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Indigenous Peoples of North America (First Nations, Inuit, and Native American) Printable Crafts and Activities

The "teaching of the braid" is something I'm so grateful to have learned when studying about indigenous cultures. When I braid the girls' hair or my own, I silently repeat the mantra "body, mind and spirit" over and over as I weave the three strands of hair together. It's so important to remember that body, mind and spirit are wrapped together, supporting each other and making a beautiful whole!

National Indigenous Peoples Day (Canada) - June 21st

Canada celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day every year on June 21. This holiday is an important way to acknowledge the heritage and cultures of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples and recognize the incredible achievements of Indigenous peoples. This anniversary dates back to 1996 and is an important time to learn about Indigenous history and participate in activities led by First Nations, Inuit, and Métis groups.
Native American art coloring page

Coloring Pages
dream catcher

Craft Ideas

These crafts are designed to support children learning about Indigenous peoples of North America. Each activity is paired with a short introduction to the culture it comes from. Indigenous cultures are diverse and living—these examples highlight just a few traditions from specific nations and regions.
Inukshuk paper craft

Inuit Activities
native american coloring page

Posters and more Coloring Pages
jigsaw puzzles

On-Line Jigsaw Puzzles
songs

Songs:

Dip, Dip and Swing

Land of the Silver Birch

Book Suggestions

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Children's Fiction:

  • Coyote Steals the Blanket:  A Ute Tale - illustrated by Janet Stevens
  • The Desert is Theirs - by Byrd Balor
  • The Gift of the Sacred Dog - by Paul Goble
  • The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses - by Paul Goble
  • The Goat in the Rug - by Charles L.  Blood
  • When Clay Sings - by Byrd Balor
  • Where the Buffalo Begins - by Olaf Baker
   

native american books

Children's Non-Fiction:

  • Only the Names Remain:  The Cherokees and the Trail of Tears - by Alex Bealer
  • The Cheyene - by Dennis Brindell Fradin

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