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David A. Robertson is a two-time winner of the Governor General's Literary Award, has won the TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award, as well as the Writer's Union of Canada Freedom to Read award. He was honoured with a Doctor of Letters by the University of Manitoba for outstanding contributions in the arts and distinguished achievements in 2023. He is a member of Norway House Cree Nation and lives in Winnipeg.
David will be working with HPCDSB on June 6, 2024.
On the Trapline Kindergarten - Grade 8
On the Trapline Kindergarten - Grade 8
Discussion Questions and Crossword
∙ On their trip, Moshom teaches the narrator several words in the Swampy Cree language. Do you, your parents or grandparents speak languages other than English? What are some non-English words you know?
∙ What are some of the foods that Cree and other Indigenous people eat while on the trapline? Have you ever eaten any of these?
∙ Why do you think Moshom’s old trapline was important for him to share with his grandson?
When We Were Alone Kindergarten - Grade 3
When We Were Alone Kindergarten - Grade 3
Ancestor Approved Junior/Intermediate
Ancestor Approved Junior/Intermediate
Brothers by David A. Robertson - Page 55
Teaching Guide on Page 8
Describe the relationship between the characters.
Why do you think building relationships with others is important?
Why should people respect their Elders?
"You do belong. Everyone is different." Vince said this to Aiden when he felt like he didn't belong anywhere. What did he mean?
Why did the story appeal to you? Name a memorable character and explain why you chose them.
Barron Grounds, Misewa Saga Book 1 Junior/Intermediate
Barron Grounds, Misewa Saga Book 1 Junior/Intermediate
The-Barren-Grounds_Educators-Guide.pdfThe Song that Called them Home Kindergarten - Grade 3
The Song that Called them Home Kindergarten - Grade 3
Curriculum Connections
HPCDSB Land Acknowledgement and map skills (investigate where each character starts their journey and acknowledge the nations that live in each area with this resource https://native-land.ca
understand that there are more than one thousand contemporary Indigenous Nations within the borders of the United States and Canada (who they are, where they live, how they survive, resources used from the land, culture, and language)
understand why Indigenous Peoples are connected to the land
learn about Powwow celebrations and identify regalia for various dances
learn Indigenous values like community spirit, inclusion, and resilience
realize the importance of “belonging” and work to include others and help them feel safe.
Books in your Library
Indigenous Culture
Celebrating Indigenous Culture Together: The Ojibwe of Great Spirit Island-Volume 1 ISBN: 0382-6627
Be a Good Ancestor By: Leona Prince,9781459831407
Giving Thanks - A Native American Morning Message ISBN: 9781880000540
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