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Alaska Native Knowledge Network
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.
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
Guiding the Way: First Nations, Métis and Inuit: A Guide for Staff
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
Legends of Our Times: Native Ranching and Rodeo Life on the Plains and Plateau
mâmawi-nehiyaw iyinikahiwewin
Muskwa: Fearless Defender of Natural Law
[Prince v. Canada (Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development)]
Resource Database
Sharing Aboriginal Stories: Dreamcatcher
Sharing Aboriginal Stories: Eagle Feathers
Sharing Aboriginal Stories: Learning about the Sundance
Sharing the Seven Sacred Teachings through Puppetry
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
Teacher's Resource Guide: North American Indians
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.