Self-Determination as a School Improvement Strategy
A reflection by the first superintendent of the Indigenous run Rough Rock Community School and his part towards Indigenous self-determination.
A reflection by the first superintendent of the Indigenous run Rough Rock Community School and his part towards Indigenous self-determination.
Topics include seven traditional teachings, explanation of the clan system, and the Wendigo story.
Geared toward Grades 10 to 12.
Compares the long-term performance of students admitted into kindergarten through a lottery system against those admitted through admission testing.
For use with the book by Monique Gray Smith. Includes summary, essential questions, key concepts, vocabulary and learning activities for each chapter of book. Recommended for ages 9-13.
Series of nine short animated videos which tell traditional Ankara, Blackfoot, Cheyenne, Chipewyan, Ho-Chunk, Chippewa, Cree, Mohawk, and Paiute stories about how certain stars and constellations came to be.
Education Thesis (Ph.D.) -- Simon Fraser University, 2018.
Geared toward Grades 7 to 10. The three stories are: :Nuliajuk, Kaugjagjuk, and Nanurluk.
For use with the CBC website which tracks progress on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action in child welfare, education, language and culture, health, justice and reconciliation.
Story about a young Inuit shaman who finds himself in the world of the spirits and must master all his powers to make his way home.
Lesson involves having students create a story using coloured illustrations from books as inspiration.
The three books are The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline, Those Who Run in the Sky by Aviaq Johnston, and Will I See? by David Alexander Robertson.
Turtle Island Reads Teacher's Guide: Introduction & Pre-Reading Activity
Geared toward Grades 9 to 12.
Special themed issue of Canada's History's children's magazine Kayak (September 2018). Suitable for ages 7-12.