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.
Research involved six in-person focus groups in three cities in November 2016: Dallas, Los Angeles, and Boston.
Primary reading level storybook.
For use with the storybook Askî and Turtle Island.
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.
Colouring and activity book teaches children to count to ten in Michif.
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.
Commerce Thesis (PhD) -- University of Auckland, 2017.
Includes book summaries, literacy prompt questions, and enrichment activities for books appropriate to each grade. Revised Version.
Based on a Pacific Northwest traditional story. Suitable for Grades 1-3.
General environmental education resource with some references to the Lake Superior watershed.
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.
History Thesis (MA) -- University of Ottawa, 2017.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Primary reading level storybook.
2nd revised edition. Uses archival photographs of material culture.
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.
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.
Looks at the mental and emotional toll of trauma-based research for Indigenous researchers and provides a pathway for copying.
Education Graduate Research Project (M.A) -- University of Northern British Columbia, 2011.
Primary reading level storybook.
Discusses the long history of Indigenous agriculture, how plants from the New World spread to the Old. and the need to return to traditional practices and regain food sovereignty. Educators share their experiences and lesson plans which use the story of the Three Sisters to teach a variety of subjects. Created to accompany the video.
Speakers discuss how the Act has defined the government's and Crown's relationship with First Nations peoples; how it has impeded development of communities; and how fundamental changes are needed to give First Nations' control over governance and the ability to develop mechanisms to improve access to capital.
Duration: 1:09:15.
History Graduate Paper (MA) -- Montana State University, 2007.
Based on the Iroquois story as told by John A. Gibson in the 1890s. Done in a glossary format.
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.