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Aboriginal Electoral Pariticipation in Canada
Examines the low voter turnout for Indigenous populations in Canada during the 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2011 federal elections.
Alego Written and Illustrated by Ningeokuluk Teevee
Study guide for the book about a young Inuit girl's day on the land with her grandmother.
Suitable for PreK to Grade 2.
Commerce by a Frozen Sea: Native Americans and the European Fur Trade
Chapters one and two from the book. Note: Many tables are missing.
Conflicting Plans
2nd edition.
Contrasting Worlds
Overview of Métis history from the 1600s to the early 1870s when many Métis migrated from Manitoba to Saskatchewan. Includes questions for students.
2nd edition.
Count to Ten the Métis Way
Colouring and activity book teaches children to count to ten in Michif.
A Dramatic Approach to Native Teacher Education
Discusses the benefits of incorporating educational drama into Indigenous teacher education programs.
The Earth on Turtle's Back
Traditional creation story. Extract from Native American Stories by Joseph Bruchac and Michael J. Caduto.
Frog Girl Lesson Plan
Based on a Pacific Northwest traditional story. Suitable for Grades 1-3.
Gabriel Dumont: Métis Legend
Brief video discusses the life of the Metis leader and his role in the 1885 Resistance. Duration: 7:25.
Related Material: Transcript; Teacher's Guide.
Hide and Sneak
Lesson plan for use with picture book by Michael Arvaarluk Kusugak and Vladyana Krykorka which is the story of a little Inuit girl who is lured into a cave by an Ijiraq who refuses to take her home. She outwits him and finds her way back using an inuksugaq as a landmark. Recommended for Grades Kindergarten to 2.
How Chipmunk Got His Stripes
For use with book by Joseph Bruchac and James which retells a traditional story designed to teach lessons about humility. Recommended for Kindergarten to Grade 3.
How Nivi Got Her Names by Laura Deal, Illustrated by Charlene Chua: Educator's Resource
Geared toward Kindergarten to Grade 3. Story is about a Inuit girl who learns about traditional naming practices.
An Indian Perspective of Self-Esteem
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".
Jingle Dancer: A RIF Guide for Community Coordinators
Lesson plan to accompany the book Jingle Dancer by Cynthia Leitich Smith and illustrated by Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu. Designed for use with Kindergarten to Grade 3 students.
Making Settler Space: George Dawson, the Geological Survey of Canada and the Colonization of the Canadian West in the Late 19th Century
Geography Thesis (PhD) -- Queen's University, 2009.
National Assessment of First Nations Water and Wastewater Systems: National Roll-Up Report: Final
Purpose of research was to define current deficiencies and operational requirements of systems, identify long-term needs for each community and review sustainable, long-term infrastructure strategies for the next ten years. Recommendations grouped by infrastructure needs, operations and capacity, and regulations and guidelines. Ninety-seven percent of First Nations participated in study.
Native Learning Styles: Shorthand for Instructional Adaptations?
Through a literature review the author discusses Indigenous learning approaches and styles.
nehiyawasinahikanisa = Little Cree Books
Designed for early Cree readers of the Plains Cree dialect. Available in Standard Roman Orthography (no English or syllabics), syllabics, Cree and English, and syllabics only.
Plains Indian Art of the Northern Plains: Traveling Trunk Curriculum
2nd revised edition. Uses archival photographs of material culture.
A Promise Is a Promise: Lesson Plan
Story about an Inuit girl who disobeys her mother, goes fishing on the sea ice and is kidnapped by Qallupilluit. Recommended for Preschool to Grade 2.
Promonting Improved Mental Health for Canada's Indigenous Peoples: A Curriculum for Psychiatry Residents and Psychiatrists
Sections for facilitators and learners and list of readings and resources. Aim is to promote understanding of pervasive and ongoing health disparities, and educate health care providers about social, political, linguistic, economic and spiritual realms occupied by patients.
Raven's Fly High = Kàhkàkiwak Papàminàwak
Beginning-to-read booklet in English, Cree and Cree syllabics.
The Residential School Controversy: A Special Report
A special edition of the Home Mission Journal on residential schools.
The Roots of Western Discontent : An Interpretation of the White Settlers’ Role in the Rebellion of 1885
History Thesis (MA) University of British Columbia, 1985.
The Seven Oaks Incident and the Construction of a Historical Tradition, 1816 to 1970
An examination of the story and the discourse on the Battle of Seven Oaks using an examining of the primary sources of the time.
Stories of Attachment for Northern Indigenous Families
Education Graduate Research Project (M.A) -- University of Northern British Columbia, 2011.
Struggles and Triumphs (Editorial)
An introduction by the editor to articles presented in this issue.
Traditional Legends: Meanings on Many Levels
Discusses the Mi'kmaq traditional story of the Celestial Bear hunt (Ursa Major).
Treaty Essential Learnings (TELs): The Treaty Experience in Manitoba: Implementation Copy
The Trip to Town = Ni Màhiskàn
Learning-to-read story in English, Cree, and Cree syllabics.
Working with Indigenous Offenders to End Violence
Examines literature from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom with a focus on development of culturally specific violent offender programs.
Youth Crime Prevention Projects in Native Communities: Interim Report
Discusses four programs: Skeena Youth Work Incentive Program, Rediscovery Project, Wilderness Alternatives Society, and the Neyunan Project.