Invite an Elder to the classroom to share his or her experiences with the class. In Indigenous cultures, the Elder is held in high regard as a role model in their community and is considered the keeper of knowledge. A gift must be prepared by the person making the request for the visit and offered to the Elder at the time of the request. Storytelling is an important part of Indigenous culture, and a visit from an Elder is a wonderful way to bring this experience to students. Students may then create their own story to retell orally.
Curriculum Connections: Social Studies (Indigenous Peoples, Cultures, Celebrations, Communities)