Lesson - Indigineous Identity
Objectives:
Activity:
Students visit the Four Directions website and listen to the teaching of the
worldviews of the five First Nations discussed in the introduction. Students
compile a list of common and distinctive elements of the worldviews presented in
the site and record them in their learning logs. (Note: The Four Directions
Interactive Teachings define the term “worldview” as “a society’s philosophy,
history, culture and traditions.” )
Students read Through the Eyes of the Cree and Beyond: The Art of Allen Sapp: The
Story of a People by Allen Sapp. After reading, students discuss Sapp’s portrait of
Cree society, and complete a reflection journal entry. (Note: This book portrays
Cree culture through Sapp’s paintings and writing and includes the reflections of
many Elders.)
* Note: There are a number of activities available on the Allen Sapp's Art Attachment
- Who are the First Nations and Cree peoples of Canada?
- What are the elements that define Indigenous identity?
- How are Indigenous peoples distinct from other Canadians?
- What common values/principles and/or beliefs do First Nations and Cree peoples share?
Activity:
Students visit the Four Directions website and listen to the teaching of the
worldviews of the five First Nations discussed in the introduction. Students
compile a list of common and distinctive elements of the worldviews presented in
the site and record them in their learning logs. (Note: The Four Directions
Interactive Teachings define the term “worldview” as “a society’s philosophy,
history, culture and traditions.” )
Students read Through the Eyes of the Cree and Beyond: The Art of Allen Sapp: The
Story of a People by Allen Sapp. After reading, students discuss Sapp’s portrait of
Cree society, and complete a reflection journal entry. (Note: This book portrays
Cree culture through Sapp’s paintings and writing and includes the reflections of
many Elders.)
* Note: There are a number of activities available on the Allen Sapp's Art Attachment