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    The document outlines a Grade 5 First Nations Cultural Day schedule that will help students learn about the Blackfoot and Pikani peoples' culture and connection to the land through stories, teachings, artwork, dance and traditional games. Students will participate in learning sessions on artifacts, storytelling, four directions teachings, games and tipi symbols. The day aims to further students' understanding of Aboriginal histories, stories, and relationships with the physical geography of Canada. The event relies on volunteers and brings traditional knowledge holders into the classrooms.

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    The document outlines a Grade 5 First Nations Cultural Day schedule that will help students learn about the Blackfoot and Pikani peoples' culture and connection to the land through stories, teachings, artwork, dance and traditional games. Students will participate in learning sessions on artifacts, storytelling, four directions teachings, games and tipi symbols. The day aims to further students' understanding of Aboriginal histories, stories, and relationships with the physical geography of Canada. The event relies on volunteers and brings traditional knowledge holders into the classrooms.

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    Grade 5 First Nations Cultural Day Schedule

    April 7, 2016
    This event has been created to help students of all backgrounds gain a greater
    understanding of the rich culture of the Blackfoot and Pikani peoples and how their
    lives have been interconnected with the land for generations. Today we have the
    privilege of learning from those who know intimately the traditional ways of
    connecting with the land through stories, teachings, artwork and dance. Please enjoy
    watching, listening, and writing about the rich cultural practices of the Blackfoot and
    Pikani People and how their culture connects them to our Mother Earth.
    Time
    12:30-12:40
    12:40-1:00
    1:00-1:20
    1:20-1:40
    1:40-2:00
    2:00-2:20
    2:20-2:22
    2:22-3:00

    Event
    Organize class groups
    Learning Sessions In Various Classrooms
    (See Below)
    Gather in Gym
    Dance Presentation

    Event

    Location

    12:401:00

    Story
    Circle

    Room 21

    Group 1

    Group 5 Group 4 Group 3 Group 2

    Tipi
    Symbols

    Room 23

    Group 2

    Group 1 Group 5 Group 4 Group 3

    Artifacts

    Room 24

    Group 3

    Group 2 Group 1 Group 5 Group 4

    Group 4

    Group 3 Group 2 Group 1 Group 5

    Group 5

    Group 4 Group 3 Group 2 Group 1

    First
    Outside
    Nations
    Courtroo
    Games
    m
    Four
    Direction
    Gym
    s
    Teachings

    1:001:20

    1:201:40

    1:402:00

    2:002:20

    This event would not have been possible without the unselfish efforts of many
    volunteers who gave of their time and resources to make this event happen. Thank
    you everyone who has taken part in making this event possible!

    Session Descriptions
    Each session will have an interactive lesson where students can immerse
    themselves in Blackfoot and Pikani culture. All students have passports
    that have a question or two to answer at the end of each Learning
    Session.

    Artifacts - See and use buffalo bones, hide, and horns as you
    learn how First Nations used all parts of the buffalo to make
    everything from weapons to baby rattles
    Presenter: Ashley Weavers
    Materials Provided by LSD51 First Nations Liaisons
    Story Circle - Enjoy listening to a traditional Napi story that has
    been passed down from generation to generation for thousands
    of years.
    Story Teller: Krystal Wolfram
    4 Directions Learn about how seasons, and compass
    directions can relate to stages of life and can be expressed
    through the hoop dance.
    First Nations Games - Test your hunting skills by playing
    games that were invented thousands of years ago using only
    materials that are found in the natural environment.
    Presenter: Wayne Filipenko
    Materials Provided by LSD51 First Nations Liaisons
    Tipi Symbols - See authentic tipi designs on mini tipis, as well as have
    the significance and meaning of those designs explained. If there is time

    you may get to begin designing your own Tipi!


    Presenter: Laurie Spotted Bull
    Materials Provided by Margaret Bevans
    Dance presentation- Enjoy watching and listening to traditional First
    Nations dance demonstrations and drumming by RHS All-Star
    Entertainers
    Lead by Jerry Firstcharger

    Connections to Curricular Outcomes

    General Outcome 5.1


    Physical Geography of
    Canada

    General Outcome 5.2


    Histories and Stories of Ways
    of Life in Canada

    General Outcome 5.3Canada:


    Shaping an Identity

    Students will demonstrate an


    understanding and
    appreciation of how the
    physical geography and
    natural resources of Canada
    affect the quality of life of all
    Canadians.

    Students will demonstrate an


    understanding of the people
    and the stories of Canada
    and their ways of life over
    time, and appreciate the
    diversity of Canada's
    heritage.

    Students will demonstrate an


    understanding of the events and
    factors that have changed the
    ways of life in Canada over time
    and appreciate the impact of
    these changes on citizenship
    and identity.

    Specific Outcomes
    5.2.2 - examine, critically, the ways of life of Aboriginal peoples in Canada by exploring and
    reflecting upon the following questions and issues:

    What do the stories of First Nations, Mtis and Inuit peoples tell us about their beliefs regarding
    the relationship between people and the land?
    How are the Aboriginal cultures and ways of life unique in each of the western, northern, central
    and eastern regions of Canada?
    How were the natural environment and geography of each region of Canada determining factors
    of the diversity among Aboriginal groups (e.g., languages, symbolism)?
    In what ways do anthropology and archaeology contribute to our understanding of First Nations,
    Mtis and Inuit peoples?

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