Seven Teachings

• The Seven Teachings Series (seven books) by Katherine Vermette
• Rabbit and Bears Paws (seven books) by Chad Solomon
• The Seven Sacred Teachings of the White Buffalo Calf Woman by David Bouchard
• The Lost Teachings (Panuijkatasikl Kina'masuti'l) by Michael James Isaac, illustrated by Doozay Christmas
• The Vision Seeker by James Whetung
• Nokomis and I by Ferguson Plain
• The Mishomis Book: the Voice of the Ojibway by Edward Benton-Banai (contains a chapter on the Teachings)
• Achieving Aboriginal Student Success: A Guide for K-8 by Pamela Rose Toulouse (contains a chapter with lesson ideas)

The Teachings of the First Elder (author unknown)

The following links are to sites and pages with more information on the Seven Teachings.

RABBIT AND BEAR PAWS – GRANDFATHER TEACHINGS

With student friendly images and explanations, this site – created by Ontario artist and graphic novelist – is one of the best introductory resources for teachers to use with their students.

THE GIFTS OF THE SEVEN GRANDFATHERS

The Anishinaabeg consider these teachings as a gift and a tool for living a good life. This page also includes activities and teaching suggestions.

SEVEN SACRED GRANDFATHER TEACHINGS

A quick and simple overview of the Seven Grandfather Teachings in a revolving carousel format.

OJIBWE TEACHINGS AND THE 7 GRANDFATHERS

This site provides a good explanation of the origin and significance of the grandfather teachings and their associated spirit animal.

THE SEVEN SACRED TEACHINGS

This site, created by the Calgary Board of Education, uses the associated spirit animal to explain the significance of the individual Teachings.

SEVEN GRANDFATHER TEACHINGS AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT – VIDEO

This 20 minute video, accessible through the virtual library catalogue, provides a good overview of the Seven Grandfather Teachings with 4 separate chapters to view.

SEVEN GRANDFATHER TEACHINGS – TEACHER RESOURCES

An excellent teacher resource created by an educator in Alberta. The page also has links to other information related to infusing aboriginal perspectives in the curriculum.

DEBORAH MCCALLUM – GRANDFATHER TEACHINGS

A variety of articles written by Ontario educator Deborah McCallum on the Seven Grandfather Teachings in Teaching and Learning.