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I've now been teaching for nearly 15 years (yikes, that long already!??). I've taught Adult Education, Alternative Education, English, History and even more, but my main focus has been Indigenous Studies (First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples in present-day Canada) and integrating Indigenous history, cultures and perspectives into all subjects in the curriculum. While I am not an Indigenous person, I have endeavoured as a settler ally to make connections to nearby Indigenous communities and Knowledge Keepers, and have taken numerous courses and attended various workshops/conferences/gatherings to learn as much as I can to pass on to students. Through Special Education and Student Success/Guidance, I have also supported Indigenous youth by promoting local Indigenous pedagogical practices and by connecting with community partners. I am currently pursuing my Master of Education with a focus on Indigenous Education.
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NBE3U D2L Brightspace Full Course - Grade 11 English, Indigenous Voices
This is a full course shell for the course NBE3U - Grade 11 University Preparation English: Indigenous Voices (Ontario Curriculum) - to be uploaded on D2L/Brightspace. It can be easily used in a face-to-face classroom or an eLearning course, as it is ready to be shared with students immediately. NBE3U is meant to replace ENG3U to incorporate Indigenous voices and perspectives into the curriculum. It still follows the requirements and expectations of a 3U English course. This .zip file must be
11th, Adult Education
English Language Arts, Native Americans
The Marrow Thieves Novel Study- worksheets/assessments - Indigenous
8 different worksheets and 2 different forms of assessment for a novel study on The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline - **significantly updated Nov 2024** ACTIVITY 1: PRE-READING - WORLDVIEWS - **updated Nov 2024**Pre-Reading activity to introduce The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline - reviews the definition of marrow and worldview - has students compare/contrast Western and Indigenous Worldviews by watching a video - teacher notes/answers and mark consideration provided ACTIVITY 2: PRE-READ
11th, Adult Education
English Language Arts, Native Americans
Poetry Unit - focused on First Nations, Métis & Inuit topics - Indigenous NBE3U
Full poetry unit that focuses on First Nations, Métis and Inuit topics - students will learn to properly read, annotate and analyze poems, artwork and music, and make connections to other art forms. Every lesson includes a Learning Goal and a Task (either a reflective/discussion-based activity or assignment with rubric) Lesson 1: Introduction to PoetryWhy do we study poetry? (text and videos)Poetic devices (list with definitions)How to read a poem (videos)Class activity to read a poem of student
11th - 12th, Adult Education
English Language Arts, Native Americans, Poetry
First Contact docu-series - Season 1 AND Season 2 worksheets - Indigenous
Worksheets on BOTH seasons of the APTN docu-series First Contact4 worksheets for each season: questions on the Trailer, on Episode 1, on Episode 2 and on Episode 3 Questions include what is going on at each location, how each individual is reacting, and reflection questions. Answers are included for details of each episode; no answers are included for reflection/inference-based questions as they are open to interpretation. Mark consideration is provided for each section. Links are included to w
10th - 12th, Adult Education
English Language Arts, Native Americans, Social Studies
Media Studies Unit - First Nations, Métis & Inuit topics - Indigenous / NBE
Full media studies unit that focuses on First Nations, Métis and Inuit topics - students will learn about media literacy, bias in the news, stereotypes, cultural appropriation, Indigenous representation in various forms of media and how to take action. Every lesson includes a Learning Goal and a Task (either a reflective/discussion-based activity and/or assignment with rubric) Lesson 1: Introduction to MediaLearning goalsWhy do we study the media?Media terminologyMedia literacyQuestions to ask
11th - 12th, Adult Education
English Language Arts, Native Americans
The Marrow Thieves - Chapter Questions - Novel Study - Indigenous
Chapter questions for all 26 chapters of The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline - 51 chapter questions with 1 final reflection question (total of 52 questions) - titles of each chapter provided with page ranges - blank space provided for students to record their responses Answers included Designed for an NBE3C course in the Ontario curriculum (Grade 11 College Preparation English: Indigenous Voices), but can easily be used in other courses. Please check out my other resources for The Marrow Th
11th, Adult Education
English Language Arts, Native Americans
Also included in: The Marrow Thieves - Novel Study worksheets and activities - Indigenous
Indian Horse Literary Essay- NBE3U-11 University Prep English/AP Lit- Indigenous
Literary Essay outline for students studying the novel Indian Horse by Richard Wagamese. This outline is designed for students in the NBE3U/ENG3U, Grade 11 University Preparation English course or Advanced Placement Literature course (AP Lit). This is a more advanced essay outline for academic students. Includes step-by-step process with clear instructions and full worksheets for students to fill in throughout. This file includes:Page 1 - Essay Expectations and Outline with 4 topics to choo
