Indigenous Education Resources for Students

In the stories told by different Aboriginal peoples across Canada, Sky Woman, Glooscap, Sedna, Nanabush or Raven create the world, or change it into the world known to human beings. Click the right arrow symbol to read some of these stories.

A set of Level 1 and 2 storybooks available in Plains Cree, Swampy Cree, Sts'ailes, Old Massett, and Skidegate, as well as English, French, and Spanish.

Isaac, from the Anishinabek Nation, talks about the sacredness of wampum.

Isaac, from the Anishinabek Nation, talks about the agreements that wampum is used to document.

This web series follows a young Indigenous boy on a rite of passage—a vision quest—where he learns about the Seven Sacred Laws. Available in English, French, and Anishinaabemowin.

This 3-minute video describes the history and culture of totem poles. Learn about the style and design of totem poles and how the crests tell a family's story.

Kevin Noble Maillard reads his book "Fry Bread" and shares the significance of a dish in a modern Indigenous family.