Assignment #2
I would like to acknowledge the Secwepemc People whose land I live on. Kamloops/Thompson School District 73 is located within the traditional territory of the Secwepemc People and includes the seven Secwepemc First Nations Bands (Tk'emlups te Secwepemc, Whispering Pines, Skeetchestn, Simpcw First Nation, Adams Lake, Little Shuswap Lake and Neskonlith). The District provides educational services to approximately 14,000 students with 15% of which are Aboriginal ancestry (SD73, 2012).
With the implementation of the new British Columbia curriculum and First Peoples Principles of Learning, I thought it would be best to increase the amount of First Peoples resources for my school library. Also, there is an increased interest in incorporating First Peoples content into lessons and units amongst my colleagues. In the past, I have worked with the district's Aboriginal Resource Teacher whom has recommended several of these titles for classroom use. To spark student interest, I like using picture books when introducing a new curricular theme or to teach a particular reading strategy (e.g. questioning, inferring, visualizing, etc.). As such, the inclusion of authentic First Peoples content into classrooms will:
I want a well established canon that honours the culture, language and contributions of the First Peoples. As such, the canon that has emerged highlights my favourite and recommended resources. The resources presented only scratches the surface. The fiction (picture, chapter books and graphic novels) and non-fiction contain themes of community, tradition, survival, nature and ties to the land which can easily be integrated with various curricular topics. I would like to see a variety of mediums in the library to emphasize the importance First Peoples' culture. I have asked the current teacher-librarian to search for graphic novels and creation stories suitable for our learning community. StrongNations.com is an excellent website to use for your school library or classroom to purchase resources. Their motto: We bring Indigenous books into your lives...
I selected to use a Lucid Press digital magazine to showcase a plethora of First Peoples' resources from the school library. A previous teacher-librarian thought it would be best to keep all First Peoples' picture books in the teacher prep room. Several vibrant and essential books for good teaching was at a loss since the majority of the staff did not know of its existence. Now, all First Peoples' resources are displayed in the library for all patrons to use. This digital magazine will assist my colleagues to select extensive resources into their pedagogy. These literary works include links to empathy, hope, survival and interconnectedness to the environment.
**The majority of the resources are BC based while others are stories from across Canada.
With the implementation of the new British Columbia curriculum and First Peoples Principles of Learning, I thought it would be best to increase the amount of First Peoples resources for my school library. Also, there is an increased interest in incorporating First Peoples content into lessons and units amongst my colleagues. In the past, I have worked with the district's Aboriginal Resource Teacher whom has recommended several of these titles for classroom use. To spark student interest, I like using picture books when introducing a new curricular theme or to teach a particular reading strategy (e.g. questioning, inferring, visualizing, etc.). As such, the inclusion of authentic First Peoples content into classrooms will:
- support all students in developing an understanding of the significant place of First Peoples within the historical and contemporary fabric of this province and
- provide culturally relevant materials for Indigenous learners in British Columbia (FNESC, 2016).
I want a well established canon that honours the culture, language and contributions of the First Peoples. As such, the canon that has emerged highlights my favourite and recommended resources. The resources presented only scratches the surface. The fiction (picture, chapter books and graphic novels) and non-fiction contain themes of community, tradition, survival, nature and ties to the land which can easily be integrated with various curricular topics. I would like to see a variety of mediums in the library to emphasize the importance First Peoples' culture. I have asked the current teacher-librarian to search for graphic novels and creation stories suitable for our learning community. StrongNations.com is an excellent website to use for your school library or classroom to purchase resources. Their motto: We bring Indigenous books into your lives...
I selected to use a Lucid Press digital magazine to showcase a plethora of First Peoples' resources from the school library. A previous teacher-librarian thought it would be best to keep all First Peoples' picture books in the teacher prep room. Several vibrant and essential books for good teaching was at a loss since the majority of the staff did not know of its existence. Now, all First Peoples' resources are displayed in the library for all patrons to use. This digital magazine will assist my colleagues to select extensive resources into their pedagogy. These literary works include links to empathy, hope, survival and interconnectedness to the environment.
**The majority of the resources are BC based while others are stories from across Canada.
Link to First Peoples Resources.
Bibliography
Campbell, N.I., & LaFave, K. (Illustrator). (2005). Shi-shi-etko. Toronto, ON: Groundwood Books.
Campbell, N.I., & LaFave, K. (Illustrator). (2005). Shin-chi's canoe.. Toronto, ON: Groundwood Books.
Cuthbert, M. (2014). Aboriginal legends of canada. [series] Calgary, AB: Weigl Educational Publishers, Ltd.
James, S.D., & Kientz, C. (2012). Raven tales. [series]. Markham, ON: Scholastic Canada, Ltd.
Jordan-Fenton, C., Pokiak-Fenton, M., & Amini-Holmes, L. (Illustrator). (2011). A stranger at home: A true story. Toronto, ON: Annick Press, Ltd.
Jordan-Fenton, C., Pokiak-Fenton, M., & Amini-Holmes, L. (Illustrator). (2010). Fatty legs: A true story. Toronto, ON: Annick Press, Ltd.
