Written by early years educator and Indigenous author Katherena Vermette, this guide for teachers provides engaging activities and ideas for discussion based on each illustration in Powwow Counting in Cree.
In this resource, you will find:
- background information that addresses specific topics related to Cree culture and language
- detailed, easy-to-follow lesson plans for social studies, language arts, mathematics, and other content areas in preschool, kindergarten, and up
- activities that promote cross-curricular connections through explorations of Cree language and culture, powwow traditions, the significance of eagles, and the Seven Sacred Teachings
- additional sources of information about Cree language and culture
And much more!
Tabella dei contenuti
Contents
- Chart: Illustration-Activity Correlation 1
- Exploring Cree Language 2
- Exploring the Powwow 8
- Exploring Cree Culture 12
- Special Topic: Eagles 14
- Special Topic: The Seven Sacred Teachings 19
Circa l’autore
katherena vermette (she/her/hers) is a Red River Métis (Michif) writer from Treaty 1 territory, the heart of the Métis Nation, Winnipeg, Manitoba. In 2013, her first book, North End Love Songs (The Muses’ Company) won the Governor General’s Literary Award for Poetry. Since then, her work has garnered awards and critical accolades across genres. Her novels The Break (House of Anansi) and The Strangers (Hamish Hamilton) were both national best sellers and won multiple literary awards. She is the author of numerous other bestselling titles, including the A Girl Called Echo series (High Water Press) and the Seven Teachings Stories series (High Water Press).