Aboriginal Education Resources

Resource List developed from Tanya Leary’s webinar January 31, 2014
Coyote mentoring http://wildernessawareness.org/program/coyote-mentoring/
Coyotes Guide to Connecting with Nature, 2nd Edition – pending reprint
Sky Sisters Story – story about northern lights
Jan Bourdeau Waboose (Author) and Brian Deines (illustrator)
Winston Wuttunee
http://www.winstonwuttunee.ca
http://www.winstonwuttunee.ca/musiccourse.html
Native Music Resource (grades 3-11), Aboriginal Headstart Music (Headstart to Kindergarten). These
two programs contain Native cultural music, which meet the needs of the Canadian educational music
curriculum. Each course comes with one binder, an audio CD, and teaching instructions designed to aid
teachers in giving their students an appreciation and a working knowledge of First Nations music and
culture. The entire book from the Native Music Resource is now on DVD. These two programs are
necessary additions to any teacher's resource materials!
Moe the Mouse
http://www.acc-society.bc.ca/files_2/moe-the-mouse.php
The Moe the Mouse® Speech and Language Development Program consists of two main components:
1. Moe the Mouse® Curriculum Box
2. Making the Most of Moe: A Workshop for Parents and Early Childhood Educators
David Bouchard Mtis Children’s author
www.davidbouchard
Rabbit and Bear Paws
www.rabbitandbearpaws.com
Rabbit and Bear Paws is for the young and the young at heart. This series is set in 1750’s colonized North
America and features the comical adventures of two brothers, Rabbit and Bear Paws. Using Traditional
Native Teachings and humour, the stories are based on THE SEVEN FIRES PROPHECIES and THE SEVEN
GRANDFATHERS. Puppet Tours are also available.
The following are offered in French
http://rabbitandbearpaws.storenvy.com/collections/93116-french-picture-books
Lapin et Patte-d’Ours: Les Sept Vertus Sacrees - Honnêteté
Lapin et Patte-d’Ours: Les Sept Vertus Sacrees - Sagesse
Lapin et Patte-d’Ours: Les Sept Vertus Sacrees - Respect
Lapin et Patte-d’Ours: Les Sept Vertus Sacrees - Amour
Lapin et Patte-d’Ours: Les Sept Vertus Sacrees - Humilité
Lapin et Patte-d’Ours: Les Sept Vertus Sacrees - Vérité
Lapin et Patte-d’Ours: Les Sept Vertus Sacrees - Courage
Nelson
Circle of Life
The Circle of Life Series features levelled books that develop literacy skills while building knowledge and
understanding of FNMI cultures and traditions as well as Indigenous Worldviews and Principles.
http://www.nelson.com/aboriginal/booksite/about.html
TEACH Magazine
http://teachmag.com/
Pearson Aboriginal Resources
http://www.pearsoncanadaschool.com//index.cfm?locator=PS1kXy
Aboriginal education is a central priority for Pearson Canada. Following are some learning resources that
demonstrate our commitment to honouring the histories, cultures, world views, and knowledge of
Canada’s First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities
The Ruptured Sky Grades 5-12 www.therupturedsky.com
Turtle Island Voices Levelled book series. http://canada.turtleislandvoices.com/
Now available for Grades 1-8
French editions for Grades 1-3 now available.
Aboriginal Peoples in Canada Grade 10-11
Aboriginal Beliefs, Values and Aspirations Grade 10-11
Also Available in French
Bridging Cultures Indigenous Scientific Ways of Knowing Nature
Saskatchewan Science and Social Studies Designed to incorporate Aboriginal traditional knowledge and
contemporary world views into mainstream resources for all students.
>> Pearson Science for Manitoba
>> Pearson Science for Saskatchewan
>> Saskatchewan Social Studies
Strong Nations Publishing Inc.
