Assignment to explore the qualities of a hero, leader, & role model, and then research & create a short biography on one to three of those Métis individuals. Designed for primary, junior and intermediate students.
Discusses a project implemented to address the achievement gap between First Nations, Métis and Inuit learners and non First Nations, Métis and Inuit learners.
Overview of two projects: A Resource Book for Teachers, intended to provide information about feelings and views of Metis people in society directed at an adult audience.
A Teacher's Handbook, a Curriculum Unit and Multi-Media Curriculum Kit directed at ages 10-12 years old to support positive attitudes towards Native peoples.
Contains related readings and research findings.
Talks about literacy programs developed for FNMI students in the Grasslands Regional Division No. 6 ,Lethbridge School District No. 51 and Pincher Creek.
Examines parent and community engagement, cultural and language programming, teachers, instruction and curriculum resources, professional development, and individual students supports at Francis of Assisi Elementary School and Le Roi Daniels Elementary School.
Briefly describes research, explains importance of early experiences for Aboriginal children, fragmentation of services and transitional effects on child development, and recommendations for remediation.