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Anthology of Traditional Tobacco Stories
Approaches to Teaching American Indian Histories and Cultures: Classroom Resources Generated by Teachers in Rapid City Area Schools
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.
BC First Peoples 12: Teacher Resource Guide
The Beginning of the Cree World
The traditional story of how Wisakedjak caused the great flood and how, with the help of Muskrat, he was able to remake the world.
Extract from Native Voices edited by Freda Ahenakew, Breanda Gardipy, and Barbara Lafond.
A Bibliography of the Arts and Crafts of the Northwest Coast Indians
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.
Campfire Stories with George Catlin: an Encounter of Two Cultures
The Canoe Is the People: Indigenous Navigation in the Pacific
Accompanying Materials: Teacher's Guide; Learner's Text; Pacific Map; Navigation
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.
Circle of Stories
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.
A Collection of Tłı̨chǫ Stories from Long Ago = Tłı̨chǫ Whaèhdǫǫ̀ Godıı̀ Ełexè Whela
Traditional stories written in English and Tłı̨chǫ.
The Communicative Difficulties of Integrating Traditional Environmental Knowledge Through Wildlife and Resource Co-Management
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 Cry of the Chickadee
Dàanì Tatsǫ̀ Weèhdà Dikǫdeèwò = How Raven Lost His Beak
Retelling of the Tłı̨chǫ traditional story. Text in Tłı̨chǫ (Dogrib) and English.
Discuss It!
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 and Metis Curriculum Units - Series II
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 Traditional Teaching Units
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
Grade 3: Mawi-amskwesewey Ankukumkewey na ujit Kkijinu Maqamikew = The First Treaty is with Our Earth Mother = Amsqahsewey Lakutuwakon Wiciw Kci Kikuwosson
Content focused on the Mi'kmaq, Wolastoqewiyik, and Passamaquoddy (Peskotomuhkati) peoples of New Brunswick.
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.
Grade 5 Social Studies: People and Stories of Canada to 1867: A Foundation for Implementation
Modules: First Peoples, Early European Colonization (1600 to 1763), Fur Trade, and From British Colony to Confederation (1763 to 1867).
Grandfather Teachings with Elder Hazel
The Great Flood
Traditional story suitable for use with Grade 4-7 students. Extract from the book The Mishomis Book: The Voice of the Ojibway.