Resources

"Now contains an expanded unit on treaty making and self government in British Columbia".

Social Studies Grades 4-8.

For use with documentary of the same title which explores clashes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people over three sacred sites and the use of land for recreational and commercial enterprises. They are: the Lakota and Devil's Tower; the Hopi and the Colorado Plateau; and the Wintu and Mt. Shasta.

Recommended for Grade Seven to adult audiences.

Stories in book are based on accounts from Indigenous people who attended Kuper Island Residential School. Lesson plan is intended for use with Grades 9 and 10.

Recommended for students in Grade 10 and above.

Young adult story about a teenager who collaborates with the FBI to investigate murders related to the appearance of methamphetamine in her community.

Also includes teacher guide for Which Way Should I Go?

Story has a reading age of 4 to 7.

Lesson plan for children's book about a young girl's last days at home before leaving for residential school. For use with reading ages 3 to 7. 

To accompany book about the young activist from Attawapiskat, Ontario who campaigned for a new school to replace one that had been contaminated by a massive diesel leak in the late 1970s.

Teacher's guide for Grades 7-12.

A series of lesson plans for each of the teachings: respect, wisdom, love, bravery, humility, honesty and truth. Related material: Student Manual.

Developed to assist students in understanding language used in constitutional discussions, and give information about rights when encountering police.

Discusses some of the myths and stereotypes associated with Thanksgiving and contrasts them to the factual version of what took place when the pilgrims landed in the United States.

Pre-reading activities, chapter-by-chapter discussion questions, and extension activities geared toward Grades 9 to 12.

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.

Brief retellings of the Ojibwe, Lakota and Iroquois traditional stories.

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.

Uses video clips by five Indigenous artists as a starting point for discussion, writing and research activities.

Designed by Indigenous artists.

Lists significant dates from 1811 to November 16, 1885.

Series of five short videos which look at traditional Cree understandings of astronomy.