Beadwork + Mathwork
Allison Gardner’s resource integrates beading into grades 4-8 math through a First Peoples Principles of Learning lens. Using the Medicine Wheel as a starting point, students explore math concepts while learning about beadwork. The resource includes detailed lesson plans and references to relevant texts.
Supernatural Wasco and Proportion
Leighann Rodger’s seven-session lessons blend Haida Supernatural Beings with math. Students explore fractions and proportions by creating models of the supernatural being Wasco.
Desmos Art Project
This math lab uses Desmos to reinforce linear patterns, tables, and graphing. Students recreate art inspired by Kiki DesJarlais. A step-by-step guide and self-assessment are included.
Mathematics and Journeys Toward Reconciliation
This website was created by Sta’os’ta’on (Carol Bob) to share educational resources for K-12 educators to help implement the Truth and Reconciliations Calls to Action 62 and 63.
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.





























