The Barren Grounds: A Novel Study Unit
Designed for Grade 6 students.
Designed for Grade 6 students.
Looks at Indigenous child development through the use of a medicine wheel.
Includes a report from the Cariboo Tribal Council, today known as the Northern Shuswap Tribal Council, entitled "Faith Misplaced: Lasting Effects of Abuse in a First Nations Community".
Results of literature review of academic and other publicly available literature, including policy documents and program reports are discussed under five themes: Indigenous self-determination, health and well-being, environmental stewardship, reconciliation and climate justice and evaluation methodologies.
Focus on Mi'kmaw culture and Nova Scotia, but lessons could be adapted to other contexts. Lesson plans for all levels as well individual grades.
Compilation of previously published material.
Looks at the research on Métis spirituality and how it relates to their nationhood.