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Character Creation

These lessons will give students the opportunity to express themselves through creative writing. It will begin by exploring the concepts of stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination. The lesson will then focus on building characterization for an assigned ‘character card’ through brainstorming and note making. Students will examine exemplars of other creative writing and will then draft their own content. They will work through an editing and revision process and then will submit. The final stage of this unit is to practice presentation skills and then present their content to the class.

• Grade 10

Rita Joe Song Project

Learners will use contemporary music by indigenous youth to explore the themes in Rita Joe’s poem “I Lost My Talk”.

• Grade 9

Boomwhackers

This hands-on lesson gets learners playing songs on Boomwhackers/pitched percussion instruments, by following a series of play a longs on YouTube. This lesson will teach and reinforce the C major diatonic scale and chords and helps students recall how to read treble and bass clef notes, and to count in a basic multiple time signatures. Most importantly, this lesson will reinforce playing as an ensemble.

• Grade 9

Introductory Wolastoqey Latuwewakon 110 Pronunciation

This bundle contains resources to help develop Wolastoqey latuwewakon pronunciation. While this has been developed specifically for the Wolastoqey Introductory curriculum, it may be useful for any group of Wolastoqey language learners.

• Grade 6
• Grade 7
• Grade 8
• Grade 9
• Grade 10
• Grade 11
• Grade 12

Introductory Wolastoqey Latuwewakon 110 Bundles

This contains 7 bundles which can optionally be used for teaching the entire Wolastoqey 110 course. Many of the materials found here were originally part of the language kits used with the older curriculum. Educators should feel free to use the parts of these bundles which suit their own needs.

We would like to recognize the work of the following language keepers in the development of the source material for these bundles: Delbert Moulton, Walter Paul, Imelda Perley, Allan Tremblay and Ron Tremblay.

• Grade 6
• Grade 7
• Grade 8
• Grade 9
• Grade 10
• Grade 11
• Grade 12

Equations of a line

This two-part unit on the equations of a line begins with students deriving the slope-intercept and slope-point forms, followed by an exploration of parallel and perpendicular lines. Both parts include differentiated worksheets that reinforce understanding of slopes, line equations, and their graphical relations. Part I focuses on deriving equations for real-world objects, while Part II culminates with a summative assessment exploring water levels and climate change.

• Grade 10

Indigenous Music Resources 9-12

Indigenous music resources for grades 9-12 provide culturally relevant materials that explore traditional and contemporary Indigenous music. These resources support students in understanding the cultural significance of music in Indigenous communities through engaging activities, performances, and discussions. Aligned with curriculum goals, they foster musical skills, cultural awareness, and respect for the diverse musical traditions of Indigenous Peoples.

• Grade 9
• Grade 10
• Grade 11
• Grade 12

Indigenous Studies 120

These resources support students in developing a deeper understanding of Indigenous perspectives through engaging lessons, discussions, and projects. Aligned with curriculum goals, they foster critical thinking, cultural awareness, and respect for the rich heritage and ongoing contributions of Indigenous communities.

• Grade 11
• Grade 12

First Nations Social Studies Modules 7-9

These modules are intended to supplement Social Studies courses from grades 7-9 and contain the relevent Social Studies learning outcomes to assist teachers in the delivery of this material.

• Grade 7
• Grade 8
• Grade 9

First Nation Literacy Plans K-12

First Nations literacy resources for K-12 students provide culturally relevant materials that highlight Indigenous stories, languages, and oral traditions. These resources support literacy development while promoting cultural understanding and respect. Through engaging activities and lessons, students explore diverse perspectives and strengthen their reading, writing, and critical thinking skills in alignment with curriculum goals.

• Grade 1
• Grade 2
• Grade 3
• Grade 4
• Grade 5
• Grade 6
• Grade 7
• Grade 8
• Grade 9
• Grade 10
• Grade 11
• Grade 12

First Nation Visual Arts K-12

First Nations education resources for K-12 visual arts students provide culturally relevant materials that explore Indigenous artistic traditions, including beadwork, storytelling, and painting. These resources promote cultural awareness, creativity, and critical thinking, offering hands-on learning experiences that align with curriculum goals and foster respect for diverse perspectives.

• Kindergarten
• Grade 1
• Grade 2
• Grade 3
• Grade 4
• Grade 5
• Grade 6
• Grade 7
• Grade 8
• Grade 9
• Grade 10
• Grade 11
• Grade 12

Slope, Numbers, Relations, and Functions

This bundle includes two explorations that allow students to discover the formulas for calculating the slope of a line.

• Grade 10