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Aboriginal Experiences in Canada: Parks and Protected Areas
Aboriginal Participation in Forest Management: Not Just Another Stakeholder
Aboriginal Perspectives into the Teaching and Learning of Science Education: Beginning the Conversations in Southern Saskatchewan
Bearing the Burden: The Effects of Mining on First Nations in British Columbia
Camp Setup = Dechı̨tah ats’et’ı̨ gha seenı ́ots’ı̨ ́ ɂáh
Describes setting up a tent and benefits of spruce matting.
Characteristics of Rocks, Their Uses and Local Landforms: A Two-Way Science Learning Unit for Qikiqtani Elementary Students
Topics explored include characteristics of rocks found in Nunavut, how these characteristics determine their uses, how they are classified, what they show about local geological history, and how they are changed by natural processes.
Chíin: Salmon
Science unit also teaches Haida vocabulary. Intended for use with Grades K-1.
Accompanying Material: Teacher Resources.
Cumulative Impacts to FMFN#468 Traditional Lands & Lifeways: Shell Jackpine Mine Expansion and Pierre River Mine Report for Regulatory Hearings
Environmental Governance in First Nation Communities
Exploring the Great Bear Sea: Elementary Grades 4 - 7 Resource
Designed for use with the film The Great Bear Sea: Reflecting on the Past, Planning for the Future.
Exploring the Great Bear Sea: Environmental Science Grades 11 & 12
Designed for use with the film The Great Bear Sea: Reflecting on the Past, Planning for the Future.
Exploring the Great Bear Sea: Social Studies Grades 11 & 12
Designed for use with the film The Great Bear Sea: Reflecting on the Past, Planning for the Future.
Fire Keeping-Oshkaabewis – Matter
Designed for Grade 5 science. Lesson number 2.
First Nations Resource Use on the Northwest Coast: Investigations into Geography, Ecology, Knowledge and Resource Management
Recommended for Grades 9-10 social Studies.
First Nations, Salmon Fisheries and the Rising Importance of Conservation: Report to the Pacific Fisheries Resource Conservation Council
First Nations Weather
From Conflict to Collaboration: The Story of the Great Bear Rainforest
How I Survived Four Nights on the Ice: Educator's Resource
Idaa Trail: Lessons from the Land: Teacher's Guide & Lesson Plans
In Our Own Words: Bringing Authentic First Peoples Content to the K-3 Classroom
Indigenous Knowledge in the Sciences and a Practical Application in the Super Saturday Project
Involving Community Members to Develop Culturally Relevant Word Lists For First Nations and Métis Students
Kinoomawaaying g'E'kinoomaagenig Kinoomawaaying gdo Kinoomaagnag Anishnaabe Ganawaamdamig = Educating Our Educators, Educating our Students: An Aboriginal Focus: A Guide for Staff
Land-Based Learning
Lesson: The 13 Moons
Manito Ahbee Aki: The Place Where the Creator Sits: Educator Guide Phase 1 [The Forks]
Interactive game in which students travel back in time to become members of the Anishinaabe Nation in Manitoba before the European contact and engage in activities in which they learn about the environment, traditional worldviews, and a scared site called Manito Ahbee, and gain knowledge from Knowledge Keepers. Game is free, but students must register to play.
Manito Ahbee Aki: The Place Where the Creator Sits: Student Guide Phase 1 [The Forks]
Interactive game in which students travel back in time to become members of the Anishinaabe Nation in Manitoba before the European contact and engage in activities in which they learn about the environment, traditional worldviews, and a scared site called Manito Ahbee, and gain knowledge from Knowledge Keepers. Game is free, but students must register to play.
Micmac Literacy and Cognitive Assimilation
Moon of the Crusted Snow: Reading Guide
To accompany book written by Waubgeshig Rice which tells the story of a small northern Anishinaabe community which finds itself completely isolated from the external world just as winter sets in. The key to survival is reconnecting with the land. Guide is arranged around the themes of land, colonialism, community, gender, language, traditions and culture, and real world events.o accompany story written by
Moose Hide = Golǫdhéh
Describes the process of preparing and curing moose hide.
Qapirangajuq: Inuit Knowledge and Climate Change: Educational Resource
Resource Guide for Canadian Aboriginal Astronomy (May 2010)
Science First Peoples Teacher Resource Guide: Secondary
Security in Canada’s North: Looking Beyond Arctic Sovereignty
Setting the Table: Traditional First Nations Foods Lesson Plans K-8: Foundational Knowledge
Lesson Plans: Food Is a Gift suitable for K-2; Gifts of the Season suitable for Grades 3-5; Gifts of the People suitable for Grades 6-8.
Sharing Aboriginal Stories: Drumming Traditional Knowledge
Spruce Tree = Ts’u
Brief description of some of the uses of the tree.
Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Climate Change
Recommended for BC Science 10 and Science 7.
Traditional Governance: A Case Study of the Osoyoos Indian Band and Application of Traditional Okanagan Leadership Principles
Traditional Plant Knowledge of the Tsimshian: Unit Plan for Secondary Sciences, Social Studies, and Applied Skills
Recommended for: Science Grades 9-12; Resource Science (forests) Grades 11 and 12; Science and Technology Grade 11; Social Studies Grades 11-12; and Home Economics Grades 11-12.
Turning First Nation Forest Values into Integrated Forest Management Plans: Two Models in Alberta
Two Ways of Knowing: Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Scientific Knowledge
Includes explanation of the main features of the two knowledge systems and three brief case studies: Indigenous plant classification and nomenclature; pine mushroom industry in Northwestern BC; smallpox epidemic of 1862; and AIDS and its impact on Indigenous populations.
Recommended for Grade 8 Biology.
The Victor Buffalo Case: Cautionary Tale or Radical Hope Vindicated
Wáhta Teachings
Educational resource about the sugar maple combines traditional Indigenous Knowledge and plant science.
Related Material: Ziizibaakwadgummig: The Sugar Bush.
Walking with the Earth - Pimohtiwin: Lessons to Support Science 10
Pre-, on- and post-site lessons based on experiences at the Brightwater Science and Environment Centre. Topics such as cultural perspectives on sustainability, biodiversity within local ecosystems and personal responsibilities to the environment are explored.
Watching the Skies: An Overview of Indigenous Astronomy Curricula for Canadian K-12 Teachers
After review of existing literature authors conducted systematic survey of electronic curricular resources pertinent to the Ontario context and readily available to educators. Google, YouTube and university databases were searched. Eighty-two sources were identified, 60% of which were by an Indigenous author/partner/illustrator.
Weaving Ways: Indigenous Ways of Knowing in Classrooms and Schools: An Introductory Guide
Yukon First Nations Five: Yukon First Nations Traditional Governance: Teacher's Guide
Topics include: meaning of governance and traditional governance and justice systems, education, economy, technology, health andgovernance and justice systems.
"Revised 2nd edition."