STORYTELLING IN THE GALLERY (GRADES K - 3)
Immerse your class in the oral traditions of the Northwest Coast. This program focuses on three big ideas:
The symbols of identity, using art in the gallery as an example
Understanding the importance of Indigenous storytelling
Community and belonging
This program uses a mixture of storytelling (both oral and from a storybook), play, and art exploration. All stories from books read during Storytelling are illustrated and authored by Indigenous artists and writers.
Curriculum
*Please note that, with concerns of COVID-19, a virtual option is offered for each education program for a flat rate of $150.00.
Kindergarten:
Our communities are diverse and made of individuals who have a lot in common
Stories and traditions about ourselves and our families reflect who we are and where we are from
Rights, roles, and responsibilities shape our identity and help us build healthy relationships with others
Grade 1:
We shape the local environment, and the local environment shapes who we are and how we live
Our rights, roles, and responsibilities are important for building strong communities.
Healthy communities recognize and respect the diversity of individuals and care for the local environment.
Grade 2:
Local actions have global consequences, and global actions have local consequences.
Canada is made up of many diverse regions and communities.
Individuals have rights and responsibilities as global citizens.
Grade 3:
Learning about indigenous peoples nurtures multicultural awareness and respect for diversity.
People from diverse cultures and societies share some common experiences and aspects of life.
Indigenous knowledge is passed down through oral history, traditions, and collective memory.
Indigenous societies throughout the world value the well-being of the self, the land, spirits, and ancestors.
Storytelling
Sam Seward, a Salish wool weaver, explains why stories are important to Indigenous people
Gifts from Raven, written by Kung Jaadee (Haida)
My First Solo written by Erika Yahgujaanaas
Magical Beings of Haida Gwaii by Terry-Lynn Williams-Davidson