Dene Laws = Mek’éé Dene Ts’ı̨lı
Elders' brief descriptions of nine rules to live by.
Elders' brief descriptions of nine rules to live by.
Brief article discusses the issues surrounding water allocation to First Nations and the difficulties in resolving the problem due to conflicting jurisdictions.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.13.
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.
Designed for Grade 4.
Includes annotated bibliography, book critiques, and four lessons plans appropriate for sixth grade.
Case law summary of the major Aboriginal rights and title litigation, and an outline of the resulting forest and range agreements that British Columbia has entered into with community members.
Intended for Grade 4 Social Studies.
Content focused on the Mi'kmaq, Wolastoqewiyik, and Passamaquoddy (Peskotomuhkati) peoples of New Brunswick.
Traditional story suitable for use with Grade 4-7 students. Extract from the book The Mishomis Book: The Voice of the Ojibway.
Artwork designed by youth artists from the Six Nations, Grand River Territory.
Special digital edition of Canada's History's magazine for children Kayak. Suitable for ages 7-12
Salish artist retells the traditional story while drawing step-by-step visual interpretation.
Duration: 1:30:23.
Script adapted from one of the short stories in Indian Shoes. Through students reading parts in script activity is meant to develop reading fluency.
Lesson plans which can be used with a variety of grades.
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.
Involves students researching leaders Nicolle Gonzalez, Roxanne White, Madonna Thunderhawk, and Auntie Pua Case and their work using ancestral knowledge to protect the sacred.
Brief list arranged under headings leaves and plants, berries, and barks, with location, description and uses.
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.
Power point and slide notes.