Janay.Hein@mymhc.ca's posts

Here is a website that has lesson resources for teaching about Inuit!
https://thecanadianhomeschooler.com/teach-your-kids-about-the-inuit-people/

I found this website and it has a variety of Indigenous fieldtrips listed on it!
https://indigenoustourismalberta.ca/

Please list any resources that parents could use to teach their children more about residential schools.

Please list any PD sessions that you have attended to gain knowledge about Indigenous culture.

Please upload video resources approprate for elementary aged students.

Is it rude for a non-indigenous person to ask if another person is indigenous and specifically how Indigenous?

Is it better for students to have the day off of school to remember the past, or is it better for them attend school and learn about Indigenous past?

I think FNMI students can be valubale 'resources' in the classroom when it comes to teaching Indigenous topics. Much like students from other countries. However, I think it is wrong for teachers to call out on students directly without building a re…

-Shi Shi Etko & Shin Chi's Canoe by Nicola Campbell
These are both great books for grade 5 students. These books are a series and compliement each other perfectly!

-Phyllis's Orange Shirt by Phyills Webstad
Great for introducing Residential schools to Kindergarten, grade 1, and grade 2 students.