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The Earth on Turtle's Back
Traditional creation story. Extract from Native American Stories by Joseph Bruchac and Michael J. Caduto.
Geologic Oral Traditions
Lesson involves the Aleutians oral traditions regarding tsunamis, volcanoes and earthquakes. Suitable for Grades 5-6.
Related Material: Legends animated video.
High School Literature: Book 1
Lessons centred around Basket Bay History as told by Robert Zuboff; Raven Boat as told by Jennie White; and Kaakex'wti as told by Willie Marks.
High School Literature: Book 3
High School Literature: Book 4
Lessons centre on the Origin of the Killer Whale, Mosquito, and Tlingit Renaissance.
High School Literature: Book 5
Lessons center on Raven, Some Slices of Salmon: Entering the Salmon Stream, Raven and the Deer, and Tlingit Language and Oral Literature Research.
Indigenous Voices, Indigenous Symbols
Lord of the Sky
Muin: The Celestial Bear: A Hight Sky Story from the Mi'kmaw Nation
Story describes the movement of stars associated with the cycle of the seasons.
The Raven Steals the Light
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Stories of the Amautalik: Fantastic Beings from Inuit Myths and Legends: Teacher Study Guide
Traditional Legends: Meanings on Many Levels
Discusses the Mi'kmaq traditional story of the Celestial Bear hunt (Ursa Major).