4th Grade Canadian History Lesson
Indigenous Education Massive Growing Bundle
By West Coast Indigenous Teacher
Looking for a quick and easy way to ensure you are incorporating Indigenous Education into your teaching in a culturally appropriate way? Look no further. When you buy this bundle NOW, you will receive every new resource I create...for FREE! Plus, my 70+ current resources that are in my shop. From the 94 Calls to Action to creating land acknowledgements, you will be covered with this huge Indigenous Education / Outdoor Education bundle!
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Outdoor Education Learning Bundle - Indigenous Education
By West Coast Indigenous Teacher
Dive into outdoor education with this outdoor learning bundle. Indigenous Sacred Medicines, nature journal activity, I Spy seasonal sit spot activity, nature scavenger hunt, discover the cedar tree, and learn about the Indigenous history of lacrosse. 10+ outdoor education learning activities within this bundle!
Resources included in this bundle are:
1) Outdoor Education Nature Journal
Connect to nature, observe the land you live and learn on. This nature journal includes 4 writing prompts and 2 fun activities to do outside.
2) Indigenous Sacred Medicines
Students will understand the cultural significance of tobacco, sage, cedar and sweetgrass - the four Indigenous Sacred Medicines. Students will learn how Indigenous people use these plants in ceremony and in daily life. Students will learn about the life cycle of these plants and they will create a Sacred Medicines booklet.
3) Cedar Tree Inquiry
Learn about cedar, the tree of life for Indigenous people. 1 of 4 Sacred Indigenous Medicines. Traditional uses of cedar, the origin of cedar, the cultural importance. Students will get the chance to make traditional cedar tea and students will work hard to create a tree ring project which represents their life so far. These turn out beautifully.
4) Indigenous Nature Search and Find (Scavenger Hunt Activity)
A fun, no prep outdoor education activity for students! Learn how Indigenous people value nature and the Earth. Like a scavenger hunt, students will search for (but will not touch or disturb) 7 nature items. This activity is made for people in British Columbia; as some items are specific to this province. Items are: cedar, fir, ferns, a feather, moss, spider web and a bug & student choice. I love doing this activity during spring time!
5) Indigenous History of Lacrosse
Do your students LOVE the sport of lacrosse? Mine too. This resource teaches you the Indigenous history of lacrosse. Two activities included: lacrosse reflection questions, and drawing activity.
6) I Spy Activity
Explore the seasons with our 'I Spy' activity book for kids! Each page is packed with fun challenges for students to study leaves, trees, and colours outdoors. With one page for each season, it's the perfect way to learn and play in nature!
7) The Seasons - An Indigenous Perspective
Explore traditional Indigenous life throughout the four seasons in this authentic resource. Delve into Indigenous inventions, hunting, gathering, and ways of life.
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Land Acknowledgements (primary)
Indigenous Education Beginners Bundle
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First Nations Connection to Salmon (life cycle and culture)
Orange Shirt Day Bundle (primary)
Orange Shirt Day Bundle (intermediate)
Indigenous People in Canada
Residential School Reading Response (intermediate)
Medicine Wheel SEL and Goalsetting
Indigenous Heroes Research Project
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Orange Shirt Day Bundle - Truth and Reconciliation in Canada - Intermediate
By West Coast Indigenous Teacher
Commemorate National Truth and Reconciliation Day (Orange Shirt Day) with this Indigenous Education resource bundle, created by a First Nations educator, crafted to nurture empathy and comprehension among students. This bundle is made for intermediate students.
Resources Included:
1. Indigenous People in Canada: Immerse students in the vibrant heritage of Indigenous peoples with two user-friendly activities, seamlessly adaptable for integration into various subjects and occasions like social studies, history, Indigenous education, Orange Shirt Day, or Indigenous Peoples Day.
2. Orange Shirt Day Lesson: Explore the profound effect of residential schools through a comprehensive 6 page handout, complemented by reflective questions and an answer key for in-depth understanding.
3. Residential School Empathy Activity: Deepen students' comprehension of the impact of residential schools with perceptive exercises, including a writing prompt and a bulletin board activity fostering empathy and awareness.
4. When We Were Alone - Reading Response: Reading response to "When We Were Alone", reading response questions, reflection activity.
5. Writing Letters to Residential School Survivors: Engage students in a meaningful truth and reconciliation exercise with this no-prep writing activity. Encourage them to compose letters to residential school survivors in Canada, fostering empathy and understanding.
6. Land Acknowledgement Package: Cultivate a sense of reverence for the land by guiding students in crafting their own Land Acknowledgements, instilling a profound connection to the environment.
