Education is our a teachers ’ resource for First nations, Métis and inuit Education in alberta

• Other Authors: The Pennsylvania State University CiteSeerX Archives
• Format: Text
• Language: English
• Subjects: Many Peoples; Many Cultures 1; First Nations; inuit
• Online Access: http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/summary?doi=10.1.1.697.7752; http://www.teachers.ab.ca/SiteCollectionDocuments/ATA/Publications/Human-Rights-Issues/Education%20is%20Our%20Buffalo%20%28PD-80-7%29.pdf

Reproduction of material in this monograph is authorized for classroom and professional development use, provided that each copy contain full acknowledgement of the source and that no charge be made beyond the cost of printing. Any other reproduction in whole or part without prior written consent of the ATA is prohibited. One copy of this monograph is available free of charge to all ATA members. There is a charge ($7.50) for additional copies and also for non-ATA members. Pricing and ordering information is available on the ATA website at www.teachers.ab.ca/ services/publications or from ATA Distribution at 447-9400 (Edmonton); toll free within Alberta 1-800-232-7208. Design and photography: Yuet Chan Education Is Our Buffalo • iii The rare birth of a white buffalo on the Great Plains was considered a sacred event that represented hope, rebirth and unity for the tribes who depended on the buffalo for their sustenance. Many tribes have passed down legends that explain the symbolism of the white buffalo. We have used the white buffalo to show respect for Aboriginal history and culture in the hope that, as teachers