Choose a First Nation story that fits with your classroom goals/ curriculum.
Options are:
How Summer Came to the Yukon
How Raven Brought Light to the World
Four Directions: How Raven Brought Salmon to the People
Salmon Boy
Turtle Island
How Butterflies Came to Be
Students can put their illustration on canvas pictures, pillow cases, or they can create an illustrated book of the story (acrylic or watercolor paints).
| Grade Suitability | 3-12 |
| Maximum Class Size | Class Size |
| Time Required | 4 hours + 2 hours prep |
| Material Required | Supplied by artist |
| Material Cost | Approximately $5 - depending on what project you want to do |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Communities | All |
Rhoda was born and raised in the Yukon, is a member of the Tahltan Nation and is a passionate First Nation culture promoter, educator and artist. She has a studio in Atlin, B.C., where you can find her sewing, beading, painting, and moose tufting, writing, or preparing for school teaching sessions.
Rhoda has been working in Yukon schools for over more than 15 years, and has been teaching for over 30 years. She is available to do small or big projects, in all communities, has worked in every grade level and is available for extented school projects.