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NWT Literacy Council

Nwt Literacy Council: Annotated Bibliography of Aboriginal Books [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This is a 163-page bibliography of books by and about First Nations peoples. The list has a code to indicate whether the author is Canadian and/or aboriginal. It was published in 2006. The age level for each book is also noted.
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Handout
NWT Literacy Council

Nwt Literacy Council: Annotated Bibliography of Aboriginal Books Volume Ii [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This is a 100-page bibliography of books by and about First Nations peoples. The list has a code to indicate whether the author is Canadian and/or aboriginal. It was published in 2008. The books are sorted by age group. Also included are...
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Other

Montreal Botanical Garden: First Nations Garden: First Peoples Legends

For Students 6th - 8th
The First Peoples of America have a rich and long history, much of it passed down through stories or legends, and involving animals and nature. 5 short legends, each from a different tribe, are told here.
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Website
University of Guelph

Imagining Home in Children's Picture Books by Canadian Aboriginal Authors

For Students 9th - 10th
What is the image of "home" in contemporary Canadian Aboriginal context, and how is it--and the forces that threaten it--addressed in children's books? Read a discussion of "home" in Aboriginal children's picture books and how "home" is...
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Website
Gabriel Dumont Institute

Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture: Metis Writers

For Students 9th - 10th
Metis writers are profiled in this document. Their works of fiction most often addressthe complicated nature of being mixed-heritage, finding acceptance of that fact, and fighting racism.
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eBook
Gabriel Dumont Institute

Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture: My Family Storybook

For Students Pre-K - 1st
My Family is a downloadable storybook about a typical Metis family unit and the roles each person plays within that family. The reading level is for younger students but older students will appreciate the artwork.
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Lesson Plan
Gabriel Dumont Institute

Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture: Changes Storybook

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Changes is a downloadable storybook about a Metis child speaking to a spirit about the seasons. The art work is lovely and the reading level is at about mid-primary.
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Unit Plan
Gabriel Dumont Institute

Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture: Metis Storytellers

For Students 9th - 10th
The Metis have a multigenerational oral storytelling history involving spirits, supernatural,& the creator. Elders are a connection between the past and future. Learn more about Metis storytellers through the information on this...
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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia

Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Drew Hayden Taylor

For Students 9th - 10th
Drew Hayden Taylor is an aboriginal Canadian playwright who has also taught and directed in native theatre companies. This is a good synopsis of his career.
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eBook
NWT Literacy Council

Nwt Literacy Council: Echoes: Elders' Writings [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
"Echoes" is a story compilation of four recollections by elders in the Northwest Territories.
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Website
University of Calgary

Canada's First Nations: Native Creation Myths

For Students 9th - 10th
Here's an introduction to the creation myths of Canada's First Nations, which contains a brief look at the themes and content of these stories, as well as the problems that arise when they are translated. Includes links to the creation...
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Other

Athabasca University: Centre for Language and Literature: Thomson Highway

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information of Highway and analysis of his work and career are provided.
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Other

Athabasca University: Centre for Language and Literature: Drew Hayden Taylor

For Students 9th - 10th
Drew Hayden Taylor is First Nations Canadian playwright. In addition to biographical information, there are links to bibliographies here.
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Handout
Other

Athabasca University: Centre for Language and Literature: E. Pauline Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
A short profile of Pauline Johnson, along with links to bibliographies and additional information.