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An Annotated Bibliography of Young People's Fiction on American Indians
Lists over 250 works of fiction written between 1933 and 1969. Each annotation notes tribe involved in the story and the suggested grade level. An index arranged by tribe name lists works that concern each particular group.
Note: Due to age of publication, some resources may not be considered appropriate by modern standards.
Artists' Connection 5: Indigenous Perspectives
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.
Authentic First Peoples Resources for Grades 10 to 12 and Adult Learning
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.
Bringing Métis Children’s Literature to Life: Teacher Guidebook for GDI Publications
Building Confidence of Academic Library Staff in the Selection of Culturally Authentic Native American Picture Books
Curriculum & Instruction Thesis (MSc) -- Minnesota State University Moorhead, 2021.
Canadian Indigenous Books for Schools: Selected and Evaluated by Teacher-Librarians and Educators: 2020-2021
Candid Comments on Bureaucratic Education
[Children's Book Activity Sheets for Home-Based Learning]
Children’s Book Activity Sheets for Home-Based Learning
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.
Connecting on Country: Closing the Digital Divide for First Nations Students in the Age of COVID-19
Decolonizing Curricular Resources: A Bibliography for Teaching and Learning Native American and Indigenous Studies in New England
Resources categorized by grade level and subject matter.
Detailed Provincial Results: Albertans React to the Discovery of Remains at Residential School
Results from survey conducted with 463 Albertan adults between June 4 and June 8, 2021.
Detailed Results: Canadians React to the Discovery of Remains at Residential Schools
Results of a survey conducted with 3,00 Canadian adults between June 4 and June 8, 2021.
Discovering Connections: Mindfulness Curriculum and Dene Culture for Indigenous and Northern Canadian Children and Youth
Education Thesis (MEd) -- Vancouver Island University, 2021.
Equity in Language Programs: Revitalizing Indigenous Languages in Secondary School in Anchorage, Alaska
Education Thesis (PhD) -- University of San Francisco, 2021.
An Explorer's Guide to Treaties in Manitoba: An Exercise in Mapping Skills
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.
Factors Related to Teacher Mobility in Schools of the Northwest Territories and Arctic Quebec, 1971-72
First Nations Health and Wellness Colouring Book
First Nations Population Health & Wellness Agenda
Fostering the Learner Spirituality of Students: A Teaching Narrative
[Fur Trade Learning Plan]
Intended for Grade 4 Social Studies.
Group of Six Coloring & Activity Book
Artwork designed by youth artists from the Six Nations, Grand River Territory.
A Guide to Teaching in Nunavut
Education Portfolio (MEd) -- Lakehead University, 2021.
How I Survived Four Nights on the Ice: Educator's Resource
Ignoring It Won't Make It Go Away
Impact of the Model Schools Literacy Project on Literacy and Fiscal Outcomes in First Nations in Canada
The Implementation of Jordan's Principle in Manitoba: Interim Report
Indian Control of Indian Education: Policy Paper Presented to the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
An Indian View of Education: "You didn't Have to Know English to Understand Funny Books"
Indigenous Knowledge and Our Connection to the Land
Lesson plans which can be used with a variety of grades.
Indigenous Knowledge & Pollinator Gardens: Workshop Series
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.
Indigenous Plant Guide
Brief list arranged under headings leaves and plants, berries, and barks, with location, description and uses.
Indigenous Storytelling with Elder Hazel
Interpretive Guide and Hands-on Activites: The Alberta Foundation for the Arts Travelling Exhibition Program: ᐊᐧᐃᐧᓯᐦᒋᑲᐣ = Wawisihcikan = Adornment
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.
Introducing Métis People: Taking a Look at Métis People in Canada
Power point and slide notes.
Iñupiatun Iñuguġlavut Miqłiqtuvut: Let Us Raise Our Children in Iñupiaq
Linguistics Thesis (MSc) -- Massachusetts Institiute of Technology, 2021.
kimotinâniwiw itwêwina = Stolen Words Written by Melanie Florence; Illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard: Guide to the Plains Cree Edition
Story about a little Cree girl who helps her grandfather regain his language after he tells her about his experience of residential school, separation from his family and culture and loss of language.
Suitable for use with students aged 9-13 (Grades 4-7) who have completed three or more years of Cree language instruction.
Learning from the Land: Resources and Stories from K-12 Schools to Support Engagement with Indigenous Plants and Pedagogy
Includes description of the Harvest4Knowledge, Indigenous Foodscapes, Local Foods to School programs in British Columbia and five lesson plans.
Lessons from the Earth and Beyond: Bringing Indigenous Knowledge Systems into the Classroom: Educator Resources
Website includes curriculum connections, lesson plans and inquiry-based activities for primary, junior and intermediate grades for three topics: lessons from the earth, lessons from the water, and lessons from beyond.
Let's Learn Michif!
Colouring book teaches words in Northern and Heritage Michif and English.
Localizing Treaty Education
Designed for Grade 12 Social Studies classes. Focuses on the numbered treaties signed in Manitoba.
Maawndoonganan: Anishinaabe Resource Manual to Accompany the State Michigan Social Studies Standards
List of resources grouped by Grades K-4, 5-8, 9-12. Some are specific to Michigan, but most are general.
Making a Whole Person: Traditional Inuit Education: Teaching Guide
Mamâhtâwisiwin
Education Capstone Project (MEd) -- University of Alberta, 2021.
Manito Ahbee Aki: The Place Where the Creator Sits: Educator Guide Phase 1 [The Forks]
Interactive game in which students travel back in time to become members of the Anishinaabe Nation in Manitoba before the European contact and engage in activities in which they learn about the environment, traditional worldviews, and a scared site called Manito Ahbee, and gain knowledge from Knowledge Keepers. Game is free, but students must register to play.
Manito Ahbee Aki: The Place Where the Creator Sits: Student Guide Phase 1 [The Forks]
Interactive game in which students travel back in time to become members of the Anishinaabe Nation in Manitoba before the European contact and engage in activities in which they learn about the environment, traditional worldviews, and a scared site called Manito Ahbee, and gain knowledge from Knowledge Keepers. Game is free, but students must register to play.
Manitoba School Survey on Indigenous Languages Teaching: 2021 Report
Questions were asked about language programming, delivery and priority level, reasons for not having programming, and unfilled teaching positions.
[Métis History & Identity: Lesson Plan]
Created for Grades 10-12.
Métis Traditional Food Number 1
Lesson plan for Grades 1-4 involves students learning about bannock, fried Saskatoon berries, and goose, making bannock, and Michif words associated with cooking and food.