We have compiled this list of resources recommended by Indigenous advisors, staff and partners as a way for you to deepen your understanding and undertake meaningful action. Learn Locally: Take […]

Australian Aboriginal culture is one of the oldest and most fascinating cultures in the world. It has a rich history and deep spiritual beliefs that are still practiced today. The […]

McMaster University has opened a new outdoor space for classes, ceremonies, performances and other activities, designed to affirm the importance of Indigenous knowledge to the . . .

Australian Aboriginal culture is one of the oldest and most fascinating cultures in the world. It has a rich history and deep spiritual beliefs that are still practiced today. The […]

Free virtual workshops for educators featuring resource developers whose resources are available on the Outdoor Learning Store.

AUGUST — it’s when many of us head north and if we can’t do it, we dream about it. We’ve […]

Australian Aboriginal culture is one of the oldest and most fascinating cultures in the world. It has a rich history and deep spiritual beliefs that are still practiced today. The […]

MINDARIE Primary School has created an open learning area that encourages cultural reflection

Hunter Sasakamoose is taking part in land-based learning which combines lessons from his ancestors on the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation in Saskatchewan.

FREE printable poster that can be use to teach socials, SEL, and health topics to primary grades using the medicine wheel, an Indigenous/Native American symbol! Great to hang in the classroom!Included is a colour version, a print-friendly, black-and-white version, and a teacher's guide with some use...

Designed in collaboration with award-winning Aboriginal artist De Greer-Yindimincarlie, each disc contains an Indigenous symbol such as meeting place, waterhole and rainbow just to name a few. These discs are a great toy to learn about the Indigenous culture, opening discussions around the traditional Australian landowners, as well as a fun game of matching pairs. A fun way to introduce Indigenous symbols while encouraging children to feel positive and confident while they learn through play. Learn more way to play with The Freckled Frog through: The Freckled Frog - Learn Through Play 20 wooden discs in each set that comes in a handy drawstring bag. Each disc is 5 cm in diameter. Made with FSC certified beech wood. Suitable for children ages 2 years and over

Sit spots for outdoor learning and quiet nature reflection in upper elementary and middle school classrooms.

Experiential learning through Indigenous activities is a fantastic way to develop an appreciation for the diversity and complexity of Canadian Indigenous culture as a whole. Here are 23 Indigenous Canadian Experiences!rnrn

Wander and Wild have created some FREE printables for our community of little explorers to celebrate 'Heal Country' for NAIDOC week in 2021 and inspire and help your little ones to learn about our sacred Indigenous culture and encourage discussions about our traditional Australian landowners. We collaborated with Sheri from Bigi Nagala to create these printables. She is a proud Bidjara woman who tells Indigenous stories through her paint creations. She took our idea and ran with it to create the most beautiful paintings of Indigenous symbols which we’ve turned into FREE printables for you and your family to use and engage with.

Our complete outdoor STEM activities guide is guaranteed to keep kids engaged and learning in the outdoors. Try these 26 outdoor STEM projects.

Learn everything you need to know about cedar, one of the four Indigenous sacred medicines! Indigenous people use cedar in so many ways, it's incredible. This resource takes students through these uses, the origin of cedar, the cultural importance. Students will get the chance to make traditional cedar tea and students will work hard to create a tree ring project which represents their life so far. These turn out beautifully. Page 1: All about cedar Page 2: How Indigenous people use cedar Page 3: What does cedar look like? Page 4: Making cedar tea Page 5: Tree rings project lesson plan Page 6: Tree rings project handout page 1 Page 7: Template #1 Page 8: Template #2 Page 9: Template #3 Related resources:Indigenous Nature Search & Find Click here for more resources Huy ch q'u! (Thank you)

There is so much about Australia that I love, however, I have always been interested in the beautiful art of our indigenous Australians . With this in mind I thought it might be fun for Possum and I to make our own version of the traditional musical instruments called clapping sticks. Suggested Age: 2 years + You will […]

Getting out and exploring our neighborhood and enjoying nature has been so important to us this year. It has allowed for fresh air, calm and a change of scenery! While we have been out and about ex…

Learning about Indigenous artists in Canada is one of many ways to learn about the different cultures in Canada. Come read more!

