Four Directions Learning Activity
Cree Nation Lesson Plan. (Grades 10-12) Additional Subject Strands: Family Studies, Social Studies, Ecology, Biology
Indigenous Environmental Education for Cultural Survival
From the document: "Aboriginal Peoples are facing a number of serious and complex environmental issues within their territories. Post-secondary environmental education programs in Canada have been slow to adopt curriculum and develop programs to meet the needs of Aboriginal students and their communities."
Traditional Ecological Knowledge
Sourced from: A Teacher’s Guide for the Video Sila Alangotok—Inuit Observations on Climate Change.
Definitions of Traditional Knowledge
This is a compilation of various definitions of ‘traditional knowledge’ and other terms that are often used in an overlapping or interchangeable manner. The intention of this compilation is to provide an impression of the diversity of ideas surrounding the terms, as well as to provide resources for parties to reach their own conceptions of traditional knowledge and its place in the forest sector.
Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB)
From their website: "CCIB helps keep Indigenous businesses at the forefront of the Canadian economy, fostering relationships between Indigenous entrepreneurs and Canada’s institutional enterprises to cultivate shared prosperity."
Gestures and Movement in Aboriginal Dance
Grade 7; Intermediate. Ontario Ministry of Education - Students interpret gestures and movements used in Aboriginal dances, verify their interpretations through research, and create a presentation to show what they have learned. Sensitivity, Cultural differences, Oral communication.
Anishinaabemdaa
This website has a variety of resources that are geared to younger learners.
Native Women in the Arts (NWIA)
"NWIA (Native Women in the Arts) is a not-for-profit organization for First Nations, Inuit and Métis women and other Indigenous gender marginalized folks who share the common interest of art, culture, community and the advancement of Indigenous peoples."
Louie Gong (Artist and Artwork)
"Louis Gong is an artist and activist who merges Coast Salish art and influences from his mixed heritage to make bold statements about his identity. His art, social commentary and workshops have been featured in numerous media, including Unreserved: The Work of Louie Gong, a documentary that screened at Festival des Cannes."
Veronica Johnny (Artist and Artwork)
"Johnny is a musician who shares her traditional Indigenous percussive techniques with the students who join her each week. The circle acts not only as a place to learn these rhythms but also a safe space for expression."