Grade 5 Social Studies IRP:

• characteristics of aboriginal cultures
• aboriginal governance
• aboriginal technologies
• place names
• aboriginal relationship with the land

• First Nations governance
• Key events in the development of BC and Canada

Sqworl Page of Student Links

Here is a collection of student links chosen from the sites below. 

World Book for Students

SBFS has a link for Tsimshian.  This article can be downloaded in .pdf and imported to Kurzweil for assistance with reading.

Tsimshian Crest Symbolism

Online article by Bill Helin explains the characteristics of the crests.  This is a commercial site so it is not included on the student sqworl page.

Locally Developed Resources

The Prince Rupert School District has an extensive Aboriginal Education program with many locally developed resources.  These include many locally-developed units and  books which can be ordered on their website.

From Time Immemorial:  Tsimshian Prehistory

This Virtual Museum of Canada exhibit presents the findings of an archeological dig conducted in several Tsimshian villages.  Tsimshian culture and several villages including Port Simpson are also described.  Contains many historical photos.

Tsimshian Dancers (5:09)

This excellent quality video features the Killer Whale Dancers of Metlakatla performing Ts'mysen Entrance written by Gary Wells of Lax'kwlaams (Port Simpson) performed in the long house at Metlakatla.

Apprentices Carving (5:07)

Great video shows apprentices (including one very young carver) working on a 26 foot totem pole with Henry Green, presumably in the carving shed at Prince Rupert.