This is a collection of recorded interviews in  English, Inuktitut and French regarding Indigenous experiences of historical events etc – each interview also is related to a written text. Other links to other organizations working with indigenous peoples… Sheila

http://www.traditional-knowledge.ca/default.html

One of the things we did last year in Lutsel K’e was get funding for a major curriculum development project (2-3 years)  from TNC. This will involve staff, students and community members in generating some teaching and learning reesources in some digital format… Bella Bella started their project two years ago… so this site talks about some of the multimedia things they have done and links to TNC resources…. good stuff. Sheila

http://www.qqsprojects.org/multimedia/index.html

Researching other Indigenous media organizations in Canada – came across: The Aboriginal Multi-Media Society  (incorp. 1983) AMMSA publishes Windspeaker, which I do read occasionally up north, is a good mag and a good example of how aboriginal media have built broad based communication and political awareness; good archives. They also help train communities to get their own media going:

http://www.ammsa.com/home

Sheila

IsumaTV is the world’s first NORTHERN INTERNET DISTRIBUTOR for Inuit and Aboriginal films, TV and new media. IsumaTV currently streams free over 2000 films in 41 languages… I was looking for some of the Inuit and Indigenous films mentioned in the readings. This site has incredible archives of Canadian and International videos, films and interviews in many, many aboriginal languages…on many different topics:

http://www.isuma.tv/hi/en

sheila

http://www.sila.nu/pub/swf/tgah/en/index.html
Description: An interactive game whereby you learn about traditional land skills while hunting various animals. As you navigate through the game, you select which season you are hunting in, learn about what animals would be hunted at that time, select your tools, and then select a vantage point and strategy for taking out the animal. Finally, you can learn about how the different parts of the animal are used. It is a useful resource in many ways, especially for students who would not otherwise have the opportunity to engage in hunting activities in real life. It is fairly low-tech in appearance, but the ideas are good. An interesting idea for merging traditional knowledge and digital game-based learning.

http://www.rabbitandbearpaws.com/graphic-novels/
Description: Online graphic novel collection featuring a pair of Anishinabek brothers and their adventures set in 1750s colonized North America. The goal of the series is to combine traditional teachings with modern presentation methods in an engaging way for youth.
Both main characters are based on ideas from traditional teachings. The stories tend to focus on interactions between the family and neighboring communities, and focus on peaceful resolutions of problems that arise. The graphic novels are available online, and for order. There are links to some basic information about the teachings on which the stories are based, information about the authors, and some general interest links for Aboriginal youth. An interesting example of the use of newer digital tools to reinterpret traditional stories.

http://www.pathoftheelders.com/game/
Description: An interactive adventure game that kind of reminds me of the legend of Zelda. Your character walks around a territory with the goal of learning about the people of the region at the time that they signed a treaty. At certain points when you run into someone, there are opportunities to talk to elders, look at maps, and other activities, and a lot of authentic archived footage is available. Students would really get into this, and it is very high quality, rather than the low-budget type of websites we often associate (unfortunately) with educational material.
Additional resources: there are links for teachers, general information, videos, essay material, audio clips available in addition to the game.

http://www.firstvoices.com/
Description: An interactive website created through partnerships with local communities and elders to share knowledge about the local community and to highlight language. There are some basic language recordings available, for a number of different Canadian Aboriginal languages, as well as some learning games. Within the language sections, there are auditory alphabets, words and phrases, organized thematically. The games include word search, matching, and hangman to name a few.
If you are interested in learning a little more about a certain community and getting started with a few phrases, this website would be useful.

http://campaigns.hellocoolworld.com/index.cfm?campaign_id=2
Description: A sexual health awareness website featuring videos created by Aboriginal youth (mostly in BC) regarding various topics affecting their peers. Many of the videos feature educational information presented in a culturally-relevant context. The project aims to empower youth to educate others through video production. An example of youth empowerment and community involvement using video production as a tool.

The First Nations Schools Association works with First Nations schools to build nurturing environments that “develop learners’ pride and competence in their First Nations language and heritage and equips them to realize their full potential, within self-governing First Nations communities”.   Information on jurisdiction, programs and special education resources are provided.  A variety of resources are available (some free and some for purchase), including handbooks for teachers.

http://www.fnsa.ca/