Indigenizing the Curriculum: Putting the “Native” into Native American Content Instruction Mandates
An introduction to the this special issue on educational pedagogy.
An introduction to the this special issue on educational pedagogy.
Topics include climate change, demographics, Indigenous governance, housing, human rights, Indigenous languages, migration, famous people, original place names, residential schools, seasonal cycles, symbols, timeline, trade routes, and treaties, land disputes, agreements and rights.
Although activities were created for the giant floor map, they can be adapted to the printable tile version.
Colouring storybook features a grandparent and grandchildren engaging in conversations about traditional teachings, when to begin and end harvesting, the equipment used, and processing and use of maple sugar. Text in English with some Ojibwe words interspersed.
Science unit also teaches Tlingit vocabulary. Lesson plan intended for use with Grades K-5.
Accompanying Material: Teacher Resources.
For use with article Last Battle of Seven Oaks, written by Heather Wright and illustrated by Celia Krampien found on p. 30 of the special issue "How Furs Built Canada" of Kayak: Canada’s History Magazine for Kids. Suitable for Grades 2-6.
Discusses the need for educational pedagogy of traditional and contemporary teaching methods to address low Indigenous academic success.
Designed for Grades 3-8. Information from the article Fur Trade Times in the special issue of Kayak magazine How Furs Built Canada. Students play a class game of "I Have ... Who Has?"
Activity promotes reading fluency by having children read parts in the script.
Discusses the Wabananki Studies Law, calling for the teaching of the Indigenous people and communities in Maine.
Students participate in game involving the events leading up to and following the Red River Resistance, with special attention to Louis Riel.
Examines the shift towards a more inclusive California state history that incorporates Indigenous perspectives.