Health and Physical Education
| Athletes | Books/Journals | Lesson Plans | Resources | | Websites |
Athletes
Tom Longboat Longboat has been called the greatest marathon runner of all time, and one of the greatest Canadian athletes that ever lived.
Alwyn Morris Olympic Gold Medalist in canoeing, 1984
Janice Forsythe: Supporting Aboriginal Athletes
Books / Journals
Pimatisiwin
A Journal of Aboriginal and Indigenous Community Health
The Gathering Tree
By Larry Loyie and Constance Brissenden
Lacrosse: The Ancient Game
From the website: "Every year thousands of new participants join the ranks of those who are passionate for the most ancient of indigenous games. It is lacrosse, a special game – unique to the world - as it really is the only existing “team” game on the planet that is spiritual in nature. You feel that magical difference immediately when you pick up a stick for the first time."
Lesson Plans
Mi'kmaq Creation Story: Mi'kmaq Nation Lesson Plan
(Grades 1-6; Level Primary/Junior) Subject Strands: Language Arts, Drama, Social Studies, Science, Health
Aboriginal Physical Education: Teaching materials and lesson plans that incorporate Aboriginal perspectives and content into the Physical Educational Program. (for Grades 6-9 from the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation)
Resources
National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO)
This is a direct link to their site’s section on health news.
Inuit Games and Sport
From the website: Inuit love competition and sport as much as anyone. Sports around the world unite people in frenship and friendly competition. In the case of Inuit games primarily were born from two different needs. The first being a neccesity to be strong, fit and agile which improved hunting and survivability in northern regions. The stronger and more fit you are the better you able able to fight illness, traverse distances, maintain mental discliple etc. The other need for many of the games entertained those during long hours out on the land, especially during long periods of darkness.
Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network (CAAN)
CAAN Mandate and Mission: The Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network (CAAN) is a not-for-profit coalition of individuals and organizations which provides leadership, support and advocacy for Aboriginal people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS, regardless of where they reside.
Taking Action! Art and Aboriginal Youth Leadership for HIV Prevention
The Taking Action! Project: Art and Aboriginal Youth Leadership for HIV Prevention is a national project working with six Aboriginal communities across Canada.
Native Youth and Sexual Health Network
The Native Youth Sexual Health Network (NYSHN) is an organization by and for Indigenous youth that works within the full spectrum of sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice across the United States and Canada.
Anishnawbe Health Toronto
Anishnawbe Health is a recognized community health centre, focusing on the needs of Aboriginal communities in Toronto. Proffered services include consultations with Elders, Medecine People, and Traditional Healers.
The Arctic Winter Games
The Arctic Winter Games is a high profile circumpolar sport competition for northern and arctic athletes. The Games provide an opportunity to strengthen sport development in the participants’ jurisdictions, to promote the benefits of sport, to build partnerships, and to promote culture and values. The Games celebrate sport, social exchange and cultures. The Games provide an opportunity for the developing athlete to compete in friendly competition while sharing cultural values from northern regions around the world.
Living Traditions
Museums honour the North American Indigenous Games
The Cree & Ojibway Indian Hockey Tour
Websites
NDNSports
An Internet site dedicated to Aboriginal peoples and sport.