about the Métis people and the significance of Batoche. This resource will enhance student engagement and gauge student learning as they are exploring Métis history, culture, and struggle in Canada. Students are also able to explore this website on their own, or small groups. While learning about Métis conflict and cultural changes, students can learn about significant historical events that took place in Canadian history, such as the Battle of Batoc
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Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Métis
Elementary
Middle School
History
Métis, Batoche, Métis history, social studies, elementary
http://www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/sk/batoche
Crystal Young Pine
The Virtual Museum of Métis History and Culture
This website contains lesson plan and resource information for teachers and students. Various links are provided to engage students learning and exploration of Métis history and culture.
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Website
Teacher Resource
Student Resource
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Métis
Elementary
Middle School
History
Métis, social studies
http://www.metismuseum.ca/index.php
Crystal Young Pine
Native American Doll Making
This lesson plan teaches students about the significance of doll making and the spirituality and cultural importance dolls have in various cultures that are specific and unique. Students will learn the importance of oral tradition and spirituality in various native cultures. This lesson is hands-on and allows students to gain first-hand knowledge about the cultural importance of dolls and doll making. Teacher resources and other pertinent information is also included to help support and guide ed
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Website
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Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Education
native dolls, doll making, spirituality, land, oral tradition
http://nmai.si.edu/sites/1/files/pdf/education/SiYC_Dolls.pdf
Invite an elder or a community member who understands the knowledge, tradition, and skill of doll making into the classroom to help students and teachers gain a deeper insight into the cultural tradition of doll making. A follow-up activity, or a transition into another lesson on doll making could incorporate information on faceless dolls.
Crystal Young Pine
The Inconvenient Indian
This lesson plan is based on the book "The Inconvenient Indian: A Curious Account of Native People in North America" by Thomas King. This lesson plan is appropriate for Grade 12 English Language Arts or Aboriginal Studies and can be altered by the teacher to fit their schedule, there are ideas provided to assist in student learning activities and assessing all areas of the content.
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Language Arts
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
High School
PostSecondary
Education
History
Law and Politics
Land
Current Events
Needs of FNMI Learners
The Inconvenient Indian, Thomas King, colonization, Indian Residential School, politics, laws, policies, American Indian Movement, Native Americans, First Nations, Canada, United States of America, history, current issues
Appropriate for Grade 12 English Language Arts and Aboriginal Studies
Book "The Inconvenient Indian: A Curious Account of Native People in North America" by Thomas King & Lesson Plan by Tonia Wells
Tonia Wells
Dear Canada: These Are My Words
This lesson plan is based on the the fictional novel "Dear Canada: These Are My Words" by Ruby Slipperjack and this story focuses on Violet Pesheens Indian Residential School experiences. This lesson plan has been created for grade 6 English Language Arts but it is also appropriate for grades 7 and 8 as well.
Lesson Plan
Book
Class Activity
Language Arts
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Middle School
History
Law and Politics
Body and Mind
Education
Land
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Current Events
Needs of FNMI Learners
Indian Residential School, colonization, language, traditions, children, These Are My Words, Ruby Slipperjack, Northern Ontario, land
This lesson plan can be altered to fit the teachers schedule/agenda and there is a "Suggestions/Considerations" handout available with the lesson plan that examines the complexity and extent of the story, questions that prompt student learning by going in depth, as well as how to interpret the Indigenous perspective, and ideas can vary for either written or performance assessment.
Book "Dear Canada: These Are My Words" by Ruby Slipperjack and Lesson Plan by Tonia Wells
Tonia Wells
Norval Morrisseau Ojibwe Woodlands Art/Abrstract Art
This lesson plan is appropriate for Grade 5 Art when students begin learning about abstract art. Available is a Powerpoint, questionnaire, and lesson plan. The Powerpoint and questionnaire was created by Delia Cross Child & Deanne Provost. The Lesson Plan was created by Deanne Provost & Tonia Wells.
