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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Aboriginal Legends

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students listen to and read legends and see that these legends helped the Aboriginals explain their everyday life. Through their stories and legends we find that Aboriginal values, attitudes and cultural identities are shared.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Contributions

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore the history of Canada by analyzing the First Nations' citizens. In this Native Canadian contributions lesson, students research the geography of Canada and create a book about the First Nations' involvement in the...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Talking Sticks

For Students 5th - 6th
In this nature worksheet, learners read about Australian Aboriginals. Students read about the talking sticks they used as a means of ensuring just and impartial council meetings.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Treaties

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore Canadian history by investigating the First Nations. In this Aboriginal treaty lesson, 2nd graders identify the specific agreements made between European settlers and Aboriginals which caused the formation of...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Aboriginals

For Teachers K - 6th
Students are read a book about aboriginal perspectives. They answer questions and practice words with the letter "g". They participate in math drills practicing their counting as well.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Aboriginal Voices in Canadian Contemporary Art

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students analyze art by contemporary aboriginal artists in Canada. In groups, they examine the life and work of six different artists. They comment on their art and create their own art in the same style.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Maths With the Mob

For Teachers K - 6th
Pupils are read a book about aboriginal women. They compare and contrast a few items out of the book. They examine their families and discuss them with the class.
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Website
Archives of Ontario

The James Bay Treaty Turns 100

For Students 9th - 10th
This online exhibit explores the events leading up to the signing of the James Bay Treaty, also known as Treaty No.9. Through this series on archival documents, photographs, and accompanying text, explore the impact of the James Bay...
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Website
Royal British Colombia Museum (Canada)

British Columbia Archives

For Students 9th - 10th
Enjoy spending some time searching through the central archives service for the government of British Columbia which "provides research access to records of enduring value to the province for both the provincial government and public...
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Lesson Plan
Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Aboriginal: Culture and Its Meaning/teacher Zone

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Teachers Zone within this Edukit has been designed to provide educators with a variety of Aboriginal and Metis inspired lesson plans. The Teacher Zone section includes a teacher information background section regarding the culture...
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Handout
Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: First Nations Contributions

For Students 9th - 10th
First Nations Contributions edukit looks at the accomplishments and backgrounds of many First Nations people, past and present. Select historical figures, such as Alex Decoteau, Pakan, and Star Blanket, are found in the biographies...