National Indigenous Peoples Day is June 21st. This is an opportunity to celebrate the rich culture of many Indigenous groups in Canada. You do not have to be Indigenous to celebrate!
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This week Ms. Richardson shares the Metis story, Roogaroo Mickey. In this video, Ms. Richardson explains the symbol and meaning behind the Metis flag. You may remember learning about the Metis flag and sash from our guest speakers, Mark & Fern Perkins, a few months ago! You'll learn a couple of Metis words while you listen to this story! Enjoy! Thank you to Ms. Richardson for preparing this video and sharing this reading with SD62 students. Ms. Richardson shares the story "Orca Chief." There is a very important lesson in this story about respecting the environment and taking responsibility for our actions.
Thank you to Ms. Richardson for creating this Aboriginal Literacy Read Aloud series and sharing it with SD62 students, teachers, and families. The Garry Oak ecosystem is of particular importance to the local Indigenous peoples. Traditionally, Indigenous people used the wood for fuel and for making tools. The acorns were also roasted or steamed and then eaten. Did you know that Garry Oak trees grow in the following places: - Mill Hill Regional Park - Royal Roads University - Beacon Hill Park And many more! Check out this site for more Garry Oak ecosystems in Southern Vancouver Island: https://goert.ca/support/places_VictoriaArea_sites.php#Victoria
Learn more about camas and a variety of other plants and animals here:
https://sierraclub.bc.ca/blue-camas/
A couple of my favourite activities:
Thank you to the Ab. Ed. Department in SD62 for creating this resource.
This week Ms. Richardson is reading P'esk'a and the First Salmon Ceremony.
Ms. Richardson also explains how cedar was an especially important material for the Indigenous people. She shares a number of different objects that can be made from cedar bark. Thank you Ms. Richardson for creating and sharing this video learning series. Ms. Richardson is back with another read aloud story. This week's story is a Cree story. There is an important lesson that can be learned from this week's story; I strongly encourage you to listen to this week's reading.
Thank you, Ms. Richardson, for your hard work in putting this video series together for SD62 students and their families. We appreciate your hard work! Honouring Memories, Planting Dreams encourages individuals to plant heart gardens during the months of May and June to honour residential school survivors and their families. Click this link to learn more: https://www.fncaringsociety.com/honouring-memories-planting-dreams
This week's Indigenous plant of the week is the Big Maple. Download this document to learn all about maple trees, Indigenous uses, a maple leaf string art activity, and even a recipe for maple blossom pancakes (please harvest plants with an adult who is comfortable harvesting)!
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First Peoples Principles of LearningThe First Peoples Principles of Learning program enables students to gain a deeper understanding of Indigenous culture. The POL program blends exceptionally well with the Grade 3/4 curriculum due to a focus on local and global indigenous culture in Social Studies and the focus on plants and animals in Science. The POL program also encourages students to engage in self-reflection and to gain a better understanding of who they are. ArchivesCategories |