In 2008, a group called the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) was …
In 2008, a group called the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) was made. Their job was to listen to stories about residential schools and then write the stories down so we can learn from our mistakes. In 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission announced their 94 Calls to Action. These are 94 activities all governments, courts, businesses, schools, and people living in Canada can do to help fix the mistakes of the past and present so that all children – including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit children – can grow up happy, healthy, safe, and proud of who they are.
This booklet is written by Spirit Bear as a youth-guide to the TRC’s 94 Calls to Action. Each of the calls is outlined in student-friendly language that will give them a deeper understanding of Truth and Reconciliation process.
The online Canadian Encyclopedia, funded by the Government of Canada, has a …
The online Canadian Encyclopedia, funded by the Government of Canada, has a specific site/section on Indigenous Peoples that includes interactive resources for teachers and others.
As Cree people, we were given the gift of being named for …
As Cree people, we were given the gift of being named for the four parts of human beings. Nehiyawak, we were called.
It means being balanced in the four parts that are found in the four directions of the Medicine Wheel. These four parts for human beings are the spiritual, physical, emotional and mental aspects of the self. We need to try and balance these four parts that were given to us, to function as people.
The fire is in the centre of the Medicine Wheel. That is where the meaning of the teachings comes from. For me this fire is also the self. When you look at the Medicine Wheel, you start from self. And as you look out, you make your circle.
This is how the Medicine Wheel represents the life journey of people.
The Piikani Nation is part of the Blackfoot Confederacy. The Siksika, the …
The Piikani Nation is part of the Blackfoot Confederacy. The Siksika, the Bloods, and the Piikani all speak the Blackfoot language, and we’re all part of Treaty 7 in southern Alberta - along with the Tsuu T’ina, or Sarcee, who speak a different language.
When they put in the border for the United States, they put it right through our Piikani territory. Half of us were sent to the states and the other half went north. So we became the northern Piikani. The Southern Piikani are across the border in Montana.
This is an Indigenous Studies Portal Research Tool with links for the …
This is an Indigenous Studies Portal Research Tool with links for the following areas: economic development indigenous knowledge spirituality arts and literature research methods science governance health education culture and society law history miscellaneous
http://www.giftoflanguageandculture.ca/Audio-CDs.htm "Jingle Bells" sung in Cree by Laura Burnouf. This and 3 …
http://www.giftoflanguageandculture.ca/Audio-CDs.htm "Jingle Bells" sung in Cree by Laura Burnouf. This and 3 other Christmas songs can be found on our websi...
A virtual storybook titled Let's Go Buy Food. This storybook was developed …
A virtual storybook titled Let's Go Buy Food. This storybook was developed for Plains Cree Nursery Family Units. The storybook itself can be downloaded for free and is also available online in Flash. Please visit http://www.giftoflanguageandculture.ca/ for many other storybooks online.
Living Sky School Division teachers and consultants share their units and lessons …
Living Sky School Division teachers and consultants share their units and lessons that highlight Treaty Essential learnings. The resource list will continue to grow over time. We welcome your feedback and contributions to this collection of units.
Grade 1 - 7 Plains Cree Hand Drumming Overview
Grade 3 - Lifestyle changes after signing treaty unit
Grade 4 - Residential Schools unit
Grade 4 - Whose Voice? The Conquerors unit Understanding worldview when learning about the treaties. Use drama and role play to create scenarios with the real characters from history. (Arts Ed/ELA/Treaty Ed) Grade 5 - 12 - Response to Art viewing sheet with discussion, background and activity Video with artist talking about her art work about residential schools
Grade 5 – Social Studies - Canada and Aboriginal Heritage unit Review: Jeopardy Game Grade 6 – ELA – Heroes/Models/Peacemakers unit
Grade 6 – Arts Education – Métis Identity & Jigging unit
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