Education - Indigenous Education
Literature
What are authentic First Peoples texts?
Authentic First Peoples texts are historical or contemporary texts that--
*present authentic First Peoples voices (i.e. are created by First Peoples or through the substantial contributions of First Peoples
*depict themes and issues that are important within First Peoples cultures (e.g., loss of identity and affirmation of identity, tradition, healing, role of family, importance of Elders, connection to the land, the nature and place of spirituality as an aspect of wisdom, the relationships between individual and community, the importance of oral tradition, the experience of colonization and decolonization)
*incorporate First Peoples story-telling techniques and features as applicable (e.g., circular structure, repetition, weaving in of spirituality, humour).
---from resources: Authentic First Peoples Resources (FNESC, 2016)
Articles
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Embracing Intercultural Diversification: Teaching Young Adult Literature with Native American Themes
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How Can This Be Cinderella if There is No Glass Slipper? Native American "Fairy Tales"
- Lambton Kent District School Board Introduces Mandatory Indigenous Literature Course
from: Huffington Post, May 17, 2017
A southwestern Ontario school board has opted to make a native-focused literature class mandatory after finding the books were more interesting and engaging to students than the classics. -
Proceed with Caution: Using Native American Folktales in the Classroom
Books & Doucette Resources
- English 10 and 11 First Peoples: teacher resource guide
from: FNESC (First Nations Education Steering Committee, Vancouver, 2010)
Also available in Doucette Library in hard copy. - English 12 First Peoples: teacher's resource guide
from: FNESC (First Nations Education Steering Committee, Vancouver, 2008)
Also available in Doucette Library in hard copy. -
Our words, our ways: teaching First Nations, Metis and Inuit learners
Available in Doucette Library in print, 371.829971 ALO 2005.
- Hear Our Stories: Celebrating First Nations, Metis and Inuit Literature
from: Canadian Children's Book Centre, 2015.
When looking for resources with Indigenous content or by Indigenous authors you can use the library's catalogue using these terms: First Nations juvenile; Inuit juvenile; Metis juvenile; Indians of North America juvenile.
There are additional suggestions to be found on several Pinterest boards from the Doucette Library's Pinterest page based on grade level - K-4, Gr.5-8 and Gr.9-12. Click on the Pinterest boxes below.
When searching for traditional stories or folklore related to First Nations, Metis and Inuit culture I recommend trying to find stories told by aboriginal authors. Using the catalogue to find these books try the following terms: Indians of North America folklore ; Inuit folklore ; Metis folklore
