Indigenous/First Nations
First Peoples Principles of Learning (FPPL)
Source: Southern Gulf Islands Schools SD64
First Nations Resources
click/tap to viewLink to the recommended book list related to First Nations Principle of Learning(FFPL)
Read Aloud Series by Government of Saskatchewan:"Help Me Tell My Story Storybooks"
Global Oneness Project: Native American Heritage Collection (videos, Webinars, Articles)
In Our Own Words, K-Gr. 3 Authentic Resources (2012) provided by FNESC
Grade 3 Reconciliation & First People's Principles of Learning Lesson Plans (3x 75 minute lessons)
Supplementary Readings and Videos to Indigenous Identity and Colonialism
Source: Jaymie Poh (UBC Teacher Candidate, 2020)
Decolonizing the Classroom
Incorporating First Peoples Principles of Learning with Social Justice and Inquiry
Created by Cheryl Chu (UBC Teacher Candidate, 2020)
Infographic: First Peoples
Incorporating First Peoples Principles of Learning with Social Justice and Inquiry
Stories of Indigenous People and Cultures
Explore the stories of Indigenous people and cultures around the world
Author Read Aloud: "How Raven Stole the Sun"
Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address Greetings to the Natural World
In this age of growing climate crisis, the Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address gives us pause to reflect on what is important to us as humans, who share the natural world. Looking back on Native American traditional ways and beliefs may help humanity move forward to create a more sustainable, harmonious and peaceful future..."Now our minds are one."
Source: Translation of the Mohawk version of the Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address was developed, published in 1993 and provided, courtesy of: Six Nations Indian Museum and the Tracking Project.
Authentic First Peoples K-3 Learning Activities
Source: First Nations Education Steering Committee (fnesc)
List of Books About Equity, Racism & Belonging
Source: The Conscience Kid - Antiracist-Childrens Books
Superhero/ Villain Plant Cards
Each plant has its unique characteristics. Some have healing, poisonous and edible properties. Get students to creatively turn the plants they can find locally into superhero/ villain characters.
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Engage your students a nature scavenger hunt around your school neighbourhood and spot any on these local plants in BC. Learn more about the history of land and place through plants!
Shared by Jaymie Wei-Li Poh (UBC Teacher Candidate, 2020)
First Nations Art
This lesson introduces students to the two shapes used in First Nations Art, ovoids and u-shapes. Students will learn to recognize the shapes in First Nations Art.
Native Land Digital
Native Land Digital is an Indigenous-led nonprofit based in Vancouver, British Columbia which is primarily known for its free online map of Indigenous territories, treaties and languages, Educator’s Guide and Territory Acknowledgement Guide.
Watch a webinar, “Learning and Teaching about Indigenous Cultures, Languages, and Territories,” with Christine McRae from Native Land Digital.
Directed Drawing: "How Raven Stole the Sun"
Blackbird sung in Mi'kmaq Language
This is a compilation video for: "Residential Schools", with Emma Stevens singing the Mikmaq Version of the Beatles' song "Blackbird".