Curt, a young Tewa Indian, and his grandfather, Andy, prepare for Feast Day. They enjoy the good food, beautiful dances, colorful costumes and the time they spend together celebrating the traditions of their ancestors
"Chaque année, l’École nationale de ballet du Canada charge un.e artiste canadien.ne d’élaborer une chorégraphie qui reflète un thème réfléchi.
Créée par Kimberley Cooper, Eugene Baffoe, Tracee Smith et Roger Sinha, la Chorégraphie Dansons Ensemble avec l’ÉNB de 2023 célèbre le pouvoir de la collaboration ainsi que la diversité et le dynamisme des artistes danseurs canadiens. La chorégraphie originale a été créée en 2017 dans le cadre d’un projet Signature pancanadien à l’occasion de Canada 150, et nous nous réjouissons de présenter, cette année, une nouvelle version de cette œuvre. Des vidéos incluant des instructions détaillées vous guident tout au long de la chorégraphie, que vous souhaitiez investir dans l’apprentissage et l’exécution de l’œuvre complète, ou que vous préfériez explorer seulement une petite partie du matériel.
La chorégraphie est créée en amont de la Journée Dansons ensemble de l’ÉNB, un événement festif national axé autour de la danse qui réunit des dizaines de milliers de personnes issues de communautés à travers le pays."
Dene words and phrases with audio. Press play to hear the phrases and practice your pronunciation.
This is a matching activity. It gives a brief description of an Aboriginal historical contribution or invention and pictures that are to be matched to each.
Grade 2.
This site provides demographic information about young Aboriginal children in Canada. Statistics provided by information collected in the 2016 census.
Educational playlists are selections of films on themes that tie in with Canadian curricula and address the important issues of the day. Many of the playlists are also linked to our study guides
Four mini-lessons have been created to address this topic. Highlighting Indigenous-made films from the NFB collection, the lessons will help students understand the spirit and intent of the treaties and provide them with the information they need to discuss the issues of access to drinking water, health care and education. In a spirit of reconciliation and co-operation, students are encouraged to write, record and share their Land Acknowledgement statements on social media
L'histoire des droits fonciers issus de traités.
Surtout pour la 12e année.
Un plan de leçon complet dans le cadre des sciences humaines, proposé par The Critical Thinking Consortium (TC2) - avec des collections d'images suggérées pour l'analyse critique.
Décoloniser l’histoire est une série de 10 capsules qui traitent de faits historiques canadiens d’un point de vue différent, celui des personnes racisées.
Every culture has its stories. Long ago, before people invented writing, stories about important beliefs, deities, heroes, and experiences were told and retold. The best of these were passed by word-of-mouth from one generation to the next to form an important part of our heritage. Some early stories were told in the form of poems, others in the form of songs, and others in the form of what we now call tales or narratives.
Each of these stories has something important to tell and teach us. The main characters challenge us to explore the complexity and fragility of being human. They force us to examine our relationships with others and our environment, our many faces of virtue and our human failings. They force us to relate the values, behaviours, and attitudes of the characters in the narrative to our own personalities and our own lives. Many of the stories are tales that give us a window into the values, beliefs, and practices of people past and present.
These narratives not only teach and entertain but also make us think about the big questions regarding human nature and the meaning of life that have confronted humankind through the ages.
EARTH SONGS
Socials within all Iroquois communities are meant to be enjoyed by all in attendance, especially when everyone dances.
Social songs vary in length, verses and tempo depending on the song selection of the singers. All dances are done in a counter clockwise direction.
A social is run by a "house keeper" or "pusher". The job of the "house keepers" is to find lead singers and to know which songs that each lead singer knows. Their job also includes finding lead dancers for the upcoming dance. He then goes to the announcer with the information. All dances are introduced in the Iroquois language of the speaker. In some instances, instructions are provided to ensure that dances are carried out properly.
WATERDRUM
The instruments used in the social dances in various combinations are the water drum, the horn rattle, hard sticks and the beating of the feet on the floor.
This site gives examples of a number of different social dances and Earth Songs
Moose stew? Char? Blueberries? Bannock? For the first time, a national food guide has been created which reflects the values, traditions and food choices of First Nations, Inuit and Métis.
This new tailored food guide includes both traditional foods and store-bought foods that are generally available, affordable and accessible across Canada and provides unique images and content.
Recommendations are based on the new 2007 version of Canada's Food Guide.
This publication is also available in Inuktitut, Ojibwe, Plains Cree and Woods Cree.
The CLS provides educational resources for middle and senior years teachers across Canada that relate to curriculum. Resources in the following topics have been developed: Light and Optics; Science and Society; Physical Sciences; Earth Sciences; Health Sciences; Chemistry; Physics; Biology.
"This action toolkit contains a variety of resources:
*Short sample introductions to use during announcement time, at a display table or in one-on-one conversations
*A two-hour workshop to introduce your community to the campaign
*Winds of Change Series (If you have a full day or 3 sessions)"
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A way to help yourself feel more positive and connected.
A way to reach out and support someone you’re worried about.
Safety Planning
Practicing Gratitude
Suicide Prevention Information
Conversation Starters on Suicide
Resources
*available in Google Play & Apple Store
'The Emma Stewart Resources Centre is your library. With a collection of over 38,000 books and audio-visual resources, over 100 journals and newspapers, a selection of teacher-prepared units, plus a friendly and knowledgeable staff, the Emma Stewart Resources Centre is able to meet your classroom, research and professional development needs.
'ONLINE CATALOGUE
The Emma Stewart Resources Centre’s online catalogue is available 24 hours a day.
'UNIT PLANS
Listed here are unit plans currently available for elementary, middle and secondary levels.
'RESOURCES
The Emma Stewart Resources Centre offers a variety of specialized resources, including bibliographies, related web links, recent acquisitions lists and news pieces on teaching resources.
'SERVICES
Our staff is always ready to search for the materials you need. Online request forms provide quick and easy access to our services.'
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Le Centre propose aussi des ressources en français, dans le catalogue numérique et parmi les plans d'unité téléchargeables (plusieurs sont mises en lumière ici dans la Banque de Ressources!).
Enough is Enough is a powerful 30-minute performance tailored to Saskatchewan Ministry of Education learning outcomes in Social Studies, Music, and English Language Arts for grades 9-12.
*A full teacher's guide is available to download.
Zoey Roy’s explains that:
Enough is Enough unravels what we think we know about Indigenous people in the context of Canada and rebuild a collective understanding of how we can learn from Indigenous knowledge and spirituality to make our home in Canada better for everyone. Inspired by my own pursuit of self-love, healing, and joy. The following lessons are steppingstones – a pathway for engaging the whole human self in learning and growing. Along my journey, I learned, you can’t think your way out of a broken heart. I want people to know that they are enough, to feel that they are enough, and to know that all people, animals, plants, minerals, and emotions all have a place in this world just like you. They are all enough too. Our journey is not theirs, so our judgements have no place in their journey. I want this unit to inspire compassion, will, solidarity and love.
This report examines some of the key issues surrounding the education of First Nations, Métis and Inuit students and proposes a governance framework that school boards can use to improve student results.
Written for Alberta Education.
Orange Shirt Day and what is now called 'The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is coming up on September 30. Here is a free resource for educators and parents of children learning and participating in Orange Shirt Day. A coloring page can be a simple tool to engage children and gives them an additional way to show their support as they learn about why orange shirt day is so important.
Coloring has been proven to have the ability to help relieve stress, generate mindfulness, engage active listening and help with the processing of emotions. And don't forget, coloring isn't just for kids!