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Use this resource to help students:

  • Reflect on where food comes from and how plants connect us to community
  • Learn about Métis and First Nations teachings around the Land and food• Respond to a multimedia text through art, writing, and class discussion

 

What’s Inside

  • A short video featuring Métis artist and storyteller Ruby Bruce
  • Guided discussion prompts and reflection questions
  • Creative extensions like tissue paper collage or homemade jam activities

Who It’s For

  • Teachers of Grades 2–7
  • Language Arts, Science, and Health & Wellness classes
  • Educators looking to integrate Indigenous perspectives and storytelling into the classroom

 

Why It’s Useful

  • Encourages reflection, creativity, and connection to the Land
  • Builds cultural understanding and social-emotional learning
  • Offers flexible, ready-to-use ideas that enrich any classroom setting

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