RELATED WWW RESOURCES

• Currciular Resources in Aboriginal Studies - "Theme Pages" which focus on specific topics within Aboriginal Studies. CLN's theme pages are collections of useful Internet educational resources within a narrow curricular topic and contain links to two types of information. Students and teachers will find curricular resources (information, content...) to help them learn about this topic. In addition, there are links to instructional materials (lesson plans) which will help teachers provide instruction in this theme.
  
• Storytelling - The Art of Knowledge - The First Peoples of Canada recognize certain members of their communities for their ability as storytellers. The skillful art of storytelling is passed down from one generation to another by chosen, recognized or hereditary storytellers.
  
• Stories, Folklore, and Fairy Tales Theme Page - Listing of links to site with additional information on this theme.
  
  
  
  
  
• Chapter Four - The Plains Indian Nations of Western Canada - "The Indian nations of the western Canadian Plains have been a vital part of the prairie landscape for thousands of years. In the 19th century the "plains culture area" encompassed ... read more
  
• Traditional Knowledge - This section includes eleven legends that were widely known to Inuit across the Canadian Arctic. Like mythologies around the world, the legends sought to explain the origin and special attributes of species that were of particular importance to the Inuit people. Some of the legends reveal a feature that colours many Inuit myths – the transformation of humans into animals.
  
• Sample Grade 3 Unit - Folktales - The purpose of this unit is to introduce students to the history of literature and to develop their understanding of common elements and themes that pervade literature from various parts of the world. Folktales are considered traditional literature, along with fables, myths, and legends. Such stories were traditionally transmitted orally from one generation to the next, carrying the embellishments or adaptations of particular storytellers, eras, and cultures. Traditional literature reflects human beliefs, concerns, and fantasies that have transcended the ages. Although many of the selections used in the unit have obvious countries or cultures of origin, they do not have identifiable originators or authors.