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R053242
A Mother's Earth
This award-winning series, produced in Cree, English and French, uses stop-motion animation to portray life in a fictional northern Saskatchewan community. It focuses on issues and events in the lives of children and their supportive families in this traditional Cree community. The adults guide the children to retain their traditional culture and values while living in the modern world. In this episode, six year old Raven must write a report on identity, describing who she thinks she is. Through talking to many people in the community, 10-year-old Talon reconciles her Cree-Metis identity as a daughter and sister. Cousin T-Bear and brother Talon are asked to help create a sweat lodge and through their hard work they earn their Indian names. Non-Aboriginal students viewing this film will gain a better understanding of Aboriginal identity and traditional practices. T-Bone's father's role at the band office provides a glimpse into First Nations governance and its complex issues.
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Media and Formats :
Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R050666
A Journey Through the Circle of Life
Cheyenne's pépère teaches her to plant a tree every year to honour Mother Nature and to respect the circle of life. At first, Cheyenne is sad when Pépère passes away, but Cheyenne realizes that Pépère's teachings will live long after he no longer walks the earth.
This book highlights the importance of looking ahead to and planning for what we leave our grandchildren and the generations to follow.
This book highlights the importance of looking ahead to and planning for what we leave our grandchildren and the generations to follow.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$10.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R070603
Let's Eat!: What Children Eat Around the World
Jamie Oliver introduces Let's Eat! as a means for students to learn about five countries in the world through food. One meal is described from each country as well as a special day in each child's life, such as a festival or mushrooming.
There is one recipe from each country at the end of the book. The students will have fun smelling, touching, tasting and laughing as they try out the recipes.
Included are a table of contents, recipes and a glossary.
There is one recipe from each country at the end of the book. The students will have fun smelling, touching, tasting and laughing as they try out the recipes.
Included are a table of contents, recipes and a glossary.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$21.99
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R053348
For Every Child: The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in Words and Pictures
In the foreword, Desmond Tutu reminds us that all children have the right to be happy, to be healthy, to learn and to find security in adults that they can trust. Many children in the world do not have these rights, either due to war, famine, training as child soldiers or as refugees fleeing their homes. Fourteen rights are highlighted in the book with an illustration by an international artist.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$13.95
Record posted/updated:
August 16, 2020
R100445
Circle of Life Set 3. Single Copy Set
The Circle of Life series contains stories that present First Nations cultures, traditional knowledge and worldviews. The 11 student books in Set 3 support guided reading levels J-M. Titles in the starter pack include: I am a Traditional Dancer, The Medicine Wheel and Cedar Tea. Additional copies of each student book may be purchased in packages of 6.
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Circle of Life Set 3. Amy's Braids (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 3. Cedar Tea (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 3. I am a Hoop Dancer (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 3. I am a Traditional Dancer (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 3. Mishoomis's Pipe (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 3. Mishoomis's Wigwam (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 3. Nanaboozho's Yard Sale (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 3. Teacher eSupport DVD
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Circle of Life Set 3. The Gift (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 3. The Medicine Wheel (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 3. Waynaboozhoo's Search for Love (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 3. Wishing for a Summer Birthday (6-pack)
Media and Formats :
Book
Kit
Price :
$87.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R070597
The Peace Book
Each page contains a drawing and a short sentence explaining that peace is many things: helping a neighbour, sharing a meal, planting a tree, learning another language and being who you are. The traditional concept of peace gives way to a much broader message that is positive.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$10.50
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R101982
Taanishi Books - Emergent Reader Series
This series of books explores a variety of themes in Métis culture. The books are written at guided reading levels A to I, with each theme containing one book at a lower, middle and higher reading level. Themes explored in the set are: Métis Beadwork, Métis Clothing, Métis Dance, Métis Food, Métis Identity, Métis Music, Métis Symbols and Celebrations and Métis Traditional Storytelling. Each book contains colourful photographs and begins with a Cultural Connections text box that provides background information on the content of the book.
