Indigenous Culture Based Learning in Alberta Curriculum

Please note that the teachings and videos featured on this website are based on the Woodland Cree Peoples’ ways of knowing and being in the Northwestern region of Alberta. The knowledge, customs, protocols, and practices shared here have been gained through a lifetime of teachings from family and Elders, deeply rooted in Cree/Métis spiritual and subsistence lifestyle.

APLC acknowledges that we all have different teachings and different protocols and practices in our own communities, and encourages users to consult with their local Elders regarding local practices and customs. This website represents the way of passing knowledge as it was taught to Wapastim. Ninaskamon.

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Indigenous Culture Based Learning

Orienteering

In this series of videos, Wāpastim shares examples of teachings he’s acquired over the years around orienteering for life in the natural environment. For example, orienteering knowledge can help guide navigation, reading signs to help prepare for upcoming seasons, hunting, trapping, and much more.

Videos in This Series:

  • Trail Markings/Landmarks Stars (Pending)
  • Constellations for Directions Trade Winds (Pending)
  • Primary Cloud Directions (Pending)
  • Trees Directional Growth (Pending)
  • Weather and Climate Indicators (16:46)