Discover the heritage and traditions of the Innu through their stories and material culture.

Available in French and English.

According to Innu oral tradition, the world is an island created by wolverine and mink after a great flood. The archaeological record shows that the Innu and their ancestors have occupied a large portion of Labrador and eastern Quebec for two thousand or more years. The Innu refer to this territory as "Nitassinan."

The site includes:
Introduction
Travel
Exhibit Gallery
Collections
People and Places

Inspiring Success: First Nations and Métis PreK-12 Education Policy Framework was renewed in collaboration among First Nations and Métis organizations, Elders and Traditional Knowledge Keepers, post-secondary and provincial Prekindergarten to Grade 12 education stakeholders, and the Ministry of Education. The vision of Inspiring Success is a provincial Prekindergarten to Grade 12 education system that foundationally places Indigenous knowledge systems, cultures and languages within the structures, policies and curricula to ensure an equitable and inclusive system that benefits all learners. As such, this renewed policy framework guides actions at all levels of the education sector and is aligned with the goals of the Education Sector Strategic Plan. Inspiring Success supports reconciliation, treaty education, Indigenous cultures and languages in the classroom, as well as the infusion of Indigenous perspectives and ways of knowing into all renewed curricula to benefit all learners.

The ministry is committed to facilitate the sharing of information, tools and processes useful to school divisions, teachers and administrators in planning and implementing actions in First Nations and Métis education, in alignment with the policy goals. Improving First Nations, Métis and Inuit student achievement and the learning outcomes for all students is a shared responsibility throughout the PreK-12 education sector.

As a first step, it is recommended to become familiar with the policy framework.

Implementation
We heard from First Nations and Métis organizations, Elders, provincial education stakeholders and post-secondary institutions about how crucial implementation will be for this policy framework. We acknowledge the considerable number of initiatives and programs put in place by government and by school divisions; however, there is more work to do. A variety of tools and resources are available to assist with creating awareness, building support, planning and implementation, including a webinar presentation, PowerPoint slideshow, promotional handout and dialogue questions. Many links are provided within each goal area as suggested resources for teachers and administrators. More will be added as new information and tools become available.

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Teacher Guide included.

3-5 hours

This is an interview with First Nations lawyer and poet Francine Merasty. The interview is in three parts with each part focusing one one of her poems.
Part 1 Homebound-Residential Schools
Part 2 Fiery Woman-60's Scoop
Part 3 Reconciliation- TRC Calls To Action

Homebound-A Reading and Conversation with Cree poet Francine Merasty on the healing power of poetry. With grace and wit, Francine discusses how has helped her deal with the trauma of residential schools and celebrate the strength of her family.

This video provides and introduction to the Four Seasons of Reconciliation program.

"4 Seasons of Reconciliation is a unique 3-hour online course that promotes a renewed relationship between Indigenous Peoples and Canadians through transformative learning about truth and reconciliation."

Sun West Teachers - to register for the course email dlchelp@sunwestsd.ca

This site gives the background and information about a number of Inuit Games.

Jack.org is a Canadian charity committed to providing mental health supports and resources. The website includes opportunities for guest speakers (both virtual and in-person) and a wide range of resources, including specific Indigenous mental health resources. There are also several resource hubs designed for youth. This website can be used to support curriculums that include mental health topics.

'A Journey into Time Immemorial' is based on the story of Xá:ytem Longhouse in Mission BC in the Fraser Valley just east of Vancouver BC. Simon Fraser University worked closely with the staff at Xá:ytem to produce this award winning website. It is an artistic and cultural interpretation and is not meant to convey precisely accurate archaeological information. Contemporary archaeologists view First Nations as partners and value oral traditions as a source of information about the past that augments the scientific approach.

Concentus Citizenship Education Foundation Inc. is the foundation that administers, supports, and fundraises for the development and advancement of the Concentus classroom-ready, kindergarten to grade 12 teaching resources for citizenship. A committed group of teacher-leaders developed these grade-specific resources to directly align with Saskatchewan curricula.
The declared purpose of the Concentus Citizenship Education Foundation is to:

Educate and empower individuals to understand their rights
Encourage responsible, respectful and participatory citizenship
Promote a commitment to justice in a pluralistic society.

Resources and lessons tied to curricular outcomes for SK are provided for K-12!

