A Study in First Nations
A Study in First Nations is recommended to support the Aboriginal studies component of Social Studies curriculum in Canadian elementary schools.
Description
Ogemawahj Tribal Council
, 2002
ISBN Individual
Grade : 6
Concepts : First Nations, contemporary society, Ojibwa, Native peoples, Aboriginal peoples, Mississauga
Subjects : Social Sciences, Native Studies
A Study in First Nations Collection
2002
6 booklets, 35-45 pages each, full colour, soft cover
Alderville First Nation
2002
booklet, colour, soft cover
ISBN 0-9731161-0-2
Beausoleil First Nation Christian Island
2002
booklet, colour, soft cover
ISBN 0-9731161-5-3
Georgina Island First Nation
2002
booklet, colour, soft cover
ISBN 0-9731161-4-5
Mnjikaning First Nation
2002
booklet, colour, soft cover
ISBN 0-9731161-2-9
Moose Deer Point First Nation
2002
booklet, colour, soft cover
ISBN 0-9731161-1-0
Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation
2002
booklet, colour, soft cover
ISBN 0-9731161-3-7
A Study in First Nations Teacher's Guide
2002
61 pages, b/w, softcover
CSC Evaluation
Curriculum Correlation
A Study in First Nations supports Social Studies curriculum in Canadian elementary schools.
Content
The six booklets contain case studies of Alderville First Nation, Beausoleil First Nation Christian Island, Georgina Island First Nation, Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, Mnjikaning First Nation, and Moose Deer Point First Nation communities of Aboriginal peoples living in Ontario. Each booklet includes information about the history of the First Nation, its land, governance, contemporary life, and issues such as education, self-government, treaty rights and land claims. A comprehensive teachers guide provides support for helping students acquire a greater understanding of Aboriginal peoples. The booklets are written at an appropriate level for students to comprehend the content.
Methodology
The teaching suggestions and learning experiences address topics related to the study of Aboriginal peoples. There are a variety of activities to appeal to different learning styles with a balance between teacher and student-directed tasks.
Assessment
The resource contains a variety of tools and strategies for assessing students learning as they complete the activities.
Format
Each of the six booklets follows a consistent format for ease of use by students. Colour photographs and an attractive layout make the booklets accessible and engaging for students.
Bias
The resource is written from an Aboriginal perspective. The materials are designed to help students learn about Aboriginal peoples by learning from them. The portrayal of First Nations peoples is current, accurate, and purposefully dispels stereotypes.
Review Recommendation
A Study in First Nations is recommended to support the Aboriginal studies component of Social Studies curriculum in Canadian elementary schools.
Contact Information
Alison Bradshaw
Principal, Hillcrest Public School
Simcoe County District School Board
255 Matchedash Street North
Orillia, ON L3V 4V8
705-325-5031
Fax: 705-325-6772
e-mail: abradshaw@scdsb.on.ca
Joanne Smoke
Executive Director
Ogemawahj Tribal Council
PO Box 46
7410 Benson Side Road
Rama, ON L0K 1T0
705-329-2511 ext. 206
e-mail: jsmoke@ogemawahj.on.ca
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