King, T. & Clement, G. (Illustrator). (2009). A coyote solstice tale. Toronto, ON: Groundwood Books.
Lafonta, I., & Barroux (Illustrator). (2006), Mikissuk's secret. Toronto, ON: Scholastic Canada Ltd.
Lewis, P.O. (2001). Frog girl. Berkeley, CA: Tricycle Press.
Mack, T., & Belin, B. (Illustrator). (2014). Mouse celebrates the winter solstice. Nanaimo, BC: Strong Nations Publishing.
Martin, R., & Shannon, D. (Illustrator). (1992). The rough-face girl. New York, NY: The Putnam & Grosset Group.
Mikaelsen, B. (2002). Touching spirit bear. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers, Inc.
Ritchie, S. (2015). P'esk'a and the first salmon ceremony. Toronto, ON: Groundwood Books.
Sellars, W. & Easthope, K. (Illustrator). (2014). Dipnetting with dad. Halfmoon Bay, BC: Caitlin Press.
Shaw, C.A. (2010). Hannah and the spindle whorl. Vancouver, BC: Ronsdale Press.
Simposn, C. (2014). Brothers of the wolf. Victoria, BC: Heritage House Publishing.
Simpson, C. (2008). The first beaver. Victoria, BC: Heritage House Publishing.
Simpson, C. (2010). The first mosquito. Victoria, BC: Heritage House Publishing.
Simpson, C. (2012). The salmon twins. Victoria, BC: Heritage House Publishing.
Sterling, S. (2008). My name is seepeetza. Toronto, ON: Groundwood Books.
Ulmer, M., & Rose, M. (Illustrator). (2004). The gift of the inuksuk. Chelsea, MI: Sleeping Bear Press.
Campbell, N.I., & LaFave, K. (Illustrator). (2005). Shi-shi-etko. Toronto, ON: Groundwood Books.
Campbell, N.I., & LaFave, K. (Illustrator). (2005). Shin-chi's canoe.. Toronto, ON: Groundwood Books.
Cuthbert, M. (2014). Aboriginal legends of canada. [series] Calgary, AB: Weigl Educational Publishers, Ltd.
James, S.D., & Kientz, C. (2012). Raven tales. [series]. Markham, ON: Scholastic Canada, Ltd.
Jordan-Fenton, C., Pokiak-Fenton, M., & Amini-Holmes, L. (Illustrator). (2011). A stranger at home: A true story. Toronto, ON: Annick Press, Ltd.
Jordan-Fenton, C., Pokiak-Fenton, M., & Amini-Holmes, L. (Illustrator). (2010). Fatty legs: A true story. Toronto, ON: Annick Press, Ltd.
King, T. & Clement, G. (Illustrator). (2009). A coyote solstice tale. Toronto, ON: Groundwood Books.
Lafonta, I., & Barroux (Illustrator). (2006), Mikissuk's secret. Toronto, ON: Scholastic Canada Ltd.
Lewis, P.O. (2001). Frog girl. Berkeley, CA: Tricycle Press.
Mack, T., & Belin, B. (Illustrator). (2014). Mouse celebrates the winter solstice. Nanaimo, BC: Strong Nations Publishing.
Martin, R., & Shannon, D. (Illustrator). (1992). The rough-face girl. New York, NY: The Putnam & Grosset Group.
Mikaelsen, B. (2002). Touching spirit bear. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers, Inc.
Ritchie, S. (2015). P'esk'a and the first salmon ceremony. Toronto, ON: Groundwood Books.
Sellars, W. & Easthope, K. (Illustrator). (2014). Dipnetting with dad. Halfmoon Bay, BC: Caitlin Press.
Shaw, C.A. (2010). Hannah and the spindle whorl. Vancouver, BC: Ronsdale Press.
Simposn, C. (2014). Brothers of the wolf. Victoria, BC: Heritage House Publishing.
Simpson, C. (2008). The first beaver. Victoria, BC: Heritage House Publishing.
Simpson, C. (2010). The first mosquito. Victoria, BC: Heritage House Publishing.
Simpson, C. (2012). The salmon twins. Victoria, BC: Heritage House Publishing.
Sterling, S. (2008). My name is seepeetza. Toronto, ON: Groundwood Books.
Ulmer, M., & Rose, M. (Illustrator). (2004). The gift of the inuksuk. Chelsea, MI: Sleeping Bear Press.
References
First Nations Education Steering Committee. Authentic first peoples resources (K-9). Retrieved from http://www.fnesc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/PUBLICATION-61460-FNESC-Authentic-Resources-Guide-2016-08-26.pdf
School District #73. (2012). Aboriginal education. Retrieved from http://www3.sd73.bc.ca/education/content/aboriginal-education
First Nations Education Steering Committee. Authentic first peoples resources (K-9). Retrieved from http://www.fnesc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/PUBLICATION-61460-FNESC-Authentic-Resources-Guide-2016-08-26.pdf
School District #73. (2012). Aboriginal education. Retrieved from http://www3.sd73.bc.ca/education/content/aboriginal-education