Using Seasonal Rounds to Teach Mathematics
Discover how seasonal rounds can transform early math learning. Jessica Naziel shares practical strategies for teaching number sense, fractions, and measurement through nature-based activities.
The Paper Drum Project
Megan Hanna’s Paper Drum Project merges math and culture, as students explore geometry and measurement while learning about Indigenous drumming traditions.
Exploring Math and Stories through Geometric Beading
Stan Manu’s presentation explores the convergence of beadwork, math, and Indigenous knowledge. A five-session project culminated in a community “hyper-blanket,” demonstrating the power of collaborative learning.
Non-linear Storytelling through Rotational Symmetry
Janelle Findlay’s lesson explores rotational symmetry through the lens of Coast Salish artist Susan Point’s storm sewer cover design. Students create their own symmetrical art while considering the storytelling potential of their designs.
Squamish Weaving and Mathematics
Emily Gresham shares her experience from learning and collaborating with Anjeanette Dawson, a Squamish Weaver. Emily details seven outcomes she saw within her grade 6/7 classroom and school community when introducing Squamish weaving.
Exploring Ecosystems and Mathematics
David Barnum shares how his Grade 3 students developed a deep connection to their environment through observation and journaling, aligning with First Peoples principles of learning.
Coast Salish Weaving, Coding and Numeracy
Jess Kyle merges numeracy and Coast Salish weaving through coding, and exploring the role of non-Indigenous educators in teaching Indigenous knowledge.
SENĆOŦEN Number Card Project
Sara Salemink presents a SENĆOŦEN number card project that blends language, art, and math for kindergarten students.
Cedar Math Inquiry
Melody Watson presents the “Cedar Math Inquiry,” a whole-school initiative that merges math with First Peoples’ perspectives through forest exploration, measurement, weaving, and bentwood box creation.
Indigenous Math Connections
David Sufrin explores the integration of Indigenous knowledge and mathematics in the BC curriculum. Through projects like Yupik kayak design and igloo building, he demonstrates how to connect cultural teachings with math learning.
Outdoor Math – Noticing Water
Noticing Water is a project blending science, culture, and math through the lens of Indigenous Storywork. Using math as a tool, it aims to deepen students’ connection to local waterways by giving water a voice.
Rethinking Learning Environments: Community as Classroom
David Burnum’s TEDTalk on Rethinking Learning Environments explores “Community as a Classroom Framework” which is inspired by Gillian Kydd’s research.
Living Culturally Responsive Mathematics Education with/in Indigenous Communities
This book explores how to create inclusive classrooms for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students worldwide. By prioritizing community, land-based learning, and Indigenous perspectives, it offers a framework for culturally responsive education.
National Centre for Collaboration Indigenous Education NCCIE
The National Centre for Collaboration in Indigenous Education (NCCIE) is a hub for sharing Indigenous education stories. Explore their mathematics resources to discover programs and materials that bridge Indigenous knowledge and math learning.
The Journey of a Lesson
Dr. Christine Younghusband, Max Sterelyukhin, and Jared Hamilton share their journey as non-indigenous mathematics educators on embedding local Indigenous content, First Peoples Principles of Learning, and Indigenous worldviews into their secondary classrooms utilizing BC’s math curriculum.
Indigenous Math Connections – David Sufrin
David Sufrin highlights how student teachers integrated Aboriginal culture and math through projects like spearfishing and berry picking. These activities involved counting, estimating, graphing, and language development.
Grade 8 Math Questions
Paul Beland created a set of problem-solving questions to follow chapters one through eight in the grade 8 mathematics curriculum.
Bentwood Boxes
Tluuwaay Waadluxan Math Adventures Problem geared towards bentwood boxes.
Permuted Art
Dr. Shawn Desauliners’ Permuted Art offers a unique puzzle experience. Participants can create a striking salmon eye image by sliding and rearranging squares.
Weaving a Quarter Bag Instructions
Anjeanette Dawson shares the instructions for weaving a quarter bag that can be adapted to any grade level.
Math For Language Development
Sealaska Heritage Institute Website
Math First Peoples 8/9
The Math First Peoples Teacher Resource Guide empowers BC educators to transform math learning through Indigenous perspectives, aiming to boost student success.
Tluuwaay ‘Waadluxan Mathematical Adventures
Tluuwaay ‘Waadluxan Mathematical Adventures offers fresh perspectives on math through land-based learning.
Bibliography of Indigenous Math Related Resources
This bibliography compiles resources on mathematics education, encompassing theory, pedagogy, curriculum, teacher development, student learning, assessment, policy, and research data