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Métis Beadwork. Can You See Flowers? (6 pack)
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Métis Beadwork. I Spy Flower Beadwork (6 pack)
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Métis Beadwork. Maria Beads a Flower (6 pack)
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Métis Clothing. All About the Sash (6 pack)
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Métis Clothing. The Sash (6 pack)
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Métis Clothing. Time to Dance (6 pack)
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Métis Dance. Dancing Shapes (6 pack)
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Métis Dance. Métis Dance Shapes (6 pack)
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Métis Dance. The Métis Star Dance (6 pack)
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Métis Food - What Do You Like on Your Beignes? (6 pack)
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Métis Food - What's for Lunch? (6 pack)
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Métis Food. Bang! Beigne! (6 pack)
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Métis Food. Making Beignes with Kohkum (6 pack)
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Métis Food. Rababoo Stew for Lunch (6 pack)
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Métis Food. Yummy, Yummy in My Tummy (6 pack)
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Métis Identity. Back to Batoche Days (6 pack)
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Métis Identity. Batoche Cheerleader (6 pack)
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Métis Identity. We Are Métis! (6 pack)
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Métis Music. Andy Learns to Fiddle (6 pack)
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Métis Music. Squeak Squawk! (6 pack)
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Métis Music. The Fiddle Competition (6 pack)
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Métis Symbols & Celebrations. Let's Make a Métis Flag Pin (6 pack)
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Métis Symbols & Celebrations. Where is the Métis Flag? (6 pack)
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Métis Symbols and Celebrations. High in the Sky (6 pack)
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Métis Traditional Storytelling. Do You Believe in Roogaroos? (6 pack)
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Métis Traditional Storytelling. Is There a Roogaroo in You? (6 pack)
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Métis Traditional Storytelling. Where's the Roogaroo? (6 pack)
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Taanishi Books. Library Pack
Media and Formats :
Book
Kit
Price :
unavailable
Record posted/updated:
August 16, 2020
R072070
That's a Family!
This video examines various types of families from a child's point of view. The program takes a tour through a broad range of family structures, and in the process, students learn that love and respect are more important than the background of family members.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$139.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R004153
Treaty Tales Series
The Treaty Tales series consists of three books for children that explain the history and symbolism of treaties. Since these books were published in Manitoba, the text occasionally refers to Manitoba and the Anishinabe as examples, but the principles of the content apply to all Canadians.
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The Friendship
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The Handshake and the Pipe
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We Are All Treaty People
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$59.95 (set of 3 books)
Record posted/updated:
May 21, 2021
R046522
Gray Wolf's Search
Gray Wolf lives on the Pacific Northwest coast with other members of the Wolf Clan. The clan shaman tells Gray Wolf that he must find a very important person and get to know that person well. During his search, Gray Wolf enlists help from his brothers and sisters, the Eagle, Bear, Whale, Beaver, Owl and Wolf. Each provides Gray Wolf with an important clue to the identity of the person he is seeking. When Gray Wolf returns to his clan, he takes the talking stick from the shaman and shares his new wisdom.
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The First Nations Series for Young Readers Teacher Resource. Grades 4-10
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$18.95
Record posted/updated:
January 5, 2022
R040299
Bread Comes to Life
Through live-action footage, time-lapse photography and animations, Bread Comes to Life tells the story of the sowing, growing, reaping, threshing, milling, mixing, shaping, kneading, rising, baking and breaking of daily bread. Viewers observe the work of a small town baker, visit a large farm, a giant mill and a large commercial bakery. The program is narrated by Lily Tomlin with music by George Winston.
Media and Formats :
Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
December 5, 2018
R047934
Mattland
Matt's family has moved three times and this place is the worst one yet. The subdivision is new and there is nothing but mud, rocks and sticks. Using his imagination, Matt creates a community. Using a stick, a winding line becomes Snake River. A pile of rocks becomes Dog Tooth Mountains. Soon, a girl joins Matt and the community is expanded using popsicle sticks. With the threat of flooding, all the neighbourhood children join together and save the community.
