Keeping with this mindset and learning resources I decided to spend some time finding authentic resources that could be included into classroom programming that would support indigenous students. I find there is alot of content in the area of Arts and Language but I personally don't have anything in terms of Math resources that can be embedded into the curriculum content.
I wanted to find something that would bring in their perspectives and better appreciate that all students are seen and motivated to use and learn numeracy concepts.
There were alot of great ideas that could easily be modified for your grade level for indigenous math word problems. You can find more here http://ankn.uaf.edu/Curriculum/Units/StoryProblems/index.html
Amazing math games can be found here http://mathcentral.uregina.ca/RR/database/RR.09.00/treptau1/mathcontent.html
I was specifially looking for resources for my Grade 1/2 class but cant help but share this resource for those of you teaching the 8/9grades. http://www.fnesc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/PUB-LFP-Math-First-Peoples-8-9-for-Web.pdf
Some movies and stories to engage your learners can be found here http://www.sfu.ca/mathcatcher/StoriesMovies/TheOldTotemPole.html. To promote mathematics among Aboriginal learners, they have created a series of stories with mathematical themes. These stories are based on the storytelling tradition of Aboriginal peoples. The fact that all of our stories have been translated into several Aboriginal languages is probably the biggest recognition that an author could hope for. Take a moment to scroll down through this page and click on each of the stories….you will see and hear many different translations of each story
If you are looking to build your resource library with some purchased books my cart is pretty full https://www.strongnations.com/store/item_list.php?it=&cat=2884
I also found this program that would support Kanu's instructutional methods and strategies. The Math Catcher Outreach program aims to promote mathematics and scholarship in general by encouraging elementary and high school students to recognize how math is used in everyday life and how it forms the basis for many of our daily decisions and life-long choices. The storytelling, pictures, models, problem solving, and hands-on activities encourage young people to enjoy math and help dispel myths that math is boring and abstract.
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