Lesson Plan
Class Activity
Art
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
History
Body and Mind
Land
Spirituality
Norval Morrisseau, Ojibwe Woodlands Art, abstract art, art
https://soundcloud.com/cbchereandnow/art-debate
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/toronto-gallery-indigenous-art-cancels-amandapl-1.4091529
As a teacher it is your responsibility to further your own research on Norval Morrisseau. For example there was a previous issue with another artist named Amanda PL and cultural appropriation. **Know the difference between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation. Respect the original artists work and authenticity. Provided below are links to better educate yourself before utilizing this lesson plan and the content that is shared. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/toronto-gallery-in
"Ojibwe Woodlands Art" by Artist Norval Morrisseau, "Powerpoint & questionnaire" by Delia Cross Child, and "Lesson Plan" by Deanne Provost & Tonia Wells
Tonia Wells
Kitomahkitapiiminnooniksi: Stories From Our Elders
These 3 books hold very significant and historical stories and events based on the Blackfoot/Kainaiwa Nation. They even share knowledge on the clans and communities found within Kainai.
Resource
Book
Aboriginal Studies
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
PostSecondary
History
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Needs of FNMI Learners
Body and Mind
Education
Blackfoot, traditions, traditional territory, Kairnaiwa, Blood Tribe, Blood Tribe Indian Reservation,
There are 3 books; Vol. 1, Vol. 2, and Vol. 3. These books are appropriate for studying the Blackfoot culture, history, events, elders, etc. and/or Aboriginal Studies.
Flora Zaharia & Leo Fox
Tonia Wells
Napi and the Rock
The story about "Napi and the Mice" has been shared by Blackfoot elder Margaret Hindman. This resource is appropriate for grades 1 and 2. It has been used as a grade 2 English Language Arts class activity. This resource includes the "Napi and the Mice" story, a questionnaire, and cut-outs of Napi, the Coyote, and the Rock where students can create their own character puppets.
Resource
Class Activity
Language Arts
Art
Aboriginal Studies
Social Studies
Blackfoot
Elementary
History
Oral Traditions
Needs of FNMI Learners
Blackfoot, legend, oral story telling, Napi and the Rock
It is encouraged that the teacher learns the story and shares it as an oral story telling tradition with their students. Students can either answer the questions orally or fill out the questionnaire before they work on creating their own Napi character puppets.
tonia.wells
Opokaasin story book "Naapi and the Mice Dance"
This resource is appropriate for learning the Blackfoot Language at a Kindergarten and elementary school grade levels. Teachers can order this story along with the CD, and many other resources from the "Opokaa'sin Early Intervention Society" located at 241 Stafford Dr N, Lethbridge, AB. The contact phone number is 403-380-2569. Attached is the story of "Naapi and the Mice Dance" but pronounciation is significant and it is highly recommended that the CD is ordered before utilizing this resource
Book
CD
FNMI Languages
Blackfoot
Elementary
Oral Traditions
Land
History
Needs of FNMI Learners
First Nations' Languages
Napi and the Mice, Oral story telling, Blackfoot legend
Tanya Cross Child
tonia.wells
Blackfoot Language Learning
This resource is appropriate for learning the Blackfoot Language and includes; commands, colours, body parts, gender, animals, numbers, food, and universe content.
Resource
Class Activity
FNMI Languages
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Needs of FNMI Learners
First Nations' Languages
Body and Mind
Blackfoot language
Teachers should know the correct pronunciation for each word before utilizing this resource.
Tonia Wells
Blackfoot Language Animal Colouring Book
This animal colouring book is appropriate for learning the Blackfoot Language at a kindergarten and elementary school grade levels.
Resource
Book
Class Activity
Art
FNMI Languages
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
Needs of FNMI Learners
First Nations' Languages
Know the correct pronunciation for each Blackfoot word.