11th, Adult Education
English Language Arts, Native Americans, Writing-Essays
The Marrow Thieves - Novel Study worksheets and activities - Indigenous
**updated Nov 2024 with new details and 2 new worksheets** 8 different worksheets for students to complete based on the novel The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline ACTIVITY 1: PRE-READING - WORLDVIEWS - **updated Nov 2024** Pre-Reading activity to introduce The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline - reviews the definition of marrow and worldview - has students compare/contrast Western and Indigenous Worldviews by watching a video - teacher notes/answers and mark consideration provided ACTIVITY 2
11th, Adult Education
English Language Arts, Native Americans
Media Studies - Reel Injun film analysis - Indigenous representation - LESSON 5
Lesson 5 of a Media Studies Unit - Reel Injun film analysis - "On The Trail of the Hollywood Indian"Includes:Learning goalsConnection to previous lessons on stereotypes and Indigenous representationBackground on the documentary film Reel InjunQuestions to answer while watching the filmLink to watch the film in CanadaClass activity to reflect on the film - individual/group/reflection/discussionAssignment for students to respond to the film and submit their questionsRubric includedThis is part of
11th - 12th, Adult Education
English Language Arts, Native Americans
Oral Tradition, Creation Stories, Wampum Belts and Treaties - Indigenous
Two info sheets and assignments explaining oral tradition, creation stories, wampum belts and treaties through an Indigenous perspective. 1) Information on the background of wampum belts and examples of different wampum belts. Links to videos for extra information included. Assignment for students to create their own digital wampum belt based on an Indigenous creation story (7 stories included from different Indigenous nations) - rubric included. 2) Information on the background of oral traditio
10th - 12th, Adult Education
English Language Arts, Native Americans, Social Studies
First Contact - Season 1 docu-series - all 3 Episodes + Trailer - Indigenous
Worksheets on season 1 of the APTN docu-series First Contact4 worksheets: questions on the Trailer, on Episode 1, on Episode 2 and on Episode 3 Questions include what is going on at each location, how each individual is reacting, and reflection questions. Answers are included for details of each episode; no answers are included for reflection/inference-based questions as they are open to interpretation. Mark consideration is provided for each section. Links are included to watch the episodes FO
10th - 12th, Adult Education
English Language Arts, Native Americans, Social Studies
The Marrow Thieves Literary Essay - NBE3C - 11 College Prep English - Indigenous
**MAJOR UPDATES as of Nov 2024 - additional topic option, new examples, updated prompts, step-by-step schedule/process, editing checklist, updated MLA Format, updated rubric, colour-coded steps** Literary Essay outline for students studying the novel The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline. This outline is designed for students in the NBE3C/ENG3C, Grade 11 College Preparation English course, or would work in Grade 10 Academic (or even Grade 9 Destreamed, depending on your group). Includes step-b
9th - 11th, Adult Education
English Language Arts, Native Americans, Writing-Essays
Also included in: The Marrow Thieves Novel Study- worksheets/assessments - Indigenous
Indian Horse - Novel Study activities with BONUS FILE for the film - Indigenous
4 different activities for students to complete based on the novel Indian Horse by Richard Wagamese, plus BONUS FILE for the film. ACTIVITY 1: PRE-READING RESEARCH Pre-Reading Research activity for students to research different topics related to the historical and contemporary context of the novel Indian Horse by Richard Wagamese. Topics include definitions, colonialism, residential schools, worldviews and more. ACTIVITY 2: PRE-READING VOCABULARY Pre-Reading activity for students to review vo
11th, Adult Education
English Language Arts, Native Americans, Writing
MLA Format Guide and Quotation Practice & Quiz
Includes 3 items: the MLA Format Guide, the MLA Quotation Practice worksheet and the MLA Quotation Quiz MLA Format Guide Includes: how to format an essay (with steps on how to do so on Google Docs)how to create a Works Cited page (book, website, article in online database)how to properly cite and insert quotations into an essayexamplesMLA Quotation Practice and Quotation Quiz Worksheet for students to practice how to properly insert quotations from a novel into an essay following MLA Format Answ
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Writing-Essays
Fashion Culminating Project - environmental/human rights impacts of fast fashion
Culminating Assignment outline for Fashion Studies (such as HNL2O, HNC3C or HNB4M in the Ontario curriculum). Could also be used in most Social Studies classes or even an English class or as any assignment dedicated towards social justice. The focus of the assignment is on the negative impacts of fast fashion on workers, communities and the environment. Part 1 has students watch a 50 minute documentary and answer questions - link included. Part 2 has students explore an infographic article a
9th - 12th, Adult Education
English Language Arts, Environment, Other (Social Studies)
Media Studies - Stereotypes and Cultural Appropriation - Indigenous - LESSON 3
