Welcome to the Aboriginal Origin and Settlement Edukit. This Edukit was developed to allow you discover and explore all kinds of interesting and fun facts about Aboriginal culture in Alberta and across Canada. You will learn about many important Aboriginal communities in Alberta such as Dene, Blackfoot, and Cree communities, as well as the origin and culture of the Métis people.

The Aboriginal Origin and Settlement Edukit explores various Aboriginal origin theories, as well as traditional and post-contact education systems and discussion of Aboriginal languages and linguistic roots.

Welcome to the Culture and Its Meaning Edukit! This Edukit has been designed to introduce you to the interesting and diverse culture of Aboriginal peoples in Alberta and across Canada. You will learn many exciting things about the importance of oral history to Aboriginal people and the cultural significance of family and friends.

Look in Infomania for the facts and the notes about Health and Wellness, then look over the images and photographs in the MegaMedia. Finally, check your understanding with some quiz questions and word games in Action Pack.

Did you know that Michif is the traditional language of Métis people or that there are 11 major Aboriginal language families? You will also learn why language is such an important part of Aboriginal peoples family and community. We hope you enjoy your journey through the Edukit!

Take a moment to search through Infomania section containing biographies of many inspiring and hardworking Aboriginal people who live in Canada. You might just be suprised to find out all the great things that Aboriginal people have been involved in.

Are you interested in some neat and fun fast facts about life in the Bush? Well now, you can find out all sorts of things by clicking on the Tid Bits to Know section. The Glossary section has a lot of cool information too.

Have you ever seen what traditional Aboriginal bead work looks like? Well now, you can by visiting the Photo Gallery section of this Edukit! We know there are many interesting activities too in the Puzzles and Games section. Make sure to try them all. Are you interested in some neat and fun fast facts about life in the Bush? Well now, you can find out all sorts of things by clicking on the Tid Bits to Know section.

Have you ever seen what traditional Aboriginal bead work looks like? Well now, you can by visiting the Photo Gallery section of this Edukit! We know there are many interesting activities too in the Puzzles and Games section. Make sure to try them all. Are you interested in some neat and fun fast facts about life in the Bush?

You will be introduced to the concept of oral history and how it was the primary means in which Aboriginal people shared their history, spirituality, and stories of creation with one another. There is a special focus on the Blood and Peigan Nations of southern Alberta that will allow you to discover why family and community is so important in passing down traditional ways.

We know there are many interesting activities too in the Puzzles and Games section. Make sure to try them all. Are you interested in some neat and fun fast facts about life in the Bush? Well now, you can find out all sorts of things by clicking on the Tid Bits to Know section. The Glossary section has a lot of cool information too.

In this Elementary Student Zone you will find examples from the story of the Alberta Francophone community based on the website Alberta's Francophone Heritage. This is organized into material suitable for elementary school. There is special emphasis upon the St. Paul community as an example of Francophone heritage. The material is organized into five main groups.

Make heritage come alive! The following sections will enhance your learning and understanding of the life and times of Alex Decoteau.

The Student Zone contains a glossary, pictures, audio/video, and quotes from the Famous 5.

The First Nations Contributions Edukit examines the accomplishments and backgrounds of many First Nation people from Canada's past and present.

Welcome junior high students to the Culture and Its Meaning Edukit. This Edukit will allow you to discover facts about Aboriginal culture in Alberta and across Canada. Many of the activities will allow you to participate first hand such as researching Aboriginal languages and Aboriginal owned and operated businesses. A mini Cree dictionary will allow you to practice and maybe learn a few words from the Cree language!

The Métis are a distinct cultural group with their own special history and language called Michif. Discover the origins of the Michif language and learn how to spell, say and share a new word! Explore our section on Métis history and TidBits to know, and learn more about their language and culture. Enjoy!

Welcome to the Spirituality and Creation Stories Edukit. This edukit has been designed to allow you to access all kinds of neat facts about Aboriginal peoples. There is a really interesting section on the medicinal uses of plants and how different Aboriginal groups utilized them. You will get to study up on some of the plants, herbs, berries, and shrubs that grow in Alberta.

This Edukit addresses issues of national identity and globalization in the Middle East, specifically as they apply to the example of Israel and the Occupied Territories. The content in this Edukit is designed to do this at a level for secondary students and teachers.

Here is information and visual material to help you develop a more complete understanding of two aspects of social and emotional wellness of native Canadian groups. First, the residential school process was a harsh influence on First Nations culture and family life. This part of Canadian history is particularly important to understand and to try to heal the pervasive effects of this episode.. The second focus for this collection of resources is to clarify the traditional ability of First Nations groups to cooperate, communicate, and meet their needs at a very high level of success.

Have you ever seen what traditional Aboriginal bead work looks like? Well now, you can by visiting the Photo Gallery section of this Edukit! We know there are many interesting activities too in the Puzzles and Games section.

The Culture and Its Meaning Edukit was designed to allow you to examine Aboriginal culture from a historical and contemporary perspective. It is important to recognize that many factors have influenced and affected Aboriginal culture in both positive and negative ways.

You will have the opportunity to hypothesize about what potential impacts there could be upon Aboriginal culture if traditional languages were lost. You will also be able to recognize the different Aboriginal language groups and dialects within Alberta and Canada. The Edukit also provides you with some interesting facts about the history and cultural importance of Aboriginal languages in Canada.

For Senior Secondary students; the student zone that follows is a resource for you to find information to supplement your projects or to just learn something new about Aboriginal and Métis people in Canada. The Tid Bits section will provide you with facts about many different Aboriginal organizations in Canada. You can also find out facts about the history and culture of the Métis people in Canada too.

It is important to realize that there is a proper way to go about asking to share in the knowledge that Elders possess. This edukit allows you to explore the role of Elders in the pre-contact, contact, and modern eras. Storytelling is a very spiritual and sacred aspect of Aboriginal culture that you will be given an opportunity to explore.