Teachers' Resource

  (time 4:01) Big Ideas: Educators are encouraged to focus on four dominant themes throughout their planning and study of the story Rattlesnake and Salmon . The themes integral to the story are 1) stewardship and conservation; 2) emotions; 3) leadership; and 4) the Sinixt təmxʷúlaʔxʷ . The following are suggestions and information that will assist educators in meeting their learning objectives for their students. Backgrounder: Teachers are encouraged to read the summaries and reflections found in the book Not Extinct: Keeping the Sinixt Way that reference and relate to this story. Several important topics and concepts are mentioned, such as: Sinixt – Keepers of the River; The Salmon Chief – authority, conservation; ksúnkʷ – Kettle Falls, an iconic place, a hub, seat of the Salmon Chief, southern boundary of Sinixt təmxʷúlaʔxʷ ; Spawning – biological purpose; Lewis and Clark, settler mentality, and misunderstanding protocol...

  (time 3:17) Big Ideas: Educators are encouraged to focus on four dominant themes throughout their planning and study of the story How the Turtle Got His Tail . The themes integral to the story are 1) decision-making; 2) self-regulation; 3) sportsmanship; and 4) setting goals. The following are suggestions and information that will assist educators in meeting their learning objectives for their students. Backgrounder: Teachers are encouraged to read the summaries and reflections found in the book Not Extinct: Keeping the Sinixt Way that reference and relate to this story. Several important topics and concepts are mentioned, such as: Borrowing from European stories, modifying, adapting; Egotism and competition – a different perspective from ‘I’m the best’; Sinixt children engaged in having fun by learning life skills; The Stick game, the power of song; Honour and pride; Competition – teamwork, a collective fulfillment; Responsibility, equity, and...