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Considering Algonquian Nations around 1500


The Algonquian First Nations in Quebec include-
The Abenaki, Algonquin, Atikamekw, Cree, Malecite, Mi'kmaq (Micmac), Montagnais (Innu), and Naskapi (Innu).  These peoples all form a part of the Algonquian linguistic group.


HIGHLIGHTED WEB SITES:


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tipatshimuna
http://www.tipatshimuna.ca/

Algonquin- Facts for Kids (includes links)
http://www.bigorrin.org/algonquin_kids.htm

NativeTech: Native American Technology & Art
Scenes from the Eastern Woodlands - A Virtual Tour ~ Circa 1550.
http://nativetech.org/scenes/


Storytelling - The Art of Knowledge
http://www.civilization.ca/cmc/exhibitions/aborig/storytel/introeng.shtml#menu


Four Directions Teaching
http://www.fourdirectionsteachings.com/
Site which contains various creation stories that allow for a comparison of beliefs.  It  contains lesson plans and activity ideas for the various First Nations, including some on the Mohawk, and the following for the Mi'kmaq:

Junior (PDF Format) - Download in HTML Format
Intermediate
(PDF Format) - Download in HTML Format
Senior
(PDF Format) - Download in HTML Format
Mi'kmaq Additional Teacher Links
(PDF Format) - Download in HTML Format


Mi'kmaq Portraits Collection
http://museum.gov.ns.ca/mikmaq/index.htm


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tipatshimuna
http://www.tipatshimuna.ca/

Les Algonquiens ves 1500
http://primaire.recitus.qc.ca/societe/algonquiens-1500/territoire/277
 
Un pas dans l'histoire
http://www.cslaval.qc.ca/tic/pas/
Ce site animé explique l’arrivée des Amérindiens en Amérique et propose des extraits de musique traditionnelle. Les enseignants y trouveront une idée d’activité multidisciplinaire intitulée «Une belle sculpture».

AKI- Societés et territoires autochtones
http://www2.uqtr.ca/hee/site_1/index.php?no_fiche=1876






BELOW YOU CAN BROWSE A COMPLETE LIST OF RESOURCES ON ALGONQUIAN SOCIETY