EngageNY
Conducting Research: Analyzing Text from the Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA)
Scholars read excerpts from the Qikiqtani Inuit Association website as they begin researching their case studies on the Mary River Project. They read an article to build background knowledge and analyze key vocabulary words using the...
EngageNY
Close Reading and Viewing: Nunavut Iron Ore Mine Approval
Using the thought-provoking resource, scholars continue researching opposing points of view about the Mary River Project proposal. They read an informational text, watch a video, and record the gist of the text and video in their journals.
EngageNY
Conducting Research: Analyzing Expert Texts about the Mary River Project
Pupils read informational texts about the Mary River Project, searching for the gist. As they read the expert texts, they complete a graphic organizer to identify and analyze point of view.
EngageNY
Building Background Knowledge: Competing Views Regarding Mining on Inuit Lands
Scholars build background knowledge about mining on Inuit lands. Working in small groups, they sort information about the Inuit onto a point of view chart to determine if mining is beneficial to Inuit communities.
Global Oneness Project
At-Risk Communities
"Waiting to Move," a photo essay by Ciril Jazbec, brings into sharp focus the threats posed by climate change. Class members examine images of Shishmaref Island and the Native Alaskan Inupiate coastal villages that are impacted by rising...
Curated OER
Understanding Inuit Quajimajatuqangit (IQ)
Pupils research the six principles that support IQ. In this IQ lesson plan, students work in small groups to create a skit that depicts how one's IQ relates to everyday life.
Curated OER
Inuit Culture: The Family
Students examine the attributes of Inuit families. In this cultural practices instructional activity, students read "Saqiyuq: Stories for the Lives of Three Inuit Women," and respond to 10 comprehension and critical thinking questions...
Curated OER
An Introduction to Inuit Art
Explore Inuit artwork and research Inuit sculpture and printmaking. Present information about the artwork, artists, and art forms researched. Discuss the attributes of Inuit artwork in a group discussion.
Curated OER
Traditional Inuit Games
Students explore Inuit culture. In this cultural diversity lesson, students collaborate to learn Inuit games and teach them to their classmates.
Curated OER
Shamanism - The Powers of the Angakkuq
Students examine Shamanism and explore the Inuktitut language. In this Inuit culture lesson plan, students role play and 'interview' a shaman. Students encounter native Inuktitut words and then use a dictionary to find their English...
Curated OER
Survival Skills
Students investigate the challenges the Inuit people face in today's society. Students conduct Internet research on Inuit history and culture. Then students write a news report about the Inuit Nation and their struggles in the...
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NWT Literacy Council
Nwt Literacy Council: How to Kit: Culture and Traditions [Pdf]
This kit explains the importance of northern First Nations families keeping their languages and cultures alive through family literacy activities. It provides ideas and materials for cultural games (e.g., string games) and activities...
Other
Inuit Artists and Communities
Here is a long list of Inuit artists. Click on names to check out introductory material on individual Inuit communities as well as timelines, thumbnail and large images, and artist biographies.
Other
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami: Inuktitut Magazine
Inuktitut Magazine is distributed throughout the Inuit communities of Northern Canada. It focuses on timely topics, e.g., politics, education, global and environmental issues, culture. Past issues have been archived.
Other
Kitikmeot Heritage Society: Angulalik: Kitikmeot Fur Trader Teacher's Guide
This is an excellent collection of teaching materials on Stephen Angulalik and Inuit culture for junior high to adult, prepared by Emily Angulalik, his daughter. There are lesson sheets, photos and music files to download, as well as...
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Inuit Peoples
A comprehensive site that looks at the life, culture and environment of the Inuit. Suggested readings for students are included as well as assignments of varying levels of difficulty.
Other
Inuit Life in Nunavik
This Inuit project was created by students at a school in northern Quebec as a whole school project. It covers the topics of Inuit winter wear, traditional tools, community businesses, a day in the life of a child, school life, teenage...
Other
Kitikmeot Heritage Society: A Magical Journey to Visit Angulalik
We travel with Roy from Inuvik as he travels to visit his cousin in Cambridge Bay on Victoria Island. Along the way we learn about the culture of the Copper Inuit.
BBC
Bbc News: The Inuit Case for Whaling
This BBC News article concerns Inuit whaling practices and current regulations. Includes information on Inuit culture and international laws.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Inuit History
Information provided by Scholastic to give insights into the Inuit history.