TEACHER RESOURCE

Themes and content in the songs on Blackfoot Sky depict current First Nations perspective. Each song shares a story that is functional, thought provoking, and interactive. They can be utilized in study of First Nations people and culture, past, present and future.

Each song then can become a lesson adaptable to any grade level from Kindergarten to Post Secondary studies. These lessons move the students far beyond the classroom and into the realm of First Nations thought.

It's my sincere intention that Blackfoot Sky can replace the old inaccuracies in aging textbooks and curriculum with the beginnings of hope and determination for new learners of all ages. It is of critical importance that all school districts and learning systems possess enriching Aboriginal studies materials provided by materials developed by Aboriginal people themselves.

Blackfoot Sky Lessons Plans and Curriculum are being developed and will be available in the very near future.

ATA Magazine – The Alberta Teachers Association

The lyrics from the song “Watch Over Me”, available on the CD Blackfoot Sky, is featured in the Summer 2009 issue of the ATA Magazine. The ATA is a quarterly magazine available to all members of the Alberta Teachers Association. This issue is themed around First Nations, Metis and Inuit information regarding best practices, issues and successes for teachers in the province of Alberta, Canada.