Learning with Nathan

Delta students and teachers look forward to having Nathan “Kaanaax Kuwoox” Wilson (Indigenous Cultural Mentor) visit their schools and classrooms. Now Nathan is creating videos for teachers and parents to share with their children. Include one of these videos in your weekly plan as a stand alone experience or use them as provocations for further learning and discussion.

Do you have a question for Nathan? Or an idea for a video you would like him to make? Let us know here.

Happiness is: Bannock (K-12)

Nathan loves bannock and shows us how to make this delicious treat. This video can serve as and mentor text for “how to” writing and could be followed up with students creating their own “how to” texts. Families can use the recipe to make their own bannock at home.

Here is the recipe Nathan used: Fry Bread.

Getting Nets Ready (K-12)

Watch Nathan and his dad get ready for fishing season on the coast. They are prparing the nets that they will use to catch salmon.

Fishing in the North (K-12)

Nathan takes us to his family’s traditional gathering grounds in Carcross in the Yukon when he goes lake fishing. Watch this video in conjunction with the Out Fishing video and use the opportunity to have students compare and contrast how Nathan fishes for salmon on the coast and trout on a lake.

Harvesting Cedar Bark (4-12)

Nathan shares a seasonal cultural activity that only occurs at this time of year (late Spring), Harvesting Cedar Bark. In this video (10:20 min.) Nathan takes us out on the land in Katzie Territory to witness the harvesting of cedar bark. Students might reflect on the teachings Nathan shares or use this as example of a exposition or “how to” text.

A Bike Ride with Nathan around Tsawwassen First Nation (K-7)

Nathan took a bike ride around Tsawwassen First Nation. In this video (6:14 min.) he takes us on a tour of all the beautiful artwork you can find on the TFN lands. He also teaches us how to say “good day” in hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓. Students might record which animals they see in the artwork or respond to Nathan’s invitation to explore their own place and space.

Out Fishing (K-12)

Nathan had the opportunity to go Oolichan/Eulachon fishing and captured the experience on film. In this video (10:39 min.) he shows us the entire harvesting process from getting the boat ready to cooking up some of the catch. Students might reflect on Nathan’s teachings about patience, mother nature and the importance of giving back to the community or use the video to create a list of the sequential steps that Nathan followed on his fishing adventure, before writing their own “how-to” list.

The Story of Nathan's Drum (K-12)

Nathan shares a greeting in hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ (the local First Nation language) and tells the story of his drum. Nathan is a member of the Dakl’aweidí Clan (Killer Whale) from his mother’s side of the family. He tells about how the drum came into his life and explains the significance of the “ribbons” that he has attached to his drum.

The Story of Chickadee (K-3)

Nathan shares The Story of the Chickadee by Annie Auston. Annie is a member of the Deisheetaan Clan and of the Carcross Tagish First Nation in the Yukon. She loves to paint, play cards and travel. This story reminds us to listen to nature and the messages that it shares.

Boat Tour (K-12)

Join Nathan as he takes us on a tour of his dad’s fishing boat. He shows off the different parts of the boat and different tools used when he’s out on the water.

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