elementary Block:

Wabanaki Languages

Learners enrolled in Mi’kmaw and Wolastoqey Latuwewakon courses in schools with Wabanaki language programming engage in authentic learning grounded in the cultures of Wabanaki communities and nations. They learn through play, exploration, and hands-on learning. Learners are exposed to written language (in the preferred orthography of their community), and instructional time focuses on the core skills of speaking and listening.

Enhancement language programming is available in schools in Anglophone School Districts North and West that serve learners from a First Nation community.

*Please note that while dedicated language classes are offered in Enhancement schools for Wabanaki learners, all educators are encouraged to include Wabanaki languages in their instruction.

For Educators:

➔ PL Hub: Wabanaki Education

CONTEXTS AND CONCEPTS

DEVELOPING WABANAKI LANGUAGE SKILLS

COMMUNICATING

  • Receiving and providing, instructions, directions, and other information
  • Asking and answering questions
  • Expressing thoughts, feelings, hopes, and goals

DEMONSTRATING KNOWLEDGE

  • Providing information in social, cultural, and school settings
  • Describe people, places, ideas, experiences, feelings, hopes, and goals
  • Describe talents, interests, hobbies, and personal knowledge

PRIDE IN IDENTITY

  • Demonstrating pride in Wabanaki identity
  • Participating in ceremony, and/or cultural activities
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GRADE 3-5

Strand: Speaking and Listening

Big Idea: Speak and Listen

Skill Descriptor: Use and demonstrate an understanding of common expressions, instructions, directions and questions.

Big Idea: COMMUNICATE

Skill Descriptor: Communicate effectively in Mi’kmaw/ Wolastoqey in a variety of situations and for a variety of purposes.

Strand: Reading and Viewing

Big Idea: READ, COMPREHEND, INTERPRET

Skill Descriptor: Understand the meaning of basic written vocabulary utilizing visuals.

Strand: Writing and Representing

Big Idea: CREATING SIMPLE TEXTS

Skill Descriptor: Produce simple texts on familiar and relevant topics.

Strand: Wabanaki Knowledge and Identity

Big Idea: PRIDE IN CULTURAL IDENTITY

Skill Descriptor: Demonstrate pride in Wabanaki Identity through participation in cultural activities.

Skill Descriptor: Demonstrate knowledge and application of Wabanaki protocols in and outside of the classroom.

Strand: STRATEGIES FOR USE OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM

Big Idea: USING WABANAKI LANGUAGES IN DAILY LIFE

Skill Descriptor: Develop and utilize a variety of strategies for using Mi’kmaw or Wolastoqey languages in daily life for a variety of purposes.

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