Social Justice Picture Books: Lesson Plans for the Junior-Intermediate Classroom
Lesson plans for Grades 4--8. Indigenous Perspectives section begins on p. 329.
Lesson plans for Grades 4--8. Indigenous Perspectives section begins on p. 329.
Discusses the social and economic impact of mining companies' policies when extracting natural resources on Indigenous land.
Special issue that looks at the poor living conditions at a school on the Attawapiskat First Nation. Includes letters written by Omushkegowuk Cree children.
Examines progress on the Calls to Action published in the previous year's report and results of survey of Winnipeg school divisions and faculties of education in Manitoba with respect to school trustee representation, number of Indigenous teachers, employment equity policies, staff profile, student profile, and student enrollment in Bachelor of Education programs.
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Story about a little Cree girl who helps her grandfather learn his language after he tells her about his experience of residential school, separation from his family and culture and loss of language.
Suitable for use with students aged 6-9 (Grades 1-4). Text in English with some Cree vocabulary.
Arranged around the themes of connection to land, self, spirituality and community.
Presents responses to a wish-list by Colleen Simard, and comments by Richard Wagamese on Shawn Atleo's interview with CBC's Peter Mansbridge.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.5.