Lessons from the Land: The Idaa Trail

Submitted By

Donna Mulders, NWT Literacy Council, Yellowknife, NT

Best Practices Supported

• Culture
• Learning Materials

Curriculum Links

• ALBE English
• ALBE Science
• ALBE Social Studies

How It Works

Northern and culturally relevant resources can be difficult to find in the north. The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre developed an online learning resource called Lessons from the Land that definitely meets that need. Lessons from the Land is a series of virtual trails used by Aboriginal people. The first virtual trail is The Idaa Trail, a traditional route Dogrib people travelled from Great Slave Lake to Great Bear Lake. The interactive site allows you to travel the Idaa Trail and learn more about the traditions and culture of the Dogrib people.