by boot | Feb 20, 2025
Have students do some early investigation on one of the animals in the book. They can write in a research frame: Name of animal: Drawing of animal: My animal lives in: My animal eats: Two interesting facts about my...
by boot | Feb 20, 2025
Invite an Elder, senator or knowledge keeper to speak with your class to share information about the concepts of clans, totems and doodems. If you have an Indigenous lead within your school system, they may be able to help with this. Understanding that clans are...
by boot | Feb 20, 2025
Ask students to journal their feelings and create pictures of how they feel each day as you explore the story.
by boot | Feb 20, 2025
Using the list at the end of the story, explore each of the animals and the trait that the author associates with the animal. Have students choose one animal and write a connection they may have to the meaning of the totem.
by boot | Feb 20, 2025
Invite a local Indigenous knowledge keeper, Elder or Métis senator to be a guest in your classroom to discuss with students the importance of totems. You may connect with a local Indigenous Friendship Center to locate someone to speak with your class.