This bundle offers an ideal reconciliation activity for intermediate middle or high school students, facilitating transformative discussions and immersive learning experiences on Truth and Reconciliation Day.
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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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Orange Shirt Day Bundle - Truth and Reconciliation in Canada - Primary
By West Coast Indigenous Teacher
Orange Shirt Day Activities perfect for Truth and Reconciliation Day (Orange Shirt Day). Land acknowledgements, Orange Shirt Day lesson, Phyllis's Orange Shirt, Residential School lesson and Orange Shirt Day art all included! Designed to foster understanding and empathy among students. These resources are made for primary students.
Resources Included:
1. Indigenous People in Canada: Engage students with two hassle-free activities that explore the rich heritage of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
2. Orange Shirt Day Lesson: Delve into the profound impact of residential schools with a detailed 6 page handout, accompanied by reflection questions and an answer key.
3. Phyllis's Orange Shirt - Reading Response: Read Phyllis's Orange Shirt, about residential schools in Canada. Reflection questions with answer key, drawing reflection SEL activity.
4. Residential School Empathy Activity (Every Child Activity): Deepen students' comprehension of the impact of residential schools with perceptive exercises, including a writing prompt and a bulletin board activity fostering empathy and awareness.
5. Land Acknowledgement Package: Instill the importance of acknowledging and connecting with the land by guiding students through crafting their own Land Acknowledgements.
6. Orange Shirt Day Printables: Prepare for Orange Shirt Day with two engaging activities tailored for elementary students, featuring colouring page posters and writing prompts.
This bundle offers a perfect reconciliation activity for primary-aged students, facilitating meaningful discussions and learning experiences around Truth and Reconciliation Day.
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Orange Shirt Day Bundle (intermediate)
Land Acknowledgements (primary)
Indigenous Education Beginners Bundle
Orange Shirt Day Bundle (primary)
Indigenous People in Canada
Medicine Wheel SEL and Goalsetting
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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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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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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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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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Seven Sacred Teachings - Indigenous Education
By West Coast Indigenous Teacher
In this primary resource, students will explore 8 engaging, no-prep activities that celebrate Indigenous culture, each tied to one of the Sacred Teachings. Learn about love (eagle), respect (buffalo), courage (bear), honesty (sasquatch), wisdom (beaver), humility (wolf), and truth (turtle). For a deeper dive into these animals—including their life cycles, diets, habitats, and cultural significance—be sure to check out the 7 Sacred Teachings Animal Bundle! I also have an intermediate/middle school resource covering the 7 Sacred Teachings
Page 1-2 : Seven Sacred Teachings lesson plan
Page 3: "My 7 Sacred Teachings Booklet" activity
Page 4: Self Love Jar of Feathers activity (Eagle)
Page 5: Respect questions (Buffalo)
Page 6: Be Courageous activity (Bear)
Page 7: Honesty is Important activity (Sasquatch)
**Page 8:**The Story of Two Wolves
Page 9: Humble Like Wolf Activity (Wolf)
Page 10: You Are Wise activity (Beaver)
Page 11: Live the Truth colouring sheet (Turtle)
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7 Sacred Teachings Animal Bundle (in depth animal lessons, life cycles)
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First Nations Connection to Salmon (life cycle and culture)
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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Land Acknowledgements for Primary Grades
By West Coast Indigenous Teacher
Create land acknowledgements with this land acknowledgement activity. Create a class land acknowledgement, and reflect on students' treasured places. Perfect Orange Shirt Day activity, Indigenous Peoples day activity and is a perfect outdoor education activity. 4 activities included!
Page 1: Land Acknowledgement Lesson Plan
Page 2: Land Acknowledgement Lesson Plan page 2
Page 3: What are land acknowledgments handout, checklist
Page 4: Whose land are we on activity handout and activity (activity 1)
Page 5: My Treasured Place activity (activity 2)
Page 6: Creating our class land acknowledgement template (activity 3)
Page 7: Our class land acknowledgement template
Page 8: We live on ____ lands colouring page (activity 4)
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Medicine Wheel SEL and Goalsetting
Indigenous Heroes Research Project
First Nations in British Columbia (lesson and research project)
First Nations Connection to Salmon (life cycle and culture)
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The Seasons - An Indigenous Perspective (Intermediate) - Indigenous Education
By West Coast Indigenous Teacher
Explore traditional Indigenous life through the 4 seasons, focusing on Ojibwe culture and life. Learn Indigenous languages with Halq'emeylem and Ojibwe languages. Winter activity, summer activity, fall activity, spring activity included. View my Seasons - Primary resource here
Page 1: The Seasons : An Indigenous Perspective, teachers guide
Page 2: An Overview of Indigenous Life During the 4 Seasons
Page 3: An In Depth Look: The Four Seasons of the Ojibwe
Page 4: Our Seasons brainstorming activity (part 1)
Page 5: Our Seasons Language/Art activity (part 2)
Page 6-17: Tree print outs for part 2 of the Our Seasons activity
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Seven Sacred Teachings - Intermediate Lesson - Indigenous Education
By West Coast Indigenous Teacher
Explore the 7 Sacred Teachings in this intermediate / middle school lesson. Learn about love (eagle), respect (buffalo), courage (bear), honesty (sasquatch), wisdom (beaver), humility (wolf), and truth (turtle). Two handout pages and a multi-page booklet where students will apply the teachings to their own lives. For a deeper dive into these animals—including their life cycles, diets, habitats, and cultural significance—be sure to check out the 7 Sacred Teachings Animal Bundle! I also have a primary 7 Sacred Teachings resource for younger students!