This title is also part of the complete Nelson Literacy 2 comprehensive format kit.
This title is also part of the complete Nelson Literacy 2 comprehensive format kit.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$8.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R054569
Our Corner Grocery Store
Anna Maria spends her Saturdays at Nonno Domenico and Nonna Rosa's corner grocery store. Throughout the day, there are vegetable and fruit stalls to fill, bread sorted and put on shelves and sandwiches to feed hungry customers. Anna Maria discovers that the corner grocery store is a place to make friends, share recipes or try something new.
This title is also part of the complete Nelson Literacy 2 comprehensive format kit.
This title is also part of the complete Nelson Literacy 2 comprehensive format kit.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$21.99
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R052212
I Know Here
A young girl lives in a trailer near a forest. Her father builds dams for a career and his current project is nearing completion. Her brother, Doug, announces that they will be moving to Toronto in the summer. The young girl only knows wolves howling at night, the tobogganing hill behind the trailers and the man who delivers their groceries from Nipawin. She does not know Toronto.
Her teacher, Miss Hendrickson, encourages the young girl to draw a picture to remember the Nipawin area. She draws the road with the trailers, the forest, the creek and everything that is special to her so that she will remember it always.
Her teacher, Miss Hendrickson, encourages the young girl to draw a picture to remember the Nipawin area. She draws the road with the trailers, the forest, the creek and everything that is special to her so that she will remember it always.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$14.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R072194
Critical Challenges Across the Curriculum Series
The Critical Challenges Across the Curriculum Series offers challenges and suggested activities for teachers to use in developing critical thinking skills in students. The challenges are designed so that students thoughtfully explore subject matter. Reproducible blackline masters and assessment rubrics complement the activities.
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Celebrating Families
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Contributing to Family and Community
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I Can Make a Difference
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Rights, Roles, and Responsibilities at School
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
various
Record posted/updated:
August 16, 2020
R012748
Concentus Citizenship Education Resources. Grade 2: The Intentional & Explicit Teaching of Essential Citizenship Competencies
Students will continue to understand the decision-making process and explore the rights and responsibilities associated with belonging to society.
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 21, 2019
R029559
A Prairie Alphabet
Writer Jo Bannatyne-Cugnet offers an alphabetical look at various aspects of rural prairie life. Moore's paintings provide visual information about seasonal changes, farm activities, family gatherings and children's interests. In each picture, viewers will be able to locate numerous objects beginning with a particular letter. Concluding pages offer notes that name the objects and provide a brief description of each painting.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$9.99
Record posted/updated:
August 16, 2020
R045482
Li'l Shadd: A Story of Ujima
When Li'l Shadd's father, a pioneer doctor, is called away to see a patient on his birthday, Li'l Shadd rides along. He learns the value of helping people in his community as Li'l Shadd's father is able to treat a sick child in Nikanisiw's family. This story is a fictionalized account of real Saskatchewan people: Dr. Alfred Schmitz Shadd, his son, Garrison, and Nikanisiw and his family. A teacher's guide created by the Saskatchewan African Canadian Heritage Museum to support the study of this book is available for download at http://www.sachm.org/assets/Teacher-Guide-FINAL-Dec.-15.pdf. This guide has not been evaluated through the Ministry's resources evaluation process.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$12.95
Record posted/updated:
August 16, 2020
R039807
Mom and Mum Are Getting Married!
Refreshing, sensitive, colourful, fair, engaging and inclusive are just a few of the words that can be used to describe this story about same-sex marriage. With love and affection, Rosie, the young daughter, describes the excitement of planning and taking part in the wedding between her two moms. The text and illustrations portray a loving family where diversity is accepted.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$14.95
Record posted/updated:
August 16, 2020
R054541
Our World, Grade 2. Canadian Communities. Big Book
The big book, Our World, Grade 2: Canadian Communities, has large, colourful pages and uses visuals to engage students. Each lesson begins with a question to introduce an inquiry, with succeeding pages designed to fuel the inquiry. Each lesson also ends with a question to initiate further exploration of the concept. There is a student version of the big book to support and facilitate independent and guided reading.
