LibGuides: UCDSB Indigenous Secondary School Literacy Course: Indigenous Cultural Texts

Suggested Databases

Canada in Context This link opens in a new window
Online experience of contextual information on a broad range of Canadian topics, people, places and events.
ON-Core : Core Curriculum On-Demand This link opens in a new window
Streaming and downloadable video, 100% Canadian and aligned to the Ontario Curriculum.
4Canoes Indigenous Voices eBooks This link opens in a new window
Teachers Resources & Children's Books including: English and French editions of Natural Curiosity 2nd Edition: The Importance of Indigenous Perspectives; Four volumes of 4Canoes including The Ojibwe from Great Spirit Island, The Haida of Haida Gwaii, The Mi'kmaq of Ktaqamkuk, and The Yavapai, The People of the Sun. Three children's books by Canoe Kids including the Eagle Feather Story (A Story from the Dakelh Peoples), The Drum Story by The Ojibwe Peoples of Manitoulin Island, and Wah buuny - vah (Yavapai Brush House)
The Residential Schools Book (Words and Images of Survivors) by Larry Loyie.
NFB Educational Playlists This link opens in a new window
NFB educational playlists are selections of films on themes that tie in with Canadian curricula and address the important issues of the day. Many of the playlists are also linked to study guides.

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Métis beadwork, embroidery and more
This article from Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada explains Métis beadwork and embroidery.
Native Drums
Welcome to Native Drums, a website devoted to the rich heritage of First Nations culture and music in Canada.
With videos, and moving image galleries for Youth, in-depth interviews and articles for students, the image research database for scholars, and downloadable resource kits for teachers, Native Drums has something for everyone!
Short HIstory of Throat Siniging
Learn the history of throat singing with Watchers of the North.
Sacred Rites: Preserving Indigenous Tattoos
This article explores the history and symbolism of Indigenous tattoos, and explains why they don't belong to everyone.
Honouring Memories, Planting Dreams
Heart gardens honour residential school survivors and their families, as well as the legacy of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.

Reclaimed
"Reclaimed is a weekly series on CBC Radio that explores the many worlds of contemporary Indigenous music from traditional songs and acoustic sounds to Native hip-hop, R&B, and the dancefloor-filling beats of electric powwow."
William Prince
Website of musician William Prince.
Adrian Sutherland and Midnight Shine
Website for the Cree rock band Adrian Sutherland and Midnight Shine.
The Jerry Cans
Website of the Iqaluit rock band, The Jerry Cans.
Tanya Tagaq
Website for Inuk throat singer Tanya Tagaq.
The Beginners Guide to Songwriting
This website offer lots of tips for new songwriters. It includes examples of song structure and lyrics.
How to Analyse Song Lyrics and Write Better Ones
Learn how to deeply analyse song lyrics, and come up with your own.

Why Cultural Appropriation Isn't Cool
Learn about what cultural appropriation is and why it is wrong.
7 Things You Might Not Realize Are Cultural Appropriation
This article explains the fine line between cultural appreciation and appropriation.