In this resource students will learn about the Kwakwaka’wakw (pronounced: kwock-KWOCKY-wowk) people of British Columbia, Canada. The focus is on Kwakwaka’wakw traditions that express concepts of wealth, values of giving, and the importance of cultural continuity. Students will learn about the Kwakwaka’wakw potlatch practice: its history, the values inherent in it, and the important role it plays in establishing and maintaining family connections to the past, to ancestors, and to the spirits of all living things. Students will use Kwakwaka’wakw concepts and discuss differences in value systems.

Free Science, Socials Studies and Health lessons developed by teachers to inspire digital-age students in support of UNICEF Canada!

All our content is free for teachers!

KBI provides a unique and tailored interactive classroom experience that is carefully curated to follow the school curriculum. In particular, our focus is on meeting the learning standards of the grade 5-12 curriculum in science and social studies that relate to:
The immune system, Disease transmission, Immunization, Pandemics, epidemics, and outbreaks; Global inequality issues in health; The role of NGOs; Antibiotic resistance; Evaluating sources …And many other topics!

Click on "How it Works" on the top menu to see the learning modules (and lessons/units available). Critical thinking, diseases, health equity, level of government, global community, immune system, diversity of living things and more.

Select the "Teacher Centre" to find a wealth of lesson plans for all subject areas. E.g., Women's day, colonization, misinformation, critical thinking, evolution etc.

We provide dozens of classroom activities and teacher resources, each of which are paired with an online quiz that students can take on their laptop, tablet, or phone. This two-pronged lesson approach enables teachers to tailor a classroom experience that is supplemented by a fun and interactive experience for the student. Our online quizzes have been developed by health and education professionals, as well as communication experts who have studied the online behaviour of students – as such, they are accurate, informative, but also engaging for the student.

"The Ministry of Education is working to help ensure all children and youth in Saskatchewan know how to access  Kids Help Phone (KHP) for support. KHP’s e-mental health services and resources are free to access, 24/7, for people across Canada including kids, teens and adults. KHP supports students with any issue on their mind, big or small. Attached are  one-page posters so that all youth in Saskatchewan know that KHP is there for them whenever their feelings need a place to go and when they need someone to call or text. The posters have been designed to target all youth, with some of the posters focused on targeting specific youth (e.g., Indigenous youth). The posters also feature QR codes for quick access to KHP’s website."

Find activities, games and stories for youth and educators about Indigenous peoples' culture, history and languages.

On this website you will find a comprehensive collection of documents, oral histories, newspapers, paintings, and photos that relate to the events of the 1864 war and the aftermath. You are invited to become an historian, to study the evidence and come to your own conclusions about the causes, outcomes and how the war has been understood through time. You will find other mysteries here too, not the least of which is, who was Klatsassin? The name means: "nobody knows him".

An easy to read and understand guide to all things "Canada"! Note: to update, please use "King" instead of Queen.
Contents:
-The oath
-Rights and responsibilities of Canadians
-Who are we?
-History of Canada
-Government of Canada
-Elections in Canada
-Justice system
-Symbols of Canada
-Economy
-Geography
-Websites

"Library Services for Saskatchewan Aboriginal Peoples Inc. (LSSAP) has taken the lead in coordinating the Saskatchewan Aboriginal Storytelling Month Project to promote First Nation and Métis oral traditions and the use of public libraries. The winter timing of Aboriginal Storytelling observes the First Nation traditional time for storytelling.

A virtual storytelling event, in partnership with Indigenous filmmakers Curtis Peeteetuce and Marcel Petit, took place on February 1, 2021. The launch event was the final production of a series called Kohkom (grandmother). "

These 3 - 5 minute YouTube videos show students how to dance the various Pow-Wow dances in a step-by-step instructional video. The Pow-Wow dances include Men's Fancy Dance, Men's Grass Dance, Chicken Dance, Jingle Dance, Double Beat, Crow Hop, Traditional, and Old Style.

The Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan reads "When We Had Sled Dogs: A Story from the Trapline—ācimowin ohci wanihikīskanāhk" by co-authors Ida Tremblay and...

In this LIVE Arts installment Kevin and Nyle explore Indigenous stories and storytelling. Students write their own stories and use them as the basis for a visual artwork that combines text, image and color.