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R051437
The Giving Tree: A Retelling of a Traditional Métis Story About Giving and Receiving
Developed in both Michif and English, this book and compact disc focus on the memories of Moushoom as he recalls the experience of finding the giving tree with his parents. This retelling of a traditional story highlights Métis core values and beliefs including strength, kindness, courage, tolerance, honesty, respect, love, sharing, caring, balance, patience and most of all - a meaningful connection with the Creator and Mother Earth.
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Book
CD/DVD
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$12.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R102111
Honouring the Buffalo: A Plains Cree Legend
This story, told in both English and Cree, describes how early First Nations people relied on the buffalo for food, clothing, shelter, hunting tools and other necessities of life. The narrator explains how the buffalo is honoured for its sacrifice. Pictures of items made from the buffalo, facts about the buffalo and questions to enrich the use of the text are included at the end of the book.
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Book
Price :
$14.95
Record posted/updated:
May 27, 2024
R017971
Homes and Historical Thinking
Students will learn about the history of Saskatchewan homes using archival photographs.
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Free
Record posted/updated:
February 11, 2019
R039704
The Kids Book of Canadian Exploration
Explorers were drawn to Canada for many reasons. They discovered a vast and mysterious land that took hundreds of years to explore and map. Present-day explorers focus on outer space, the ocean and the preservation of Earth's changing ecosystems. Included are a table of contents, a map, a timeline and an index.
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Book
Price :
$14.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R070900
They Dance at Night
Wapos Bay is an animated series about the adventures of three Cree children living in northern Saskatchewan. Raven and T-Bear learn what can happen when they forget to respect tradition. All three children discover that carelessness is disrespectful. With help from Mushom and an Elder, they take part in a ceremony that puts things right to restore harmony and balance.
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R054842
Seven Grandfather Teachings: Character Development
In this program, students learn about The Seven Grandfather Teachings, also known as The Seven Sacred Teachings. This is a set of teachings on human conduct towards others. They are what was traditionally and still is needed in order for communities to survive. The teachings - love, respect, courage, honesty, wisdom, humility and truth - cannot be used in isolation and are interdependent. The program is hosted by Curve Lake First Nation entertainer Missy Knott and viewers also meet Coast Tsminshian First Nation Elder and educator, Shannon Thunderbird, who explains each teaching. Elder Thunderbird describes the virtues of being a good person, of taking care of one another and of taking care of the Earth.
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CD/DVD
Price :
$119.00
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R072205
The Kids Book of Aboriginal Peoples in Canada
Canada's First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples have a rich history. Silvey examines the cultures, struggles and triumphs of Canada's first peoples. She also looks at the arrival of Europeans and the clash of worldviews. Seven major groups of peoples are highlighted in the resource.
The resource contains illustrations, maps, profiles of prominent individuals and current terminology for the First Nations peoples, as well as the names they were once called by others.
The book includes a table of contents and an index.
The resource contains illustrations, maps, profiles of prominent individuals and current terminology for the First Nations peoples, as well as the names they were once called by others.
The book includes a table of contents and an index.
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Book
Price :
$14.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R044454
He Who Flies By Night: The Story of Grey Owl
This is the true story of Archie Belaney, who fulfilled his childhood dream of living in Canada's north with First Nations people. Archie reinvents himself into Wa-Sha-Quon-Asin (Grey Owl) and lives among the animals of the forest. Students will enjoy reading about how Archie lived with his two beavers, Jelly Roll and Rawhide. Grey Owl's greatest legacy is his vision of conservation and the importance of our place in nature.
The book is the recipient of the 2007 Moonbeam Children's Book Award for Multicultural Non-fiction.
The book is the recipient of the 2007 Moonbeam Children's Book Award for Multicultural Non-fiction.
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Book
Price :
$12.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R049879
Municipalities Matter
This teacher's guide provides information about Saskatchewan's local government and civic election process. The resource includes background information for students and teachers on what a municipality is and the people who govern a municipality. Various lesson plans are included for planning purposes.
