Related Guides
- Indigenous Publishers, Distributors & New Media (Xwi7xwa)Includes lists of Indigenous news media sources.
X̱wi7x̱wa Library Guide
Introduction
Through studying Indigenous histories and experiences within the Social Studies curriculum, students should "develop an understanding of the connections between the past, present, and future and the people, events, and trends that have shaped the development and evolution of societies, especially our own. A complete understanding of Canada’s past and present includes developing an understanding of the history and culture of Canada’s First Nations"
BC Curriculum, Aboriginal Education
History and Culture Resources
L' nuk: the Mi'kmaq of Atlantic Canada [book] by Publication Date: 2017Traces the lineage of today's Mi'kmaq people, sharing details behind their customs, traditions, and history. Discover the proper way to make Luski (Mi'kmaq bread), the technique required for intricate quillwork and canoe building, what happens at a powwow, and how North America earned the name Turtle Island.
Mikomosis and the Wetiko [book]Graphic novel created by the University of Victoria’s Indigenous Law Research Unit. Draws on work with seven different legal orders across Canada to help empower Indigenous communities as well as educate and engage legal practitioners about the complexity and legitimacy of Indigenous law.
Niwhts'ide'nı̈ hibi'it'ën = The Ways of Our Ancestors: Witsuwit'en History & Culture Throughout the Millennia [book] by In 2006, School District 54 (Bulkley Valley), in partnership with local Aboriginal organisations, signed an agreement to promote cooperation between the Aboriginal community and educators in the district. The creation of this textbook is another milestone.
- Teacher Resources (Museum of Anthropology)Includes lesson plans.
- Grade 12 Current Topics in First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies (Manitoba Education)Includes lesson plans. (2012).
- Resources for Teachers and Students (Ipperwash Inquiry)In 1995, an unarmed Ojibwa man named Dudley George was fatally shot by an Ontario Provincial Police officer at Ipperwash Provincial Park during a protest. His death led to a public inquiry. This website provides resources for high school teachers and students in a variety of courses including economics, geography, history and law. The website contains information about the Ipperwash Inquiry and public inquiries generally, research papers, transcripts, exhibits and a link to a live web cast of the Inquiry’s hearings.
Anti-Racism Resources
- Racism No Way! (New South Wales Government, Australia)Games, research and lesson plans from an Australian perspective.
- Creating Racism-Free Schools through Critical/Courageous Conversations on Race (Government of Manitoba)Guide for teachers and educators on addressing race and racism in the classroom.
Subject Headings
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- First Nations--Social studies--Study and teaching.
- First Nations--History--Study and teaching.
- First Nations--History--Curricula.
- First Nations--Culture--Study and teaching.
- First Nations--Culture--Curricula.
- Indians of North America--History--Study and teaching.
- Metis--Culture--Curriculum materials.
- Cree--History--Curriculum materials.
For more subject headings, see the Books & Media page of this guide.