Hello, Grade 1 Families,
Learning Intention: I can discuss and reflect on First Nations, Métis, and Inuit traditional teachings that demonstrate a sense of responsibility to care for nature.
We had the opportunity to "meet" with Elder Evelyn Good Striker who is Lakota Dakota from Standing Buffalo First Nation in Saskatchewan and Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe in South Dakota. This was available through the Calgary Public Library. She spoke to us about the changing of the four seasons and the different ways her people honour each season. Elder Good Striker shared about different berries, what they contain and how they are used (ex: food and medicine). Did you know Indigenous People created a cache and stored different meat and berries underground for times when their supply was not plentiful or when others needed these items while hunting? She referred to this as a fridge that anyone could use. Elder Good Striker shared how important ceremonies are throughout each season. They celebrate the different seasons and what each season brings. She also shared the importance of oral storytelling and how their stories are shared from generation to generation and this is why there are few books containing their stories. Ask your child what they learned from Elder Good Striker. How do your families share stories?
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