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Our World, Grade 2. Canadian Communities. Individual Student Book
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Our World, Grade 2. Canadian Communities. Teacher's Resource
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$299.95
Record posted/updated:
October 19, 2019
R054802
Bink & Gollie
Bink and Gollie are marvelous companions who often do not agree...on socks...or goldfish...or venturing to the Andes. This animated story relates how compromise helps these two very different individuals remain the best of friends. The program presents three stories that can be viewed in segments, or as a whole, and supports student understanding and discussion on the themes of friendship, respect, problem-solving and feelings.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$95.00
Record posted/updated:
October 8, 2020
R054659
Concentus Citizenship Education Foundation
The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission, through the Concentus Citizenship Education Foundation, has created a website that provides classroom resources to support the teaching of citizenship competencies from Grades K-12. Lesson plans may either be viewed online or downloaded as PDFs. To access these resources, educators only need to sign up and create an account through the website's Teacher Portal. If teachers experience any difficulties signing up, they are welcome to contact info@concentus.ca for help in creating an account.
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Media and Formats :
Website
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 22, 2019
R054543
Saskatchewan 1905-2005 Guide for Teachers
Developed by the Western Development Museum, this teacher resource offers lesson plans, Saskatchewan fast facts, materials lists and suggested additional resources. There are 25 Saskatchewan themes and 100 lesson plans. Topics contained in the resource include rural electrification, immigration, First Nations and Métis farming and health care. Some of the lessons plans have been translated into French and Cree.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$32.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R051330
Who's That Man?
World War II separated men from their families. Sometimes young children would meet their fathers for the first time when the fathers returned home from war. Duncan-Cary explores how a young boy feels when his father returns home from war and the two meet for the first time. He wonders if his father will love him. His father also has the same concerns as he meets his young son for the first time.
Based on her father's experience, Duncan-Cary complements the text with personal photographs. A DVD is included with the author narrating the story and singing the song.
Based on her father's experience, Duncan-Cary complements the text with personal photographs. A DVD is included with the author narrating the story and singing the song.
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Media and Formats :
Book
CD/DVD
Price :
$24.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R009299
Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back
In this illustrated book, the turtle’s back is a significant symbol to the Iroquois people that represents the creation of Turtle Island. A closer look will reveal a pattern of thirteen individual segments on his back which represent each moon of the cycle of seasons. There are also twenty-eight platelets which form an edging around the shell which represent the number of days in the moon cycle.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$29.95
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2022
R047003
Under One Sun Grade 2. Complete Classroom Set
With content created by Indigenous artists and illustrators, the Under One Sun series draws upon Indigenous culture, perspectives and experiences to explore the themes of identity, our connection to Mother Earth and relationships within families and communities. The Grade 2 complete classroom set includes a teacher's resource and 6 copies each of 6 student books at guided reading levels G-L. Additional resources to support the series are available through the Online Teaching Centre.
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Under One Sun Grade 2. Elders
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Under One Sun Grade 2. Guided Reading Classroom Set
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Under One Sun Grade 2. Guided Reading Single Copy Set
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Under One Sun Grade 2. Jaycee's Journal
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Under One Sun Grade 2. Jordan's New Teammates
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Under One Sun Grade 2. Living in Harmony
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Under One Sun Grade 2. Online Teaching Centre
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Under One Sun Grade 2. Print Teacher's Resource
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Under One Sun Grade 2. Sharing Mother Earth
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Under One Sun Grade 2. Teacher Resource Set
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Under One Sun Grade 2. Why Do We Use Symbols?
