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In the primary division, students are in the early stages of developing their sense of self, while also learning to identify and manage their emotions and feelings.

In this module, students share and discuss music videos on YouTube and their lyrics to identify elements of healthy and unhealthy relationships.

An empathy map is a visual aid that helps create shared understanding of an end user’s needs.

In this module, students participate in case-study role play that challenges them to take on the roles of four people in situations in which a student is vaping or using drugs or alcohol.

In this tutorial, we will be learning about the medicinal properties of Tamarack bark tea and how to make Tamarack bark tea, or Mshkiigwaatikohns tea. We will be learning about traditional uses of Tamarack and why it’s known in First Nation communities as “nerve medicine”.

In this tutorial, we will be exploring sustainable polyculture crop production systems by learning how-to plant a traditional Haudenosaunee Three Sisters Garden. We will learn about the cultural and historical importance as well as the agricultural science behind the companion planting of the Three Sisters (corn, beans, and squash).

See what Pinnguaq is offering for online learning at home for the week of June 8th to 12th.

In this tutorial, we will be learning about the traditional medicine semaa (tobacco) as it’s used by many First Nation groups and how to grow your own. Traditional tobacco is very different from commercial tobacco and is one of the four sacred medicines.

Step by step coding can be a very difficult process to go through, even the tiniest mistake can result in a bug that crashes the game. A great way to display this is through cooking, and what better food than pizza!

At a time when much of the world is stuck at home, the need for connection and some semblance of normalcy is incredibly important. Even though many of us can’t get together to enjoy our regular pastimes, there are plenty of ways to recreate those hobbies online. This series will explore some of those workarounds, … Continued

Finding reliable information online can be challenging. This Bearanormal Activity comic explores considerations you should make when reading information on the internet.

Print and play this board game to explore issues surrounding climate change. Learn about what is causing the climate crisis and how we can work to prevent it.

Students will learn about the expectations expressed in the Inuit worldview around stewardship, environmental responsibility and a respectful relationship with nature.

Students will learn about the processes of inunnguiniq and pilimmaksarniq and how the dynamics between these contributed to forming a capable human being.

Students will learn the Inuit perspective on serving others through pijitsirniq and how this is linked to the concept of becoming a respectful steward in life through avattimik kamatsiarniq.

Students will learn that the values we hold help to determine the way we live our lives.

The goal for this lesson is to teach students the important of inter generational oral stories and Indigenous culture.

Students will learn that it is acceptable and encouraged to use computers and technology for fun and learning, but it is also very important to consider what they are consuming and why.

Memes can be funny to share with friends and family. But sometimes they are offensive to other cultures. Learn what not to share online and cultural sensitivity.

Social media is fun and a great way to connect with people from across the world, but it can also be dangerous. Students will learn how to keep themselves safe while using social media.

Cyberbullying affects a lot of people online. Learn how to recognize what cyberbullying is and how to seek help if someone you know is being cyberbullied.

Learn about digital citizenship! As digital citizens we need to know how to be safe, kind, and positive contributors to the communities we participate in.

How can you create a positive user experience for players when introducing them to your game? It is more complicated than you think! Find out more in this lesson.