The Exploring the Structure of Literacy with Indigenous Literature- Course 2, was developed by the Ontario Native Literacy Coalition (ONLC), the support organization for the Indigenous Adult Literacy Stream. It recognizes and utilizes literary works written by Indigenous peoples. Joyce Jonathan Crone created this two-part course based on the Ontario Ministry of Education’s English: Understanding Contemporary First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Voices, Grade 11 College Preparation (NBE3C). Learners participating and completing the activities in the two-part course could acquire a grade 11 English credit.
Each part has 10 lessons that contain fascinating Indigenous content, literary stories, articles, and much more. While this was created for the Indigenous Stream, it is an excellent resource during a time of Truth & Reconciliation. It provides learners the opportunity to better understand an Indigenous mindset through literature.
Disclaimer:
This curriculum resource, developed in 2023, incorporates Borders by Thomas King as part of Lessons 7 and 8. At the time of development, Thomas King was widely identified and recognized as an Indigenous author. Subsequent to this publication, King has clarified that he is not of Indigenous heritage.
This clarification is provided in recognition of the significance of accurate representation and authorship in Indigenous studies. The inclusion of this text should be understood within its historical context and used to foster critical reflection on issues of voice, identity, and cultural authority in literature. Educators are encouraged to approach the material with sensitivity and to engage learners in discussion regarding the importance of authentic Indigenous authorship and perspectives in curriculum design and delivery.
The Exploring the Structure of Literacy with Indigenous Literature- Course 2, was developed by the Ontario Native Literacy Coalition (ONLC), the support organization for the Indigenous Adult Literacy Stream. It recognizes and utilizes literary works written by Indigenous peoples. Joyce Jonathan Crone created this two-part course based on the Ontario Ministry of Education’s English: Understanding Contemporary First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Voices, Grade 11 College Preparation (NBE3C). Learners participating and completing the activities in the two-part course could acquire a grade 11 English credit.
Each part has 10 lessons that contain fascinating Indigenous content, literary stories, articles, and much more. While this was created for the Indigenous Stream, it is an excellent resource during a time of Truth & Reconciliation. It provides learners the opportunity to better understand an Indigenous mindset through literature.
Disclaimer:
This curriculum resource, developed in 2023, incorporates Borders by Thomas King as part of Lessons 7 and 8. At the time of development, Thomas King was widely identified and recognized as an Indigenous author. Subsequent to this publication, King has clarified that he is not of Indigenous heritage.
This clarification is provided in recognition of the significance of accurate representation and authorship in Indigenous studies. The inclusion of this text should be understood within its historical context and used to foster critical reflection on issues of voice, identity, and cultural authority in literature. Educators are encouraged to approach the material with sensitivity and to engage learners in discussion regarding the importance of authentic Indigenous authorship and perspectives in curriculum design and delivery.
