1. Classroom Resources:
1.1. Resources available through online search of U of L library catalogue
1.1.1. Historical Documents
1.1.2. Residential School Stories
1.2. Use of Epic, which is an online library with an option for “read to me”, relating to the use of storytelling
1.2.1. Children’s Books
1.3. Math Catcher
1.3.1. Explore videos or stories that involve the cultural art of storytelling to explore math problems
1.3.2. It can also be presented in various languages as Blackfoot, Cree, Squamish, Heiltsuk, Nisga’a, Sliammon, Halq’em ́eylem, Hul’q’umi’num’, and Huu-ay-aht as well as bilingual picture books in Blackfoot/English, Cree/English, Squamish/ English, Nisga’a/English, and Sliammon/English.
1.4. Digitized Treaties and Decolonization
1.4.1. Use of Google Maps/ Google Earth
1.4.2. Museum Tour through Virtual Reality
2. Ways of knowing Explored Digitally
2.1. Elders available through skype, Zoom
2.2. Through online resources related to storytelling
2.2.1. YouTube as video aids
3. Online Residential School Resources
3.1. We are the children Website
3.1.1. Use as exploration tool to explore experiences and history.
3.1.2. Use of Virtual Reality to increase understanding of experience
4. Teaching Quality Standards (5): Applying Foundational Knowledge about First Nations, Métis and Inuit
4.1. A teacher develops and applies foundational knowldge about First Nations, Métis and Inuit for the benefit of all students.
4.1.1. (A) Understanding the historical, social, economic, and political implications of:
4.1.1.1. Treaties and agreements with First Nations
4.1.1.2. Legislation and agreements negotiated with Metis
4.1.1.3. Residential Schools and their legacy
4.1.2. (B) Supporting student achievement by engaging in collaborative, whole school approaches to capacity building in First Nations, Métis and Inuit education
4.1.3. (C) Using the programs of study to provide opportunities for all students to develop a knowledge and understanding of, and respect for, the histories, cultures, languages, contributions, perspectives, experiences and contemporary contexts of First Nations, Métis and Inuit
4.1.4. (D) Supporting the learning experiences of all students by using resources that accurately reflect and demonstrate the strength and diversity of First Nations, Métis and Inuit.
4.2. Use of Map to explore Treaty Lands, Residential Schools
5. Online Resources:
5.1. Buffalo Trails Public School Webpage
5.1.1. Explore the ways in which teachers can implement FMNI into curriculum
5.1.1.1. Classroom ELA
5.1.1.2. Events/Celebrations
5.1.1.2.1. National Aboriginal History Month (Every June)
5.1.1.2.2. Aboriginal Awareness Week (May 21-24)
5.1.1.2.3. Orange Shirt Day (Sept 30th)
5.1.1.2.4. National Aboriginal Day (June 21st)
5.1.1.3. Use of Kahoot as formative assessment of FNMI history and explanation for events/celebrations
5.1.2. Use of Nearpod to help facilitate classroom engagement, answer questions on First Nations through collaboration
5.2. Walking Together
5.2.1. Explore through webpage, the links to Culture and its ties to curriculum
5.2.1.1. Use FlipGrid to bring reflection on subjects by use of journal style logs via short videos
5.3. Truth and Reconciliation of Canada
5.3.1. Explore Stories and Experiences of those involved