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17 Beautiful Indigenous Comic Books and Computer games for Kids

A guide to the growing movement of reclamation for Indigenous storytellers, through the technology and modern forms of online gaming, comic books, animation and transmedia. These resources are specifically sourced for kids, all are from Indigenous and FNMI (First Nations, Métis and Inuit) creators from across Turtle Island, and all aim to eliminate negative stereotypes of Indigenous peoples as seen throughout pop culture.

Chapter 14- Inuit Land Agreements (Part II)

This chapter in an online book published by the University of Saskathewan deals with Comprehensive Land Claims. The chapter has a map of the locations, discusses the Nunavut Land Claim Agreement, and includes a series of storytelling videos and the importance of connection to the land.

Classoom Resources

From Adult books to chapter books to colouring books! Rupertsland Institute Metis Centre of Excellence is full of classroom resources. Rupertsland Centre for Teaching and Learning is dedicated to always finding new resources to help engage students of all ages with Metis education.

Comprehensive Land Claims: Modern Treaties

This Canadian Encyclopedia webpage covers Comprehensive Land Claims, and goes deeper into the history of the claims process from 1763-1969. The source also touches briefly on Indigenous initiatives to assert land rights across history.

Elementary: Social Studies; History and Geography

From the main page, under the "Resources" tab, teachers will find three other tabs ("FNMI Teaching and Learning Resources,""Indigenous Education: Pedagogy to Practice Videos," and "Treaty Education") containing a plethora of resourcse having to do with Indigenous cultures and histories as well as Residential Schools and Treaties, including Summaries of Pre-1975 Treaties and the Numbered Treaties as well as resourcse about the concept of treaties generally. This website provides lesson plans and discussion questions for grades K-8, videos, learning activities, maps, and further reading.

First Nations Self-Government : 17 Roadblocks to Self-Determination, and One Chief’s Thoughts on Solutions

From the publisher: "Chief Wolf Collar identifies 17 issues that currently hinder Indigenous Nations—including broken treaty promises, problems with common forms of band administration, and the intrusion of provincial governments—along with potential solutions to overcome them.This guide is for current and aspiring Indigenous leaders who want to increase their understanding of good governance, management, and leadership, as well as those who want to explore issues around Indigenous self-determination in Canada."

Grade 12 Current Topics in First Nations, Métis and Inuit Studies: A Foundation for Implementation

"Grade 12 Current Topics in First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies: A Foundation for Implementation supports the empowerment of students through the exploration of the histories, traditions, cultures, worldviews, and contemporary issues of Indigenous peoples in Canada and worldwide. Students gain knowledge and develop the values, as well as the critical thinking, communication, analytical, and inquiry skills, that will enable them to better understand past and present realities of Indigenous peoples. Additionally, exploration of topics such as self-determination, self-government, and language and cultural reclamation allows students to understand and work towards the post-colonial future envisioned by Indigenous peoples.

Honouring The Buffalo

Honouring the Buffalo is the story of how the Buffalo gifted themselves so freely through the Creator to the Plains Cree people to help them survive. Discover how every part of the buffalo was used to provide shelter, food, clothing, tools, hunting, spiritual ceremonies and many other necessities. The legend is shared by Raymond Lavallee, Wisdom Keeper and Medicine Man of the Piapot First Nation. The narrative is written by Judith Silverthorne. Artwork is created by Mike Keepness. Link includes access to Educational Resources, including study guides and audio recordings. *2017 Silver Medal Winner, Independent Publisher Book awards – Best Regional Non-Fiction; 2017 Silver Medal Winner, Independent Publisher Book awards – Best Regional Non-Fiction; 2016 Winner, Next Generation Indie Book Awards – Children’s Picture Book (6 years and up); 2015 Winner, Silver Medal, Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards – Environmental Issues; 2016 Shortlisted, High Plains Award for Children’s Literature (Oct); 2016 Shortlisted, High Plains Award for Art & Photography (Oct); 2016 Shortlisted, Saskatchewan Book Award – Children’s Literature; 2016 Shortlisted, Saskatchewan Book Award – Aboriginal Peoples’ Writing (storyteller, Ray Lavallee); 2016 Shortlisted, Saskatchewan Book Award – Aboriginal Peoples’ Publishing (Your Nickel’s Worth Publishing); 2015/16, Our Choice List, Canadian Children’s Book Centre

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