Raven Tales: Traditional Quileute Stories of Bayak, the Trickster
Includes five stories: Raven and Bear; Raven and Fishduck; Raven and Mole; Raven and Skatefish; and Raven and Eagle.
Includes five stories: Raven and Bear; Raven and Fishduck; Raven and Mole; Raven and Skatefish; and Raven and Eagle.
Lesson plan for use with the book Red Wolf by Jennifer Dance.
Based on the article Living Well Together by Aimée Craft and the special issue of Canada's History magazine Treaties and the Treaty Relationship Suitable for Grades 7 to 12.
Documentary looks at the little-known story of Indigenous influences on and contributions to the evolution of contemporary rock and blues music. Artists profiled include Charley Patton, Mildred Bailey, Link Wray, Jesse Ed Davis, Stevie Salas, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Robbie Robertson, Randy Castillo, Jimi Hendrix, and Taboo.
Uses Cree/Nêhiyaw cultural teachings to support development of healthy relationships with peers, dating partners, family and community. Designed for Grade 9 students.
Contains material that can be used for mathematics, physical health and education, English language arts and science classes.
Designed as a resource for planetariums, for middle school teachers, and a book that families can read together.
Topics include seven traditional teachings, explanation of the clan system, and the Wendigo story.
Discusses the Battle of Seven Oaks involving Cuthbert Grant, Governor Semple and Lord Selkirk.
Geared toward Grades 10 to 12.
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.
Geared toward Grades 7 to 10. The three stories are: :Nuliajuk, Kaugjagjuk, and Nanurluk.
Although designed to accompany class visit to an exhibition of the Musqueam artist's work, can be used alone.
Primary reading level storybook.
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.
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.
Discusses the long history of Indigenous agriculture, how plants from the New World spread to the Old. and the need to return to traditional practices and regain food sovereignty. Educators share their experiences and lesson plans which use the story of the Three Sisters to teach a variety of subjects. Created to accompany the video.
Lesson involves having students create a story using coloured illustrations from books as inspiration.
Includes colouring pages, nutritional information, tips for preparation and recipes using plants and animals found in the Northwest Territories.
The three books are The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline, Those Who Run in the Sky by Aviaq Johnston, and Will I See? by David Alexander Robertson.
Turtle Island Reads Teacher's Guide: Introduction & Pre-Reading Activity
Geared toward Grades 9 to 12.
Special themed issue of Canada's History's children's magazine Kayak (September 2018). Suitable for ages 7-12.
Uses techniques involved in creating a Coast Salish blanket to teach concepts of slope and equations in Grade 10 Mathematics Curriculum.
For use with the virtual exhibition Why Treaties Matter.