Spirit of the Trees: A Six-Part Educational DVD Series Exploring the Link between Trees and Forests and Native American Cultures
Films feature 40 Indigenous tribes and nations and give insights into spiritual practices, foods and medicines, art and music, shelter and land management associated with the natural environment.
Related Material: Videos.
Spruce Tree = Ts’u
Brief description of some of the uses of the tree.
A Stage Set for Assimilation: The Model Indian School at the World's Columbian Exposition
Star Lore of the Cree
Includes stories about stars and constellations such as the Sweat Lodge, the Great Bear Hunt, the Dog Stars, and Kokominakasis.
Related resource: Cree Star Map
Star Lore of the Ojibway
Brief description of stories associated with stars and constellations such as Ajiijaak (Cygnus), Biboonkeonini the Winter Maker, Jiibay Ziibi (Milky Way), Maang (Ursa Minor), and Ojiig (Big Dipper).
Related resources: Ojibwe Constellation Guide + Ojibwe Gizhig Anung Masinaaigan; Ojibwe Star Map.
The Star People
Teacher resource for The Star People: A Lakota Story by S.D. Nelson. Target age is Kindergarten to Grade 3.
Star Stories
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.
Stare Lore of the Dakota and Lakota
Brief description of stories associated with stars and constellations such as Agleoeka (Cygnus), Chanśáśa ipúsye (dried or red willow), Gleœka Wakaŋ (Sacred Hoop), Keya (Pegasus), and Wanagi Tacanku (Milky Way).
Related resources: Constellation Guide; Dakota and Lakota Star Map
The State of Indigenous Research in Canada: A Review of Canadian University Graduate and Post-Graduate Theses, 2010-2015
State of Northern Knowledge in Canada
State of the World's Indigenous Peoples [vol. 1]
Statement on the Proposed New "Indian Policy" / June 26, 1969. Press release.
Historical note:
Statstical Profile of International Research Institute for Māori and Indigenous Education
Status First Nations in Canada: A Snapshot from the 2021 Census
Status First Nations People in Canada: A Snapshot from the 2021 Census
The Status of Native Americans in Science and Engineering
Stories and Song: Anishinaabemowin Colouring Book
Designs by artists from the Dish with One Spoon Treaty territory feature animals from the region and are labelled in Ojibway and English.
Stories of Our Origins: Teacher's Guide
Grade Four Social Studies curriculum focuses on the stories of Indigenous peoples of the Northwest Territories.
Accompanying Material: Student Activity Book.
The Story of Crownpoint Institute of Technology and It's Alternative Livestock Program
The Story of Our Country: A History of Canada for Four Hundred Years
Strangely Estranged: Native Studies and the Problem of Science
Strategies for Native Language Retention in Northern Manitoba: Oji-Cree at Island Lake and Woods Cree at Pukatawagan and Lynn Lake
Strengthening American Indian Nurse Scientist Training Through Tradition: Partnering with Elders
Striving For Success: First Nations Education in Canada
Student Transitions Project: Web-Based Resources
Students Design Project with Traditional Knowledge
Three recent teaching graduates of NORTEP advocate Aboriginal knowledge be added to the curriculum in Saskatchewan schools, focusing mainly on science.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.30.
Students Embrace Technology
Describes the partnership of Atlantic Canada's First Nation Help Desk with Industry Canada's SchoolNet GrassRoots program. The goals are to bring First Nations schools in the Maritimes up to the same standard for connectivity as schools run by the province.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.25.
Students Meet the Plant Tribes
Students, Volunteers 'Dig' New University Gardens
Summaries of Reports by Provincial and Territorial Bodies and Other Organizations
Summary of Elders' Interviews -- Education and Medicare
The Sun Dagger: Teaching Guide
Supporting Native American Students along STEM [Science, Technology, Engineering and Math] Education Pathways: Findings from an Exploratory Study of South Dakota's Educational Landscape
Supporting Strong First Nation Education Governance: Standards Guide
Survey of Living Conditions in the Arctic: Results
Survivance, Sovereignty, and Story: Teaching American Indian Rhetorics
Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security in the Circumpolar North: Proceedings of the 8th Circumpolar Agricultural Conference & University of the Arctic Inaugural Food Summit
SWC Science Instructors Show Science Can Be Fun
Symposium on Reconciliation in Ontario: Opportunities & Next Steps - Report on Proceedings
T. H. J. Charmbury and Two Friends
Historical note:
'Take Precautions Against The Natives': Life as a Sick Indian at Lytton, BC, 1910-1940
Tales Of Coyote and Other Legends
Children's book retells five traditional stories. Suitable for use with elementary school students.
Te Atawhai O Te Ao: Independent Māori Institute for Environment and Health
Te Kahu Wakahaumaru – Ngā mahi a te rangai mātauranga Māori
Te Piko o te Māhuri: Ngā āhuatanga matua o te Kura Kaupapa Māori whai angitu
Tea Time
Lesson plan for use with Relatives with Roots written and illustrated by Leah Marie Dorion.
Teacher Resource Guide for Grades 9-12: Learn about Land & Indigenous Worldviews through the Art of Norval Morrisseau
Includes biography, discussion of artist's style and techniques learning activities, and image file. Designed to complement Norval Morrisseau: Life and Work by Carmen Robertson.
Teacher's Guide: In the Light of Reverence
For use with documentary of the same title which explores clashes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people over three sacred sites and the use of land for recreational and commercial enterprises. They are: the Lakota and Devil's Tower; the Hopi and the Colorado Plateau; and the Wintu and Mt. Shasta.
Recommended for Grade Seven to adult audiences.