In these resources, learners listen as Knowledge Keepers Archie Ribbonleg and Jimmy Tallcree share their knowledge of fur-bearing animals. Then, learners name and identify fur-bearing animals in Woodland Cree, their habitat, food sources, tracks, and behaviours.
Grade Range: K-6
Trapping Fur-Bearing Animals
See pictures from a video where Knowledge Keepers Archie Ribbonleg and Jimmy Tallcree share their knowledge about the wolf, fox, coyote, lynx, rabbit, and squirrel. They name the characteristics and uses of furs and why furs are important to people in Little Red River.
Fur-Bearing Animal ᓀᐁᔪ०ᓇ Vocabulary Words and Games
In this presentation, learners practice reading and pronouncing the Woodland Cree names of fur-bearing animals and match each animal to its fur.
All About Fur-Bearing Animals
In this presentation, learners learn where fur-bearing animals live, what they eat, and what their tracks look like.
Fur-Bearing Animal Cards
In this handout, learners complete animal information cards to learn about the diet, habitat, characteristics, and tracks of fur-bearing animals.
Fur-Bearing Animal Stations
In this handout, learners use the fur-bearing animal information cards to complete station activities around the classroom.
Fur-Bearing Animals 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.