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Saskatchewan Indian Federated College Department of Indian Education First Nations and Metis Curriculum Units - |
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Traditional Dances of First Nation People Introduction Welcome to the Traditional Dances of First Nations Unit.
This teaching unit allows students' to participate in learning about the traditional
dances of First Nation peoples across Canada. This unit was developed for grade 5,
however it can be easily adapted for any grade depending on the abilities of the
students'. In addition, students' will have an opportunity to examine a range of
First Nation groups and in some cases take part in simulating dances. Rationale The purpose of this unit is to have students' become
aware of the dances in various First Nations cultures. There are many types of dance
styles these people practice, however for the purposes of this unit the focus will mainly
be on Men's Dance Styles - Grass, Fancy, Straight and Traditional dancing, Women's Dance
styles - Buckskin, cloth, Fancy Shawl, and Jingle dancing. It is important for
students' to differentiate these types of dances because each dance represents significant
cultural practices and beliefs. Teaching this unit is one step toward preserving the
cultural achievements and contributions of First Nation peoples. Foundational Objectives:
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Education Objectives
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