Selected Bibliography of American Indian Studies Resources for Students in Grades 7-12
Current as of 2006.
Current as of 2006.
A reflection by the first superintendent of the Indigenous run Rough Rock Community School and his part towards Indigenous self-determination.
Discusses the life of an accomplished teacher who encourages youth to use education as the new warrior strategy that can bring about positive change to the Aboriginal community.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.21.
Topics include seven traditional teachings, explanation of the clan system, and the Wendigo story.
Geared toward Grades 10 to 12.
Compares the long-term performance of students admitted into kindergarten through a lottery system against those admitted through admission testing.
For use with the book by Monique Gray Smith. Includes summary, essential questions, key concepts, vocabulary and learning activities for each chapter of book. Recommended for ages 9-13.
Series of nine short animated videos which tell traditional Ankara, Blackfoot, Cheyenne, Chipewyan, Ho-Chunk, Chippewa, Cree, Mohawk, and Paiute stories about how certain stars and constellations came to be.
Education Thesis (Ph.D.) -- Simon Fraser University, 2018.
Geared toward Grades 7 to 10. The three stories are: :Nuliajuk, Kaugjagjuk, and Nanurluk.
Retelling of traditional Tlingit story also known as Naatsilanéi, The Origin of the Killer Whale or Kéet Shagoon. Literature unit also teaches Tlingit vocabulary. Lesson plans intended for Grades K-5.
Accompanying Material: Teacher Resources.
For use with the CBC website which tracks progress on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action in child welfare, education, language and culture, health, justice and reconciliation.
Story about a young Inuit shaman who finds himself in the world of the spirits and must master all his powers to make his way home.
Lesson involves having students create a story using coloured illustrations from books as inspiration.