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Aboriginal Title in British Columbia: Tsilhqot'in Nation v. British Columbia
Aboriginal Youth Justice: Teacher's Resource
Access to Forest Lands and Resources: The Case of Aboriginal Peoples in Alberta
Annotated Bibliography of Aboriginal Books, Volume II: Pre-School to Adult
Bibliography divides material into three age categories: children, young adult and adult. The list also includes information as to whether the author/illustrator/translator is of Canadian and/or Aboriginal background or northern Aboriginal background.
Askiwina: A Cree World: Study Guide
Athabasca Denesuline Inquiry - Aboriginal and Treaty Harvesting Rights: Public Release - July 2008
FILES CAN ONLY BE ACCESSED USING FIREFOX BROWSER. Document contains correspondence/letters, submissions, and oral transcripts in regards to the claim for formal recognition of treaty harvesting rights north of the 60th parallel. Commissioners include: Harry S. LaForme, Daniel J. Bellegarde, and P.E. James Prentice.
Blood Tribe/Kainaiwa Inquiry: Akers Surrender 1889 Claim, July 2008
FILES CAN ONLY BE ACCESSED USING FIREFOX BROWSER. Document contains letters/memos, submissions, band council documents, and reports in regards to the dispute over the federal government taking over 440 acres of mineral-rich reserve land without full consent or compensation.
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Carry The Kettle - 1905 Surrender - Public Edition, July 2008
FILES CAN ONLY BE ACCESSED USING FIREFOX BROWSER. Contains historical documents, reports, legal submissions, correspondence/letters, transcripts, and maps regarding the specific land claim, concerning the surrender of reserve land, by Carry the Kettle First Nation. Commissioners include : Sheila Purdy, Alan Holman, and Jane Dickson-Gilmore. [These files were created and compiled by the ICC and provided to the Indigenous Studies Portal in 2009 to make widely available in online format.]
Characteristics of Rocks, Their Uses and Local Landforms: A Two-Way Science Learning Unit for Qikiqtani Elementary Students
Topics explored include characteristics of rocks found in Nunavut, how these characteristics determine their uses, how they are classified, what they show about local geological history, and how they are changed by natural processes.
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.
Comparative Governance Structures Among Aboriginal Peoples in Canada
Discusses the self-government issues of legitimacy, power and resources, by using examples of current agreements. The article breaks the areas down in terms of: basic principles, rights through treaties, federal-provincial division of power, status of lands, legislative powers, and funding.
Related Material: Fact Sheet.
Cree Language and Culture: Kindergarten to Grade 12: Authorized Annotated Language and Culture Resource List: Draft
Fritz Scholder: Indian/Not Indian: A Study Guide for Grades 5-8
From Where the Sun Rises: Addressing the Educational Achievement of Native Americans in Washington State
Helping Students Succeed: Vision, Goals and Priorities For Yukon First Nations Education
How People Got Fire: Study Guide
Indigenous Community Governance Project: Annotated Bibliography
Indigenous Knowledge Centres - The Queensland Experience Six Years On
Indigenous Peoples from an International Perspective:
How is Canada Faring?
Indigenous Peoples’ Land And Resource Rights
Indigenous Self-Determination and the State
Kimaaciihtoomin e-anishinaabe-kikinoo'amaageyak: Beginning to Teach in an Indigenous Way: Resource Kit
Legend of Wesakayjack and the Loon: As Told by the Norway House Elders
Written for primary students.
Related Material: Story without text.
Lesson Plan for the Film Niigaanibatowaad: FrontRunners
Louis Riel and the Métis People
Mémére Métisse = My Métis Grandmother: Educational Resource
Modernizing Ontario’s Mining Act : Finding A Balance - Discussion Paper
Native American Boarding Schools: The Education and Cultural Transformation of American Indians under the United States Government Boarding Schools
Pimooteewin: The Journey: Outreach Study Guide
Returning the Past: Repatriation of First Nations Cultural Property: Four Case Studies of First Nations Repatriation
Review of Changes to the Law Related to Forestry and Aboriginal Rights and Title
S'abadeb-- The Gifts: Pacific Coast Salish Art and Artists: Seattle Art Museum Educator Resource Guide, Grades 3-12.
The Six Seasons of the Woodland Cree: A Lesson to Support Science 10
Sky Stories
A Story Before Time Created and Produced by Kaha:wi Dance Theatre, Artistic Director, Santee Smith
Teacher Guide for High School for Use with the Educational DVD Contemporary Voices along the Lewis & Clark Trail
Film explores Tribal members' perspectives on traditional knowledge, history, the impact of early contact and westward expansion, the importance of language, and cultural continuity.
Teacher Resource Guide: English 12 First Peoples
Teacher Resource Guide: English 12 First Peoples: Unit 10: Humour
Teacher's Guide for In Search of April Raintree 25th Anniversary Edition and April Raintree by Beatrice Mosionier
In Search of April Raintree is the unabridged version of the story and is recommended for Grade 10 and above. The abridged version, April Raintree, can be used with younger students.
Thanksgiving ... A Resource Guide: An Indian Education Curriculum Unit
Discusses some of the myths and stereotypes associated with Thanksgiving and contrasts them to the factual version of what took place when the pilgrims landed in the United States.
Traditional Governance: A Case Study of the Osoyoos Indian Band and Application of Traditional Okanagan Leadership Principles
Unit 12: Métis Literature
Walking with the Earth - Pimohtiwin: Lessons to Support Science 10
Pre-, on- and post-site lessons based on experiences at the Brightwater Science and Environment Centre. Topics such as cultural perspectives on sustainability, biodiversity within local ecosystems and personal responsibilities to the environment are explored.