Kindergarten
Historical Context
Books
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Bison Supermarket (Educational Kit)The beautiful package used for this kit is called a "parfleche", based on an ancient Aboriginal packaging method. This 6" x 9.5" parfleche contains a colourful 17" x 22" poster showing the ancient uses of bison. It also contains a 20-page activity booklet and a bison tracer (Publisher).
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Brother Eagle, Sister SkyThe Earth does not belong to us. We belong to the Earth. The great American Indian Chief Seattle spoke these words over a hundred years ago. His remarkably relevant message of respect for the Earth and every creature on it has endured the test of time and is imbued with passion born of love of the land and the environment. Illustrated by award-winning artist Susan Jeffers, the stirring pen-and-color drawings bring a wide array of Native Americans to life while capturing the splendor of nature and the land. Children and parents alike will enjoy the timeless, poignant message presented in this beautifully illustrated picture book (Publisher).
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A Circle of Friends"There are many things that we do with friends and family.
What are some activities that you do with your friends and family?" --Back Cover |
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Cree (revised)Cree is the 2016 revised edition in this Weigl Educational Publishers series written by Erin Banting. This 32-page volume explores the traditional and current everyday life and culture of the Cree people by examining their unique food, clothing, art, language, homes, ceremonies, celebrations, language, storytelling, music and dance, and tools. Each topic covers the basic details of the people now known as Cree whose traditional territories extended from the Plains of Alberta to the Woods Cree of Saskatchewan and Manitoba to the present-day Swampy Cree of Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec. Each two-page spread includes simple paragraphs, colour maps, colour photographs, and an informative sidebar. Each volume includes an index and one-page quiz (Publisher).
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DenesulinéDenesuline: Canadian Aboriginal Art and Culture is one of the titles in the Canadian Aboriginal Art and Culture series published by Weigl Educational Publishers. This volume written by Carol Koopman describes the cultural history of the Denesuline, the people of the Subarctic cultural region who live within the Northwest Territories, northern Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. The Dene flourish in this environment and the book looks at their traditional homes, clothing styles, foods, tools, spirituality, ceremonies, music, art, language, and storytelling. Using colour photographs, a map and a few archival images, the book explores the past and present of these resourceful communities. Brief biographical sketches about Thanadelthur and artist Alex Janvier are provided. The book also contains a glossary of terms, a timeline, and a craft activity (Goodminds.com).
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Dipnetting with DadSet in the landscape of the Cariboo Chilcotin region, DIPNETTING WITH DADtells the story of a father teaching his son the Secwepemc method of fishing known as dipnetting. Together they visit the sweat lodge, mend the nets, select the best fishing spot and catch and pack their fish through rugged bush back to the family home for traditional preparation. Willie Sellars captures family values, the importance of storytelling, community living and coming of age in one of BC's oldest cultures.
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Exploring ArtTurtle Island Voices, grades 1-6, consist of ten titles per grade. The series offers aboriginal children a unique opportunity to see themselves in their learning materials. It is rooted in the concepts of inter-connectedness, respect for life, and the quest for a better future. It offers all children the opportunity to recognize the role and contributions of Aboriginal peoples in the life, culture, and heritage of Canada. (Publisher)
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The Kids Book of Aboriginal Peoples in CanadaThe Kids Book of Aboriginal Peoples in Canada explores the traditional cultures and way of life of seven Aboriginal groups in Canada including their triumphs and struggles faced with the arrival of the Europeans.
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The MoccasinsThis is an endearing story of a young Aboriginal foster child who is given a special gift by his foster mother. Her gift of warmth and thoughtfulness helps her young foster children by encouraging self-esteem, acceptance and love. Written as a simple story, it speaks of a positive foster experience (Publisher).
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Morning on the LakeMorning on the Lake contains three stories in which a young Ojibwa boy and his grandfather set out early one morning and spend the day observing the ways of nature.
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Moss Bag StoriesOur unit consists of stories about Saskatchewan's aboriginal cultures. Moss Bag Stories can be integrated into your curriculum under family studies. The stories tell about one way that Indian mothers take care of their young children. Moss Bags are the environmentally friendly diapers that native mothers used for their babies. Made of moss and cattails, native mothers would pick the moss and cattails in the Fall. They wanted to have a supply of diapers that would last them the winter months. The moss was cleaned and dried, and mixed with the fuzzy part of the cattail. This Primary Studies lesson provides a teacher and student section with reading passages, activities, word search, and math equations to create a well-rounded lesson plan (Publisher).
