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Explorations in Canadian History:; What Can We Learn about Local First Nations Families and Residential Schools from Canada’s History?
Lesson plan uses the books : Shi-Shi-Etko, Shin-Chi’s Canoe, and Stolen Words.
First Nation Literature Unit: Fatty Legs - A True Story by Christy Jordan-Fenton and Margaret Pokiak-Fenton, illustrated by Liz Amimi-Homes
Book is Margaret Pokiak-Fenton's memoir about attending residential school for two years. This lesson plan uses Grade 6 Program Learning Outcome (PLO)s.
Girls Breaking Boundaries: Acculturation and Self-Advocacy at Chemawa Indian School, 1900-1930s
Indigenous History: A Bibliography
Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada: Teacher's Kit for Giant Floor Map
Topics include climate change, demographics, Indigenous governance, housing, human rights, Indigenous languages, migration, famous people, original place names, residential schools, seasonal cycles, symbols, timeline, trade routes, and treaties, land disputes, agreements and rights.
Although activities were created for the giant floor map, they can be adapted to the printable tile version.
Knowing the Past, Facing the Future: Indigenous Education in Canada
[Teacher's Guide]: No Time to Say Goodbye by Sylvia Olsen
Stories in book are based on accounts from Indigenous people who attended Kuper Island Residential School. Lesson plan is intended for use with Grades 9 and 10.