On this page you will find a land acknowledgment, how I, as an elementary school educator situate myself on this land, and my intentions in creating this resource.
On this page you will find a land acknowledgment, how I, as an elementary school educator situate myself on this land, and my intentions in creating this resource.
On this page you will find my contact information, who this website was designed for, and why I created this resource.
On this page you will find a timeline of Syilx Okanagan history provided by the Syilx Okanagan Nation Alliance, and information on how one might use this resource.
On this page you will find an annotated bibliography that summarizes several articles, pieces of literature, and research on the importance of implementing Indigenous ways of knowing into early childhood education, the benefits it has on the students, land and society, and how others have implemented these perspectives in the classroom.
On this page you will find information, literature, and resources on how Indigenous ways of knowing and perspectives fit into British Columbia's redesigned curriculum throughout all the grades.
On this page you will find a seperate table of contents on the many lessons, resources, and activities you can use in the classroom.
On this page you will find a primary aged research project, lesson plan, and activities on the Syilx Okanagan Peoples and their history on summer and winter homes, tools, inventions, hunting practices, clothing, etc.
On this page you will find many links to remarkable Indigenous leaders known throughout the world, within Canada, and some local to the Syilx Okanagan. You will also find an activity to do with the students about these leaders and their positive impacts on the world.
On this page you will find knowledge on the 13 moon calendar, its uses, how it connects to each season, and how one might implement this knowledge into the classroom.
On this page you will find information about the four food chiefs, what each chief represents, a read aloud of the captikʷł on how food was given, and some activities, lessons, and resources to implement into the classroom.
On this page you will find a read aloud from A- Z of Syilx Okanagan nsyilxcən language created by Madisyn Menssa, an Indigenous advocate at Chute Lake Elementary, Sheena Welsh, a classroom educator at Chute Lake elementary, and read by their students. You will also find a template where educators can create their own A-Z booklet with the nsyilxcən language.
On this page you will find information on the 7 grandfather teachings, resources on the value they carry in educating learners, and how one might implement these teachings into their classroom.
On this page you will find a interactive map of the many nations, territories, and treaties in Canada and around the world. You will also find an activity for students to do when exploring this map, and how one might use these resources in their classroom.
On this page you will find the siwɬkʷ Okanagan Water declaration, resources, lesson plans, writing templates, and language on water. You will also find information on how one might implement these resources in the classroom.
On this page you will find local resources, presentations, language, and classroom activities that can be used in the classroom to help students learn about the plants and animals that are native to the Okanagan.
On this page you will find resources, literature, and lessons that educators can use to support them when teaching about the history of residential schools in Canada and the present day effects they still pose to Indigenous communties.
On this page you will find a resource created by teachers for teachers that includes literature, activites, hotlines, and exercises in reference mental health, and anxiety in particular.
On this page you will find a multitude of field trips that educators can take their students on to promote rich learning experiences with and from local Indigenous communities.
On this page you will find resources, podcasts, literature, and videos on Indigenous education and how to best integrate these ways of knowing throughout the curriculum.
On this page you will find posters, word wall words, and calendars that educators can use in their classrooms.
On this page you will find resources that support educators and students to learn words and phrases from the Syilx Okanagan's Nsyilxen language.
On this page you will find a multitude of Indigenous stories and read alouds that educators can use in their classrooms.