Indigenous Languages

in the Classroom
Revitalizing Indigenous language is a critical part
of Indigenous education and should be
incorporated in the classroom wherever possible.

Science
Oral stories (ex. Omahkai’ stoo ki Ksiistsikom for
weather and seasons)
A Day with Yayah by Nicola I. Campbell.
Aboriginal Access to Engineering
Coyote Science Show
Cree Literacy (Science)
Alberta Education Sample Lesson Plans
Sky Science
Atchakosuk: Ininewuk Stories of the Stars
Star Stories
Story of the Northern Lights
English Language Arts
Translated story books (Maliseet, Mi'Kmaw, Ojibwe,
and Cree communities)
Blackfoot Language Resources
Aboriginal Literatures in Canada
Peepeekisis Atayohkewina: Sacred Stories of
Peepeekisis Cree Nation by Eleanor Brass
Math
Using the Cree Language in Mathematics (+-,1-10)
Cree Math Dictionary
Cree Number Song
Social Studies
Stolen Words Teacher Guide
Cree Implementation Guide
Art & Music
Asini Sisopêyikana Lesson (Rock Painting)
National Arts Centre - Indigenous Arts Guide
Videos
Canada Needs Thriving Indigenous Languages
(TedTalk)
A Mi’kmaw lesson from language teacher - Curtis
Michael
Lesson Plans
Mischif Language & Métis Culture K-12 Lesson Plans
Métis Culture K-9 Lesson Plans
Apps
ATC Cree
KTCEA Elders Speak
Cree Syllabics on Chromebook
Other Resources
Government of Canada Indigenous Language Resources
Indigenous Language Statistics
Plains Cree Dictionary / Blackfoot Dictionary
Blackfoot Language Resources
Michif Activities
Indigenous Knowledge & Wisdom Centre Virtual Library
Downloadable Classroom Posters