An American Indian Perspective on Columbus: An Indian Education Curriculum Unit
Purpose of guide is to present educators with accurate information about the "discovery" of America and provide classroom resources to approach the topic in a new way.
Purpose of guide is to present educators with accurate information about the "discovery" of America and provide classroom resources to approach the topic in a new way.
Teachers' resource uses works by Michael Barber, Carl Beam, Monique (Aura) Bedard, Janice Brant, Deron Ahsén:nase Douglas, Lorrie Gallant, Kelly Greene , Summer Hill, Janus, Nancy King (Chief Lady Bird), Quinn Smallboy and Saul Williams.
General information on choosing appropriate texts, common themes, copyright and protocol and dealing with sensitive content followed by an extensive list of material with annotations for grade level, description, themes and content cautions.
Curriculum & Instruction Thesis (MSc) -- Minnesota State University Moorhead, 2021.
Examines a collaboration between the Walpole Island First Nation and the neighboring Wallaceburg District Secondary School to improve the education of Indigenous students and what can be learned to address persistent educational issues for Indigenous populations nationwide.
Activities for the following titles: A Promise is a Promise; Awasis Bannock; Bowwow Powwow; Gifts from Raven; Go Show the World; How Raven Stole the Sun; I Like Who I Am; My Heart Fills with Happiness; Raven Squawk, Orca Squeak; Sweetest Kulu; Walk on the Shoreline; We Are Water Protectors; Windy Lake; and You Hold Me Up.
Simple activities and questions to help parents who are reading and discussing books with children.
Examines the use of computers and technology to help preserve Indigenous culture, history, and language for future generations to learn from.
Resources categorized by grade level and subject matter.
Results from survey conducted with 463 Albertan adults between June 4 and June 8, 2021.
Results of a survey conducted with 3,00 Canadian adults between June 4 and June 8, 2021.
Education Thesis (MEd) -- Vancouver Island University, 2021.
Education Thesis (PhD) -- University of San Francisco, 2021.
Examines the shift from a 70% non-Indigenous student population in 1970's to only 3% by 1991 at the Kitaskinaw school located on the Enoch reservation.
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.
Intended for Grade 4 Social Studies.
Artwork designed by youth artists from the Six Nations, Grand River Territory.
Education Portfolio (MEd) -- Lakehead University, 2021.
Lesson plans which can be used with a variety of grades.
Series of eight modules designed to teach Grade 6 students about the importance of biodiversity, local community and Indigenous knowledge by creating gardens. Each module should take place over the course of a week.
Brief list arranged under headings leaves and plants, berries, and barks, with location, description and uses.
Discusses the hindrances for Indigenous parents to influence the education of their children.
Lesson plans for elementary and secondary school students for exhibition featuring works by Elaine Alexie, Erik Lee, and Carmen Miller. Topics include First Nations groups of central Alberta and the Boreal forest, brief survey of Indigenous art in the twentieth century, abstract art, and First Nations traditional art forms and materials.