Page 1: Seven Sacred Teachings lesson plan
Page 2: The Seven Sacred Teachings (handout)
Page 3: Understanding the Seven Sacred Teachings
Page 4: My 7 Sacred Teachings booklet activity (cover, eagle)
Page 5: My 7 Sacred Teachings booklet activity (buffalo, bear)
Page 6: My 7 Sacred Teachings booklet activity (sasquatch, wolf)
Page 7: My 7 Sacred Teachings booklet activity (beaver, turtle)
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7 Sacred Teachings Animal Bundle (in depth animal lessons, life cycles)
7 Sacred Teachings (for primary students)
Land Acknowledgements (primary)
First Nations Totem Pole lesson
Indigenous Education Beginners Bundle
First Nations in British Columbia (lesson and research project)
First Nations Connection to Salmon (life cycle and culture)
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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Orange Shirt Day Lesson - Residential Schools in Canada - Indigenous Education
By West Coast Indigenous Teacher
Learn all about Orange Shirt Day (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation), coming up on September 30th. This engaging Indigenous Education lesson includes 6 pages of handouts about why we wear orange shirts, the impacts of residential school, etc. Reflection questions (with answer key), a reading list also included.
Page 1: Orange Shirt Day: notes for teachers
Page 2: What is Orange Shirt Day, Why Orange Shirts?, Why Did Residential schools exist?
Page 3: What happened at residential school?
Page 4: Who attended?, our responsibility
Page 5: Residential Schools in Canada: map, pictures
Page 6: Impacts of Orange Shirt Day
Page 7: Generational Trauma
Page 8: Orange Shirt Day: reflection questions
Page 9: Orange Shirt Day: question answer key
Page 10: Books about Residential School by Indigenous authors
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Orange Shirt Day Bundle (primary)
Land Acknowledgements (primary)
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Terry Fox : a Canadian Métis Hero - Lesson and Culture - Indigenous Education
By West Coast Indigenous Teacher
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 page lesson, reflection questions (with answer key), and four activities.
Page 1: Lesson Plan
Page 2: Terry Fox: A Métis Hero (early life, cancer diagnosis)
Page 3: Terry Fox: A Métis Hero (Terry's dream, his letter to the Cancer Society)
Page 4: Terry Fox: A Métis Hero (Marathon of Hope, after the run)
Page 5: Terry Fox: A Métis Hero (Terry's legacy, his Métis heritage)
Page 6: Photos of Terry's life
Page 7: Reflection questions
Page 8: Answer key to questions
Page 9: Lessons from Terry Fox activity
Page 10: Honouring Terry Fox and his Métis heritage - shoe design
Page 11: Honouring Terry Fox and his Métis heritage - feather design
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Land Acknowledgements (primary)
Indigenous Education Beginners Bundle
Orange Shirt Day Bundle (primary)
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Coast Salish Culture - Weaving, Potlach - First Nations - Indigenous Education
By West Coast Indigenous Teacher
Learn about Coast Salish (First Nations) culture, Coast Salish weaving and the Coast Salish potlach. The history and cultural meaning of the potlach + First Nations weaving, Indigenous art activity; design your own Coast Salish inspired blanket by observing shapes and patterns. 3 activities included in this Coast Salish lesson.
Page 1: Lesson Plan
Page 2: Coast Salish people (traditional life, culture)
Page 3: Coast Salish languages
Page 4: Coast Salish weaving (history, cultural significance)
Page 5: Discovering Patterns in Coast Salish weaving
Page 6: Discovering Patterns in Coast Salish weaving: activity
Page 7: Designing a Coast Salish inspired blanket: activity
Page 8: The Coast Salish Potlach (purpose, cultural, structure)
Page 9: The Potlach ban (history, impact, modern potlaches)
Page 10: Plan your own potlach based on student's skills: activity
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Create Land Acknowledgements
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Indigenous Nature Search and Find
First Nations Connection to Salmon
Indigenous Heroes Research Project
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Salmon Life Cycle, First Nations Culture - Indigenous Education
By West Coast Indigenous Teacher
This 7 page salmon lesson includes the salmon life cycle, ocean conservation and salmon in First Nations culture. Salmon life cycle diagram and activity included. 3 salmon activities within this salmon life cycle and salmon lesson.
