Indigenous Matters – Page 4 – Alberta Books for Schools

Publisher: Athabasca University Press
Genres: Poetry; Indigenous
Grade Level: 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12
Curriculum Connections: Indigenous Matters; English Language Arts; Indigenous Experiences in Alberta
Description: kiyâm is a collection of poems infused with nêhiyawêwin, the Cree language. The collection opens with a guide to Cree pronunciation to assist readers. The poems are divided into three general groups: family, reclamation, and … [Click to Read More]

Publisher: University of Alberta Press
Genres: Scholarly; Lecture; Non-Fiction; Memoir
Grade Level: 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12
Curriculum Connections: English Language Arts; Indigenous Matters; Ethics; Indigenous Experiences in Alberta; Canadian History
Description: Formatted as an accessible short memoir, The Sasquatch at Home is a stream of moments from Eden Robinson’s life, delving into relationships, family, place, and identity. Coming from an Indigenous perspective, Robinson discusses protocol and … [Click to Read More]

Publisher: University of Alberta Press
Genres: Scholarly; Lecture; Non-Fiction
Grade Level: 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12
Curriculum Connections: English Language Arts; Social Studies; Indigenous Matters; Environmental and Outdoor Education; Ethics
Description: Using beaver dams as a metaphor for Indigenous blockades, A Short History of the Blockade provides a perspective on Indigenous resistance and resilience. With short chapters but deep meaning, Simpson’s work can be used to … [Click to Read More]

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