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Pedagogy
Pedagogy
First Peoples Principles of Learning https://firstpeoplesprinciplesoflearning.wordpress.com/
“This site is created to help educators in British Columbia understand how they might incorporate the First Peoples Principles of Learning (FPPL) into their classrooms and schools. Some educators will see that the Principles reflect what they already believe, and are doing in their schools and classrooms. Other educators will see concepts embedded in the principles that challenge some of the post-industrial Euro-centric beliefs about education. Either way, this site is not intended to be a comprehensive exploration of First Peoples (or Aboriginal) education. It is instead, a beginning (or continuation) of a conversation” -Jo-Ann Chrona, FNESC
UBC Faculty of Education www.indigenouseducation.educ.ubc.ca
This UBC Faculty of Education website was developed to support instructors teaching the Indigenous Education course that is now part of UBC’s Teacher Education Program. By using the tabs across the top of the page, information, links, curricular and classroom connections can be found.
First Nations Pedagogy http://firstnationspedagogy.ca/sitemap.html
This site is the culmination of a project initiated by two education experts, Sylvia Currie and June Kaminski to create an online resource that builds on research, consultation, and community-based activities. This site provides best practices and support for online learning initiatives that are intended for Indigenous students, Elders, educators, curriculum developers, and educational leaders.
Histories and Cultures
Histories and Cultures
Musqueam First Nation www.musqueam.bc.ca
We inhabit the traditional and unceded territory of the Musqueam people. Learn the story of Musqueam through a 2 part video (Musqueam Through Time) and learn the names of significant places in traditional Musqueam territory through an interactive web map.
Tsawwassen First Nation http://tsawwassenfirstnation.com
We inhabit the traditional territory of the Tsawwassen people. Learn the story of Tsawwassen culture and history in the form of a timeline.
Inuit https://www.itk.ca/about-canadian-inuit/
Learn about who the Inuit peoples are and what they do with this website that represents the national Inuit organization in Canada comprised of four Inuit regions – Nunatsiavut (Labrador), Nunavik (northern Quebec), Nunavut, and the Inuvialuit Settlement Region in the Northwest Territories.
Métis https://www.mnbc.ca/about/metis-history
Learn about Métis history, heritage, culture, and language. In addition to providing information about the Métis people within Canada, this website acts as a portal for recent news involving and celebrating Métis.
A Journey Into Time Immemorial SFU http://www.sfu.museum/time/en/panoramas/beach/the-salmon-story/
Learn the way of life of the river people, St:olo Nation with this interactive website. Different locations (longhouse, beach, and pithouse) are visually represented, articles with a plethora of easy to read information is provided, as well as shared stories and videos from Sto:lo people.
The First Peoples of Canada http://firstpeoplesofcanada.com
The First Peoples of Canada website delivers a quick and overarching summary of First Peoples’ traditional territories, languages, and traditions. Further, this website highlights historical events such as the Métis Rebellion and establishment of treaties.
Hauyat http://www.hauyat.ca/
Hauyat is one of an immense network of culturally important places in Heiltsuk territory. It is the land where C̓uṃ́qlaqs gave birth to her wolf children, and where we have lived for millennia, making our imprint on the land. Húy̓at collectively refers to several socially and geographically connected bays on northern Hunter Island, located in what is known today as the Central Coast of British Columbia. Húy̓at is just down the channel from the present-day village of Bella Bella where many of our people now live.
Sq'ewlets http://digitalsqewlets.ca/sqwelqwel/belongings-possessions/index-eng.php
Sq'ewlets is a Sto:lo Coast Salish Community in the Fraser Valley. Sqwelqwel is a list of belongings that ancestors made and used, which archeologists call "artifacts". This resource has links to plant harvesting, fishing/hunting resources, building resources, and many more. The site is full of beautiful images that depict these belongings and how they have been used for many years.
National Arts Center https://nac-cna.ca/en/indigenouscities/city/vancouver
From the shores of skwtsa7s (Island of Dead Men), to the banks of the Sto:lo (Fraser River), Indigenous Cities Vancouver is a collection of stories revealing the land they are from. These stories hold the wisdom of sχʷəy̓em̓ (ancient stories), historical knowledge, and personal experience long since obscured by the city landscape.
First Peoples' Map of BC. https://maps.fpcc.ca/languages
Use this interactive map of BC to learn about the different dialects, points of interest, public art, and much more!
Classroom Resources
New from the Museum of Anthropology: MOA School Programs- online
MOA is now offering online school programs: live digital school programs complete with unit plans for elementary classes and downloadable school programs with accompanying resources for secondary classes.
A collection of engaging short videos about a variety of topics with connections to Indigenous knowledge or an Indigenous professional in the field. Navigate the site in English or Hul’qumi’num!
First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) http://www.fnesc.ca
With the increased inclusion of First Peoples’ content in the changing BC curriculum, there is a need to incorporate unappropriated First Peoples’ perspectives across the curriculum. The First Nations Education Steering Committee and the First Nations Schools Association, in collaboration with teachers and partners, have developed the following Learning First Peoples series of teacher resources to support English Language Arts, Science Social Studies and Mathematics courses.
ERAC Curated List of Evaluated Resources https://k12.bcerac.ca/?Curated=aboriginal
An abundance of resources for integrating Aboriginal Ways of Knowing and Learning. This website includes integrated units, curriculum connections, and story for all grade levels.
The Learning Circle Teaching Resources: Free Classroom Resources:
First Nations, Métis and Inuit culture books for all ages!
BCTF TeachBC https://teachbcdb.bctf.ca/list?q=Aboriginal&p=1&ps=25
TeachBC is an online resource of teaching materials, lessons, and research relevant to the K-12 BC curriculum. The website is public and open to everyone through the generosity of BC public school teachers. Teachers and organizations can share their teaching resources or educational research by registering and uploading their materials or providing links. Anyone can browse and download the resources for classroom or professional use. Browsing is easy. Users can search by subject, grade level, resource type, title, description, language, and more.
Traditional Foods and Cultural Practices
Traditional Foods and Cultural Practices
First Nations Traditional Foods and Facts Sheet http://www.fnha.ca/documents/traditional_food_fact_sheets.pdf
Learn about a variety of species in BC. The history of use, traditional harvesting methods, traditional uses of food, and information on the nutritional value of species in BC.
This website highlights a local BC collaborative project about wild food plants and medicines.
Lesson Plans and Activities for Teaching Canada's Food Guide
Lesson Plans and Activities for Teaching Canada's Food Guide
Healthy Schools BC - K-12 Lessons with an Indigenous Perspective & Knowledge
The Teach Food First traditional food lessons were developed by a creative team from the homelands of the Coast Salish, Nuu-chah-nulth and Kwakwakaw’akw Families (as known as Vancouver Island).
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