This article followed a group of teachers from School District of Haida Gwaii Queen Charlotte Islands who collaboratively worked with local community members, educators and researchers from UBC. The goal was to create math experiences within the context and connection of Haida Gwaii culture. I really liked that the intent was not just to find connections between math and Haida culture, but they referred to it as math experiences – a naturally occurring connection making it relevant to lives and culture. The particular lesson they shared came from a Haida legend called “Raven Brings the Light’ and involves building bentwood boxes with students from grade 4-9, which is within my age range. They connected the legend and activity to curricular concepts in math, such as ratio, 3D geometry and measurement . I also enjoyed that the students would be presented on their graduation with their boxes, as well as other culturally created items. The article provides a lesson plan, including where to find the legend in an audio from CBC radio, which makes this resource very accessible for teachers.
Novakowski, Janice (2008). Haida Legends: Culturally Responsive Mathematics. Vector, 49(2) 20-24. https://www.bcamt.ca/wp-content/uploads/vector/492-Summer-2008.pdf