While this is not an Indigenous story, the idea of using anchor texts to start conversations can be very powerful. They All Saw A Cat could be a fantastic simple story that could be used at even middle school or higher levels with the right structure around it as a starting point to looking at perspectives. It would be a great time to talk with students about the perspectives that are taught in Canada now and historically (Euro-centric) and how we are attempting to honour and learn through other perspectives as well. Following a discussion about this book followed by a book or story from your local Indigenous nation and seeing how the perspectives might be different would be powerful and a safe entry point for teachers.
Thankyou for sharing ” All saw a cat” with us. I love the idea of employing simple stories to introduce students to how perspectives can be different. I am not an educator but I feel that your prospect is sensitive to the learners’ diversity and readiness (age or maturity).