Description

Learn a few Innu-aimun language words from Nutshimit: In the Woods by Melissa Mollen Dupuis and Elise Gravel and then draw them on the worksheet. 

 

The activity sheet can be used for passive programming.

 

Number of participants 

For any number of participants

 

Space considerations

An indoor space where participants can be seated to do an activity

 

Competencies

  • Creative expression
  • Development of fine motor skills
  • Study of nature
  • Understanding and appreciation of Indigenous languages
  • Vocabulary building

 

Materials

  • Drawing activity handout
  • Pencils and erasers
  • Crayons, markers or pencil crayons
  • Computer or laptop with access to a projector or computer-display screen (optional)
  • Book display with nature, Indigenous and innu content

 

Preparation 

  • Print drawing activity handout
  • Set up computer or laptop with access to a projector or computer-display screen (optional)
  • Distribute supplies

 

Implementation

  1. Read some sections of books with nature, Indigenous and Innu content
  2. Distribute the drawing activity handout
  3. Read the words out loud and encourage participants to read them aloud as well
  4. Give participants time to work on the whole worksheet at their own pace and in whatever order they want

 

Accessibility considerations

  • Project the words or worksheet on a screen
  • Read the words aloud
  • Provide various writing tools
  • Let participants work together
  • Provide books or a handout with images of the words

 

Book suggestions

  • Nutshimit: In the Woods by Melissa Mollen Dupuis and Elise Gravel
  • Walking Together by Elder Albert D. Marshall, Louise Zimanyi and Emily Kewageshig 
  • Wild Greens, Beautiful Girl by Erica Lee Schlaikjer and Cinyee Chiu

 

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