These stories explore creation stories from different communities.
Lesson Analyzing and Understanding Creation Stories
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 Sinixt Frog Mountain Story |
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 Gulf Island Creation Story |
 Gulf Islands creation story |
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Category Archives: Socials
Poetry Lessons
The resources on this page support the following poems.
Lessons
“And My Heart Soars” – Chief Dan George
“If….This is the World” Philip Kevin Paul
“When the Mask Opens” Philip Kevin Paul
Additional Poetry Lessons
Free Verse Poetry Writing
 Activate Prior KnowledgeQuestion using Georgia Heard’s “Poet’s Toolbox” |
 “Circle of Courage” (Dr. Martin Brokenleg , Larry Brendtro, Steve van Bockern) |
 Cloze Poem Activity |
 My Heart Soars |
 Examples and Pictures of student work |
 Circle of courage |
 This is the world |
 Criteria for Assessment and Evaluation |
 When the Mask Opens |
 When the Mask Opens Activity |
 When the Mask Opens Students Work |
Lessons
“And My Heart Soars” – Chief Dan George
“If….This is the World” Philip Kevin Paul
“When the Mask Opens” Philip Kevin Paul
International Indigenous Experience
Environmental Stewardship
Exploring first nations perspective on environmental stewardship.
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Links:
HistoryLink.org more information on Chief Seattle’s speech.
Handouts:
Transcript of Chief Seatttle’s Speech
Phrases – from Lekeyten’s Presentation
Black Line Masters:
What’s Important and Why
What’s Important and Why Salmon Stewardship
Thinking Yes/Thinking No
Indian Act and Federal Policy
Marilyn James, Sinixt spokesperson speaks about the Indian Act impact of federal policies on Aboriginal People.
Lesson One Structured Debate
The Impact of Federal Policies on Aboriginal People
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Additional Materials:
No to the White Paper
Francis, D., Garrod, S., Hobson, J., Smith, G., Smith, J. (1998). Canadian Issues – A Contemporary Perspective (p. 274). Toronto: Oxford University Press Canada
Universal Declaration of Human Rights and First Nations Rights Infractions
Nelson, N., & Silvey, D. (1999). From Time Immemorial: Teacher’s Guide (p. D207-D212). Gabriola, B.C.: Pacific Edge Publishing Ltd.
Lesson One Structured Debate
The Impact of Federal Policies on Aboriginal People
Relating the Historic Canadian Fur Trade in the Global Economy
Students will assess the impact of the fur trade on exploration and settlement
 Metis Elder Stella Johnson Speaks about the need to furs (3:00 Minutes) |
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| Articles For Want of a Hat The Fur Trade in North America The Role of Mercantilism in Colonialism A Savage Commerce |
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Lesson 1 Writing & Reflecting
Relating the Historic Canadian Fur Trade in the Global Economy
Students will assess the impact of the fur trade on exploration and settlement.
Identity Labelling and Stereotypes
This video and the accompanying lesson explores identity labelling and stereotypes.
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Lesson One Writing and Representing
Students use writing and representing to critique, express personal responses and relevant opinions, and respond to experiences and texts.
W.A.C. Bennett Dam
Garett Seymour a young man from the community of Fort Ware discusses the impact of the Bennett Dam and resource development on his people.
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Lesson 1 Evaluating the Impact of Human Induced Changes on Communities