Bringing Indigenous books into your lives. Levelled Reader Series, Educator Resource Guide and lesson
plans are available.
http://www.strongnations.com
http://www.strongnations.com/search/?s=french
Link to French resources available through Strong Nations Publishing Inc.
http://www.strongnations.com/store/item_display.php?i=3164&f=
French Language Eaglecrest Books: Guided Reading Set
Shi-shi-etko (French)
La loi l’exige : dans quatre jours à peine, la jeune Shi-shi-etko devra quitter sa famille et tout ce qui lui
est cher pour aller à « l’école résidentielle », au pensionnat indien. Ces journées précédant son départ,
elle observe et savoure chaque détail de son univers : la lumière chatoyante du soleil, les herbes hautes,
les pierres luisantes, les têtards du ruisseau, le chant que son grand-père fredonnait en pagayant. Sa
mère, son père et sa grand-mère lui transmettent tour à tour des valeurs identitaires dont ils veulent
qu’elle se souvienne. Et elle se fait une promesse, celle de se souvenir.
http://www.strongnations.com/store/item_display.php?i=1513&f=
The Fall of New France: How the French Lost a North American Empire 1754 to 1763 (English)
Tiktala (French)
http://www.strongnations.com/store/item_display.php?i=3610&f=
Tiktala, une jeune Inuit, souhaite devenir sculpteure de pierre à savon. Selon la tradition, elle doit
d’abord partir seule à la recherche de son guide spirituel. Elle sera alors transformée en phoque et
accompagnera Tulimak, un autre phoque. Lorsque Tiktala aura acquis la connaissance et la sagesse
nécessaires à tout bon sculpteur, elle rentrera à la maison et réalisera sa première sculpture.
Annick Press
http://www.annickpress.com
You can access a thematic list under the find books tab which includes a First Nation button.
First Nations Education Council
http://www.cepn-fnec.com
Decolonizing Our Schools
Aboriginal Education In The Toronto District School Board
http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Portals/0/Community/docs/Decolonizing%20Our%20Schools%203.pdf
Theytus
http://www.theytus.com/
Theytus Books is a leading North American publisher of Indigenous voices. Located in Syilx territory on
the Penticton Indian Reserve in British Columbia, Theytus Books is proudly First Nations-owned and
operated in partnership with the En'owkin Centre.
K-12 Resources
Grade Name
Related Titles
PK - PK, Ages: Babies - Age 5 Caring for Me Series
Chuck in the City
Eat, Run and Live Healthy
Eyes, Ears, Nose and Mouth
Healthy Choices, Healthy Lives
I See Me
Just a Walk
Living Safe, Playing Safe
Looking After Me
Taking Care of Mother Earth
The Moccasins
Zoe and the Fawn
Gr. 1 - 2, Ages: 6 - 7
Jenneli's Dance
Gr. 2 and up, Ages: All
How the Fox Got His Crossed Legs - Dual Language Dogrib and English.
How the Fox Saved the People - Dual Language Dogrib and English.
Kou-Skelowh / We Are The People: A Trilogy of Okanagan Legends
Yamozha and His Beaver Wife
Gr. 2 - 3, Ages: 7 - 8
Dancing with the Cranes
I Like Who I Am
Racin’ Jason
The Little Duck Sikihpsis
Gr. 3 - 4, Ages: 8 - 9
Gr. 4 - 6, Ages 9 - 11
Christmas La Pouchinn
Neekna And Chemai
The Moon Speaks Cree: A Winter Adventure
The Rabbits’ Race
Unusual Friendships
Gr. 7 - 9, Ages 12 - 14
Deadly Loyalties
Dream Catcher
Goodbye Buffalo Bay
Will's Garden
Gr. 10 - 12, Ages 15+
Stay Savvy in FNMI literature
First Nations Communities Read
www.sols.org
Burt Award for First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Literature
www.bookcentre.ca
www.goodminds.com
(the Amazon.com of FNMI books)
www.indspire.ca
Create an account in the Indspire Institute
www.blossomhouse.ca Indigenous Literature Blog