Indigenous Peoples of Canada Grades 4-6

🪶 Indigenous Peoples of Canada: First Nations, the Inuit, and the Métis

Introduce your students to the history, cultures, and contributions of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada with this comprehensive resource. Covering past and present, this book explores traditions, daily life, art, governance, and the impact of European arrival on Turtle Island.

Designed for both school and home use, these student-friendly reproducible pages combine informational text, follow-up questions, and engaging activities—making it an ideal supplement to any Social Studies program.

✨ What’s Inside

• Clear, age-appropriate informational texts
• Follow-up questions and activities to deepen understanding
• Coverage of Indigenous Nations across Canada, including the Northwest Coast, Plateau, Plains, Arctic, Subarctic, and Eastern Woodlands
• Exploration of key topics such as:
• The League of Six Nations
• The Métis and ethnogenesis
• Indigenous inventions, governance, and traditions
• European contact, the fur trade, and treaties
• Contemporary issues like the Indian Act, Residential Schools, reserves, land claims, and powwows

📚 Activities & Extras

• Creative projects: magazine-making, biography brochures, collages
• Graphic organizers & rubrics for assessment
• Maps, timelines, and visual supports
• A curated list of books, videos, podcasts, and notable Indigenous people for extension learning

🏫 Why Teachers Love It

✔️ Versatile – works as a stand-alone unit or enrichment resource

✔️ Comprehensive – over 100 pages of content and activities

✔️ Engaging – blends history, culture, and inquiry-based tasks

✔️ Culturally mindful – introduces Indigenous perspectives and voices

💡 Perfect For:

• Grade 4–7 Social Studies (Canada/Ontario curriculum links)
• Inquiry-based learning
• Whole-class, small group, or independent work
• At-home enrichment