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Powwow
Powwow
A powwow is a vibrant and meaningful event that brings Indigenous people together to celebrate their culture and heritage. It is a time for dancing, singing, and honoring traditions that have been passed down through generations.
At a powwow, you will see colorful regalia worn by dancers, each piece telling a story and representing a specific tribe or family. The dances are lively and rhythmic, often accompanied by the beat of a drum.
One of the most important aspects of a powwow is the sense of community it fosters. People of all ages come together to share food, stories, and laughter. It is a time to reconnect with relatives and friends, and to honor those who came before us.
Powwows are also a time of learning and teaching. Elders pass down traditional knowledge to the younger generations, ensuring that customs and language are preserved.
Copy of Métis Christmas Mitten.pdfSTORYTELLING.pdfIntermediate Resources
Intermediate Resources
Exploration of Indigneous Content Through Technology: Lessons created by District Coodinator of Techology Elizabeth deVries
Exploration of Indigneous Content Through Technology: Lessons created by District Coodinator of Techology Elizabeth deVries
Coding with Google Sheets
Coding with Google Sheets
By exploring coding with Google Sheets students will learn the importance of sense of place in Indigenous communities and FPPL, "Learning involves recognizing the consquences of one's actions" and "Learning involves patience and time".
This comprehensive website allows students to explore Secwepemcùl'ecw through robotics and storytelling.
Word Cloud Art
Word Cloud Art
Guided by the FPPL "Learning require's exploration of one's identity" and "Learning ultimately supports the well-being of the self, the family, the community, the land, the spirits, and the ancestors" students will identify what makes them unique and create a WordArt art cloud.
Highlighted Kits - HGEC
Highlighted Kits - HGEC
The Inuit Games kit is a fun and challenging collection of games played by the Inuit from a time when they needed to be physically strong and mentally healthy enough to survive in Northern conditions. Inuit games play a vital role in today's society as athletes continue compete in order to keep the memories of their ancestors alive and to ensure the survival of Inuit culture and tradition.
This kit includes 3 Aboriginal games providing a history of the culture and traditions of First Peoples and connects to the BC New Curriculum and First Peoples Principles of Learning.
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