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Buffalo Past and Present
Uses the Madison Buffalo Jump State Park as a starting point to discuss the buffalo's importance in the economies, cosmologies, social organization, and spiritual life of Indigenous peoples of the plains. Recommended for use with Grade 9-12 students.
Celebrating Strengths: Aboriginal Students and Their Stories of Success in Schools
Choosing Life: Bobby's Story: Teacher's Guide
The Culture of Strengths Makes Them Feel Valued and Competent: Aboriginal Children, Child Welfare, and a School Strengths Intervention
First Speakers: Restoring the Ojibwe Language
Grade 4: Alsumsuti Ujit T’an Teli-l’nuimk = To Be Indigenous Is to be Free = Topelomosu Wen Skicinuwit
Content focused on the Mi'kmaq, Wolastoqewiyik, and Passamaquoddy (Peskotomuhkati) peoples of New Brunswick.
The Healthy Living in Two Worlds Project: An Inclusive Model of Curriculum Development
Incorporating a Multi-Method Assessment Model in Schools That Serve First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Learners
Indigenous Knowledge, Community and Education in a Western System: An Integrative Approach
Land and Water Based Education
Focus on Mi'kmaw culture and Nova Scotia, but lessons could be adapted to other contexts. Lesson plans for all levels as well individual grades.
Legends of Our Times: Native Ranching and Rodeo Life on the Plains and Plateau
Lesson Plan: Sky Wolf's Call: The Gift of Indigenous Knowledge by Eldon Yellowhorn and Kathy Lowinger
mâmawi-nehiyaw iyinikahiwewin
Muskwa: Fearless Defender of Natural Law
Sharing Aboriginal Stories: Dreamcatcher
Sharing Aboriginal Stories: Eagle Feathers
Short Film Study 110: Journey of the Healer
Short Film Study: 120-130: Journey of the Healer
Spirit Doctors
Student Activities: Choosing Life: Bobby's Story
Teachings of the Seven Sacred / Seven Grandfathers: Basic Level Teachings Unit 1: Student Manual
Teachings of the Seven Sacred / Seven Grandfathers: Basic Level Teachings Unit 1: Teacher's Manual
A series of lesson plans for each of the teachings: respect, wisdom, love, bravery, humility, honesty and truth. Related material: Student Manual.
Transitions to Early Childhood Education and Care For Indigenous Children and Families in Canada: Historical and Social Realities
"Try to Understand Us": Aboriginal Elders’ Views on Exceptionality
Walking on the Lands of Our Ancestors
Discusses case study of traditional education and experiential learning in the Social Studies classroom. Activities would be suitable for Grades 9/10 and 11/12.