In Our Own Words - Bringing Authentic First Peoples Content to K-3

FNESC created support documents

http://aboriginal.sd34.bc.ca/sites/default/files/In-Our-Own-Words-final-Apr-16-web_0.pdf

"This guide has been developed in response to desire on the part of teachers for more guidance and information on how to incorporate First Peoples materials into their instruction and assessment practices. Educators and communities have long recognized a need for increased information and support in the use of culturally appropriate and meaningful First Peoples content, materials, and teaching methods.This document has been developed by the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) with assistance from the British Columbia Ministry of Education and support from the Education Partnerships Program of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada."

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#SpeakMikmaq - YouTube Channel

L'nuisi = Speak Mi'kmaq

https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrYSgUdkojydtxldkctB3nDUiCenOMlqx

#SpeakMikmaq is a Channel created by MsNativeWarrior which currently features 57 videos and provides great encouragement to those of us that are trying to speak our language.

L'nuisi =>  Speak Mi'kmaq !

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First Peoples: A Guide for Newcomers

Clear information in simple language about the First Peoples in Vancouver

http://vancouver.ca/files/cov/First-Peoples-A-Guide-for-Newcomers.pdf

"First Peoples: A Guide for Newcomers aims to fill the need for clear information in simple language about the First Peoples in Vancouver. It introduces newcomers to three important topics: who are Aboriginal people (or First Peoples) in Vancouver and Canada; a brief overview of the relationship between the Government of Canada and First Peoples; and current initiatives and ways for newcomers to learn more about Aboriginal people in the community."

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We Still Live Here - Âs Nutayuneân

The story of the return of the Wampanoag language

http://www.itvs.org/films/we-still-live-here

"The Wampanoag nation of southeastern Massachusetts ensured the survival of the Pilgrims in New England, and lived to regret it. "We Still Live Here - Âs Nutayuneân" tells the story of the return of the Wampanoag language, the first time a language with no native speakers for many generations has been revived in this country. Spurred on by an indomitable linguist named Jessie Little Doe, the Wampanoag are bringing their language and their culture back."  47min

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Stories From the Land Podcast

Indigenous Peoples share stories, worldview, philosophies & teachings

http://www.indianandcowboy.com/stories-from-the-land/#

The "Stories From The Land" Podcast series is a collection of Indigenous community sourced stories that connect Indigenous Peoples to place with the aim of reinforcing worldview, philosophies & teachings. (These stories are community sourced and are shared as they are submitted.) Host Hayden King is Anishinaabeg from Beausoleil First Nation on Gchi'nme Missing in Huronia, Ontario.

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Aboriginal Flag Design Gallery

APTN Aboriginal Flag Design competition

http://www.nomadcreatives.com/aboriginal-flag-design-gallery/

You'll find images and artist statements of flags submitted to the APTN's flag design contest by Nomad students. There are some very striking images here - it's worth taking a look! (link above.)

For more about the flag contest.

http://adlflagcontest.com

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▶ Sherman Alexie in conversation

First Nations Author shares about his life and writing

Author Sherman Alexie (The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian) talks to Enrique Cerna about Spokane, Washington, life on the reservation, and his life.

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BBC -Native American News

Northwest Indian News - groundbreaking television

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0251y1b

Listen to this BBC documentary about the establishing of a Native run and themed television show in Washington State.

"Lita Sheldon of the Tulalip Tribe in Washington State grew up in an age when Tonto – sidekick to The Lone Ranger – was the only Native American she had seen on television. News bulletins about Native Americans were endlessly negative, alcohol-related or concerning 'trouble on the reservations'. Traditional communication – the languages, longhouses and potlatches – had long been brutally abolished, but Lita had an idea of how to change things. It was time, she thought, for tribal people to make their own news and get it on the national networks. It was from this initial idea that Northwest Indian News began, covering everything from whaling rituals to canoe journeys and watched, at its height, by 50 million people."

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Mikmaq honour song - words and music

Learn the words to the Honour Song

Mi'kmaq and phonetic transcriptions to make this easy!

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Near Deception Pass

The story poles in place near Deception Pass tell the Samish legend of Kwekalelwt and how she came to bring prosperity to her people.