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Posted: April 22, 2020

A multidisciplinary resource for primary through to post-secondary. Access thousands of programs, documentaries, and audio content. English and French content available. Some downloadable content.

Posted: April 22, 2020

Videos on current events and topics of interest. Multidisciplinary content for K-12.
This 13-minute video provides a contemporary view of the Peace and Friendship Treaties of the Maritimes. The video may have to be viewed several times to answer questions. Questions to consider after watching: (1) The video begins with several descriptors of treaties (Treaties...they...etc.) Jot down as many as you can. (2) How long have the Mi'kmaq been here? (3) What five nations make up the Wabanaki Confederacy (4) What does "bury the hatchet" mean? (5) Name 3-5 things Peace and Friendship treaties with the Mi'kmaq stated or promised? (6) What was the 1985 Supreme Court decision? (7) What does it mean to be "the dreamcatcher" generation? (8) What does "we are all treaty people" mean? (9) What is reconciliation?

Posted: April 22, 2020

New Fire is a series of podcasts focused on Indigenous youth and their voice on contemporary issues.

Posted: April 22, 2020

This site offers Science project ideas in all Science disciplines. There are many projects that use readily available materials or low cost materials. Students should be encouraged to keep a journal or notebook. Students can also plan and carry out an independent investigation based on what they have available at home.
MNJA'S Dante! can be found on page 78-85 of the Teaching About the Mi'kmaq Resource. This story is about a young man and the intergenerational effects of the Indian Residential School System in Canada. This includes thought-provoking questions and extension activities suitable for grades 7-9.

Posted: April 22, 2020

Free Downloads for Canadian Teachers Free articles and activities from recent issues of The Canadian Reader and What in the World? are posted below as PDF and Word files. Download these files at no charge or obligation, and complete the form to the right to receive an email notification as soon as new free The Canadian Reader and What in the World? articles are available.

Posted: April 15, 2020

This site closely follows the Next Generation Science Standards and offers Engineering related lessons and unit plans in many Science disciplines. Plans and attachments can be downloaded and printed for many lessons. Students should be encouraged to keep a journal or notebook.
8th Fire is a four-part documentary series about contemporary Aboriginal peoples in Canada, social and economic issues facing them, and possibilities for moving forward in a world that is rapidly changing. This Guide for Educator contains several components. For each of the four episodes, there are content overviews and social considerations, along with main elements on which to focus discussion. In addition, for each episode, there are Critical Thinking Challenges, Viewing Questions, Instructional Activities and Possibilities for Involving the Community.
The Ni'gweg Collective is a youtube channel with a collection of Mi'kmaq and Wolastoqiyik stories/legends with English subtitles. These stories/legends are told by Elder Gilbert Sewell from Pabineau First Nation and other Elders of New Brunswick.

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