Tonia Wells
Blackfoot Language: Animals
Attached is a list of Blackfoot words for Animals. This resource is appropriate for kindergarten and elementary school grade levels.
Resource
Class Activity
FNMI Languages
Blackfoot
Elementary
Middle School
Needs of FNMI Learners
First Nations' Languages
Blackfoot language, animals
Know the exact pronunciation for each Blackfoot word.
Tonia Wells
Important Aboriginal Women
This lesson plan focuses on Aboriginal women of the past who contributed to the lives of Aboriginal women and children, and in general, Aboriginal people in Canada. Students will be exposed to the cultural relevance Aboriginal women have played over time and throughout Canadian history, such as the Mohawk Poet Pauline Johnston. This is an incredible lesson plan for students and teachers to engage in inquiry and exploration of some of Canada's great people who are not always recognized as having
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Website
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Middle School
History
Education
Aboriginal women, Canadian women, history, women
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/aboriginal/strategygr08hstwomen.pdf
http://www.canadashistory.ca/Explore/Women/Canada-s-Great-Women
Crystal Young Pine
Please see attached lesson plan.
EPSB.ca Edmonton Public School Board Canada's History
Lives of Métis and First Nation peoples in western Canada in the 1890s
This lesson plan allows teachers and students to compare and contrast the lives of First Nations and Métis people in western Canada in the 1890s. Students will engage in a historical exploration of First Nations and Métis peoples ways of life, particularly focusing on shelter, clothing, food, and transportation, and recreation. Students will be able to discuss their findings with fellow classmates and see how life differed between two different cultures who endured different experiences in Canad
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Website
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Métis
Elementary
Middle School
History
Law and Politics
Education
First Nation, Metis, Western Canada, social studies, history,
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/aboriginal/strategygr08hstwestern.pdf
It is important to explain to students that one culture in comparison to other cultures does not mean that one is better than the other. To understand a culture, it is important to understand the historical and cultural experiences of them. Invite a guest from a local First Nation and Métis community.
Crystal Young Pine
Please see attached file.
The Red River Rebellion
This lesson plan explores key figures and their roles during the Red River Rebellion. Students will also explore how the Red River Rebellion impacted the development of Western Canada, as well as causes and effects of the Métis conflict with the Canadian government in it's dealings with treaty 6 and the Métis. This lesson plan includes teaching strategies, possible activities and student assignments, as well as a list of resources for further research and inquiry.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Website
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Métis
Middle School
Land
History
Law and Politics
Métis, red river, rebellion, treaty 6, Canadian government, Louis Riel, conflict
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/aboriginal/strategygr08hstrebellion.pdf
Crystal Young Pine
Please see attached document.
Treaties 1 to 8
This lesson plan explores the historical Canadian numbered treaties 1 to 8. Students will research how the treaties have impacted the lives of First Nation peoples, and consider any past and present implications. Students will also consider if there are any future implications for First Nations, and identify what those are. The lesson plan includes teaching strategies, students activities, and questions to ask and consider. The lesson plan also includes a list of references and resources to enha
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Website
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Middle School
Land
History
Law and Politics
Current Events
treaty, numbered treaties, Canadian government, First Nations
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/aboriginal/strategygr08hsttreaties.pdf
As treaties 1 to 8 are considered historical treaties, it is important to note the difference between past and present treaty making process and land claims that many Nations are currently involved in today. Allow the perspective of treaty nations to be included in the classroom by inviting guest speakers into the classroom.
Crystal Young Pine
Please see attached document.
Treaties and Legislation - Transforming Lifestyles
This lesson plan allows students to examine the seven treaties signed by First Nations in western Canada and the federal government between 1871 and 1877 (Treaties 1 to 7) and the Indian Act of 1876 and compare the lives of First Nation peoples in western Canada before and after the treaties were signed and the legislation that came into effect. This lesson plan includes teaching strategies, students activities, questions, and a list of resources.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Website
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
Land
History
Law and Politics
Current Events
treaties, Indian Act, First Nation, Canadian government, colonization, western Canada
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/aboriginal/strategygr08hstlegislation.pdf
Crystal Young Pine
Please see attached document.
