Indigenous Education Winter Bundle – Inuit Culture – Igloos – Inukshuks – Indigenous Art – Winter Board Set + Crafts

Learn about Canada’s Inuit culture in the arctic; igloos, inukshuks and create Indigenous art (Metis Dot Art). Winter bulletin board set, create Christmas Tree ornaments and learn about Inuit life in Northern Canada.

1) Inuit Culture and Life
Learn all about Inuit culture, traditions and modern life. Living in the Arctic is not what most of us are used to and the Inuit culture is incredible. Students will learn about how Inuit people lived and survived in the past and learn about Inuit communities that exist today. Students will learn about inukshuks and igloos as well.

2) Igloos
The perfect winter or Christmas time activity for you and your students. Learn about how the Inuit people used and built igloos in the Canadian arctic! 3 pages of learning, followed by reflection questions and a lesson plan for a building activity. Students will create their own igloos with modelling clay. This is a favourite activity for my students!

3) Inukshuks
Discover the importance of inukshuks in Inuit culture and life. Students will learn about the various types of inukshuks and what their uses are. The art project turns out beautifully – students create inukshuks using sponges and paint. This is part of my Inuit culture unit, but can be done on its own.

4) Indigenous Art – Winter Métis Dot Art
Create Indigenous Art with Métis Dot Art, which mimics Indigenous beadwork. This artwork turns out beautifully AND you are teaching your students Indigenous culture. You will learn all about what Métis dot art is and students will create their own Métis Dot Art. Included is a lesson plan, an individual student activity. This includes a winter bulletin board set!

5) The Northern Lights
Learn about the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis), make Northern Lights art and understand the science behind the Northern Lights. Understand how Northern Lights is intertwined in Inuit culture. Northern Lights bulletin board set included!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The resources provided here are designed to support the teaching of Indigenous cultures, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. It is important to recognize that these communities are not monolithic; beliefs, traditions, and practices vary greatly from Nation to Nation, and even from community to community. The content shared in these materials reflects my own lived experience and understanding of Indigenous cultures, but it does not encompass the full diversity or richness of these traditions.

I encourage educators to approach these resources with respect, sensitivity, and openness to learning. When possible, please engage with local Indigenous communities or cultural experts to ensure that the information shared is accurate and culturally appropriate for the specific Nations or groups you are teaching about.

These resources are intended to foster understanding and appreciation for Indigenous people.