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Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation - Educational Resources

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Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation - Educational Resources

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Two different sets of tree cards, available as free PDF downloads or card sets to purchase.

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Everything you need to identify plant and animal species in the wild! These resources are printed on laminated or waterproof paper so they are durable and ready to use out in the great outdoors. Check out the HCTF Education designed card sets and key’s or order your favorite Harbour Press Field Guid…

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Store " Pacific Northwest Plant Knowledge Cards

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This 72 card set highlights 65 edible and medicinal plants. The cards describe traditional Indigenous uses and ways of harvesting each plant and feature several Indigenous languages.

Take the cards out on walks to help identify plants and their uses and keep the old ways strong. Use these cards as an inspiration to talk to an Elder or Knowledge Keeper!

Educator Information
72 edible and medicinal plant cards are found within these categories: Tree, Berry, Flower, Shrub, and Plant.

Additional Information
72 Card Set | 3.625" x 5"

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Pacific Northwest Plant Knowledge Cards , 2019) - Indigenous & First Nations Gifts - Strong Nations

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This 72 card set highlights 65 edible and medicinal plants. The cards describe traditional Indigenous uses and ways of harvesting each plant and feature several Indigenous languages.Take the cards out on walks to help identify plants and their uses and keep the old ways strong.

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POPEY's Literacy Planning Guide for Our Animal Neighbours

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Learning is connected to land, culture, and spirit.
We-the two-legged, four-legged, finned and feathered, plants and rocks -are all related. We must always practice reciprocity through acts of giving and receiving.
Learning honours our Ancestors,Elders, Knowledge Keepers and Descendants.
It respects and embraces ceremony, protocol, and teachings that are connected to the sacred medicines including tobacco, cedar, sage, and sweetgrass. Important teachings emerge through stories.
Learning involves developing relationships, respecting distinct cultures, and honouring the perspective of others in our communities.

The deepest learning takes place through lived experience. It requires exploring our identities, learning from our mistakes, and having gratitude for our gifts.

Learning is a journey that takes courage, patience and humility. It is about striving to become a better human being and living with balance in body, mind, heart and spirit.

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Learning is connected to land, culture, and spirit. We-the two-legged, four-legged, finned and feathered, plants and rocks -are all related. We must always practice reciprocity through acts of giving and receiving. Learning honours our Ancestors,Elders, Knowledge Keepers and Descendants. It respects and embraces ceremony, protocol, and teachings that are connected to the sacred medicines including tobacco, cedar, sage, and sweetgrass.

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Revitalizing First Nations languages, arts and cultural heritage in BC.

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Revitalizing First Nations Languages, Arts and Cultural Heritage in British Columbia

We work with First Nations communities in B.C. to build the vitality of our cherished Languages, Arts and Cultural Heritage - today and for the future.

Newsletter Signup

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FPCC Calendar

Check Out What's Happening at FPCC

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Indigenous Languages Arts Cultures BC | First Peoples' Cultural Council

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Revitalizing First Nations Languages, Arts and Cultural Heritage in British Columbia We work with First Nations communities in B.C. to build the vitality of our cherished Languages, Arts and Cultural Heritage - today and for the future. Newsletter Signup FPCC Calendar

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An online space for Indigenous communities to share and promote language, oral culture and linguistic history.

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Bringing Authentic First Peoples Content to the K-3 Classroom

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Playlist - Authentic First Peoples Content

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Playlist - Authentic First Peoples Content

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BC Ministry of Education's Indigenous education resources

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BC Ministry of Education's Indigenous education resources

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Indigenous education resources are being developed to support the redesigned K-12 curriculum. The intent of these materials is to help further incorporate Indigenous knowledge and perspectives into B.C. classrooms.

Indigenous education resource inventory

The Indigenous Education Resource Inventory is a non-comprehensive list that includes guides, books, articles, videos and web links to support Indigenous learning.

Continuing our Learning Journey: Indigenous Education in B.C.

Continuing Our Learning Journey: Indigenous Education in B.C. is an optional professional development resource for teachers dedicated to Indigenous learning. These modules highlight the authentic Indigenous knowledge, perspectives and content in B.C.'s redesigned curriculum.

Supplemental videos

Resources
Learn more about indigenous knowledge and perspectives in BC's Curriculum

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Indigenous education resources are being developed to support the redesigned K-12 curriculum. The intent of these materials is to help further incorporate Indigenous knowledge and perspectives into B.C. classrooms. The Indigenous Education Resource Inventory is a non-comprehensive list that includes guides, books, articles, videos and web links to support Indigenous learning.

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FNESC: Authentic First Peoples Resources

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FNESC: Authentic First Peoples Resources

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The past two decades have seen a dramatic increase in the number of Indigenous texts. The First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) and the First Nations Schools Association (FNSA) have developed tools, Authentic First Peoples Resources for Use in K-9 Classrooms (Updated 2021) and Authentic First Peoples Resources for Grades 10-12 and Adult Learning (2021) to help educators in British Columbia (BC) make decisions about which resources might be appropriate for use with students.

Using authentic First Peoples voice is one part of helping to address colonial legacies, ensuring that First Peoples' cultures and perspectives are portrayed accurately and authentically, and providing opportunities for diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit voices in Canada to be recognized and celebrated.

The inclusion of authentic First Peoples content into classrooms supports all students in developing an understanding of the significant place of First Peoples within the historical and contemporary fabric of this province and provides culturally relevant materials for Indigenous learners in British Columbia.

For a hardcopy of this resource, please use our publications form to order. Quantities are limited.

We welcome your feedback on this resource.

