First Nations, Métis and Inuit knowledge
Metis Sash Lesson Plan | |
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I hold myself to high standards when discussing FNMI knowledge and implementing it into the classroom. As a Métis woman who grew up learning almost nothing about her culture, I feel deeply about ensuring that it is not the case in the future. Throughout my primary education, I knew virtually nothing about my culture. After my first year at the university, I realized I was missing a big piece of myself. Since then, I have engaged in more Métis cultural practices, and I have taken a great interest in researching my family history.
The first time I teach in an elementary classroom, I try to use this lesson plan.
I read Becoming Metis by Deborah L Delaronde-Falk to the class. This book is fantastic because it displays a young Métis girl who explores her heritage through different cultural activities. I highly suggest this book to anyone discussing Métis culture in a classroom!
Afterwards, I present my sash and explain the meanings of all the colours on the sash.
Using paint, q-tips and strips of paper, I have students create their version of the Métis sash that we will turn into bracelets (this is at the end of the book).
I always remember is that each student will create something different and in their interpretation, and that is all I can ask of them! I try not to pressure the students to make replicas of the sash because their creation and stories have on their own meanings.
The first time I teach in an elementary classroom, I try to use this lesson plan.
I read Becoming Metis by Deborah L Delaronde-Falk to the class. This book is fantastic because it displays a young Métis girl who explores her heritage through different cultural activities. I highly suggest this book to anyone discussing Métis culture in a classroom!
Afterwards, I present my sash and explain the meanings of all the colours on the sash.
Using paint, q-tips and strips of paper, I have students create their version of the Métis sash that we will turn into bracelets (this is at the end of the book).
I always remember is that each student will create something different and in their interpretation, and that is all I can ask of them! I try not to pressure the students to make replicas of the sash because their creation and stories have on their own meanings.