Aboriginal Storytelling: Understanding Aboriginal Community Economic Development
Looks at economic leaders in Aboriginal development in the communities of Moberly Lake, Brentwood Bay and Xeni Gwet' First Nation.
Looks at economic leaders in Aboriginal development in the communities of Moberly Lake, Brentwood Bay and Xeni Gwet' First Nation.
Recounts the achievements of Wendy Grant-John, the recipient of the 2006 National Aboriginial Achievement Award for community development.
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Comments on the violent death of Andrew Mixemong, a well-loved friendship centre president.
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After reading background information, brief biographies and primary materials, students engage in a debate between the pro- and anti-Confederation factions. This edition is aligned with the Saskatchewan provincial curriculum for History 30: Canadian Studies, Native Studies 10, and Native Studies 30.
Describes why Eber Hampton, an educator, was recognized in 2005 with a National Aboriginal Achievement Award.
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Chronicles the life and works of Elsie Knott, the first woman in Canada to be elected as a First Nation chief.
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Biography of Oscar Lathlin, who went from working a trap line in northern Manitoba to becoming a cabinet minister in Manitoba's NDP government.
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Brief profile of Elder Theresa Stevenson, recipient of the National Aboriginal Achievement Award for Community Development. Theresa is recognized for her devotion to humanitarian causes such as advocating for Aboriginal role models in schools, hot lunch programs, and low income housing.
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Historical overview of First Nations treaty signatory, Ahtahkakoop, who as part of his strategy to ensure future generations’ success, adopted the white man’s religion, education and agricultural pursuits.
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Brief profile of James Miles Venne, Lac La Ronge Indian Band chief, who helped create Kitsaki Development Corporation, set up band control of the local education system and lobbied for Aboriginal and treaty rights to be included in the Canadian Constitution.
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