Resources

What Are Authentic First Peoples Texts?

Authentic First Peoples texts are historical or contemporary texts that

are created by First Peoples or through the substantial contributions of First Peoples

depict themes and issues that are important within First Peoples cultures (e.g., identity, tradition, role of family, importance of Elders, connection to the land, the nature and place of spirituality as an aspect of wisdom, the relationships between individual and community, and the importance of oral tradition - see Common Themes in First Peoples Texts later in this Introduction)

incorporate First Peoples story-telling techniques and features as applicable (e.g., circular structure, repetition, weaving in of spirituality, humour).

Please note: authenticity does not just refer to accuracy; for the purposes of our teacher resource guides, it refers to texts created by, or in significant collaboration with, First Peoples.

Video, The Importance of Including Authentic First Peoples Resources in BC Classrooms (2021)

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The past two decades have seen a dramatic increase in the number of Indigenous texts. The First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) and the First Nations Schools Association (FNSA) have developed tools, Authentic First Peoples Resources for Use in K-9 Classrooms (Updated 2021) and Authentic First Peoples Resources for Grades 10-12 and Adult Learning (2021) to help educators in British Columbia (BC) make decisions about which resources might be appropriate for use with students.

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First Nations Child & Family Caring Society - Free e-books

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First Nations Child & Family Caring Society - Free e-books

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The Caring Society is proud to publish an award-winning picture book series written by Order of Canada recipient Cindy Blackstock (Gitxan Nation) and illustrated by Spotted Fawn Productions, led by Amanda Strong (Michif)! Every book is based on true events in relation to reconciliation education and it teaches all children and youth that, "just because you're small, doesn't mean you can't stand tall!"

Free digital copies of the books are available for free on our website to download. We also have accompanying book learning guides for educators and community mem bears! Click on the images below to learn more!

The books are also available to read in French and in some First Nations languages!
The Spirit Bear Book Series and How to Order Them:
The Spirit Bear Book Series is physically available for purchase online through Indigo, Chapters, Amazon, or in person at a local bookstore near you!

Bookstores, wholesalers, educational institutions, or anyone who would like to place a large order (over 10 books) can also contact University of Toronto Press Distribution. They sometimes have wholesale seasonal discounts, so we recommend contacting them and asking if they have any wholesale discounts available at the time of your purchase.

if you have an international order, please contact the Caring Society directly: info@fncaringsociety.com.

Distribution: University of Toronto Press Distribution
www.utorontopress.ca | 1-800-565-9523

If you are interested in selling the Spirit Bear Book Series, please contact Ampersand Inc.

Sales: Ampersand Inc.
www.ampersandinc.ca | 1-416-703-0666

If you hold further ordering questions, please contact: info@fncaringsociety.com.

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Our Notes on the Spirit Bear Book Series: The Caring Society is proud to publish an award-winning picture book series written by Order of Canada recipient Cindy Blackstock (Gitxan Nation) and illustrated by Spotted Fawn Productions, led by Amanda Strong (Michif)!

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Connecting to Indigenous Culture in the Shuswap

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Connecting to Indigenous Culture in the Shuswap

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Connecting to Indigenous Culture in the Shuswap

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BCTF's Aboriginal Ways of Knowing and Being

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BCTF's Aboriginal Ways of Knowing and Being

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Learning is connected to land, culture, and spirit.
We-the two-legged, four-legged, finned and feathered, plants and rocks -are all related. We must always practice reciprocity through acts of giving and receiving.
Learning honours our Ancestors,Elders, Knowledge Keepers and Descendants.
It respects and embraces ceremony, protocol, and teachings that are connected to the sacred medicines including tobacco, cedar, sage, and sweetgrass. Important teachings emerge through stories.
Learning involves developing relationships, respecting distinct cultures, and honouring the perspective of others in our communities.

The deepest learning takes place through lived experience. It requires exploring our identities, learning from our mistakes, and having gratitude for our gifts.

Learning is a journey that takes courage, patience and humility. It is about striving to become a better human being and living with balance in body, mind, heart and spirit.

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Learning is connected to land, culture, and spirit. We-the two-legged, four-legged, finned and feathered, plants and rocks -are all related. We must always practice reciprocity through acts of giving and receiving. Learning honours our Ancestors,Elders, Knowledge Keepers and Descendants. It respects and embraces ceremony, protocol, and teachings that are connected to the sacred medicines including tobacco, cedar, sage, and sweetgrass.

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Strong Nations: BC-Based Indigenous-Owned Online Book Store & Publisher

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Strong Nations: BC-Based Indigenous-Owned Online Book Store & Publisher

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Strong Nations - Indigenous and Native American Books, Aboriginal Kids Books, First Nations Kids Books, Inuit, Metis - Building Strong Nations Together!

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Strong Nations offers the best selection of Indigenous, Native American, Aboriginal, First Nations, Inuit, and Metis books for all ages.

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A gratitude song: thank you for celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Month and Day with us

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Nature as Inspiration for Oral Storytelling

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Nature as Inspiration for Oral Storytelling

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Nature as Inspiration for Oral Storytelling with Preschoolers

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Nature as Inspiration for Oral Storytelling with Preschoolers by Nicole Fravel I’m a big fan of oral storytelling in early childhood. I enjoy retelling stories from memory and making up original stories based on real past events or pure fantasy, and I encourage the children to engage in storytelling…

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An overview of B.C.'s Early Learning Framework

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Bringing Authentic First Peoples Content to the K-3 Classroom

Click on either link to access the PDF handouts:

Electronic Handout

Print Handout