The Tree of Life – Canoe Lesson

Through this information and the activities/lessons, it is the hoped that you will build a sense of community, learn the importance of language, culture, and gain some teachings of the land all while building a relationship with Wiigwaas Aatik, Betula Paperifera, or...

Sustainable Ecosystems – 7 Grandfather Teachings

Through a series of explorations involving the use of Indigenous People’s stories, students will learn about sustainable ecosystems and their importance to humans and how ecosystem health is vital for both terrestrial and aquatic environments. By deepening their...

Grassy Narrows Study

Asubpeeschoseewagong First Nation, also known as Grassy Narrows, is an Ojibway community 80 km north of Kenora, Ontario, with just under 1,000 members who live there. During the 1960s and 1970s a pulp and paper mill contaminated the soil and the nearby...

Two-Eyed Seeing and Biodiversity

The following activities are divided into three sections: Minds On, Action, Consolidation. While this outline approximates a traditional lesson plan, teachers are encouraged to mix and match the activities to meet their needs. It is expected that lessons on this topic...

The Three Sisters: Corn, Squash, and Beans

Throughout a series of explorations involving the use of Indigenous People’s stories students will learn about the importance of plants and their relationship with us and the the natural environment. By deepening their understanding and appreciation of the...
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