Grade 5 First Nations Cultural Day Schedule

April 7, 2016
This event has been created to help students of all backgrounds gain a greater
understanding of the rich culture of the Blackfoot and Pikani peoples and how their
lives have been interconnected with the land for generations. Today we have the
privilege of learning from those who know intimately the traditional ways of
connecting with the land through stories, teachings, artwork and dance. Please enjoy
watching, listening, and writing about the rich cultural practices of the Blackfoot and
Pikani People and how their culture connects them to our Mother Earth.
Time
12:30-12:40
12:40-1:00
1:00-1:20
1:20-1:40
1:40-2:00
2:00-2:20
2:20-2:22
2:22-3:00

Event
Organize class groups
Learning Sessions In Various Classrooms
(See Below)
Gather in Gym
Dance Presentation

Event

Location

12:401:00

Story
Circle

Room 21

Group 1

Group 5 Group 4 Group 3 Group 2

Tipi
Symbols

Room 23

Group 2

Group 1 Group 5 Group 4 Group 3

Artifacts

Room 24

Group 3

Group 2 Group 1 Group 5 Group 4

Group 4

Group 3 Group 2 Group 1 Group 5

Group 5

Group 4 Group 3 Group 2 Group 1

First
Outside
Nations
Courtroo
Games
m
Four
Direction
Gym
s
Teachings

1:001:20

1:201:40

1:402:00

2:002:20

This event would not have been possible without the unselfish efforts of many
volunteers who gave of their time and resources to make this event happen. Thank
you everyone who has taken part in making this event possible!

Session Descriptions
Each session will have an interactive lesson where students can immerse
themselves in Blackfoot and Pikani culture. All students have passports
that have a question or two to answer at the end of each Learning
Session.

Artifacts - See and use buffalo bones, hide, and horns as you
learn how First Nations used all parts of the buffalo to make
everything from weapons to baby rattles
Presenter: Ashley Weavers
Materials Provided by LSD51 First Nations Liaisons
Story Circle - Enjoy listening to a traditional Napi story that has
been passed down from generation to generation for thousands
of years.
Story Teller: Krystal Wolfram
4 Directions Learn about how seasons, and compass
directions can relate to stages of life and can be expressed
through the hoop dance.
First Nations Games - Test your hunting skills by playing
games that were invented thousands of years ago using only
materials that are found in the natural environment.
Presenter: Wayne Filipenko
Materials Provided by LSD51 First Nations Liaisons
Tipi Symbols - See authentic tipi designs on mini tipis, as well as have
the significance and meaning of those designs explained. If there is time

you may get to begin designing your own Tipi!

Presenter: Laurie Spotted Bull
Materials Provided by Margaret Bevans
Dance presentation- Enjoy watching and listening to traditional First
Nations dance demonstrations and drumming by RHS All-Star
Entertainers
Lead by Jerry Firstcharger

Connections to Curricular Outcomes

General Outcome 5.1

Physical Geography of
Canada

General Outcome 5.2

Histories and Stories of Ways
of Life in Canada

General Outcome 5.3Canada:

Shaping an Identity

Students will demonstrate an

understanding and
appreciation of how the
physical geography and
natural resources of Canada
affect the quality of life of all
Canadians.

Students will demonstrate an

understanding of the people
and the stories of Canada
and their ways of life over
time, and appreciate the
diversity of Canada's
heritage.

Students will demonstrate an

understanding of the events and
factors that have changed the
ways of life in Canada over time
and appreciate the impact of
these changes on citizenship
and identity.

Specific Outcomes
5.2.2 - examine, critically, the ways of life of Aboriginal peoples in Canada by exploring and
reflecting upon the following questions and issues:

What do the stories of First Nations, Mtis and Inuit peoples tell us about their beliefs regarding
the relationship between people and the land?
How are the Aboriginal cultures and ways of life unique in each of the western, northern, central
and eastern regions of Canada?
How were the natural environment and geography of each region of Canada determining factors
of the diversity among Aboriginal groups (e.g., languages, symbolism)?
In what ways do anthropology and archaeology contribute to our understanding of First Nations,
Mtis and Inuit peoples?