In Alberta we have a resource called Walking Together that focuses on First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Perspectives in Curriculum. Some of the topics you can explore are Connection to the Land, Treaty Rights, Elders and Culture and Language to name a few. I explored the topic of Oral Traditions to see just what was available and how the voice of Oral Traditions is represented. The link allows the user to, “Develop an understanding of stories that preserve and reinforce the oral traditions of Inuit, Métis and First Nations people.” From this link there is a small collection of videos that showcase stories and there are further weblinks to storytelling. This seems to be a rich resource on many topics that help to understand curriculum perspectives on First Nations, Metis and Inuit.
https://www.learnalberta.ca/content/aswt/
Walking Together –
https://www.learnalberta.ca/content/aswt/
Hi Meipsy,
I took a look at the resource you shared and you’re absolutely right – a wealth of knowledge on the Indigenous Peoples of Alberta. I think something that hasn’t been mentioned yet, (not on purpose though) is that many of the resources people are sharing are going to be specific to the Indigenous Groups from where they live. For example, this resource is excellent for providing information on activities, pedagogy, and tradition, but I would be wary to use this in British Columbia unless I had permission to do so. I wonder if this plays into the Intellectual Rights that we’ll be discussing soon, as I wouldn’t want to share information that was incorrect or not mine to share.
What do you think?
Thanks Sasha,
I had the same thoughts as I was researching resources. I have found when I have been in some previous ETEC classes that I am reluctant to use Alberta resources when all my group partners are using the BC curriculum. However, are there universal resources on First Nations perspectives, or would they all have their own unique perspectives depending on province and Nation?
Hi Meipsy!
This resource is so user friendly and well laid out! I appreciate the videos and the list of alternative resources after each section. Great find 🙂
Thanks Sarah!
Glad you liked the resource.