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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.
Aboriginal Tourism US Qualitative Research: Summary of Findings and Considerations
Research involved six in-person focus groups in three cities in November 2016: Dallas, Los Angeles, and Boston.
Askî and Turtle Island
Primary reading level storybook.
[Askî Scrapbook]
For use with the storybook Askî and Turtle Island.
Beadwork: First People's Beading History and Techniques: Teacher's Guide
Developed for use with book by artist Christi Belcourt in accordance with of the Ontario Adult Literacy Curriculum Framework.
Canadian Indigenous Writers Bibliography
Material divided into seven categories: graphic novel, nonfiction, novel, play, poetry, short stories, and stories. Each entry contains summary, information about the author and list of titles also written by them.
Chapter 4 - Competition for the Fur Trade
For use with chapter from Voices and Visions: A Story of Canada, a Grade 7 Social Studies textbook.
Colonialism’s Impact upon the Health of Métis Elderly: History, Oppression, Identity and Consequences
Political Science Thesis (PhD) -- University of Regina, 2013.
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.
Debating Cultural Appropriation
Lesson plan focuses on what cultural appropriation is, how it affects Indigenous peoples and whether it should be regulated by law.
Accompanying Material: Student Version.
Developed in conjunction with the documentary Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World.
Expressions of Policy Effects: Hearing Memories of Indian Residential Schools
Compares the treatment of Jewish people in the fictional story of Austerlitz by W. G. Sebald with children's experiences in residential schools in Canada, and Indian boarding schools in the United States.
Chapter from Productive Remembering and Social Agency edited by Teresa Strong-Wilson, Claudia Mitchell, Susann Allnutt, and Kathleen Pithouse-Morgan.
Feed the People And You Will Never Go Hungry: Illuminating Coast Salish Economy of Affection
Commerce Thesis (PhD) -- University of Auckland, 2017.
First Nations, Métis and Inuit Growth Chart Literacy Prompts: K-8
Includes book summaries, literacy prompt questions, and enrichment activities for books appropriate to each grade. Revised Version.
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.
Ganawenimaa nimamainan aki = Respect Our Mother Earth: A Kid's Environmental Activity Booklet
General environmental education resource with some references to the Lake Superior watershed.
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.
The Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada’s Representation of Indigenous History from 1945 to 1982
History Thesis (MA) -- University of Ottawa, 2017.
Homelands and Empires : Indigenous Spaces, Imperial Fictions, and Competition for Territory in Northeastern North America, 1690-1763
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.
Idle No More: A Protest for Aboriginal Rights
Teacher resource guide.
Inconvenient Indian: A Curious Account of Native People in North America
Indian Education for All Model Teaching Units: Language Arts - Elementary Level, Volume One
Lesson plans for use with the stories The Little Duck Sikihpsis, The Good Luck Cat, Jingle Dancer, The Moccasins, and Red Parka Mary.
Indigenous Broadband Policy Advocacy in Canada's Far North
Discusses the history of Indigenous engagement with media and telecommunication policy and looks at how a consortium composed of academic researchers and First Nations technology organizations used hearings held by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to bring three issues to the forefront: open access to transport networks; subsidy support for First Nations community networks; and the need for consultation with Indigenous communities about infrastructure development and service upgrades taking place in their territories.
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.
Kon and the Circle of Life
Primary reading level storybook.
Learning Through Language: Academic Success in an Indigenous Language Immersion Kindergarten
Examines the effects Mnidoo Mnising Anishinaabek Kinoomaage Gamig (MMAK) kindergarten program on child development.
Lockbolted Letters to Turbo
Marie: A Disenfrancised First Nation Woman from Kipawa
Education Thesis (MEd) -- Queen's University, 2017.
Métis in Canada: History, Identity, Law & Politics
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.
Nipi and Mother Earth
Primary reading level storybook.
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade 5: Unit Scope and Introduction
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Eight: Foreigners Invade Your Country Simulation
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Eleven: Introduction
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Nine: Introduction and Directions
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Seven: Unit Scope and Introduction
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Ten: Introduction
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Grade Two: Unit Scope and Introduction
[Operation Water Spirit Thematic Units]: Nursery/Preschool/Kindergarten. Day 1: : First Nation Creation Stories
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.
Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World
Documentary looks at the little-known story of Indigenous influences on and contributions to the evolution of contemporary rock and blues music. Artists profiled include Charley Patton, Mildred Bailey, Link Wray, Jesse Ed Davis, Stevie Salas, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Robbie Robertson, Randy Castillo, Jimi Hendrix, and Taboo.