Canadian History Activities
Orange Shirt Day Activities & Indigenous Peoples Day - Indigenous Ed Bundle
By West Coast Indigenous Teacher
This Indigenous Education beginners bundle is perfect for Orange Shirt Day, Indigenous Peoples Day activities or any day of the school year. Write land acknowledgements, learn about the Medicine Wheel, discover the Indigenous story of Turtle Island and learn about Canada's Indigenous communities. These Indigenous Education lessons can be used as Orange Shirt Day activities as well as Indigenous Peoples Day activities.
Resource 1: Indigenous People in Canada
Two NO prep Indigenous Education activities to help students learn about Indigenous people in Canada. Use for social studies, history, Indigenous education, Orange Shirt Day or Indigenous Peoples Day. Every teacher in Canada should have this resource.
Resource 2: Land Acknowledgement Package
Write Land Acknowledgements with my land acknowledgement lesson. Learn and recognize the land you live and play on, understand the parts of a land acknowledgement and learn to write your own Land Acknowledgement activity.
Resource 3: Indigenous Medicine Wheel Lesson
Social-Emotional Learning using the Indigenous Medicine Wheel. Students will learn about the 4 types of well-being and connect it to their life. Students will create a Medicine Wheel that is individualized to them. Goal setting activity using the Medicine Wheel. 2 activities included.
Resource 4: The Legend of Turtle Island
This resource includes the Indigenous creation story of Turtle Island, an illustration of the land, reflection questions and a drawing activity.
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An Intro to The Seven Sacred Teachings (primary)
An Intro to The Seven Sacred Teachings (intermediate/middle)
Orange Shirt Day Bundle (primary)
Residential School Reading Response (intermediate)
First Nations in British Columbia (lesson and research project)
First Nations Connection to Salmon (life cycle and culture)
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Indigenous Peoples Day Bundle - Activities and Lessons - Indigenous Education
By West Coast Indigenous Teacher
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day with this bundle that honours Indigenous communities and Indigenous people in Canada. Explore the Medicine Wheel, 7 Sacred Teachings, Indigenous groups in Canada and have students complete a project on an Indigenous hero of their choosing.
Indigenous Peoples Day Bundle Includes:
Indigenous Heroes in Canada Research Project: A comprehensive project celebrating Indigenous heroes with handouts, reflection sheets, and guidance.
Indigenous People in Canada (English): Engaging, no-prep activities designed to deepen students' understanding of Indigenous peoples in Canada. French and English copies included.
Indigenous People in Canada (French) Engaging, no-prep activities designed to deepen students' understanding of Indigenous peoples in Canada. French and English copies included.
Indigenous Medicine Wheel - SEL & Goalsetting: Explore the Indigenous Medicine Wheel's holistic approach to well-being and goal-setting through two interactive activities.
Seven Sacred Teachings: Dive into the Seven Sacred Teachings! Students will create a 7 Sacred Teachings booklet and learn the lessons from bear, wolf, beaver, eagle, buffalo, turtle and sasquatch!
National Indigenous Peoples Day Handout: A bonus file to commemorate this important day.
This Indigenous Peoples Day bundle provides educators with essential resources for promoting cultural understanding and appreciation on Indigenous Peoples Day, making it a must-have for classrooms across Canada.
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Land Acknowledgements (primary)
Indigenous Education Beginners Bundle
Orange Shirt Day Bundle (primary)
Orange Shirt Day Bundle (intermediate)
Residential School Reading Response (intermediate)
94 Calls to Action Research Project
All About Canada's Indian Act
Canada's Residential Schools
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Indigenous Art Canada BUNDLE - First Nations Art - Inuit Art - Métis Dot Art
By West Coast Indigenous Teacher
Discover 3 types of Indigenous Art in Canada with my bundle! Students will complete 3 Indigenous art activities: Métis Dot Art, First Nations art and Inuit art inspired by Indigenous artists (Roy Vickers & Pudlo Pudlat). Packed full of Indigenous culture, this bundle is a perfect Indigenous Peoples Day activity or Orange Shirt Day activity, or for any day of the school year. Learning about Indigenous artists is an act of reconciliation in Canada.
First Nations Art (7 pages):
This Indigenous art activty + lesson showcases Indigenous art forms and the cultural significance of art (beadwork, wood carving, weaving, leather work). Engage students in an inspiring art project inspired by Indigenous artist Roy Vickers.
Métis Dot Art (8 pages):
Métis Dot Art, mimicking traditional beadwork. Lesson plan, handout, student activities, and a class project, this 8 page resource is a rich journey into Métis culture; perfect for sparking curiosity and appreciation for Indigenous culture.
Inuit Art: (11 pages):
Students will make Indigenous Art inspired by an Inuit artist. This winter art activity is engaging and fun. Learn about two famous Inuit artists and create Indigenous art!