Perspectives in Aboriginal Media
This lesson plan allows students to analyse and compare the perspectives in Aboriginal media texts. Students will identify who produces various media texts and determine the commercial, ideological, political, cultural, and/or artistic interests or perspectives that the texts may involve, and interpret increasingly complex or difficult media texts, using overt and implied messages as evidence for their interpretation. Three of Ontario’s most prominent First Nation newspapers – the Anishnabek Ne
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Website
Language Arts
First Nations
Elementary
Middle School
Current Events
Aboriginal media, First Nations, perspectives, language arts
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/aboriginal/strategygr08lanperspectives.pdf
Crystal Young Pine
Please see attached document.
Path of the Elders - Teacher's Resource Guide Grade 8
This resource includes a variety of lesson plans and resources on a variety of topics about First Nations people, culture, and histories. Teachers will be able to carry out a variety of learning activities and engaging group discussions that will encourage student interest and involvement. This resource will help teachers and educators to implement and plan lessons about First Nations people in many contexts and in a variety of ways. Please see attachment for a more comprehensive look into the d
Resource
Teacher Resource
Website
Language Arts
Health
Physical Education
Science
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
Current Events
History
Law and Politics
Education
elders, First Nation, Canadian history, treaties, teacher resource
http://www.pathoftheelders.com/templates/pote/pdf/Teachers_Guide_2010_Grade8.pdf
Crystal Young Pine
Please see attached document.
The Laurier Institute.
The Marriage of Crow - Oral Story Lesson
This lesson plan includes a story on The Marriage of Crow and a power point on the Lushootseed culture. Students will be organized into small groups of 3-4 and will break up sections of the story to teach other group members. Students will explore and discuss the importance of oral cultures and histories, and the importance of stories. Students will also analyse the story within their groups so that they can make inferences about what the Lushootseed culture is like. Students will discuss the ch
Lesson Plan
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
First Nations
Middle School
High School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
oral storytelling, orality, Lushootseed, story, language arts
http://tulaliplushootseed.com/
http://journal.oraltradition.org/files/articles/13i/8_moses_and_langen.pdf
This lesson can be part of a storytelling unit or oral stories mini-unit. An elder from a local community can come into the class and share a story from their nation. As an extension of learning, students can find another oral story that has been published and compare and contrast the story to the Lushootseed story - The Marriage of Crow - or make a graphic novel of their own short story. The importance of orality can never be overemphasized, students must understand and appreciate that oral his
Crystal Young Pine
Please see attached document for possible learning outcomes.
Inuit Innovations
This lesson plan explores the innovations and inventions of the Inuit people. Through a shared reading process, students will engage in group discussions and activities during and after reading, The Inuit Though of It - Inuit Innovations by Alootook Apellie. This lesson can be implemented over a period of two or three classes and followed up with a time-line activity, where students will make their own personal timelines. Students can also invent something by planning, preparing, and writing abo
Lesson Plan
Book
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Inuit
Elementary
Land
History
Education
Inuit, Innovations, inventions, language arts, social studies, grade 2
Crystal Young Pine
Please see attached document for possible outcomes.
Inuksuk Art Activity
This lesson plan is on Inuit Inuksuit (plural for inuksuk). Students will learn about texture while creating an inuksuk painting. A link is included below for further lesson plan and resource information. Teachers can extend student learning by using this lesson as a follow-up from the Inuit Innovations lesson (also included on this database). This lesson was created as an extension on the grade 2 social studies curriculum on the three focus communities, Iqaluit Nunavut being one. You can find e
Lesson Plan
Class Activity
Teacher Resource
Website
Art
Inuit
Elementary
Spirituality
Land
Inuit, art, Inuksuk, texture
http://kidworldcitizen.org/2013/01/29/inukshuk-arctic-art-from-the-inuit/
Crystal Young Pine
Please see attached document for possible outcomes.