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Niwechihaw/I HelpThis simple story in Cree and English explores a young child's relationship to his kuhkom, his grandmother, as they go for a walk in the bush to pick rosehips. The young boy follows his grandmother, walking, listening, picking, praying, eating, just as she does. In doing so, he absorbs the rich cultural traditions and values of his Cree heritage (Publisher).
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OjibwaWhen European settlers pronounced the word Ojibwa, they said Chippewa. As a result, the United States government called this group the Chippewa. Learn more in The Ojibwa, one of the titles in the American Indian Art and Culture series. This series recounts the history of America's indigenous peoples and how they adapted to their surroundings. Each book outlines the traditional ways of life, religious beliefs, celebrations, and artwork of each indigenous group through detailed text, sidebars, and infographics (Publisher).
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SiouxPresents information about the Sioux, including facts about their homes, clothing, food, religion, and language (Publisher).
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TepeesOffers a brief introduction to tepees, covering building materials, construction methods, and the people who lived in these traditional Native American dwellings.
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Where Did You Get Your Moccasins?"Children in an urban school are curious about a classmate's new pair of moccasins. In answer to their questions, the boy describes in detail how his grandmother, or Kookum, made his moccasins."--Back cover.
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Wild Berries.
Clarence and his grandmother spend the day picking wild blueberries. They meet ant, spider, and fox in a beautiful woodland landscape, the ancestral home of author and illustrator Julie Flett. This book is written in both English and the n-dialect from the Swampy Cree from the Cumberland House area.
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Videos
The Four Seasons: Daily and Seasonal Changes
ROVER | The Four Seasons. Daily and Seasonal Changes
This video introduces the seasons to children. Mother Earth presents each season using live-action and animated sequences. In addition to the seasons, children will observe daily changes and how the changes affect plants, animals and human life. The seasons played a role in First Nations societies.
https://rover.edonline.sk.ca/en/rover/videos/828
Ojibwe Stories
ROVER | Ojibwe Stories
This video introduces Ojibwe stories. Each story relates the history and culture of the Ojibwe people. The stories are told by First Nation narrators. The stories are illustrated through re-enactment footage, wildlife, and still drawings. The stories can be used as stand-alones or combined to provide a more comprehensive view of the Ojibwe people.
https://rover.edonline.sk.ca/en/rover/videos/922
Peter's Moccasins
ROVER | Peter's Moccasins
Grandmother has made Peter a pair of beautiful moccasins. The moccasins are finely detailed with tufted moose hair and porcupine quills. Peter's classmates all wear sneakers, not moccasins. Peter hides his moccasins until a classmate brings her pair of beaded moccasins for show and tell. This story portrays the universal childhood fear of being different.
ROVER | Peter's Moccasins (Cree Version)
Grandmother has made Peter a pair of beautiful moccasins. The moccasins are finely detailed with tufted moose hair and porcupine quills. Peter's classmates all wear sneakers, not moccasins. Peter hides his moccasins until a classmate brings her pair of beaded moccasins for show and tell. This story portrays the universal childhood fear of being different.
ROVER | Peter's Moccasins (Dakota Version)
Grandmother has made Peter a pair of beautiful moccasins. The moccasins are finely detailed with tufted moose hair and porcupine quills. Peter's classmates all wear sneakers, not moccasins. Peter hides his moccasins until a classmate brings her pair of beaded moccasins for show and tell. This story portrays the universal childhood fear of being different.
ROVER | Peter's Moccasins (Dene Version)
Grandmother has made Peter a pair of beautiful moccasins. The moccasins are finely detailed with tufted moose hair and porcupine quills. Peter's classmates all wear sneakers, not moccasins. Peter hides his moccasins until a classmate brings her pair of beaded moccasins for show and tell. This story portrays the universal childhood fear of being different.
ROVER | Peter's Moccasins (Saulteaux Version)
Grandmother has made Peter a pair of beautiful moccasins. The moccasins are finely detailed with tufted moose hair and porcupine quills. Peter's classmates all wear sneakers, not moccasins. Peter hides his moccasins until a classmate brings her pair of beaded moccasins for show and tell. This story portrays the universal childhood fear of being different.
Web Posts
How the Beaver got His Tail
Native American Legends-How the Beaver Got His Tail
The beaver quickly turned and began walking back to his dam. He was angry because he felt that the animals were being rude to him. He was very upset and decided to take out his frustration by cutting down trees. After cutting down a couple of trees, he came to a very large one.
