| Aboriginal Perspectives: Aboriginal Studies 10 is a grade 10 student textbook co-published by Kainai Board of Education, Metis Nation of Alberta, Northland School Division, Tribal Chiefs Institute of Treaty Six, and Duval House Publishing. The extensive team, including validators, reviewers, translators, and contributors have created an excellent resource for high school students who are learning about Aboriginal People of Canada. The book describes the cultural heritage, history, and issues of First Nations, Inuit and Metis from an Aboriginal perspective. Topics covered include Land and People, the Oral Tradition, Worldview, Traditional Societies, Contact and Cultural Exchange, Today and Future, and Symbolism and Expression. Each chapter contains reflective readings or quotes from Aboriginal people, chapter reviews, sections on Indigenous knowledge, issues for investigation, perspectives, profiles, talking circle ideas, and timelines and maps. Colour illustrations, photographs and maps are used liberally throughout the text. The layout and design of the book is student friendly and appealing. There is an in-depth index, and a list of contemporary names of First Nations. While the focus of the book is Alberta this text could be used in any secondary school in Canada. An Authorized Basic Resource for Alberta Learning. Highly recommended. |
