primary Block:
Wabanaki Languages
Learners are exposed to traditional practices, basic vocabulary, and language concepts through Wabanaki language instruction. Through storytelling, observation, hands-on learning, place-based learning, and exploration, learners become familiar with language in context. Opportunity to learn from language keepers and Elders is a key part of this programming.
Enhancement language programming is available in schools in Anglophone School Districts North and West that serve learners from a First Nation community.
- For information on Enhancement programming for ASD-North, contact Melissa.Dedam@nbed.nb.ca
- For information on Enhancement programming for ASD-West, contact Sarah.Francis@nbed.nb.ca
*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:
- Office of First Nation Education Language Resources [NBED)
- World of Wisdom [NBED]: Educators can book free, curriculum-aligned online sessions with Wabanaki Knowledge Keepers for professional learning, classes, and assemblies.
- Treaty Education Resources: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
➔ 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