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Did you know that Native American Day is celebrated annually on the fourth Friday of September (California and Nevada)?

In the spirit of promoting cultural awareness and fostering creativity, we have a fun and creative activity to commemorate Native American Day. Native American Day is a day of reverence and celebration dedicated to honouring the Indigenous peoples of North America, their historical narratives, invaluable contributions, and enduring cultures.

This activity is a fantastic opportunity to introduce our young learners to Indigenous peoples' rich heritage while promoting creativity and language skills.

Let's get started!

Printable & Activity Objectives

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Age: 7 to 9 year olds, Activity Time: 1-2 hours, Items Needed: Colouring and drawing pencils

This activity will help students learn about the significance of Native American Day while helping them appreciate the importance and relevance of Native American culture in our daily lives.

It will help your child or student with:

  1. Cultural Awareness: This activity introduces students to Native American heritage and traditions, fostering respect for diverse cultures.
  2. Language Development: Exploring Native American words and names enhances language skills and vocabulary, enriching students' understanding of language diversity.
  3. Respect for Traditions: Students learn to respect and value the traditions and contributions of Native American communities to our society.
  4. Inclusivity: These activities create an inclusive learning environment where students from all backgrounds can appreciate and celebrate Native American culture.

Let's get creative!

Classroom Resources

Simple steps to start:

  • Research and learn more about the Native American culture and why we celebrate Native American Day. Here's an introduction video about Native American history:

Here's a good explanatory video about the meaning of "Indigenous" and the explanation of its significance in the context of Canada:

  • Get started on the printable worksheets!

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What's in the Printable Worksheet Pack

This printable activity pack consists of 2 creative printable worksheets. Here's what it consists of:

  • 1 Printable Native American Day Colouring Sheet.
  • 1 Printable Native American Origin Words Sheet.

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