LESSONS FROM THE EARTH & BEYOND

Lessons From the Earth
Storytelling, Art & Indigenous Knowledge
Teacher Resource Kit:
​Primary Grades K - 3

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Prior to reading or watching The Sacred Fisher Story it is recommended that teachers take time to activate student thinking in regards to existing knowledge.  Consider key concepts such as love, balance, respect, our relationship with the environment.

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 on 7 big ideas, each with supporting videos and sample lesson plans with curriculum connected activities.  All lesson plans also have connections to 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
2. Dodem: The Clan System
3. Mangide'e: Courage
4. Zaagi'idiwin: Love
5. Bagijigan: Offerings
6. Maawanji'idiwag: Working Together in a Good Way
7. Omdendum: Hope For the Future

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, 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


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      • Chapter 2: Zhawenjige
      • Chapter 3: Dodem
      • Chapter 4: Mangide'e
      • Chapter 5: Zaagi'idiwin
      • Chapter 6: Bagijigan
      • Chapter 7: Maawanji'idiwag
      • Chapter 8: Omdendum
      • Chapter 9: Final Thoughts
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      • Chapter 1: Inaaknigewin
      • Chapter 2: Zhawenjige
      • Chapter 3: Dodem
      • Chapter 4: Mangide'e
      • Chapter 5: Zaagi'idiwin
      • Chapter 6: Bagijigan
      • Chapter 7: Maawanji'idiwag
      • Chapter 8: Omdendum
      • Chapter 9: Final Thoughts
      • Chapter 10: Sample Inquiry Activities
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      • Chapter 1: Inaaknigewin
      • Chapter 2: Zhawenjige
      • Chapter 3: Dodem
      • Chapter 4: Mangide'e
      • Chapter 5: Zaagi'idiwin
      • Chapter 6: Bagijigan
      • Chapter 7: Maawanji'idiwag
      • Chapter 8: Omdendum
      • Chapter 9: Final Thoughts
      • Chapter 10: Sample Inquiry Activities
    • Teaching Videos >
      • Isaac Murdoch >
        • Inaaknigewin
        • Zhawenjige P/J
        • Zhawenjige I/S
        • Dodem P/J
        • Dodem I/S
        • Mangide'e P/J
        • Mangide'e I/S
        • Zaagi'idiwin P/J
        • Zaagi'idiwin I/S
        • Maawanji'idiwag P/J
        • Maawanji'idiwag I/S
        • Bagijigan P/J
        • Bagijigan I/S
        • Omdendum P/J
        • Omdendum I/S
        • Managing Earth
      • Jerry Otowadjiwan >
        • Inaaknigewin
        • Our True Purpose on Earth
        • The Good Life
        • The Importance of Animals
        • Spiritual Wellbeing
        • Understanding Spirit
        • Spirit Identity
        • Overcoming Temptation
      • Lorraine Liberty >
        • Inaaknigewin: Responsibilities
        • Water
        • Four Colours of Medicine Wheel
        • Importance of Language
      • Ray John Jr >
        • The Great Law
        • Walking With a Good Heart
        • Family
        • Love
        • Offerings
        • Education
      • Mary Lou Smoke >
        • 7 Generations & Water
        • Cedar
        • Finding Info
    • Background
    • Special Acknowledgements & Biographies
  • Lessons From Beyond
    • About this Resource
    • How to use this resource
    • For Educators
    • For Students
    • We Come From the Stars
    • Patterns in the Night Sky
    • The Journey
    • Grandmother Moon >
      • Phases of Moon
      • Why Only One Side of the Moon
      • Causes of Tides
    • Knowledge Keepers & Contributors >
      • Anishinaabe
      • Kanyen'kehaka
      • Ininew
      • Maori
      • Dine
      • NASA
    • Science Profiles
  • Additional Stories