LESSONS FROM THE EARTH & BEYOND

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

Lessons From the Earth: Storytelling, Art & Indigenous Knowledge Teacher Resource Kit has been funded by Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board 
We wish to acknowledge the following list of contributors who have shared their knowledge and expertise in the development and writing of this resource:

Christi Belcourt, Artist, Métis Nation
Kelly Crawford, Indigenous Education Consultant, M’Chigeeng First Nation
Wes Day, Videographer, Serpent River First Nation
Ray John Jr., Traditional Teacher, Oneida Nation
Lorraine Liberty, Giimookiikwe, Nipissing First Nation
Isaac Murdoch, Traditional Teacher, Serpent River First Nation

Jerry Otowadjiwan, 4th Degree Mide, Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve

Nancy Rowe, Community Consultant, Mississaugas of New Credit First Nation

Mary Lou Smoke, Anishinaabe, Batchewana First Nation
Dan Reidy, Academic Coordinator DPCDSB
Geordie Barnett, Academic Consultant DPCDSB
Jodie Williams, Department Head, St. Thomas Aquinas CSS, DPCDSB

Appreciation for their support of this endeavor is extended to:
Max Vecchiarino, Superintendent of Program
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First shared at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School, this story became the inspiration for a multi-disciplinary school wide mural project.  The work to create a four panel mural was a collaboration of students, teachers, community Elders and traditional storyteller Isaac Murdoch from Serpent River First Nation, and renowned Métis artist, Christi Belcourt.  Recognizing the impact of the murals, they and the story, became the foundation for the development of this resource.  To learn more about this mural project click here.

There are a series of activities that reinforce and further explore the key concepts and messages from the story.

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)

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    • Fisher Story
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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
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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
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      • 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
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    • For Educators
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      • Phases of Moon
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  • Home
  • Before Starting...
  • Lessons From the Earth
    • About this Resource
    • How to use this resource
    • Fisher Story
    • Primary Resource Kit >
      • 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
    • Junior Resource Kit >
      • 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
    • Intermediate Resource Kit >
      • 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 Technology of Travel
    • 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
  • Additional Resources