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Aboriginal Awareness Workshop: Alberta Region Module
Brief overview for orientation of departmental employees.
Aboriginal Electoral Pariticipation in Canada
Examines the low voter turnout for Indigenous populations in Canada during the 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2011 federal elections.
All Quiet on the (North)Western Front: Counter-Insurgency in Canada: An Examination of the 1885 Northwest Rebellion
Defence Studies Research Paper (MDS) -- Canadian Forces College, 2010.
Autumn Reading with Fun Activities: How Coyote Gave Fire to the People: A Native American Story
Traditional story about how coyote, with the help of other animals, stole fire from the Fire Protectors and gave it to humans so that they could stay warm during the winter months.
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.
Exploring and Re-Creating Indigenous Identity through Theatre-based Workshops
Exploring the Night Sky Indigenous Inquiry Kit
Includes annotated bibliography, book critiques, and four lessons plans appropriate for sixth grade.
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.
Impact of the French Fur Trade on the Lives of Native Women in the Great Lakes Region During the Seventeenth, Eighteenth, and Nineteenth Centuries
Liberal Studies Thesis (MA) -- University of Michigan, 1999.
Indigenous Women and Feminism: Politics, Activism, Culture
Investigating Culturally Responsive Mathematics Education
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.
Kinikinik: A Treaty Play
Uses the characters of turtle, wolf and beaver to educate the audience about treaties and the treaty relationship. Suitable for all ages.
Related Material: Student Workbook.
Lives Lived West of the Divide: A Biographical Dictionary of Fur Traders Working West of the Rockies, 1793-1858
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.
The Native American Experience: Coyote and the Buffalo Folklore Tale Retold by Mourning Dove
Includes brief discussion of Mourning Dove, text of the traditional story and student exercises.
The Outcome of a Recommendation Pertaining to Federally Sentenced Aboriginal Women
Integrated Studies Project (M.A.)--Athabasca University, 2010.
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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.
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.
Spy Mission: The Trouble at Red River
Role playing game which involves John A. Macdonald asking students to become spies and send information back to the government. Suitable for Grades 5-11.
Stories of Attachment for Northern Indigenous Families
Education Graduate Research Project (M.A) -- University of Northern British Columbia, 2011.
Treaty Essential Learnings (TELs): The Treaty Experience in Manitoba: Implementation Copy
Walking on the Lands of Our Ancestors
Discusses case study of traditional education and experiential learning in the Social Studies classroom. Activities would be suitable for Grades 9/10 and 11/12.
What It Is To Be Métis: The Stories and Recollections of the Elders of the Prince George Métis Elders Society
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.
Ýaat Kíl hl Sñ'at'áa! Alaskan Haida Phrasebook
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.