These lessons and activities focus on the Nehiyawak Nation. They draw on cross-curricular instruction which allows Native Studies to be incorporated into a variety of subject areas. Also included is an Educator's Guide to teaching Native Studies in the classroom, with information on where to gain appropriate resources and information on the topics covered.

This resource is based on the Ontario Curriculum but also incorporates topics covered in the curriculum from other provinces and territories.

Introduction Includes:

• Learning Expectations

• Student Self-Assessment Rubric

• Teacher Assessment Rubric

• References and Further Reading

• Answer Key

Activities and Worksheets:

• Introduction Information and Questions

• The Nehiyawak People (Cree)

• Vocabulary Worksheets – Part 1 and Part 2 and Creative Writing

• Nehiyaw Four Direction Teachings Activity

• Health Activity

• Mathematics

• Nehiyaw Music

• Nehiyaw Assessment Focus Questions

• Google Slides Link Learning About the Nehiyawak Nation Grade 1: The links in the PDF direct you to the google slide lesson. There are two links, one for editable slides and one for digital-ready slides. This gives you the flexibility to edit the student worksheets to meet their needs!

Additional Activities:

• Canoe Template

• Totem Pole

• Turtle

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