Sovereignty for Survival: American Energy Development and Indian Self-Determination
Book review of: Sovereignty for Survival by James Robert Allison III.
Book review of: Sovereignty for Survival by James Robert Allison III.
Films feature 40 Indigenous tribes and nations and give insights into spiritual practices, foods and medicines, art and music, shelter and land management associated with the natural environment.
Related Material: Videos.
Brief description of stories associated with stars and constellations such as Ajiijaak (Cygnus), Biboonkeonini the Winter Maker, Jiibay Ziibi (Milky Way), Maang (Ursa Minor), and Ojiig (Big Dipper).
Related resources: Ojibwe Constellation Guide + Ojibwe Gizhig Anung Masinaaigan; Ojibwe Star Map.
Teacher resource for The Star People: A Lakota Story by S.D. Nelson. Target age is Kindergarten to Grade 3.
Series of nine short animated videos which tell traditional Ankara, Blackfoot, Cheyenne, Chipewyan, Ho-Chunk, Chippewa, Cree, Mohawk, and Paiute stories about how certain stars and constellations came to be.
Brief description of stories associated with stars and constellations such as Agleoeka (Cygnus), Chanśáśa ipúsye (dried or red willow), Gleœka Wakaŋ (Sacred Hoop), Keya (Pegasus), and Wanagi Tacanku (Milky Way).
Related resources: Constellation Guide; Dakota and Lakota Star Map
To accompany book of the same title. The book integrates Canadian and American history of the groups which lived in the "borderlands", specifically members of Little Shell who were considered "Landless Indians" until 2019 when the tribe finally gained federal recognition in the United States.
Retelling of traditional Tlingit story also known as Naatsilanéi, The Origin of the Killer Whale or Kéet Shagoon. Literature unit also teaches Tlingit vocabulary. Lesson plans intended for Grades K-5.
Accompanying Material: Teacher Resources.
Children's book retells five traditional stories. Suitable for use with elementary school students.
Film explores Tribal members' perspectives on traditional knowledge, history, the impact of early contact and westward expansion, the importance of language, and cultural continuity.
Sample lesson focuses on one chapter in book which follows the adventures of grandfather and his grandson. Recommended grades 2-3.
For use with documentary of the same title which explores clashes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people over three sacred sites and the use of land for recreational and commercial enterprises. They are: the Lakota and Devil's Tower; the Hopi and the Colorado Plateau; and the Wintu and Mt. Shasta.
Recommended for Grade Seven to adult audiences.
Young adult story about a teenager who collaborates with the FBI to investigate murders related to the appearance of methamphetamine in her community.
Discusses some of the myths and stereotypes associated with Thanksgiving and contrasts them to the factual version of what took place when the pilgrims landed in the United States.
Brief retellings of the Ojibwe, Lakota and Iroquois traditional stories.
In English and Seneca (?).
Exhibition catalogue.
Educational materials for Grades 4 and 5: PowerPoint; Lesson Plan, PowerPoint Script; Worksheet.
Designed to give teens and young adults with disabilities an improved quality of life, connection to culture and increased work-related skills.
Designed to give teens and young adults with disabilities an improved quality of life, connection to culture and increased work-related skills.
Designed to give teens and young adults with disabilities an improved quality of life, connection to culture and increased work related skills.
Designed to give teens and young adults with disabilities an improved quality of life, connection to culture and increased work-related skills. Covers salmon fishery, subsistence fishing and career opportunities in the industry.
Basic information on appropriate clothing, predicting weather, safe travel, and survival techniques.