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Background Information: First Nations of British Columbia
The Birch Bark Canoe: Navigating a New World
Discusses the importance of the Indigenous invention in the development of Canada.
Additional Material: The Birch Bark Canoe: Navigating a New World: 21st Century Curriculum Connections and Video Resource for Manitoba Teachers (Grades 5-9).
Bwaanzhiiwi'onan = Regalia
Colouring book with Ojibwe and English text.
The Country of Wolves: Graphic Novel Study
Geared toward students in Grades 7 to 10. Novel is based on the animated film Amaqqut Nunaat: The Country of Wolves.
Design, Construction & Use of Traditional Halibut Hooks: A Teaching Unit for Educators
Lesson plans designed to teach mathematical concepts through cultural heritage and hands-on activities.
The Duty to Consult and Accommodate Aboriginal Groups in Canada
Educator's Guide: Read, Listen, Tell: Indigenous Stories from Turtle Island
Created to support Ontario secondary courses Grade 11 Contemporary Aboriginal Voices and Grade 11 English.
English First Peoples: Grade 10-12 Resource Guide
Findings and Recommendations Prepared by the Bureau of Indian Education Study Group Submitted to the Secretaries of the Departments of the Interior and Education
First Nations Diary: Documenting Daily Life
Resource for teaching about the impact of settlement and colonization.
Suitable for use with Grade 7 and 8 students.
From Sea to Sea to Sea: Celebrating Indigenous Picture Books
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.
Grade 1: Connections between People, the Land and Features in Their Communities
Grade 2: Celebrations of Giving Thanks and Acknowledgement
Grade 3: Water the Gift of Life: Investigating Environmental Impacts
Grade 4: Investigating Early Societies on Turtle Island
Grade 6: Our National Identity: Canada's Diverse Communities
Grade 7: Expansion of the Hudson's Bay Company: Contributions of Aboriginal Peoples in Canada
Grade 8: Investigating Consequences of Residential Schooling in Canada
Grade 8: Investigating Historical Significanace: A Métis Timeline
The Grizzlies: Based on a True Story: Study Guide
For use with the movie.
The Hours That Remain by Keith Barker: Study Guide
Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada: Teacher's Guide
Includes discussion questions and activity ideas for each volume of the atlas.
Innu Resources
Resources for teaching and learning about culture and language at primary, elementary, and high school levels.
2nd edition.
Joy of Apex: Novel Study
Geared toward Grades 5 to 8. Story by Napatsi Folger is about a 10-year-old girl who is dealing with her parents' separation.
Keeyask Generation Project: Report on Public Hearing
Kiviuq's Journey: Traditional Story Study
Students follow the adventures of an Inuit hunter who is swept out to sea in a storm and must find his way home. Geared toward Grades 10 to 12.
Land Claim Literacy and Algonquin Territory
Lesson plan for Grades 7-12 for use with the article Algonquin Territory by Peter Di Gangi.
Miinan Waabigwaniin Gaye Aniibiishan Izhi-minoginoon Megwaayaakoong = Berries, Flowers, Leaves Growing Well in the Woods
Colouring book with text in Ojibwe and English.
[Model Teaching Unit for] Code Talker: A Novel about the Navajo Marines of World War Two by Joseph Bruchac.
Northwest Coast: Educator Resource Guide
Lessons structured around items from the Seattle Museum of Art's collection.
Perpetual Salish Contemporary Coast Salish Art from the Salish Weave Collection
Catalogue of exhibition which featured works by Maynard Johnny Jr., lessLIE , John Marston , Susan A. Point, and Dylan Thomas
Related material: Educational website.
A Place in the Middle: Classroom Discussion Guide
A Place in the Middle: Hawai'i Teacher's Guide
Proceedings at Hearing: Topic-Specific Session: Asserted or Established Aboriginal Rights and Treaty Rights, January 17, 2014, Volume 23
Protecting Water Our Way: First Nations Freshwater Governance in British Columbia
Red Wolf
Lesson plan for use with the book Red Wolf by Jennifer Dance.
Reimagining History: "Righting" Treaty Wrongs
Based on the article Living Well Together by Aimée Craft and the special issue of Canada's History magazine Treaties and the Treaty Relationship Suitable for Grades 7 to 12.
The SEAS Toolkit: A Resource for Planning Your On-the Land Indigenous Youth Program
A Shared Heritage with Anishinaabe / Ojibway
Topics include seven traditional teachings, explanation of the clan system, and the Wendigo story.
Shin-chi's Canoe
Children's book about a brother and sister's experiences at residential school. Age range 6 to 10 years old.
Site C Clean Energy Project: Treat 8 First Nations Comments; Post-Panel Stage Consultation
Smudging Protocol and Guidelines for School Divisions
Speaking Our Truth: A Journey of Reconciliation: Teachers' Resource Guide
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.
Stories of Survival and Revenge from Inuit Folklore: Traditional Story Study
Geared toward Grades 7 to 10. The three stories are: :Nuliajuk, Kaugjagjuk, and Nanurluk.
Teacher Guide: Beyond 94: Truth and Reconciliation in Canada
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.
Teacher's Guide for Powwow Counting in Cree by Katherine Vermette
Book teaches children how to count from 1 to 10 in Cree. Recommended for Grades K-3.