Teacher Guide for Little Moons

Little Moons, a poignant graphic novel, introduces students to the epidemic of violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA people in Canada, fostering conversations about the systemic issues impacting Indigenous communities.
Use the guide alongside Little Moons to explore themes of authentic and diverse Indigenous narratives through graphic novels, understand the impacts of colonialism in Canada, and learn about MMIWG2S and the Calls for Justice outlined in Reclaiming Power and Place, the final report from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA people.
Written by Rotinonhsión:ni (Kanien'kehá:ka) educator Jerica Fraser, the activities in this teacher guide are approachable, engaging, and suitable for grades 7-12. This guide can be used across various subject areas, including social studies, history, and language arts.

Jerica Ryan is a Rotinonhsión:ni (Kanien'kehá:ka) educator. Throughout her career, she has focused on anti-racism and anti-oppressive education not only in her classroom, but in the education system as a whole. She writes and collaborates on Indigenous-focused curriculum and workshops as well as courses for educators. She has her Master's in Education with a focus on social justice and Indigenous health studies. Jerica is passionate about learning and reclaiming the languages of her grandparents and graduated from the Mohawk Language and Culture program at Tsi Tyónnheht Onkwawén:na and Queen's University. She looks forward to continuing her learning and teaching Kanien'kéha in the future.