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Curated OER

Longhouse Spirits Lesson Plan

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Learners study the Native American nations that reside in the Pacific Northwest. They work with the traditional Raven stories to make a puppet theater in the form of a replica longhouse. Next, they make a spirit shape that is...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Indians of the Woodlands

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students read and discuss a text about housing styles of the Haida and Iroquois Indians. They, in groups, complete worksheets and present their findings to the class.
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Coastal Arts Online Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting site filled with pictures of artwork from the Pacific Northwest coast. Great examples of masks, prints, paintings, carvings, totem poles, and much more!
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Fitzhenry and Whiteside: 'Archipelago' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 5th - 8th
"Archipelago", a novel by David Ward set in the Queen Charlotte Islands in British Columbia, follows a boy who is transported to prehistoric times and must learn to survive there. This extensive teacher's guide includes chapter summaries...
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Joseph Bruchac Home Page: Joseph Bruchac

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is Joseph Bruchac's homepage. It provides links to his biography, a listing of his major works, and other online resources for the author. It also provides links to several of his poems to open or download on mp3.
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University of Calgary

Canada's First Nations: Native Creation Myths

For Students 9th - 10th
Here's an introduction to the creation myths of Canada's First Nations, which contains a brief look at the themes and content of these stories, as well as the problems that arise when they are translated. Includes links to the creation...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Repatriation

For Students 9th - 10th
"Repatriation", returning to one's origin, is a program running through the Smithsonian examining Native American artifacts.
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Other

Alaska History and Cultural Studies: Alaska's Cultures

For Students 9th - 10th
The numerous cultures that make up the demography of Alaska are profiled. Included are Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, Polynesians and Latin Americans.
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Alaska Native Heritage Center: Eyak, Tlingit, Haida & Tsimshian

For Students 9th - 10th
Experience the life of the Native Alaskan culture group of the Eyak, Tlingit, Haida, & Tsimshian people and learn about their traditions and customs. Although they share a common culture, they have very different languages and social...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Haida

For Students 9th - 10th
With this resource the students will learn about the culture and origin of the native American people the Haida.
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Other

Travel Alaska: Native Alaskans: Tlingit, Haida, Eyak, and Tsimshian

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information on the history and culture of the Alaskan Indian groups: Haida, Tlingit, Eyak, and Tsimshian.