Celebrating Indigenous Cultures and Knowledge

Grade 3 The Arts

Illustrations

Explore the art and stories shared in the books, Sweetest Kulu and What's My Superpower? to learn about art forms found within different communities.

Grade 4 The Arts

Responding to Music

Build understanding of Inuit music by exploring throat singing and the work of Canadian Composer and award-winner, Alexina Louie.

Grade 4 Social studies

Connection with the Environment

Learn about Inuit communities and explore different ways the Inuit connect with the land.

Grade 4 Science & Technology

Protecting and Respecting the Environment

Discover how Indigenous beliefs, cultures, knowledges and traditions help them relate to the land.

Grade 5 The Arts

Spoken Word Poetry

Explore how Haudenosaunee artist Mahlikah Awe:ri uses elements of music in a performance of her poem, The Space.

Grade 5 Social studies

First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Governance Structures

Build understanding of different ways Indigenous Communities govern, lead, and make decisions.

Grade 6 The Arts

Jingle Dress Dance

Learn about the meaning behind the Jingle Dress dance and explore how it has changed over time.

Grade 6 The Arts

What's the Scene about?

Explore how different drama techniques are used by the Debajehmujig Theatre Group to tell stories and pass on traditions.

Grade 6 The Arts

The Art of Christi Belcourt

Discover how Métis artist Christi Belcourt uses symbols to create meaning in her artwork.

Grade 6 The Arts

Shi-Shi-Etko

Build understanding of the effects of the residential school system on Indigenous Peoples in Canada by connecting with the artwork in the story Shi-Shi-Etko.

Grade 7 Science & Technology

Innovation and Technology in Canada

Learn about the First Nations Technology Council and their work to bring innovation to Indigenous Communities.

Grade 7 The Arts

Indigenous Art Work

Explore the elements of design through the work of artists in the Indigenous Group of Seven and Métis artist Christi Belcourt.

Grade 7 History and Geography

Preserving Natural Resources

Discover how Indigenous Peoples around the world, along with the United Nations and non-governmental organizations, are taking action to protect the land and resources.

Grade 9 Visual Arts

Perspective

Discover how Norval Morrisseau, an Anishnaabe artist, uses the elements of colour and line in his art to tell stories.

Grade 10 Computer Studies

Connectivity

Learn about how new technologies have been used to help preserve Indigenous languages.

Grade 10 Media Arts

Art and Society on Turtle Island

Explore the meaning of Two-Eyed Seeing and explore how the artwork of Cree artist, Kent Monkman could influence your knowledge of Canadian history.

Grade 10 Civics and Citizenship

What is Global Citizenship?

Build understanding of Indigenous Peoples' rights and learn about the many ways Indigenous Communities have taken action and worked together to protect their rights.