Social Studies:
Indigenous Perspectives on the Constitution (Supreme Law on NFB)
BC First Peoples 12 – 2022 Edition
Sq’ewlets: A:wkw – Our Belongings : Sq’ewlets is a Stó:lō-Coast Salish Community in the Fraser River Valley in British Columbia. This website includes “things our ancestors made and used. Archaeologists call these ‘artifacts’.” This virtual picture archive is part of the Virtual Museum of Canada.
Stó:lō Past and Present : “This video was graciously loaned to Mission District 75 by the Coqualeetza Cultural Education Centre for the sole purpose of educating our students and educators.” — Joseph Heslip
First Peoples’ Cultural Council: BC Interactive Heritage Map
“Indigenous Peoples within B.C. live in exceptionally diverse territories that are intrinsically linked to their cultural heritage, which can include ideas, experiences, worldviews, objects, forms of expression, practices, knowledge, spirituality, kinship ties and places. To learn more about Indigenous cultural heritage places, use the search bar at the top of the page or click on any of the tabs below.”
The Virtual Museum of Métis History and Culture (Primary, Intermediate, Middle School High School)
- Includes Exhibits, Learning Resources and Where Two Worlds Meet Teacher’s Guide with lesson plans.
See also: MPSD Siwal Si’wes Library Métis Collection in Destiny (print and digital resources)
See academic articles listed here in the Métis-specific bibliography.
Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC : ERAC reviewed and listed. MOA is a museum dedicated to the world of arts and culture with special emphasis on First Nations peoples and other cultural communities of British Columbia, Canada. (Primary, Intermediate, Middle School, High School)
Land Rights: UBC information related to Indigenous land rights found on their website indigenousfoundations.arts.ubc.ca. (High School, ProD)
Beaded Timeline : The representation of time immemorial and understanding why we acknowledge traditional territory can be challenging. A great way to visually represent the length of time First Peoples have lived in what we now know as British Columbia is to build a beaded timeline. The beaded timeline helps students and teachers understand why we acknowledge traditional territory. This lesson is from Delta Public School District. (Elementary School, Middle School)
How to Facilitate a Talk Circle : Students will experience the cultural practice of a Talking Circle and follow the expected protocols. This detailed lesson comes from Delta Public School District. (Elementary School, Middle School)
We Are All Related : To encourage children to explore their cultural background and identity through discussions, listening and sharing in a talking circle. A great introductory lesson to start the year! This detailed lesson plan comes from Delta Public School District. (Elementary School, Middle School)
Aboriginal First Nations: Our Own Names and Locations : Map of Canada that includes Indigenous place names and locations. Click on “or here“ on this webpage for full size map version with ability to “mouse click” for magnification. This map found within Aboriginal Multi-Media Society‘s website. (Middle, Secondary, ProD)
Voices of the Canoe (MOA) : Lesson plans (For Teachers) from UBC’s Museum of Anthropology. A variety of subjects and themes are covered with an inquiry based approach. Units include What is Indigenous Knowledge? (All ages) , What is Historical Consciousness? (All ages), What is Evidence and How Do We Use It? (Gr. 8-10), Cultural Expression of the Canoe (Gr. 12), Colonialism and the Canoe (Gr. 9), Mapping (Gr. 8), Oral Tradition and the Canoe (Gr. 12), Origin Stories and the Canoe (Gr. 8), Resources and the Canoe (Gr. 7), Witnesses to BC History: Evaluating Primary Sources (Gr. 11)
Native-land.ca : A site that includes an interactive traditional map, a short must read teacher’s guide, resource links, and acknowledgement of territory guide. This resource challenges us to think critically about what maps are and how they are determined. (Intermediate, Middle School High School, ProD)
NFB – Indigenous Cinema in the Classroom : Videos created by indigenous film makers. This website includes videos for Primay/Intermediate (Ages 6-11), Middle (Ages 12-14), Secondary (Ages 15-18) and Educators (ProD).
Hauyat: Explore Our Territory : Discover ancient clam beds, archaeological digs and more in this virtual tour of Hauyat Territory, located on Hunter Island in Queen Charlotte Sound, BC. A video offering you an overview of the Heiltsuk people of Hauyat can be found here.
Unreserved Videos : Tuesday Teachings (CBC) : Every other Tuesday, the CBC Radio program, Unreserved, posts videos offering Indigenous Teachings.
Siwal Si'wes Digital Library 