Manahatta to Manhattan - Native Americans in Lower Manhattan
This resource is based on the Algonquian speaking people called the  Lenape, Manhattan's original inhabitants, who called the island Manahatta, which means "hilly island". In this resource you will find historical information about the Lenape and the traditional territory that was once occupied by them. Place names and translated meanings can also be found within this resource, as well as information on ways of life, shelter, food, and transportation available to the Lenape prior to contact with
Resource
Website
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Elementary
Land
History
history, native American, social studies, aboriginal studies
nmai.si.edu/sites/1/files/pdf/education/Manahatta_to_manhattan.pdf
Crystal Young Pine
Smithsonian - National Museum of the American Indian
Haudenosaunee Guide for Educator
This resource will compliment the Alberta grade 6 curriculum when teaching and learning about the democracy and the Iroquois people - Haudenosaunee. Young will find information about the different nations that make up the six nation confederacy, as well as historical, cultural, and traditional information about the Haundenosaunee people. This resource also include information on the prominent historical role the Haudenosaunee people played prior to and following contact with Europeans.
Resource
Website
Teacher Resource
Language Arts
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
First Nations
Aboriginal (outside Canada)
Middle School
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
Land
History
Education
nmai.si.edu/sites/1/files/pdf/education/HaudenosauneeGuide.pdf
Although the Haudenosaunee people are known in academic literature as the Iroquois, they call themselves Haudenosaunee which means the people of the Longhouse. The name Iroquois was a name used for the Haudenosaunee by the Huron nation, who were traditional enemies of the Haudenosaunee. I feel that it is important to make that distinction to students.
Crystal Young Pine
Grade 9 Unit A
A look at local food web's in the Waterton area. How there is a ripple effect in ecosystems when humans try to intervene.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Science
High School
Land
Waterton Interconnectedness Nature
You can use this simply as a quick in class activity, but you could also try place based learning. Students could come up with their own 'math' problems by observing nature.
Tim Loewen
Grade 9 Unit D
In this place based learning lesson plan students travel to one of many medicine wheels around Alberta.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Science
Social Studies
High School
Spirituality
History
Tim Loewen
Grade 10 Unit A
In this lesson students learn about different chemical reactions First Nation's used before contact
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Science
Social Studies
High School
History
Tim Loewen
Placed based learning camping trip to Chief Mountain
In this lesson students look at the creation story of the Blackfoot peoples. Students look at their surroundings to focus on the energy giving properties of the sun.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Science
Physical Education
Blackfoot
High School
Oral Traditions
Land
Tim Loewen
Physics 20 Two Dimensional Motion
In this lesson students learn about motion in two dimensions. In place based learning of canoeing across a river.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Science
Physical Education
High School
Land
Tim Loewen
Grade 11 Unit A Science
In this lesson students learn about different methods for protecting materials from outside environment
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Science
Art
High School
History
Spirituality
Tim Loewen
Biology 20 - lymphatic systems
In this lesson students learn about the role of the lymphatic system in our bodies. Using case studies about what happens when our bodies natural immune system is bested.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Science
Health
High School
History
Law and Politics
Tim Loewen
Chemical Reactions in Oral Story Methodology
In this lesson students review several basic types of chemical reactions by creating and presenting their own oral stories.
