by boot | Feb 28, 2025
Tess’s grandmother says to her, “Let’s put on our boots and our sweaters. I am going to show you my garden.” Ask students to think about a time when they have been to a garden and to describe what they have seen. Ask students if they have gardened. If your school has...
by boot | Feb 28, 2025
Research and define the Seven Grandfather Teachings of the Ojibwa. Where do they come from? How are they taught traditionally? What are the potential applications for the Seven Grandfather Teachings? How are they alike or different from values or traditions you may...
by boot | Feb 28, 2025
Research the different types of dances and dancers represented in a powwow. As a class, create a chart paper list of all the dances and dance styles that are represented. Have students (in pairs or small groups) choose one and research its origin, the Indigenous...
by boot | Feb 28, 2025
(Warning: sensitive topics — suicide, youth suicide, homosexuality, discrimination) How does Zack describe coping with homophobia and racism? How are he and other youth keeping alive their culture, heritage and communities? Are there other examples of Indigenous youth...
by boot | Feb 28, 2025
(Warning: sensitive topics — missing and murdered Indigenous women, abuse, murder) What is the MMIWG Inquiry? Where is it headquartered? What is its purpose? How many cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls are still unsolved in Canada? How many have...
