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The American National Plot Visualized: The Reinterpretation of Indian Captivity Narratives at the End of the Nineteenth Century
BC First Peoples 12: Teacher Resource Guide
Bear Mother Story
Becoming Visible in Invisible Space: How the Cyborg Trickster is (Re)Inventing American Indian (NDN) Identity
[Bloodstoppers & Bearwalkers: Folk Traditions of Michigan's Upper Peninsula]
Bone Court Trial Transcripts - Nanaboshoo and the Bullrushes: The Case of Being in the Reeds and the Theft of the Crime
Written as a court transcript, the author shows the use of a traditional narrative for academic discourse.
Coming Full Circle: Looking to Grandmother Moon
[Featured Video of the Day: Lee Maracle: Connection Between Violence Against the Earth and Violence Against Women]
Gikinoo'amaagowin Anishinaabeg (Teaching the Anishinaabe People)
Grade 4: Alsumsuti Ujit T’an Teli-l’nuimk = To Be Indigenous Is to be Free = Topelomosu Wen Skicinuwit
Content focused on the Mi'kmaq, Wolastoqewiyik, and Passamaquoddy (Peskotomuhkati) peoples of New Brunswick.
How Raven Gave Females Their Tsaw
Indigenous Place-Thought and Agency Amongst Humans and Non-Humans: (First Woman and Sky Woman Go On a European World Tour!)
Intimate Enemies: Weetigo, Weesageechak, and the Politics of Reconciliation in Tomson Highway's Kiss of the Fur Queen and Joseph Boyden's Three Day Road
Kiviuq and the Bee Woman By Noel McDermott, Illustrated by Toma Feizo Gas: Educator's Resource
Geared toward Grades 4 to 6.
Kiviuq and the Mermaids by Noel McDermott, Illustrated by Toma Feizo Gas: Educator's Resource
Pre-reading activities, discussion questions, learning activities, and extension activities for Grades 4 to 6.
The Legend of the Fog by Qaunaq Mikkigak and Joanne Schwartz, illustrated by Danny Christopher; Educator's Resource
Retelling of a traditional Inuit story. Recommended for Kindergarten to Grade 2 students.
Lesson Plan: Sky Wolf's Call: The Gift of Indigenous Knowledge by Eldon Yellowhorn and Kathy Lowinger
"A Moment of Magic": Coyote, Tricksterism, and the Role of the Shaman in Rudolfo Anaya's Sonny Baca Novels
The Native American Renaissance: Literary Imagination and Achievement
Native North Americans in Literature for Youth: A Selective Annotated Bibliography for K-12
Northwest Saskatchewan Métis Perspectives of Miyo Pimatisiwin + Kiwetinohk Saskatchewan Otipemisiwak Kayisi Wapahtakwaw Miyo Pimatisiwin
Looks at the Métis phrase miyo-pimatisiwin (good life) and how it connects the Métis past with the present.
Ojibwe Oral Tradition
Adaptations of sixteen traditional stories, most relating to Wenebojo.
Oral Traditions of the Woodland Cree (Nihithawak) in Northern Saskatchewan: Links to Cultural Identity, Ways of Knowing, Language Revitalization, and Connections to the Land + Nehithāwi – Kiskethihtamiwin: Kayās Āchimowina Ekwa Āchithohkewina. Nihithowewin, Nihithawihtāwin Mena Mithopimāchihowin
Discuss the significance of oral history to the Woodland Cree to reinforce their cultural worldview into the modern era.
Origin of Day and Night by Paula Ikuutaq Rumbolt, illustrated by Lenny Lishchenko: Educator's Resource
Retelling of a traditional Inuit story. Recommended for Kindergarten to Grade 3 students.
The Raven and the Loon by Rachel and Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley; illustrated by Kim Smith: Educator's Resource
Intended for Kindergarten to Grade 3 students.
Re-creating Primordial Time: Foundation Rituals and Mythology in the Postclassic Maya Codices
Les récits de notre terre: Les Mi'gmaq
Reconstructing Identities through Intertextuality: A Critical Study of Thomas King's Green Grass, Running Water
Rousing a Curiosity in Hewitt’s Iroquois Cosmologies
Stories Through Theories. Theories Through Stories. North American Indian Writing, Storytelling and Critique
The Story of Colonialism, or Rethinking the Ox-Hide Purchase in Native North America and Beyond
Story of the Blind Halibut Fisherman
The Story of the Lazy Son-in-Law
Sukaq and the Raven by Roy Goose and Kerry McCluskey, Artwork by Soyeon Kim: Educator's Resource
For use with the book Suqak and the Raven (Inuktitut version).. Activities and discussion questions geared toward students in Kindergarten to Grade 3.
Taking Shape
Treading the Path of the Heart
Tulugak: Inuit Raven Stories
Unpacking Pimachesowin as a Framing Concept for Indigenous Self-Determination + Eyapachitayak Pimachesowin ta Othastamasoyak Nehithaw tipethimisowin
Discusses how traditional Cree stories and lessons reflect the traditional Cree world view of pimatsiwin (life) and how pimatsiwin itself can better help the understanding Indigenous self-determination.
Veganism and Mi'kmaq Legends
Verbal Arts in Philippine Indigenous Communities: Poetics, Society, and History
Voices of the Canoe: For Teachers
Contains links to lesson plans for various levels under the themes of Indigenous Knowledge, Historical Consciousness, Evidence, Cultural Expressions, Colonialism, Ancient Civilizations, Mapping, Oral Traditions, Origin Stories, Resources, and Primary Sources.
Educators' section of website that focusses on Fijian, Haida and Squamish canoe traditions and their importance in each culture.
Wəlastəkwey Stories: Legalized Theft
Discusses the case of traditional stories told by Elders to a researcher who retained copyright and refused to relinquish it when approached by members of the community.