Lesson 3 of a Media Studies Unit - Stereotypes and Cultural AppropriationIncludes:Learning goalsStatement on the importance of listening to specific individuals from other cultures about how they are impacted by actions of those from the dominant cultureLesson on stereotypes, cultural appropriation and privilegeExamples from different Indigenous people and other BIPOC through art, fashion, Halloween, writing, etcLinks to different videos and articles to listen/watch/read perspectives from others
11th - 12th, Adult Education
English Language Arts, Native Americans
UNDRIP handout - United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Student handout on UNDRIP - United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Basic facts on the rights of UNDRIP, Canada connections, which countries voted against, and connections to Decolonization and Indigenization Pg 2 includes graphics with messages from Indigenous peoples - linked to original sources with more info Some fill-in-the-blanks for students to fill in with teacher copy Includes links for more info SELLER NOTE: In my over 13 years of teaching, my main subject focus
11th - 12th, Adult Education
Civics, Native Americans, Other (Social Studies)
First Contact - Season 2 - all 3 Episodes + Trailer - *BONUS FILE* - Indigenous
Worksheets on season 2 of the APTN docu-series First Contact4 worksheets: questions on the Trailer, on Episode 1, on Episode 2 and on Episode 3 Questions include what is going on at each location, how each individual is reacting, and reflection questions. Answers are included for details of each episode; no answers are included for reflection/inference-based questions as they are open to interpretation. Mark consideration is provided for each section. Links are included to watch the episodes FO
10th - 12th, Adult Education
English Language Arts, Native Americans, Social Studies
Indian Horse- Pre-Reading Research- Historical/Contemporary Context- Indigenous
Pre-Reading Research activity for students to research different topics related to the historical and contemporary context of the novel Indian Horse by Richard Wagamese. Topics include definitions, colonialism, residential schools, worldviews and more. SELLER NOTE: In my over 13 years of teaching, my main subject focus has been Indigenous Studies and integrating Indigenous history, culture and perspectives into all subjects of the curriculum. While I am not an Indigenous person, I have endeav
11th, Adult Education
English Language Arts, Native Americans
The Marrow Thieves - Real World Connections - Novel Study - Indigenous
**updated Nov 2024 with more recent news articles** Novel study activity to help students with their understanding of The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline and make connections to the real world - students read excerpts from 3 news articles (provided) - students make connections between the articles and the novel - students make suggestions for action/reconciliation Teacher notes, answers and mark consideration provided. Topics include: human rights environment (pipeline protests), family disco
11th, Adult Education
English Language Arts, Native Americans
Also included in: The Marrow Thieves - Novel Study worksheets and activities - Indigenous
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About the store
Experience
I've now been teaching for nearly 15 years (yikes, that long already!??). I've taught Adult Education, Alternative Education, English, History and even more, but my main focus has been Indigenous Studies (First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples in present-day Canada) and integrating Indigenous history, cultures and perspectives into all subjects in the curriculum. While I am not an Indigenous person, I have endeavoured as a settler ally to make connections to nearby Indigenous communities and Knowledge Keepers, and have taken numerous courses and attended various workshops/conferences/gatherings to learn as much as I can to pass on to students. Through Special Education and Student Success/Guidance, I have also supported Indigenous youth by promoting local Indigenous pedagogical practices and by connecting with community partners. I am currently pursuing my Master of Education with a focus on Indigenous Education.
Teaching style
Student-centred; regular use of talking circles/discussion circles; inquiry-based; collaborative learning; guest speakers
Awards & shining teacher moments
One moment with a student that still stands out to me is when I was teaching adults who were returning to get their high school diploma and nearly all of them were very low-income. When my grandmother passed away, a student gave me a sympathy card, but it was one that had already been used and given to them; the student wrote that they didn't need the card anymore, but wanted to show me that they were thinking of me even if they couldn't afford their own card. I still have that card.
My own education history
BA Honours in English and History /
BEd in Intermediate and Senior Education /
Post-Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Studies /
Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Education /
Numerous additional teaching qualifications in Indigenous Studies and Indigenous Education, Special Education, Alternative Education, Guidance/Student Success, eLearning, and Inclusive Education /
Teaching Specialist Qualifications: English; Indigenous Studies /
Currently pursuing Master of Education focused on Indigenous Education
Additional biographical information
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