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[Aboriginal Perspectives: The Teacher's Toolkit]
Contains links to individual lesson plans for Grades 1-8 covering subject areas of language, social studies, history, and treaties.
Related material: Guide to the Teacher's Toolkit
Aboriginal Rights and Title in British Columbia
Alberta Authorized Resource List and Annotated Bibliography: Aboriginal Studies 10-20-30
Allen Sapp's Art: Through the Eyes of the Cree and Beyond: A Teacher Resource Guide
American Indian Mascots: Hype, Insult, or Ignorance
Approaches to Teaching American Indian Histories and Cultures: Classroom Resources Generated by Teachers in Rapid City Area Schools
B.C. First Nations Studies [Textbook]
Canada's First Nations
Confederation Debates, 1865-1949: Intermediate/Senior Mini Unit: Manitoba Provincial Edition
After reading background information, brief biographies and primary materials, students engage in a debate between the pro- and anti-Confederation factions. Activities align with Manitoba curriculum guides for Grade 6 Social Studies and Grade 11 History of Canada.
Confederation Debates, 1865-1949: Intermediate/Senior Mini Unit: Saskatchewan Provincial Edition
After reading background information, brief biographies and primary materials, students engage in a debate between the pro- and anti-Confederation factions. This edition is aligned with the Saskatchewan provincial curriculum for History 30: Canadian Studies, Native Studies 10, and Native Studies 30.
An Explorer's Guide to Treaties in Manitoba: An Exercise in Mapping Skills
Activities teach about types of maps, using a map grid, absolute and relative location, latitude and longitude, reading a key, determining directions, etc. Maps appear at end of document.
First Nation's Involvement in the War of 1812: Cause and Consequence: Part 2
The First Nations and the Newcomers Settle in What Is Now Known as Saskatchewan: A Treaty Resource Guide for Grade 3
The First Nations Struggle to Be Recognized: A Treaty Resource Guide for Grade 5
From Dream to Reality: The Story of Treaty Land Entitlement
Full Circle: First Nations, Métis, Inuit Ways of Knowing: A Common Threads Resource
The Governor's Letters: Uncovering Colonial British Columbia
Grade 12 Current Topics in First Nations, Métis and Inuit Studies: A Foundation for Implementation
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 Eight Treaty Education Learning Resource
Includes key questions, outcomes and indicators, "Exploring Treaty Impacts and Alternatives" inquiry questions about treaty relationships, spirit and intent, historical context, and treaty promises and provisions, teacher background information, and suggested resources.
Grade Five Treaty Education Learning Resource
Includes key questions, outcomes and indicators, "Assessing Journey in Honouring Treaties" inquiry questions about treaty relationships, spirit and intent, historical context, and treaty promises and provisions, teacher background information, and suggested resources.
Grade Four Treaty Education Learning Resource
Includes key questions, outcomes and indicators, "Understanding How Treaty Promises Have Not Been Kept" inquiry questions about treaty relationships, spirit and intent, historical context, and treaty promises and provisions, teacher background information, and suggested resources.
Grade Nine Treaty Education Learning Resource
Includes key questions, outcomes and indicators, "Understanding Treaties from around the World" inquiry questions about treaty relationships, spirit and intent, historical context, and treaty promises and provisions, teacher background information, and suggested resources.
Grade One Treaty Education Learning Resource
Includes key questions, outcomes and indicators, "Learning That We Are Treaty People" inquiry questions about spirit and intent, historical context, and treaty promises and provisions, teacher background information, and suggested resources.
Grade Seven Treaty Education Learning Resource
Includes key questions, outcomes and indicators, "Understanding Treaties in a Contemporary Context" inquiry questions about treaty relationships, spirit and intent, historical context, and treaty promises and provisions, teacher background information, and suggested resources.
Grade Six Treaty Education Learning Resource
Includes key questions, outcomes and indicators, "Moving towards Fulfillment of Treaties" inquiry questions about treaty relationships, spirit and intent, historical context, and treaty promises and provisions, teacher background information, and suggested resources.
Grade Three Treaty Education Learning Resource
Includes key questions, outcomes and indicators, "Exploring and Challenges and Opportunities in Treaty Making" inquiry questions about treaty relationships, spirit and intent, historical context, and treaty promises and provisions, teacher background information, and suggested resources.
Grade Two Treaty Education Learning Resource
Includes key questions, outcomes and indicators, "Creating a Strong Foundation through Treaties" inquiry questions about treaty relationships, spirit and intent, historical context, and treaty promises and provisions, teacher background information, and suggested resources.
Handbook on Approaches to Teaching about Treaty Education Grades 3-5
Indian Act and Treaties
Website includes links to three modules on treaties and five on the Indian Act and the reserve system.
Student worksheet for Indian Act and Treaties.
The Indian Act of 1876 Was Not Part of Treaty: A Treaty Resource Guide for Grade 4
Indian Treaties
Indian Treaties and the Settlement of the North-West
Indigenous Education and Environmental Issues in Saskatchewan: Resources
Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada: First Nations
Indigenous Perspectives Education Guide
Teacher's resource includes lesson plans, classroom activities, links to online resources, and worksheets divided into five sections with associated themes: human geography (Indigenous peoples, civilizations and territories; contact to 1763 (encounters with Europeans); 1763 to 1876 (oral histories and biographies); 1876 to 1914 (policies and politics); 1914 to 1982 (separate and unequal); and 1980s to present day (toward reconciliation).
Indigi-Genuis
Series of 13 videos (each approximately 5 minutes long), geared toward children, explore how Indigenous knowledge and traditions have contributed to the modern world.
Interpreting Moments of American Indian Activism
Discusses the American Indian Movement, the occupation of Alcatraz, Trail of Broken Treaties, the Nebraska Compaign, and Wounded Knee occupation. Designed specifically for Grade 8 students at Walker Jones Education in Washington, D.C.
The James Bay Treaty Turns 100: Grade 12: Canada: History, Identity, and Culture
A Journey towards Reconciliation: A Shared History
Kindergarten Treaty Education Learning Resource
Includes key questions, outcomes and indicators, "Getting to Know My Community" inquiry questions about spirit and intent, historical context, and treaty promises and provisions, teacher background information, and suggested resources.
King Lear
Kinikinik: A Treaty Play
Uses the characters of turtle, wolf and beaver to educate the audience about treaties and the treaty relationship. Suitable for all ages.
Related Material: Student Workbook.