Coyote Science on APTN

​Explore

 the fascinating world of science – from an Indigenous perspective

http://aptn.ca/coyotescience/

http://coyotescience.com/en/episodes/

​Short video segments that feature science and Indigenous ways of knowing.​

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Coyote's Crazy Smart Science Show is an adventures-in-science series that encourages youth to explore the fascinating world of science – from an Indigenous perspective. Explore and find out more alongside our Science Questors, who learn how cool science is as they observe, ask questions, and learn from Indigenous scientists and other role models. This is FUN scientific investigation that brings our beautiful and complex universe alive. With humour and curiosity, dive into sky, water, dirt and cosmos with all kinds of brilliant Indigenous role models as guides. Contemplate the big concepts, like the science of music, math concepts, sustainability, and how the rocks are our Grandfathers. And don't forget Coyote! Our favourite trickster is there to ask questions, challenge, and help to see things in different ways.

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First Peoples: A Guide for Newcomers

​Building 

understanding between non-Aboriginal and Aboriginal communities

Worth reading for newcomers and those born here

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First Peoples: A Guide for Newcomers aims to fill the need for clear information in simple language about the First Peoples in Vancouver. It introduces newcomers to three important topics: who are Aboriginal people (or First Peoples) in Vancouver and Canada; a brief overview of the relationship between the Government of Canada and First Peoples; and current initiatives and ways for newcomers to learn more about Aboriginal people in the community.

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Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada - The Métis People

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earn more about the

​Métis

 history of Canada

https://indigenouspeoplesatlasofcanada.ca/section/metis/

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The Royal Canadian Geographical Society has boldly taken a step to address the truth with the creation of this atlas, which will help balance the historical record with other perspectives and missing pieces of history. The atlas will be a powerful educational tool for all Canadians, affirming the Métis Nation, the Inuit and the First Nations, while helping Canadians and the world learn more about the true history of Canada.

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The remarkable resiliency of the Métis Nation is a testament to the strength and determination of our ancestors. We honour their strength with the pride and tenacity with which we hold on to our culture, our values and our rights as a founding people of Canada. Here, more of our story is told

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Political Evolution of the Metis Nation

​Informative video from MNC Channel​

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pa3SCNFoUjI&feature=youtu.be

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​his video provides an overview of the political growth and prominence of the Métis Nation. For viewers needing more background on Métis rights.​

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​ee also: http://metisportals.ca/wp/?page_id=176​

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SOCIAL STUDIES — B.C. First Peoples

​No longer a draft!​

https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/sites/curriculum.gov.bc.ca/files/curriculum/social-studies/en_social-studies_12_bc-first-peoples_elab.pdf

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heck out these "Big Ideas"

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  The identities, world
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  views, and languages of B.C. First Peoples are renewed, sustained, and transformed through their connection to the land. 
  
• The impact of contact and colonialism continues to affect the political, social, and economic lives of B.C. First Peoples.
  
• Cultural expressions convey the richness, diversity, and resiliency of B.C. First Peoples.
  
• Through self-governance, leadership, and self-determination, B.C. First Peoples challenge and resist Canada's ongoing colonialism. 
  

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Our home on native land

Mapping​

territories, languages, and treaties respectfully

https://native-land.ca/#

​Victor's

 project highlights the many overlapping identities and cultures that have co-existed in North America for thousands of years. He admits that while there is always room for tweaking and improvement, this resource gives a new perspective on the role of mapping and how we draw boundaries.

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Native-Land.ca started in early 2015, during a time of a lot of resource development projects in British Columbia.

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The map has gotten a reasonable amount of attention over the years, and it typically spikes in popularity around Thanksgiving, "Columbus Day", and National Aboriginal Day.

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There are over 630 different First Nations in Canada (and many more globally)

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 Western maps of Indigenous nations are very often inherently colonial, in that they delegate power according to imposed borders that don't really exist in many nations throughout history. 

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Drumbeats & Dreams

Films​

 highlighting BC's Aboriginal youth in action

http://carswellfilm.ca/showreel/

​Visit this site to see films that celebrate local culture and ​school district initiatives.

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Ed Carswell has been directing educational films for almost 30 years. 

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For the past 5 years Carswellfilm has worked closely with School District 48, 58 and 10 to create a variety of films for their Aboriginal Education programs. (K'omoks, Squamish, Lil'wat, Nlaka'pamux, Sinixt Nations)

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