For Teachers - December - Sq'ad'adang : UCDSB Indigenous Poster Project for Teaching & Learning - LibGuides at Upper Canada Virtual Library

Resources & Events for Teachers

For the Algonquin, December brings the "Little Spirit Moon" or "Blue Moon".

In December, the Mohawk peoples have a ceremony called "The End of Seasons" Ceremony.

December 10 - Human Rights Day

December 5th or 7th - iLead (Secondary students)

Elementary

Have you booked a Cultural Advisor yet?

UCDSB Suggested Cultural Advisors 2024-25
Braiding Sweetgrass for Educators Course (4 x 60min)
This will be facilitated by award-winning and best-selling Indigenous author, Monique Gray Smith, who adapted Robin Wall Kimmerer’s New York Times Best selling book, Braiding Sweetgrass for a new generation of readers. She is well known for her storytelling, spirit of generosity and focus on resilience.
From Sea to Sea to Sea: Celebrating Indigenous Picture Books
A curated list of 100 Indigenous Picture Books by First Nations, Métis and Inuit authors and illustrators compiled by Ibby Canada http://www.ibby-canada.org.
From Sea to Sea to Sea Educator Resource
This resource guide includes an introduction to the collection, contemporary stories, cultural and traditional stories, resources to teach about the residential school system. Guide includes discussion questions and activities.

Winter Solstice - December 21

A Coyote Solstice Tale by Thomas King; Gary Clement (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780888999290
Publication Date: 2009-09-01

Secondary

Have you booked a Cultural Advisor yet?

UCDSB Suggested Cultural Advisors 2024-25
Braiding Sweetgrass for Educators Course (4 x 60min)
This will be facilitated by award-winning and best-selling Indigenous author, Monique Gray Smith, who adapted Robin Wall Kimmerer’s New York Times Best selling book, Braiding Sweetgrass for a new generation of readers. She is well known for her storytelling, spirit of generosity and focus on resilience.