Episode 2: Free Stuff

This episode investigates the assumptions and misconceptions that some people have about Aboriginal people who receive ‘free stuff’ because they are Aboriginal. The Indian Treaties, Indian Act, and government funding for Aboriginal peoples and communities, are examined through interviews and sketches.

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• Audio © 2008 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. All rights reserved.
• Host: Darrell Dennis
• Produced by Iris Yudai
• With appearances by Gerry “The Big Bear” Barrett, Rosanna Deerchild and Mike O’Brien

• Curriculum Developer Rachel A. Mishenene
• Development Team:
• Maria Morrison, Ningwakwe Learning Press
• Kim Ziervogel, CBC
• Laura Hamilton, Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities
• Linda Wright, Sioux Hudson Literacy Council
• Tina Reed, Contact North
• Colleen Toulouse
• Ningwakwe Learning Press gratefully acknowledges funding from the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities for the development of this material.

Published by Ningwakwe Learning Press, 2012

Episode 1: Labels

This episode explores the terminology and labels that are associated with Aboriginal people in Canada: First Nations, Natives, Aboriginal, Indigenous, and Indian. Host, Darrell Dennis interviews various Aboriginal people regarding their opinions and stance on these labels. Information about the Indian Act (Membership and Status) is discussed.

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Ningwakwe Learning Press has developed literacy lesson plans to go with the engaging, contemporary, cultural content that CBC has produced in their series, ReVision Quest. We’ve started with 5 episodes, all though there are many more topics and quality episodes to listen to on their website.

“ReVision Quest mixes personal storytelling, current affairs interviews and comedy to explore issues affecting Native peoples today, kicking some ass-umptions about Aboriginal life along the way. It’s a show about the First Nations experience, created by all First Nations producers. Our guide is Darrell Dennis originally from the Shuswap First Nation in B.C.”

Download the Teacher’s Guide and Student Activities which include more cultural information, thought provoking questions and tasks for literacy learners. Listen to the podcast online or download it for later.

• Audio © 2009 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. All rights reserved.
• Host: Darrell Dennis
• Produced by Doug Holmes
• With appearances by Rosanna Deerchild, Waubgeshig Rice, Dean Jenkins and Wab Kinew

• Curriculum Developer Rachel A. Mishenene
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• Development Team:
• Maria Morrison, Ningwakwe Learning Press
• Kim Ziervogel, CBC
• Laura Hamilton, Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities
• Linda Wright, Sioux Hudson Literacy Council
• Tina Reed, Contact North
• Colleen Toulouse
• Ningwakwe Learning Press gratefully acknowledges funding from the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities for the development of this material.

Published by Ningwakwe Learning Press, 2012

“Bobby’s Story” is about a First Nation youth struggling with his friend’s suicide.
It includes warnings signs and what to do if you know someone is suicidal. Dr. Pinette blends evidence-based Western medicine with traditional indigenous teachings on health into a captivating and educational story.

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Many people are uncomfortable discussing personal health issues especially one that can be as deeply affecting as cancer. As part of Ningwakwe’s ‘Healthy Life Series’, it is the hope of Ningwakwe Learning Press that this book, Understanding Cancer, and its supplementary material will begin a discussion that will lead to a greater understanding and awareness to this difficult subject.

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