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Science
Language Arts
High School
Oral Traditions
Tim Loewen
Nature of Science and FNMI Perspective
In this lesson students compare and consider the differences between modern science and FNMI ways of knowing
Lesson Plan
Teacher Resource
Science
Needs of FNMI Learners
Current Events
Tim Loewen
Various FNMI Games
Traditional Woodland games from First Nations; these games include Doubleball, Snowsnake, and Longball. These traditional games were played in a variety of seasons, this gives the option for these games to be played year-round. Rationale: In Jacqueline Ledoux’s article ‘integrating aboriginal perspectives into curricula: a literature Review’, Ledoux gives several ways of to help with the retention and success of First Nation students. One such method is by having FNMI students who may not know m
Resource
Website
Physical Education
Needs of FNMI Learners
Traditional Woodland games from First Nations; these games include Doubleball, Snowsnake, and Longball. These traditional games were played in a variety of seasons, this gives the option for these games to be played year-round. Rationale: In Jacqueline Ledoux’s article ‘integrating aboriginal perspectives into curricula: a literature Review’, Ledoux gives several ways of to help with the retention and success of First Nation students. One such method is by having FNMI students who may not know much of their traditional culture learn more of it at school. One part of culture is in the games and activities that the culture participates in. Using games as a way to help re-introduce First Nations to aspects of their culture while still helping other students learn about one of Canada’s founding cultures.
http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/edu/ViewLoitLo.do;jsessionid=EB2EB631474A7783D66FA7DB1BC6DD38?method=preview&lang=EN&id=11721
Tim Loewen
Math in Oral Traditional Styles
This is a math resources, created to a way to teach through the use of stories. This particular resource follows the adventure of Little Number as he goes through several adventures. Rationale: One method outlined in ‘Education is Our Buffalo’ to help with the retention and success of first nation students is to teach in the style that was traditionally done. This is included (and not limited to) storytelling and working collectively with older members of your family or society. By trying to mim
Resource
Website
Math
Elementary
Oral Traditions
http://mathcatcher.irmacs.sfu.ca/stories
Tim Loewen
Different Types of First Nations Homes from across Canada
This link is used as a summary and examples of First Nation’s architecture around Canada. This can be seen from tribes along the coast to middle of Ontario. Rationale: In the teacher’s resource ‘Our Worlds, Our Ways’ (by various authors), give several processes for infusing FNMI content into our own pedagogy. One such method is using the holistic traditional method. By using this resource provides a broad way that teachers can go to help the student. This resources could be used in an excellent
Resource
Website
Science
Social Studies
Middle School
History
http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/architectural-history-early-first-nations/
Tim Loewen
The Agronomic Benefits of the Three Sisters
This resources helps to elucidate why First Nation’s grew their crops in sets of three (or other numbers) focusing on the ‘three sisters’. This resource helps to explain why these crops were important to the first nations and often times grown together. Rationale: This lesson plan is for grades 3-5. Continuing on in her article, ‘integrating aboriginal perspectives into curricula: a literature Review’, Ledoux describes FNMI students stranded between two worlds. One foot with their heritage and h
Resource
Website
Science
Health
Elementary
History
http://www.agclassroom.org/teacher/matrix/lessonplan.cfm?lpid=297 
Tim Loewen
Apps for First Nation Language Acquisition
File Hills Qu'Appelle Apps for phones/tablets (found on app store for apple products)Description: These apps are language based apps for several First Nations’ languages, for example there are apps for, Cree Dakota Saulteaux Nakota and Lakota. Rationale: All of the readings briefly went through the atrocities of residential schools. One aim of these residential schools was to eliminate First Nations’ cultures. A major method for the removal of culture was banning the traditional languages. As Ca
Resource
Article
Aboriginal Studies
FNMI Languages
Middle School
First Nations' Languages
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/first-nations-language-apps-released-by-saskatchewan-tribal-council-1.2684599
Tim Loewen
Traditional First Nation's Food
This is a list of traditional First Nations foods. This list goes on to give the recipes for many of the dishes. Rationale: One of the central aspects of a traditional aboriginal’s way of life is/was spirituality. Ledoux’s article continued on describing the one aspect of First Nations’ culture was recognizing that everything was interconnected and how this helped shape their holistic approach to life. In this holistic method everything being connected First Nations connected everything to their
Resource
Website
CTS
History
Body and Mind
http://www.foodbycountry.com/Algeria-to-France/Canada-Aboriginals.html 
Tim Loewen
Aboriginal Plant Use in Canada's North Boreal Forest
A book written about the various plant uses of several First Nations in British Columbia. These include medicinal to cooking spices. *Note this book (albeit an older version) is currently in the collection of the U of L Curr Lab.Rationale: In the teacher’s hand book ‘Education is our Buffalo’ The authors go into detail about the First Nations and their relationship with the land. This relationship was one of reciprocity that the land provided for the First Nations as the First Nations took care
Resource
Book
Science
Health
High School
PostSecondary
Land
Body and Mind
Marles, R.J.; Clavelle, C.; Monteleone, L.; Tays, N.; Burns, D
Tim Loewen
Hunting Practices of the Blackfoot
A guide to several hunting processes of First Nations peoples (specifically the Black foot). These practices include Buffalo, wolf and traditional eagle hunts. Many of these hunts are undergone with specific religious significance that will have to be addressed with the class. For example, traditional eagle hunts had to be followed in accordance with specific rituals (fasting and living secluded).