Media and Formats :
Kit
Price :
$403.50
Record posted/updated:
March 11, 2020
R016332
Shanna's Christmas Pudding
Shanna is excited to be able to help her Kookum make Christmas pudding (la putchin) for the first time. Shanna learns about her family and community traditions and the importance of remembering them. The book contains a short glossary of the new words in the story inside the front cover, along with a recipe for Christmas pudding inside the back cover.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$6.95
Record posted/updated:
February 12, 2019
R104225
Grandmother / Grandfather Icon Book Set 2
A set of 10 colourful board books that introduce key icons of Indigenous cultures, such as traditions and sacred objects.
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Grandfather, Tell Us About Wild Rice
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Grandfather, Tell Us About the Eagle Feather
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Grandfather, Tell Us About the Inukshuk
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Grandfather, Tell Us About the Totem Pole
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Grandmother, Tell Us About Our Elders
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Grandmother, Tell Us About the Four Sacred Medicines
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Grandmother, Tell Us About the Star Blanket
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$124.95 (complete set)
Record posted/updated:
January 5, 2022
R104227
Grandmother / Grandfather Tribe Book Set
A set of 10 colourful board books describing important historical aspects of life and culture of different Indigenous peoples.
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Grandfather, Tell Us About the Algonquin People of Long Ago
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Grandfather, Tell Us About the Inuit People of Long Ago
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Grandfather, Tell Us About the Iroquois People of Long Ago
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Grandfather, Tell Us About the Ojibwe People of Long Ago
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Grandmother, Tell Us About the Haida People of Long Ago
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Grandmother, Tell Us About the Mi'kmaq People of Long Ago
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Grandmother, Tell Us About the Métis People of Long Ago
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Grandmother, Tell Us About the Sioux People of Long Ago
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$124.95 (complete set)
Record posted/updated:
January 5, 2022
R104228
Métis Book Series
A set of 9 colourful books describing important aspects of traditional Métis lifestyle and culture.
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Mama, What is Métis Beadwork?
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Mama, What is Métis Music and Dance?
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Mama, What is the Métis Sash?
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$124.95 (complete set)
Record posted/updated:
June 30, 2021
R019941
Thunder Boy Jr.
This illustrated book explores the concept of identity as Thunder Boy Jr. wishes for a unique name of his own, different from his father’s and based on his experiences, skills, traits, passions, and dreams. Just when Thunder Boy Jr. thinks all hope is lost of receiving a suitable name, his dad chooses the perfect name. Although the book connects to the importance of naming ceremonies or rituals, that aspect is not explained.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 15, 2022
R002887
A Big Mistake?
This story is of a girl who gives away a necklace that was gifted to her by her Kokum. She does so to honour an Ojibwe Elder’s teaching that if a person compliments a possession of yours, you need to give it to them. She wonders whether she has done the right thing for fear of making her kokum sad. She learns to understand that there is no mistake in giving.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 15, 2022
R053615
Deepening the Discussion: Gender and Sexual Diversity
This document will assist individuals and communities to engage in meaningful discussions and actions to respond to the experiences, perspectives and needs of students and families who are gender and/or sexually diverse (GSD). It will: assist school divisions, central office personnel, administrators, educators, First Nations and Métis organizations and community partners to develop a deeper understanding of gender and sexual diversity; assist in understanding the unique educational, health and safety needs of staff, students and their families who self-identify as gender and/or sexually diverse; provide practical strategies, suggestions and frequently asked questions to support schools and communities as they work with students to anticipate and overcome challenges related to transphobia, homophobia and heterosexism; acknowledge the shared responsibility of ensuring that all students who identify as gender and/or sexually diverse have the same opportunities for safety, socialization and success in schools; assist educators in planning curricular-based instruction and assessment to meet the unique needs of gender and/or sexually diverse students; and assist school divisions and First Nations and Métis organizations to fulfill their ethical and professional responsibilities to provide safe, equitable and inclusive learning environments for all students regardless of their actual or perceived differences.
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Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
February 13, 2019