Category Archives: Indigenous Education

The Moccasin by Earl Einarson

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Mrs. Giacomazza

“They made me feel warm and loved”: That is how Earl Einarson felt as a child when his foster mother gave him a special gift–a pair of moccasins that connected him to his First Nations culture. Years later, Einarson, who is … Continue reading →

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Learning Circles

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Mrs. Giacomazza

After participating in a Learning Circle workshop presented by Lori Magri, Brandi Price, Cailin Lau, et al., it became much clearer to me the importance of connecting to our ancestry and the connection to First People’s Principles of Learning.  This … Continue reading →

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Honouring our Aboriginal Veterans

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Mrs. Giacomazza

Some of our most decorated Veterans are aboriginal people. Indigenous people have a long and proud tradition of military service in Canada. From the earliest days before Canada was even a country of its own, through the First and Second … Continue reading →

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Aboriginal Veterans (Intermediate Activities)

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Mrs. Giacomazza

Teacher Resource Links providing a historical view of Aboriginal Veterans. Remembrance Dog Tags: Fallen Indigenous Service Members (suitable for 12 years+) Aboriginal Canadians and Native Soldiers Reading and Crossword Activity Learn About Indigenous Veterans (Stories) National Aboriginal Veterans Monument   … Continue reading →

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Claire and her Grandfather

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Mrs. Giacomazza

Claire and her Grandfather story is designed to enhance young people’s awareness of some of the many contributions and inventions by Aboriginal people. This story and website provides an introduction to some historical and contemporary contributions of First Nations and Inuit … Continue reading →

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Story of Cedar

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Mrs. Giacomazza

               

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Terry Fox

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Mrs. Giacomazza

“Terry Fox detective”: As you watch the video, think about why he is Canada’s Hero?  Resource Links: Royal BC Museum: Terry Fox  Canadian History for Kids: Terry Fox Terry Fox Aboriginal Ancestry     Personal Memory of Terry Fox’s passing in 1981.   … Continue reading →

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