Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, Game Lesson Plans (Gr. 3-6)
This site includes two detailed lesson plans for grades 3-6 about First Nations in Canada and takes a game-based learning approach. It should be very useful for elementary teachers. Being run by the federal government, it directly adheres to established educational policies and goals.
Blanket Exercise
A teaching tool by KAIROS to raise awareness and understanding of the nation to nation relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Critical Thinking Consortium:
Crunchers: A Fun Fast-Facts Game about Aboriginal Peoples in Canada
Source: Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
Summary: The cruncher is a fun colouring activity that will help children (ages 8-12) learn more about First Nations, Métis and Inuit in Canada.
Curriculum Connections: Metis (2004) (Gr. 3, 6, 7, 8)
First Nation Child and Family Caring Society lesson plans
Good contextual discussion of First Nations education and some of the issues surrounding it, and includes links to other good resources as well: all in all, a great resource. Different documents for different age ranges:
http://projectofheart.ca//wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Education-Resources_K_2_FINAL.pdf
http://projectofheart.ca//wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Education-Resources_3_6_FINAL.pdf
http://projectofheart.ca//wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Education-Resources_7_8_FINAL.pdf
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada:
Wilfrid Laurier University, Aboriginal Lesson Plans/Activities
This is a very good resource for teachers who are looking for Aboriginal lesson plans for all grades. Games, activities, and lessons for social studies, language, and history are all covered.
