Integrating FNMI Content in the Classroom
by Kiana Truscott
1. In Art
2. In Physical Education/Health
3. In Language Arts
4. In Social Studies
5. For Background Information
6. using technology
7. teachers can use
8. "Omniglot: Writing Languages of the World"
9. "Writing on Stone" from Parks Canada
10. students could
11. Read "The Kainai Nation - Historical Overview" from the AB Online Encyclopedia and create a timeline of events
12. students could
13. Select a photo from "ammsa.com" and write a news article based on the photo
14. Pick a legend from a local tribe found on "native-languages.org" and use story, plot, and character themes identified to write their own legend
15. watch a video about the oral telling of a legend, then write their own legend and present it orally using a talking stick
16. students could
17. research traditional diet of a local tribe, then electronically create a menu based on the diet
18. students could
19. research FNMI art then create their own piece of art embodying the same style
20. Use "Omniglot: Writing Languages of the World" to write their name in the language of a local tribe