Integrating Indigenous Studies into the Classroom

            The Saskatchewan Ministry of Education has emphasized the importance  of incorporating Aboriginal content into the classroom.  Below are a few links we reviewed in class that I found worthwhile making note of based on the resources and information contained on them, as well as the ability for myself to include some of the information and resources from these sites into lesson plans.

            Another great way to include Aboriginal content into the science classroom is through oral stories.  Inviting an Elder into the classroom is a great way to hear about Aboriginal content from a first hand experience.  Check out the Office of the Treaty Commissioner's website for Saskatchewan to find out information about traditions to follow if you are asking an Elder to speak.  There are also many great worksheets and activities available on that website that you can use in your own classroom.

Below are some resources I looked over for a Science class out of a list of many, and these websites provided the most relevant and useful information for myself, as an elementary educator.
Enjoy!

Saskatchewan Indian Culture Centre:

http://www.sicc.sk.ca

http://dream-catching.com/

www.nativeaccess.com

Indian And Northern Affairs Canada:

http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/index-eng.asp

First Nations Films

http://www.firstnationsfilms.com