Resource
Website
Science
Blackfoot
History
https://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/blackfeet-hunting-customs.htm
Tim Loewen
Timeline of First Nations Contact with Europeans
A timeline of First Nations in Canada. This timeline is centered around the meeting of the first European settlers. This resource could be used a starting point for students to learn about aboriginal history. Another way to use this resource would be through a comparison of how FNMI society changed through the ‘contact’ of Europeans.
Resource
Website
Social Studies
History
https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1307460755710/1307460872523
Tim Loewen
Timeline of Metis Achievements
A timeline of impacts made by Metis in Canada and the U.S. This list is of achievements made by the Metis community starting from the 1800’s moving until 2004. This resource could be used in a variety of ways in a classroom setting. For example, this could help to show how some stereotypes of people from diverse cultures (specifically FNMI) are not true. It can be a tool to combat racism in the classroom.
Resource
Website
Social Studies
Métis
History
http://www.mmf.mb.ca/metis_firsts_in_north_america.php
Tim Loewen
The Crossing of Oral Stories and Scientific Inquiry
A coming together of traditional ways of knowing by the indigenous peoples and science. This article describes how stories of First Nations’ have been corroborated with scientific inquiry. Specifically, this article describes stories related to seasons and landscapes. These stories were then compared with historical data to determine their legitimacy.
Resource
Website
Science
Language Arts
Oral Traditions
History
https://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/stories/020020-1100-e.html
Tim Loewen
Anthology of Traditional Oral Stories of the First People's of Saskatchewan
An anthology of traditional stories based of land and weather patterns. These are the traditional stories of the First Peoples of Saskatchewan. This paper was made for helping to elucidate the affects the extremes of weather had on the lives of the First Peoples. Through the use of stories and interviews with elders to help us understand their survival in a hostile environment.
Resource
Website
Science
Aboriginal Studies
Oral Traditions
Land
http://www3.sd73.bc.ca/sites/default/files/users/npankewich/FNWeather_TeacherGuide.pdf
Tim Loewen
Science corroborating Oral Stories
A contemporary (2016) article on the merging of FNMI stories and science. The use of DNA profiling of the Metlakatla people showed they have been inhabitance of the land for over 6000 years. This was a fact to the Metlakatla people who have asserted this for generations. This article continues on how the work must continue, but only as a joint venture, that you must have the input of the First Nations to give credibility and validity to the findings.
Resource
Website
Science
Language Arts
Oral Traditions
History
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/science-first-nations-oral-tradition-converging-1.3853799
Tim Loewen
A website of several First Nation's Stories
A website from Carleton University (with support from the Canadian Heritage fund), focused on preserving traditional First Nations’ knowledge. This knowledge comes in many forms with an emphasis on the arts. This website has many songs, stories, legends, dances and even sheet music of traditional First Nations stories.