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The Northern Lights (lesson and art project)
An Intro to The Seven Sacred Teachings (primary)
An Intro to The Seven Sacred Teachings (intermediate/middle)
Land Acknowledgements
The Seasons - An Indigenous Perspective
All About Cedar
Indigenous Nature Search and Find
First Nations Connection to Salmon
Indigenous Heroes Research Project
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Métis Culture Bundle - Dot Art, Terry Fox, Louis Riel
By West Coast Indigenous Teacher
Explore Métis culture with this 27 page BUNDLE where students will learn about dot art, jigging, Louis Riel, Terry Fox and the Red River Rebellion.
Métis Culture, Louis Riel and the Red River Rebellion (8 pages)
8 page lesson about Métis culture including: The Métis sash, Métis jigging, Métis Dot Art. Students will learn who Louis Riel was, The Red River Rebellion and Fort Garry!
Métis Dot Art (8 pages)
Dive into Métis Dot Art, mimicking traditional beadwork, nurturing creativity while sharing cultural insight. Discover Métis dot art and enjoy The Giving Tree story. With a lesson plan, student activities, and a class project, it's a rich journey into Métis culture, perfect for sparking curiosity and appreciation in students.
Terry Fox: a Canadian Metis Hero (11 pages)
Terry Fox is a Canadian hero, but did you know he was Indigenous? Learn about Terry Fox's life, his dreams and goals, his Marathon of Hope run AND his Métis heritage. 4 handout pages, reflection questions (with answer key), and four activities.
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First Nations in British Columbia (lesson and research project)
All About Canada's Indian Act
Canada's Residential Schools
94 Calls to Action Research Project
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Inuit Culture - Igloos - Inukshuks - Métis Dot Art - Winter Activity BUNDLE
By West Coast Indigenous Teacher
Learn about Canada's Inuit culture in the arctic, igloos, inukshuks, seasons from an Indigenous perspective and they will learn about and make Métis Dot Art. 30+ pages of winter activities and lessons! Winter dot art paired with Inuit culture is a perfect way to incorporate Indigenous education into your classroom!
1) Inuit Culture and Life (6 pages):
Learn all about Inuit culture, traditions and modern life. Living in the Arctic is not what most of us are used to and the Inuit culture is incredible. Students will learn about how Inuit people lived and survived in the past and learn about Inuit communities that exist today. Students will learn about inukshuks and igloos as well. If you want the FULL unit which includes the activities and projects about igloos and inukshuks, here is my Inuit bundle.
2) All About Igloos (6 pages):
The perfect winter or Christmas time activity for you and your students. Learn about how the Inuit people used and built igloos in the Canadian arctic! 3 pages of learning, followed by reflection questions and a lesson plan for a building activity. Students will create their own igloos with modelling clay. This is a favourite activity for my students!
3) All About Inukshuks (3 pages):
Discover the importance of inukshuks in Inuit culture and life. Students will learn about the various types of inukshuks and what their uses are. The art project turns out beautifully - students create inukshuks using sponges and paint. This is part of my Inuit culture unit, but can be done on its own.
4) The Seasons - An Indigenous Perspective for Primary Grades (11 pages):
Looking to teach the 4 seasons to primary students? This authentic Indigenous resource teaches how Indigenous people traditionally survived the 4 seasons - our inventions, our hunting and gathering, ways of life. Students will decorate a tree for each season and print out the name of the season.
5) Indigenous Art - Winter Métis Dot Art (16 pages):
Learn how to create winter Métis Dot Art, which mimics Indigenous beadwork. This artwork turns out beautifully AND you are teaching your students Indigenous culture. You will learn all about what Métis dot art is and students will create their own Métis Dot Art. Included is a lesson plan, an individual student activity
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Land Acknowledgements (primary)
Indigenous Education Beginners Bundle
Orange Shirt Day Bundle (primary)
Orange Shirt Day Bundle (intermediate)
Indigenous People in Canada
Residential School Reading Response (intermediate)
Medicine Wheel SEL and Goalsetting
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Residential Schools in Canada - Social Studies Bundle - Indigenous Education
By West Coast Indigenous Teacher
Students will explore Canada's history of residential schools and their impact on Indigenous communities through activities like book responses, letter-writing, and social-emotional exercises. Delve into crucial topics, fostering empathy and understanding while honoring Indigenous resilience. This resource empowers students to reflect, learn, and advocate for reconciliation in Canadian history.
Bundle includes the following resources:
1. Orange Shirt Day Lesson
2. Phyllis's Orange Shirt Reading Response
3. When We Were Alone Reading Response
4. Residential School Empathy Activity
5. Writing Letters to Residential School Survivors
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Orange Shirt Day Bundle (primary)
Land Acknowledgements (primary)
Indigenous Education Beginners Bundle
First Nations People in British Columbia
Indigenous People in Canada
Medicine Wheel SEL and Goalsetting
First Nations in British Columbia (lesson and research project)
First Nations Connection to Salmon (life cycle and culture)
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