Embedding Indigenous culture into the everyday life of the campus Algonquin College’s DARE District (Discovery, Applied Research, and Entrepreneurship) introduces a new Institute for Indigenous Entrepreneurship, an Indigenous Commons, an outdoor Indigenous Gathering place, traditional gardens, and the renovation of the College’s main library and learning centre with Indigenous spaces and design and language references. … Continued

Experience breathtaking landscapes, adventure, culture in 3 weeks in New Zealand. Hike glaciers, bungee jump, and explore lush forests - north to south islands

Leaders of the nonprofit Indigenous Women Outdoors describe how learning about the traditional territories where they ski and snowboard enhances their time outside and connects them with their ancestors

Hiking, cruising, enjoying spectacular views, and eating chocolate are among the best things to do in Bariloche Argentina, a Lakes District town.

By Julie McLean and Chantal Larivière Lire en français Here are a variety of literacy activities you can try with children out in nature! Whether you are a teacher, parent...

Have naughty kids and always wondered creating a perfect play area for them at House. Here are some creative Kid play spaces that you can economical also

Outdoor learning ideas and nature activities for kids of all ages; including fun outside activities, nature crafts, and nature study ideas!

By Julie McLean and Chantal Larivière Lire en français Here are a variety of literacy activities you can try with children out in nature! Whether you are a teacher, parent...

Dieses von einem Ureinwohner-Pädagogen zusammengestellte Paket lässt die Schüler in die lebendige Kultur der indigenen Völker Kanadas eintauchen. Durch Aktivitäten wie die Erforschung der Bedeutung von Landbestätigungen, die Vertiefung in die Lehren des Medizinrads und die Entschlüsselung der Schöpfungsgeschichte von Turtle Island vertiefen die Schüler ihr Verständnis der indigenen Kultur. Mit Ressourcen, die für verschiedene Fächer und Anlässe anpassbar sind, einschließlich Unterricht in Gesellschaftskunde, Orange Shirt Day und Tag der indigenen Völker, fördert dieses Paket das Einfühlungsvermögen und die Wertschätzung der indigenen Kultur unter den Schülern. Hilfsmittel 1: Ureinwohner in Kanada Zwei NO-Vorbereitungsaktivitäten, die Schülern dabei helfen, mehr über indigene Völker in Kanada zu erfahren. Kann für Sozialkunde, Geschichte, indigene Bildung, Orange Shirt Day oder Tag indigener Völker verwendet werden. Jeder Lehrer in Kanada sollte diese Hilfsmittel haben (meiner Meinung nach ha!) Hilfsmittel 2: Landanerkennungspäckchen Land Acknowledgment Paket lehrt, wie wichtig es ist, das Land, auf dem Sie leben und spielen, zu kennen und zu erkennen, und die Schüler werden lernen, ihre eigene Landbestätigung zu schreiben. Hilfsmittel 3: Indigene Medizinrad-Lektion SEL-Tätigkeit unter Verwendung des Medizinrades. Die Schüler lernen die 4 Arten des Wohlbefindens kennen und mit ihrem Leben verbinden. Die Schüler fertigen ein auf sie individualisiertes Medizinrad. 2 Aktivitäten inbegriffen. Hilfsmittel 4: Die Legende von Turtle Island Diese Ressource enthält die Entstehungsgeschichte der Ureinwohner von Turtle Island, eine Illustration des Landes, Fragen zum Nachdenken und eine Zeichenaktivität. Huy ch q'u! (Danke)

Mother Nature is a great teacher and getting kids outside to learn and play is good for their brains and their bodies. Contact with nature …