Resource
Website
Language Arts
Aboriginal Studies
Oral Traditions
Spirituality
http://www.native-drums.ca/index.php?tp=a&bg=1&ln=e
Tim Loewen
First Nations Etiquette
A blog about proper etiquette especially when talking to First Nations. The proper use of thanking the First People’s land on which your meeting, seminar, or other function is set on. If a person does not do this appropriately it is considered highly rude and may cause many aboriginal peoples to leave from the beginning.
Resource
https://www.ictinc.ca/first-nation-protocol-thanking-host-first-nation
Tim Loewen
Entering the Mind of the Tracker
In this book, Song describes traditional hunting methods of First Nations. Song goes through the different mindsets of hunting different animals. For example, the places and locations animals will go and hide if the hunter is caught. This book also gives exercises for classes to do with role playing elements to put the students in the mind of both the tracker and the prey.
Resource
Book
Science
Social Studies
Physical Education
High School
History
Land
Song Tamarack
Tim Loewen
Keepers of the Earth: Native American animal stories.
An anthology of traditional First Nations’ stories. These stories come from a variety of nations. All of the stories of this book pertain to the First Nations’ communication and relationship with the land. This book has stories, and then pre-made lesson plans to go along with them for a variety of ages.
Resource
Book
Science
Language Arts
Social Studies
Oral Traditions
Bruchac, Joseph, and Michael J. Caduto
Tim Loewen
Keepers of life: discovering plants through Native stories and earth activities for children
An anthology of traditional First Nations’ stories. These stories come from a variety of nations. All of the stories of this book pertain to the First Nations’ relationship with the plants. From the day to day uses of the plants- to stories of creation. This book has stories, and then pre-made lesson plans to go along with them for a variety of ages.
Resource
Book
Language Arts
Science
Oral Traditions
Caduto, Michael J., Joseph Bruchac, David Kanietakeron. Fadden, and John Kahionhes. Fadden
Tim Loewen
Keepers of the animals: Native American stories and wildlife activities for children
An anthology of traditional First Nations’ stories. These stories come from a variety of nations. All of the stories of this book pertain to the First Nations’ communication and relationship with animals. This book has stories, and then pre-made lesson plans to go along with them for a variety of ages.
Resource
Science
Language Arts
Social Studies
Caduto, Michael J., and Joseph Bruchac
Tim Loewen
Characters from First Nations' Sky Stories
Characters from First Nations’ sky stories. This particular resource works to help students understand the various characters (and corresponding constellations) of traditional Anishinabe oral traditions. This resource would fit very well with late elementary and early middle school science curriculum of sky sciences.
Resource
Website
Science
Language Arts
Oral Traditions
History
http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/edu/ViewLoitLo.do?method=preview&lang=EN&id=5185
Tim Loewen
Infographic on spread of First Nation's Through Canada
A web tool demonstrating the different Nations spread across Canada. This resource shows how far reaching First Nations were across Canada long before settlers came. This site is also interesting, because it shows not only the Nation’s name, but also gives access to their website to find more information.
Resource
Website
CTS
Science
Social Studies
Current Events
http://fnpim-cippn.aandc-aadnc.gc.ca/index-eng.html
Tim Loewen
Timeline of First Peoples
Information on the where First Nations, Metis and Inuit originated from. Crossing the land bridge from Asia into North America. This resource also shows the continuation of study on the origins of First Nations. With theories offering the idea of another possible ancestry coming from Polynesia.
Resource
Website
Social Studies
Aboriginal Studies
History
http://firstpeoplesofcanada.com/fp_groups/fp_groups_origins.html
Tim Loewen
Indigenous Games- physical education
Here are three traditional indigenous games and how they can be implimented into your physical education lessons.
Lesson Plan
Class Activity
Physical Education
Body and Mind
The lesson plan can be integrated into your gym class easily, any day.
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