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When the World Began

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Cruikshank, Julie


1978

Very Useful
Book
Athabascan
Referenced by: ANKN Clearinghouse

Grade Level(s): 1, K, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Theme(s): Cultural Expression

Excerpt:

"This guide was prepared to assist English and Social Studies teachers who would like to encourage students to understand and appreciate mythology. More specifically, it was written to accompany a book of Yukon myths narrated by Mrs. Angela Sidney from Tagish, Mrs. Kitty Smith who grew up near Dalton Post but now lives in Whitehorse, and Rachel Dawson who was born at Fort Selkirk but lived much of her life in Whitehorse. Their book My Stories Are My Wealth was published by the Council for Yukon Indians in 1977 and is available to Yukon schools. Some teachers have suggested that a guide should be prepared to clarify ways in which mythology is presently part of the grade 8 and grade 10 English curriculum and this guide draws on some of the themes already taught at those levels..." Julie Cruikshank



Native-produced

Information about the resource can be found at:
ANKN Clearinghouse
P.O.Box 756730
Fairbanks, Alaska 99775-6730

Tel: (907) 474-5897
or email: ANKNClearinghouse

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