September – Identity Activities

This kit includes a language file, bulletin file, an activity file, a story file and a resource file. While the kit is labelled September, it can be used at any time that the resources fit a teacher’s objective. The kit currently explores September Identity. The activities will reflect clan identity, using paper, leather, felt, fur and feathers.

Jump to an Activity:
Activity One – Clan Identity on Paper
Activity Two – Clan Identity on Leather Medallion

Activity Three – Clan Identity on Felt Backing
Activity Four – Clan Identity on Paper Doll

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ACTIVITY ONE:

Theme: Clan Identity on Paper

Resources Needed:

• Colouring Sheets that reflect the two dominant clans in kit. If a child does not have a clan, a crest or different clan can be printed.
• Pencil crayons or markers or paint or mixed medium items for glueing.
• Scissors.

Instructions:
Ask the children to use the creative tools to show their pride of the clan animal they are from.

Language: Naming. Self awareness.

Skills: Fine Motor. Emotional. Social.

	Tlingit		Southern Tutchone
Nouns
	G̱ooch naa (Wolf Moiety)
	Yéil naa (Raven Moiety)
	Chʼáakʼ naa (Eagle Moiety)
	Néegwálʼ kooxéedaa (Pencil crayon)
	Ḵaashaxáshaa (Scissors)
Phrases
	Daaḵw.aa naax̱ sá isitee? (What clan are you?)
	__ naax̱ x̱at sitee. (I am __ clan/tribe/nation/moiety.)
	___ áyá ax̱ saayí. (My namesake is ___.)
	Máa sá yeenéegwálʼ? (What colour did you paint it?)
	X̱ʼaan yáx̱ x̱waanéegwálʼ. (I painted it like fire [red].)
Sharing/Encouragement Language
	Aadóo éet sáwé ḵoowaháa? (Whose turn is it?)
	i éet ḵoowaháa (du saayí). (Itʼs your turn [name].)
	Yakʼéi áwé! (Thatʼs good!)
	Chʼa kana.aaḵw! (Just try!)
	Ilikoodzí! (You are awesome!)
	Keijín dikée! (High five!)

 

ACTIVITY TWO:

Theme: Clan Identity on Leather Medallion
Resources Needed:

• Leather medallion template in kit. If a child does not have a clan, a crest or different clan can be printed.
• Pencil crayons or markers or paint or mixed medium items for glueing
• Scissors
• Glue
• Beads

Instructions:
Ask the children to use the creative tools to show their pride of the clan animal they are from.
Language: Naming. Self awareness.
Skills: Fine Motor. Emotional. Social.

	Tlingit		Southern Tutchone
Nouns
	Kawóot (Beads)
	Aan yax̱ at kadulsʼixʼw át (Glue)
	Ḵaashaxáshaa (Scissors)
	Néegwálʼ kooxéedaa (Markers)
	At xáshti (Piece of leather)
Phrases
	Daaḵw.aa naax̱ sá isitee? (What clan are you?)
	__ naax̱ x̱at sitee. (I am __ clan/tribe/nation/moiety.)
	Aax̱ ga.aax̱ wé at xáshti. (Pick up your leather.)
	Kawóot a káa yan kala.á. (Put some beads on. )
	__ áyá ax̱ saayí. (My namesake is ___.)
Sharing/Encouragement Language
	Aadóo éet sáwé ḵoowaháa? (Whose turn is it?)
	i éet ḵoowaháa (du saayí). (Itʼs your turn [name].)
	Yakʼéi áwé! (Thatʼs good!)
	Chʼa kana.aaḵw! (Just try!)
	Ilikoodzí! (You are awesome!)
	Keijín dikée! (High five!)

 

ACTIVITY THREE:

Theme: Clan Identity on Felt Backing
Resources Needed:

• Felt template in kit. If a child does not have a clan, a crest or different clan can be cut out.
• Felt
• Fur
• Feathers
• Glue
• Scissors

Instructions:
Ask the children to use the creative tools to show their pride of the clan animal they are from.
Language: Naming. Self awareness.
Skills: Fine Motor. Emotional. Social.

	Tlingit		Southern Tutchone
Nouns
	Tʼaaw (Feather)
	Lʼée (Felt)
	A x̱aawú (Itʼs fur)
	Aan yax̱ at kadulsʼixʼw át (Glue)
	Ḵaashaxáshaa (Scissors)
Phrases
	Daaḵw.aa naax̱ sá isitee? (What clan are you?)
	__ naax̱ x̱at sitee. (I am __ clan/tribe/nation/moiety.)
	Ax̱ toowú yakʼéi. (I feel happy.)
	Kaylaséḵʼw! (Colour it!)
	Aax̱ yixásh ! (Cut it out! [plural])
Sharing/Encouragement Language
	Aadóo éet sáwé ḵoowaháa? (Whose turn is it?)
	i éet ḵoowaháa (du saayí). (Itʼs your turn [name].)
	Yakʼéi áwé! (Thatʼs good!)
	Chʼa kana.aaḵw! (Just try!)
	Ilikoodzí! (You are awesome!)
	Keijín dikée! (High five!)

 

ACTIVITY FOUR:

Theme: Clan Identity on Paper Doll
Resources Needed:

• Paper doll template in kit. If a child does not have a clan, a crest or different clan can be cut out.
• Felt
• Fur
• Feathers
• Glue
• Scissors

Instructions:
Ask the children to use the creative tools to show their pride of the clan animal they are from.
Language: Naming. Self awareness.
Skills: Fine Motor. Emotional. Social.

	Tlingit		Southern Tutchone
Nouns
	Lʼée (Felt)
	Tʼaaw (Feather)
	Ḵaashaxáshaa (Scissors)
	Aan yax̱ at kadulsʼixʼw át (Glue)
	A x̱aawú (Itʼs feather)
Phrases
	Haa shuká (Our clans crest)
	Daaḵw.aa naax̱ sá iyatee? (What clan are you?)
	__ naax̱ x̱at sitee. (I am __ clan/tribe/nation/moiety.)
	Máa sáwé iduwasáakw? (What are you called?)
	___ yóo x̱at duwasáaḵw (I am called ___.)
Sharing/Encouragement Language
	Aadóo éet sáwé ḵoowaháa? (Whose turn is it?)
	i éet ḵoowaháa (du saayí). (Itʼs your turn [name].)
	Yakʼéi áwé! (Thatʼs good!)
	Chʼa kana.aaḵw! (Just try!)
	Ilikoodzí! (You are awesome!)
	Keijín dikée! (High five!)