Is That All There Is? Tribal Literature
Discussion on stories that make up tribal literature and the fact that all words have three levels of meaning: the surface, the fundamental, and, underlying both, the philosophical meaning.
Discussion on stories that make up tribal literature and the fact that all words have three levels of meaning: the surface, the fundamental, and, underlying both, the philosophical meaning.
Includes key questions, outcomes and indicators, "Getting to Know My Community" inquiry questions about spirit and intent, historical context, and treaty promises and provisions, teacher background information, and suggested 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.
Activity promotes reading fluency by having children read parts in the script.
Describes the Anishinaabeg approach to the quest to live a long, healthy life (Medewiwin), how it is connected to the ceremonial lodge and the physical structure of the lodge itself. One of three articles published in the Selkirk Chronicle in 1887 under the title Indian Mythology.