Page 1: Lesson plan
Page 2: The Deep Connection to Salmon (handout)
Page 3: The Importance of Salmon (handout)
Page 4: Traditional Fishing Techniques (handout)
Page 5: The Arrival of the Europeans, Salmon Today (handout)
Page 6: Indigenous Conservation, Salmon Interconnectedness (handout)
Page 7: Salmon Life Cycle (handout)
Page 8: Salmon Life Cycle diagram (handout)
Page 9: Salmon Life Cycle (activity)
Page 10: Salmon Crossword Puzzle
Page 11: Salmon Crossword Puzzle - answer key)
Page 12: Salmon Creative Writing activity
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Fur Trade - Colonization in Canada - Treaties Canada - Social Studies Indigenous
By West Coast Indigenous Teacher
Learn about the fur trade in Canada, early contact of European explorers and settlers. Numbered Treaties in Canada, and the impacts of colonization in Canada on Indigenous people. 10 page fur trade lesson and 2 activities!
Page 1: Colonization in Canada lesson planPage 2: Canada before SettlersPage 3: Early ContactPage 4: French and British ColoniesPage 5: The Fur TradePage 6: Displacement of Indigenous People**
Page 7-10:** Treaties in CanadaPage 11: Colonization ImpactsPage 12: Reflection QuestionsPage 13: Reflection Questions - answer keyPage 14: Canada Before Colonization activity
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An Intro to The Seven Sacred Teachings (primary)
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Indigenous Sacred Medicines
Land Acknowledgements (primary)
Indigenous Education Beginners Bundle
First Nations in British Columbia (lesson and research project)
First Nations Connection to Salmon (life cycle and culture)
Orange Shirt Day Bundle (primary)
Orange Shirt Day Bundle (intermediate)
All About Canada's Indian Act
Canada's Residential Schools
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Les Autochtones Du Canada - Indigenous People and Groups in Canada - French
By West Coast Indigenous Teacher
Indigenous Education in French! Learn about Canada's Indigenous groups. 4 activities included. These two hassle-free activities are invaluable resources for teaching students about Indigenous peoples in Canada. Whether for French class, social studies, history, Indigenous education, Orange Shirt Day, or Indigenous Peoples Day, these materials offer versatile teaching opportunities. I strongly believe that every teacher in Canada should have access to this resource. Suitable for grades three and up, including middle and high school levels.
Page 1: Lesson Plan
Page 2: Indigenous people in Canada handout
Page 3: Brainstorming activity #1
Page 4: Brainstorming activity #2
Page 5: Fill in the blanks activity
Page 6: Fill in the blanks activity (answer key)
Page 7: Questions worksheet
Page 8: Questions worksheet (answer key)
Indigenous People in Canada (English Edition)
Land Acknowledgements (primary)
Indigenous Education Beginners Bundle
Orange Shirt Day Bundle (primary)
Residential School Reading Response (intermediate)
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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Indigenous People and Groups in Canada - Social Studies - Indigenous Education
By West Coast Indigenous Teacher
Deepen students' understanding of the Indigenous peoples and groups in Canada; First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities. 4 activities included here! Can be integrated into social studies, history, Indigenous Education, Orange Shirt Day, or Indigenous Peoples Day lessons. I strongly advocate for every Canadian teacher to incorporate this resource into their curriculum. Suitable for grade three and older, extending all the way to middle and high school levels. This resource is available in French!
Page 1: Lesson Plan
Page 2: Indigenous people in Canada handout
Page 3: Brainstorming activity #1
Page 4: Brainstorming activity #2
Page 5: Fill in the blanks activity
Page 6: Fill in the blanks activity (answer key)
Page 7: Questions worksheet
Page 8: Questions worksheet (answer key)
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First Nations in British Columbia (lesson and research project)
First Nations Connection to Salmon (life cycle and culture)
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Métis Culture, Louis Riel and the Red River Rebellion
By West Coast Indigenous Teacher
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!
Page 1: The Métis people
Page 2: The Métis sashPage 3: Métis jiggingPage 4: Métis dot artPage 5: Louis Riel : A Métis Hero
Page 6: Louis Riel : A Métis Hero
Page 7: The Red River Rebellion
Page 8: Fort Garry
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