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Aboriginal Elders: A Grade 12 Unit Lesson Plan
Discusses the importance of respect for Elders, their role as sources of knowledge, community leaders and carriers of culture, and the value of orality and learning through stories and conversation.
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.
Baakaani-Inaadizi
A poem about gender and identity.
The Barren Grounds: A Novel Study Unit
Designed for Grade 6 students.
Beyond Québec’s Borders: A Look at Inspiring Initiatives in Canadian Universities for, by and with First Peoples — 2021 Portrait
The Birch Bark Canoe: Navigating a New World
Discusses the importance of the Indigenous invention in the development of Canada.
Additional Material: The Birch Bark Canoe: Navigating a New World: 21st Century Curriculum Connections and Video Resource for Manitoba Teachers (Grades 5-9).
Canada and the Culture Wars: Majority Say Legacy of Colonialism Still a Problem, Two-in-Five Disagree
Reports results of online survey conducted from July 26- 31, 2023, with a representative randomized sample of 3,016 Canadian adults who were members of Angus Reid Forum.
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.
Carried on the Wind
A poem about identity and the buffalo.
Childhood Factors Associated with the Completion of a High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate or Higher among First Nations Children Living Off Reserve, Métis and Inuit Children
Court Outcomes in Homicides of Indigenous Women and Girls, 2009 to 2021
Uses data from Homicide Survey and the Integrated Criminal Court Survey. Looks at charges seen in court, disposition of those charges, and potential verdicts and sentences passed down.
The Creative Film Practices of Amanda Strong and Rhayne Vermette: Proposing a Theoretical Framework for Considering Métis Film
Examines the role of Métis filmmakers in the creation of a Métis Storywork methodology.
Crime Prevention in Indigenous Communities: An Examination of Culturally-Relevant Programs and Culturally-Competent Evaluation Approaches
Related Material: Research Summary.
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.
Decolonizing Approaches for Public Schooling : Learning from Indigenous Success
Deconstructing Canada’s Colonial Narrative: Creating Space for Indigenous Narratives in Canadian Heritage
Anthropology Thesis (MES) -- Lakehead University, 2023.
Distance as a Factor for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit High School Completion
Uses data from the 2016 Census of Population and the Remoteness Index Classification.
Doing Business with Indigenous Creative Industries in Canada
Dreaming in Indian : Contemporary Native American Voices
Excerpt from the book briefly highlights Tanya Tagaq Gillis, Martin Sensmeier, Priscella Rose, Kelli Clifton, and Tom Greyeyes.
Early Learning and Language Childcare Conference Colouring Pages
Pictures of animals accompanied by their names in English and heritage Michif.
Early Learning and Language Childcare Conference Colouring Pages
Pictures of animals accompanied by their names in English and Northern Michif.
English - Seneca Dictionary
Experiences of Indigenous Families in the Family Justice System: A Literature Review and Perspectives from Legal and Frontline Family Justice Professionals
The False Traitor : Louis Riel in Canadian Culture
Feed the People And You Will Never Go Hungry: Illuminating Coast Salish Economy of Affection
Commerce Thesis (PhD) -- University of Auckland, 2017.
First Nations Diary: Documenting Daily Life
Resource for teaching about the impact of settlement and colonization.
Suitable for use with Grade 7 and 8 students.
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.
First Nations Youth: Experiences and Outcomes in Secondary and Postsecondary Learning
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.
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
Honouring Our Babies: Safer Sleep Toolkit: Facilitator Guide and Cards
Explains use of Sleep Cards with parents/caregivers.
3rd edition.
L'hôte maladroit: La matière du mythe
Housing Experiences and Measures of Health and Well-Being among First Nations People Living Off Reserve, Métis and Inuit: Findings from the 2018 Canadian Housing Survey
How Coyote Brought Fire to the People: A Native American Legend
Activity promotes reading fluency by having children read parts in a script for the traditional story.
Indigenous Cultural Competency Learning Policy: Learning Road Map
Indigenous Data Governance: Privacy and Security Handbook
Includes sample policy, privacy breach procedures, public privacy notice, safeguards, access, correction and lockbox procedures, and an example of virtual visit consent form.
Indigenous Elders' Conceptualization of Wellbeing: An Anishinaabe Worldview Perspective
Using interviews with first-language speaking Elders to improve the understanding of Indigenous worldviews on health and well-being in order to improve health programs within Indigenous communities.
Indigenous Land-Based Education in Theory and Practice
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.
Indigenous Languages across Canada
Indigenous Peoples within Canada: A Concise History: Student Resources
To accompany 5th edition of book written by Olive Patricia Dickason, William Newbigging and Cary Miller. Contains links to: chapter outlines; learning objectives; key terms, figures, or sites; study questions; essay questions; additional resources; and flashcards.
Keeper of My Home Learning Resource: First Nations Teaching Materials and Online Games about Housing
Website contains links to educational material for Kindergarten to Grade 12, including summary of housing topics, lessons plans, E-learning games and guides, and activity booklets. Content is arranged around 4 themes: traditional teaching of the community, First Nations housing topics, home maintenance and home safety.
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.
Louis Riel, Justice, and Métis Self-Identification: Literary Politics for Survival in the Evolution of Canadian Nationhood
English Thesis (PhD) -- University of London, 2014.
Marie: A Disenfrancised First Nation Woman from Kipawa
Education Thesis (MEd) -- Queen's University, 2017.