Aboriginal /First Nations
Thank you to Ms. Morozov our MYP/DP Teacher Librarian who curated the majority of these resources. I have added and will continue to add to this page as we find more resources - Sra. Penafiel (Sept. 2018)
- Stratford Hall Library Resources (PYP)
- Aboriginal Peoples of North America (BC Points to the Past) Database: primary source documents.
- Aboriginal/Indigenous Resource List copied with permission from the instructors of UBCx: IndEdu200x Reconciliation Through Indigenous Education MOOC. Please do not share the entire list publicly.
- Residential School Resource List generously provided by Rod Peters, the Aboriginal Education Co-ordinator of School District #78 (Fraser-Cascade).
- Aboriginal Worldviews and Perspectives in the Classroom: BC Ministry of Education document
Stories Worth Sharing
Wab Kinew just created a Teacher Resource Guide to accompany his new picture book. Check out the book soon from the PYP Library!
Find out more about book HERE
-September 27th, 2018
Molly of Denali Videos and Podcasts
The show follows the adventures of feisty and resourceful 10 year-old Alaska Native, Molly Mabray.
It is the first nationally distributed children's series to feature a Native American lead character.
Molly of Denali includes Alaska Native voices in all aspects of the production, both on camera and behind the scenes. Every indigenous character is voiced by an indigenous actor. Alaska Native screenwriters and producers are also part of bringing the series to life. A working group of Alaska Native advisors provided guidance for the series and, through scriptwriting fellowships, Alaska Native writers are part of the production.
-Sept. 1st, 2019
Websites
- Aboriginal Peoples (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) - including residential school information: check back for updates.
- Xa:ytem / Hatzic Rock: a 6,000 year old village site in Mission, BC I'm partial to it because I was a member of the second-season archaeological dig team (way back in 1994!) - Kirsten
- Aboriginal Education in British Columbia: BC Government website
- First Nations Education Steering Committee: "FNESC works at the provincial level to provide services in the areas of research, communications, advocacy, program administration and networking."
- First Nations Schools Association of British Columbia: Resources
- American Indians in Children's Literature: Debbie Reese is a vocal and sometimes controversial American (as in U.S.) aboriginal voice reviewing children and teen lit from an indigenous perspective. She is but one voice that is not representative of every indigenous person, but she does provide a useful perspective to consider. I’ve found too that she’s quite willing to communicate via email, if you are interested.
- University of Victoria: Coast Salish Art in the Classroom
- Speaking Our Truth: A Journey of Reconciliation: Monique Gray Smith's Resources for Teachers
- Where do we go from here?: Monique Gray Smith
- The WITNESS BLANKET: Canadian Museum of Human Rights - Inspired by a woven blanket, this large-scale art installation is made from pieces of history – hundreds of items reclaimed from residential schools, churches, government buildings, and other cultural structures all across Canada. Note: The book based on the Witness Blanket is set to be released in the spring of 2019.
- Project of Heart: an inquiry based, hands-on, collaborative, inter-generational, artistic journey of seeking truth about the history of Aboriginal people in Canada.
Video / Audio
- We have three educational video streaming sites that have some relevant materials on our library websites – please send Kirsten or Meg a message if you would like some assistance with this.
Check out e.g. the NFB's Indigenous Cinema in the Classroom:
for ages 12-14
Indigenous Cinema in the Classroom Professional Learning for Educators
- APTN: Aboriginal Peoples Television Network
- APTN: Kids: Aboriginal Programming for Children
