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Respecting the Land

In these resources, learners listen to Elder Steven Auger as he shares teachings on respecting the land and the four elements (air, water, fire, and land). Learners also participate in a community clean-up and make a pledge to Mother Earth.
Grade Range: K-6

ᑲᒪᓇᒋᑎᔦᐣ ᐊᐢᑭᕀ kamanatchitiyen askiy Respecting the Land

See pictures from a video in which Elder Steven Auger shares the story of Wesaketchak developing nehiyawin (Woodland Cree Language) in relation to the land and wildlife.

ᑲᒪᓇᒋᑎᔦᐣ ᐊᐢᑭᐩ Respecting the Earth

In this handout, learners colour or illustrate a teaching about respecting the land and the Four Elements.

Cleanup and Planting

In this presentation, learners plan an outdoor cleanup around their school or community.

Ways to ᒪᓇᒋᑕ ᐊᐢᑭᐩ Respect the Earth

In this presentation, learners review examples of respectful actions they can take and guess which of the four elements each action respects.

ᓀᒪᓇᒋᑕᐣ ᐊᐢᑭᐩ I Respect The Land Vocabulary and Pledge

See pictures from a video where learners review teachings on respecting the land, practice Woodland Cree vocabulary, and make a pledge to Mother Earth.

Respecting the Land Educator Guide K–3

This Educator Guide supports teachers as they use these resources in their Grade K–3 classrooms. A similar Educator Guide with varied activities is available for Grades 4–6.