Self-Determination as a School Improvement Strategy
A reflection by the first superintendent of the Indigenous run Rough Rock Community School and his part towards Indigenous self-determination.
A reflection by the first superintendent of the Indigenous run Rough Rock Community School and his part towards Indigenous self-determination.
Topics include seven traditional teachings, explanation of the clan system, and the Wendigo story.
Examines a more collaborative cultural approach to Indigenous education in America.
Brief profile of Muskawa Designs, a Saskatoon based business that designs graduation gowns and endeavors to incorporate Native flair in its creations.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.27.
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.
Storybook for use with primary school students.
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.
To accompany book of the same title. The book integrates Canadian and American history of the groups which lived in the "borderlands", specifically members of Little Shell who were considered "Landless Indians" until 2019 when the tribe finally gained federal recognition in the United States.
Showcases two northern resource-based companies that have been recognized for their Aboriginal relations efforts.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.25.
Relates how the Office of the Treaty Commissioner have compiled a treaty resource kit that to aid Saskatchewan students in their study of treaties and treaty relationships.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.28.
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.
"Now contains an expanded unit on treaty making and self government in British Columbia".
Social Studies Grades 4-8.
For use with documentary of the same title which explores clashes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people over three sacred sites and the use of land for recreational and commercial enterprises. They are: the Lakota and Devil's Tower; the Hopi and the Colorado Plateau; and the Wintu and Mt. Shasta.
Recommended for Grade Seven to adult audiences.
Teacher's guide for Grades 7-12.
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.
Module discusses both children's and adult's games and sporting activities, dancing, fiddling and traditional folksongs.