Aboriginal Collection: A Thematic Listing of Resources with Aboriginal Content
Each item includes purchase information, annotation, grade level, indication of Indigenous involvement, and comments on representation and diversity reinforcement.
Each item includes purchase information, annotation, grade level, indication of Indigenous involvement, and comments on representation and diversity reinforcement.
Research involved six in-person focus groups in three cities in November 2016: Dallas, Los Angeles, and Boston.
Defence Studies Research Paper (MDS) -- Canadian Forces College, 2010.
Primary reading level storybook.
For use with the storybook Askî and Turtle Island.
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.
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.
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.
Discusses the benefits of incorporating educational drama into Indigenous teacher education programs.
Traditional creation story. Extract from Native American Stories by Joseph Bruchac and Michael J. Caduto.
Includes annotated bibliography, book critiques, and four lessons plans appropriate for sixth grade.
Commerce Thesis (PhD) -- University of Auckland, 2017.
Includes book summaries, literacy prompt questions, and enrichment activities for books appropriate to each grade. Revised Version.
General environmental education resource with some references to the Lake Superior watershed.
Revised edition.
History Thesis (MA) -- University of Ottawa, 2017.
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".
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.
Primary reading level storybook.
Examines the effects Mnidoo Mnising Anishinaabek Kinoomaage Gamig (MMAK) kindergarten program on child development.
Art History Thesis (M.A) -- University of New Mexico, 2007.
Education Thesis (MEd) -- Queen's University, 2017.
Lyrics to Kepmite'tmnej - The Mi'kmaq Honour Song; Wejkwita'jik - the Gathering Song, Kwanu'te' - the Feast Song, Iknmuwetu - the Giveaway Song, and Kitpuewey Ktapekiaqn - the Eagle Song in Mi'kmaw and English.
Lists significant events from 956 to 2002.
Excerpt from Mi’kmaq Resource Guide.
Includes brief discussion of Mourning Dove, text of the traditional story and student exercises.
Through a literature review the author discusses Indigenous learning approaches and styles.
Primary reading level storybook.
Integrated Studies Project (M.A.)--Athabasca University, 2010.
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Beginning-to-read booklet in English, Cree and Cree syllabics.
A special edition of the Home Mission Journal on residential schools.
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.
An examination of the story and the discourse on the Battle of Seven Oaks using an examining of the primary sources of the time.
Looks at the mental and emotional toll of trauma-based research for Indigenous researchers and provides a pathway for copying.
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.