Indigenous Inquiry Kit: Indigenous Culture

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Indigenous Inquiry Kit Indigenous Culture

• A.J. Hrychuk
• e-mail hrychuaj31_at_brandonu.ca

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IIK Indigenous Culture

• Composed at part of Integrated Thematic Unit
  Why am I Proud to be Manitoban?
• Ideal for use with Grade 4 curriculum, but can be
  adapted as necessary

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IIK Indigenous Culture

• Lead with Jennelis Dance
• Cultural identity and significance
• Reflection on own identity

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IIK Indigenous Culture

• Two other specific lesson plans dealing
  specifically with aboriginal culture
• Ethnic Diversity Symbols of Aboriginal
  (Grandmothers Dreamcatcher) Culture (D is for
  Drum)

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IIK Indigenous Culture

• Integrated thematic unit mini-project
• Identification of influential ethnic groups in
  Manitoba(e.g. Aboriginals, French, Métis,
  Ukrainians, Hiddenites, etc.)
• Base-requirements Cultural Information log,
  reading log, word wall, goal setting, etc.
• Add-on assignments Heroes, food, recreation,
  map it out, interview an expert, etc.
• Summative presentation group presentation in
  selected form (PowerPoint, skit, display, etc.)

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IIK Indigenous Culture

• IIK as flexible adaptable resource
• IIK as a resource kit for integrated thematic
  unit
• Focus on Aboriginal and Métis, but also
  includes/relates to numerous other cultural
  groups in Manitoba
• Numerous transferrable themes
• Self-concept
• Pride
• Identity
• History
• Story-telling