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Autumn Reading with Fun Activities: How Coyote Gave Fire to the People: A Native American Story
Traditional story about how coyote, with the help of other animals, stole fire from the Fire Protectors and gave it to humans so that they could stay warm during the winter months.
Ava and the Little Folk: Traditional Story Study
Geared toward Grades 6 to 8. Tells the story of an Inuit orphan who, abandoned by his village, ends up living with a group of magical dwarfs.
Bat Steals the Moon
Retelling of traditional story.
Source: Man in the Moon: Sky Tales from Many Lands collected by Alta Jablow and Carl Withers.
Battle of the Northern Lights
Traditional Sami story.
Source: The Storytelling Star by James Riordan.
Book Guide for How Raven Got His Crooked Nose: An Alaskan Dena'ina Fable Retold by Barbara J. Atwater and Ethan J. Atwater, Illustrated by Mindy Dwyer
Recommended for Grade 3 students.
Chipmunk Meets Old Witch (At-At-A'Tia)
Children's book retells a traditional story. Suitable for use with Grades K-2.
Related material: Lesson Plan.
A Collection of Curricula for the STARLAB Inuit Star Lore Cylinder. Including Inuit Star Lore by Ole Knudsen
Although designed for use with the SKYLAB cylinder, can be modified for use without it.
A Collection of Curricula for the STARLAB Maya Skies Cylinder, Including The World of the Maya by Eileen M. Starr
Although designed for use with the STARLAB cylinder, can be adapted for use without it.
A Collection of Curricula for the STARLAB Native American Mythology Cylinder. Including Stories of the Early Americans by Gary D. Kratzer; Background Information on the Navajo by Gloria D. Rall; More Native American Star Legends by Doris Forror
Although designed for use with the STARLAB cylinder, contains script which can be adapted for use without it.
Corn Husk Dolls
Includes brief instructions in both English and Seneca and the story Legend of the No Face Doll.
Coyote and the Stars
Coyote in Love: The Story of Crater Lake: Illustrated & Retold by Mindy Dwyer: Teacher Resource
Story about how Coyote's love for a star resulted in the formation of a lake in Oregon.
Coyote Places the Stars [by] Harriet Peck Taylor
Designed to accompany retelling of traditional Wasco story about how stars came to be arranged in the shapes of animals. Recommended for use with Grade 3 students.
Cree Language Resources: An Annotated Bibliography
The Earth on Turtle's Back
Traditional creation story. Extract from Native American Stories by Joseph Bruchac and Michael J. Caduto.
The Earth on Turtle's Back
Illustrated version of the Iroquois creation story.
English First Peoples: Grade 10-12 Resource Guide
Exploring the Night Sky Indigenous Inquiry Kit
Includes annotated bibliography, book critiques, and four lessons plans appropriate for sixth grade.
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 Weather
First Nations Youth HIV/AIDS Education Manual
The First Strawberries
Retelling of traditional Cherokee story which illustrates to importance of respect. Recommended for preschool and Kindergarten.
Geologic Oral Traditions
Lesson involves the Aleutians oral traditions regarding tsunamis, volcanoes and earthquakes. Suitable for Grades 5-6.
Related Material: Legends animated video.
Gichi-amikozow
Children's book retells a traditional story about how the beaver got his flat tail; In Ojibwe and English.
Accompanying Material: Colouring Book and Supplemental Document.
Gijigijigaaneshiinh
Children's book retells a traditional story about the chickadee; in Ojibwe and English.
Related Material: Colouring Book and Supplemental Document.
The Girl Who Lived with the Bears
Retelling of traditional Tlingit story. Lesson plan for Grades 4-6.
Related Material: Teacher resource including Tlingit language wall cards, retelling materials, transformation story elements, reader's theatre script for The Woman Who Married a Bear, and calendar icons.
The Gnawer of Rocks: Graphic Novel Study
Designed for Grades 8 to 12. Adaptation of a traditional Inuit story about two girls to are captured by a mythical creature called Mangittatuarjuk.
Governor of the Dew by Floyd Favel and The Velvet Devil by Andrea Menard: Study Guide
The Great Winter Dance
Primarily the story Lake Tribe's Song of Today. Suitable for use with elementary school students.
Hadiwënoda:je's (Thunder Beings)
Traditional stories include: A Man Entertained by The Thunderers; The Horned Serpent Runs Away With A Girl Who Is Rescued By The Thunderer; Niagara Falls and the Thunderbeings; and The Thunder Beings and the Hunter.
Himwic`a: Our Legends: As Told by Our Hupačasath Elders
Retelling of seven traditional stories including: When the Eagle Went to Borrow Eyes from the Snail; The Shadow; Daughter of Sea Cucumber; The Thunderbird Has a Nest on Thunder Mountain; and When the Codfish Was Sad.
Written in English and Hupačasath.
How Chipmunk Got His Stripes
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.
How Cottontail Lost His Fingers
Children's book retells traditional story. Suitable for use with elementary students.
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.
How Coyote Created the Sun
Retelling of a traditional story. Suggested age range 6-11 years.
How Coyote Made the Stars
Retelling of a traditional story.
How Daylight Came To Be
Children's book retells a Skokomish traditional story. Suitable for use with elementary students.
How Fisher Went to the Skyland: The Origin of the Big Dipper An Ojibwe Story from the Great Lakes Region
Retelling of a traditional story.
How People Got Fire: Study Guide
How Raven Stole the Sun
Retelling of a traditional Tlingit story also known as Box of Daylight or How Raven Brought Light to the World. Lesson plan intended for Grades K-5.
Related Material: Teacher Resource.
How the Bear Lost Its Tail: A Native American Tale
Activity promotes reading fluency by having children read parts in a script for the traditional story.
In Our Own Words: Bringing Authentic First Peoples Content to the K-3 Classroom
In Our Own Words: Bringing Authentic First Peoples Content to the K-3 Classroom
Insects Off to War
Children's storybook retells the Northern Cheyenne traditional story about insects who go to war because they have nothing to do. Suitable for use with elementary students.
Iroquois Creation Myth
Student handout.
Kanien'kehá:ka Creation Story
Traditional Mohawk story, sometimes known as the Sky Woman story.
Kanyen'kehà:ka Creation Story
Traditional Mohawk story also known as the Sky Woman story.
Kekina'muek (learning): Learning about the Mi'kmaq of Nova Scotia
Kiviuq and the Bee Woman By Noel McDermott, Illustrated by Toma Feizo Gas: Educator's Resource
Geared toward Grades 4 to 6.