Standing on Sacred Ground: Teacher's Guide
For use with documentary.
For use with documentary.
Literature review and case study of project involving Elders and youth producing a cookbook of traditional recipes.
"The evidence provided to this commission provides an interesting record of thoughts by the government and (mostly non-Indigenous, male) experts about food, Indigenous people and the Canadian North-West ten years after the near-extinction of the buffalo."
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.
Designed to give teens and young adults with disabilities an improved quality of life, connection to culture and increased work-related skills. Covers salmon fishery, subsistence fishing and career opportunities in the industry.
Includes colouring pages, nutritional information, tips for preparation and recipes using plants and animals found in the Northwest Territories.