"The stories within Turtle Island Voices are told in many parts of Canada. "Turtle Island" refers to the continent of North America, based on the creation stories of many Aboriginal peoples. Though the stories vary, many tell of the continent being created on the back of a great turtle. Integrating Turtle Island Voices into the classroom not only helps to foster a sense of identity among Aboriginal students, but it also enriches all students with First Nation, Métis, and Inuit perspectives. Turtle Island Voices honours the histories, cultures, worldviews, and knowledge of Canada's Aboriginal communities with exciting stories, information, and graphics that will pique students' interest in learning about Aboriginal peoples and cultures."--Pub.

Supports the study of First Nations and Métis cultures. "Turtle Island Voices helps students develop a respect for and an awareness and understanding of Aboriginal cultures. Turtle Island Voices offers traditional and modern stories and informational texts that represent many Aboriginal peoples from across Canada. Comprehensive lesson plans with background information, teaching suggestions, activities, web connections, and linemasters. Also includes advice for introducing Aboriginal perspectives into the classroom."--Publisher.

About Turtle Island : Introduction -- Turtle Island -- Turtle Island Voices -- Culture Areas of Canada -- Teachings from Turtle Island -- World View: Cycles, Humans, and Nature -- Storytelling -- Family and Kinship ties -- Elders. --Turtle Island Voices and Literacy : Developing Literacy Proficiency -- Building a Community of Learners -- Every Student a Learner -- Supporting All Readers -- The Reading Process -- Increasing Fluency -- Selecting Books for Reading Success -- Using Information Technologies to Promote Literacy -- Turtle Island Voices Teaching plans -- Tutoring a Reader in Difficulty -- Assessment and Evaluation -- Teaching Aboriginal Perspectives -- Linking Aboriginal Perspectives to the Curriculum -- Conducting a Turtle Island Circle. -- Teaching Plans : There For You -- Action! -- Marvellous Machines -- Protecting the Planet -- Graphic Organizers.