Lessons From the Earth
Storytelling, Art & Indigenous Knowledge
Teacher Resource Kit: Junior Grades
Prior to reading or watching The Sacred Fisher Story it is recommended that teachers take time to activate student thinking with regards to existing knowledge. Some examples to consider are introducing vocabulary, key concepts such as love, balance, respect, our relationship with the environment, the animals in the story, etc.
After reading or watching The Sacred Fisher Story, there are many possible activities that can be done to reinforce and further explore the story’s messages.
Although there are a variety of themes embedded within the story, this resource focuses 7 big ideas, each with supporting videos and sample lesson plans. All lesson plans also have connections to the Anishinaabe teachings of the 7 Sacred Teachings (Grandfather Teachings) as well as the Catholic Virtues and Catholic Graduate Expectations (Note: this resource was developed by the Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board)
After reading or watching The Sacred Fisher Story, there are many possible activities that can be done to reinforce and further explore the story’s messages.
Although there are a variety of themes embedded within the story, this resource focuses 7 big ideas, each with supporting videos and sample lesson plans. All lesson plans also have connections to the Anishinaabe teachings of the 7 Sacred Teachings (Grandfather Teachings) as well as the Catholic Virtues and Catholic Graduate Expectations (Note: this resource was developed by the Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board)
The 7 Big Ideas Are:
1. Zhawenjige: Walking With A Good Heart
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2. Dodem: The Clan System
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3. Mangide'e: Courage
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4. Zaagi'idiwin: Love
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5. Bagijigan: Offerings
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6. Maawanji'idiwag: Working Together in a Good Way
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7. Omdendum: Hope For the Future
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Ready to begin?
Click here to go to the Sacred Fisher Story or if you prefer to skip to a teaching/big idea from the story, use the drop down menu bar above to navigate through the chapters or click on the links below:
Chapter 1: Inaaknigewin: An Agreement With Mother Earth
Chapter 2: Zhawenjige: Walking With a Good Heart
Chapter 3: Dodem: The Clan System
Chapter 4: Mangide'e: Courage
Chapter 5: Zaagi'idiwin: Love
Chapter 6: Bagijian: Offerings
Chapter 7: Maawanji'idiwag: Working Together In A Good Way
Chapter 8: Omdendum: Hope For the Future
Chapter 9: Final Thoughts
Chapter 10: Sample Inquiry Activity