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.
Examines the low voter turnout for Indigenous populations in Canada during the 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2011 federal elections.
A poem about gender and identity.
Designed for Grade 6 students.
Developed for use with book by artist Christi Belcourt in accordance with of the Ontario Adult Literacy Curriculum Framework.
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.
A poem about identity and the buffalo.
For use with chapter from Voices and Visions: A Story of Canada, a Grade 7 Social Studies textbook.
Political Science Thesis (PhD) -- University of Regina, 2013.
Colouring and activity book teaches children to count to ten in Michif.
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.
Examines the role of Métis filmmakers in the creation of a Métis Storywork methodology.
Related Material: Research Summary.
Anthropology Thesis (MES) -- Lakehead University, 2023.
Uses data from the 2016 Census of Population and the Remoteness Index Classification.
Pictures of animals accompanied by their names in English and heritage Michif.
Pictures of animals accompanied by their names in English and Northern Michif.
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.
Based on a Pacific Northwest traditional story. Suitable for Grades 1-3.
Revised edition.
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.
Explains use of Sleep Cards with parents/caregivers.
3rd edition.
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.
Geared toward Kindergarten to Grade 3. Story is about a Inuit girl who learns about traditional naming practices.
Teacher resource guide.
Lesson plans for use with the stories The Little Duck Sikihpsis, The Good Luck Cat, Jingle Dancer, The Moccasins, and Red Parka Mary.
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.
Includes sample policy, privacy breach procedures, public privacy notice, safeguards, access, correction and lockbox procedures, and an example of virtual visit consent form.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Art History Thesis (M.A) -- University of New Mexico, 2007.
A personal reflection on the author balancing their Métis ancestry and their academic career.
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.
A personal reflection by a Métis elder on traditional Michif food.