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Free
Record posted/updated:
August 15, 2020
R053241
Lights, Camera, Action
In this episode, film star Adam Beach mentors T-Bear and Talon as they make videos celebrating Treaty Days in Wapos Bay. Raven feels left out with everyone so busy preparing for the celebrations, but her Kohkum helps her to understand that she needs to think of the needs of the community and to try to make a contribution.
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Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
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.
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Book
Price :
$32.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R054577
Nelson InfoCanada Geographic Regions Series
This series of books examines Canada's geographic regions. Each book contains information on the location, climate, plants and animals, natural resources, First Nations people, settlers, food items, transportation, tourism and looking at the future. There are fact boxes, graphs, illustrations and "things to do" that extend student learning. Included in each book are a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
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Nelson InfoCanada Geographic Regions Classroom Pack
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The Appalachian Highland
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The Arctic
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The Canadian Shield
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The Cordillera
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The Great Lakes Lowland
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The Interior Plains
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The St. Lawrence Lowland
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Book
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 5, 2019
R054550
The Good Garden: How One Family Went from Hunger to Having Enough
María Luz and her family live in Honduras and are very poor. They struggle to provide enough food to feed the family. María Luz's father must leave the farm to find work and María Luz is left to tend the garden. When a new teacher arrives in town, he teaches María Luz how to feed the soil using compost, how to create terraces to stop the earth from washing away and how to grow cash crops. María Luz learns how to bypass the coyote or middleman and sell her produce directly to the market.
The text introduces the global issue of food insecurity to students and provides them with tools and information to make a difference, locally and globally. Included in the text is additional information on the issue of food insecurity, suggestions of what students can do to assist and a glossary of Spanish words.
The text introduces the global issue of food insecurity to students and provides them with tools and information to make a difference, locally and globally. Included in the text is additional information on the issue of food insecurity, suggestions of what students can do to assist and a glossary of Spanish words.
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Book
Price :
$19.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R100647
Saskatchewan Social Studies 4. Student Text
Saskatchewan Social Studies 4 has been custom published for Saskatchewan and has been developed by a team of Saskatchewan teachers. At the beginning of each unit, the Essential Question box sets the focus for the unit. The book provides opportunities for hands-on learning and engages students with My Story, Closer Look, and Making a Difference, and Looking Back activities.
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Saskatchewan Social Studies 4. Teacher Resource with DVD
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Book
Price :
$85.31
Record posted/updated:
August 15, 2020
R042328
Boulder Monuments of Saskatchewan
In the text, Brace documents 33 boulder monuments. Using historical information, Brace classifies each boulder monument according to themes and possible or known functions. He compares the monuments with existing sites throughout the Northern Plains in order to further our understanding of the creation of these features. Monuments highlighted in the text include tipi rings, cairns, medicine wheel and effigy figures and other boulder monuments.
The text includes a table of contents and a table of figures. Black-and-white drawings and colour templates support the text. A study guide is available. A copy of the text was provided to schools in spring 2011.
The text includes a table of contents and a table of figures. Black-and-white drawings and colour templates support the text. A study guide is available. A copy of the text was provided to schools in spring 2011.
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Book
Price :
$17.00
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
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.
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Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
December 5, 2018
R072245
Hidden Buffalo
This resource illustrates the importance of the buffalo to the Cree people in the late 19th century. Sky Running and his people search for the great buffalo herds that are disappearing. Sky Running's vision reveals the location of the buffalo and the community must determine if the risk of travelling into rival territory outweighs facing winter without a sufficient supply of food.
The story's illustrations enhance the text to provide a traditional sense of the seasonal planning of the people, the importance of thanksgiving, the roles and the responsibilities of all members.
This book won the 2004 Alberta Children's Book of the Year award.
The story's illustrations enhance the text to provide a traditional sense of the seasonal planning of the people, the importance of thanksgiving, the roles and the responsibilities of all members.
This book won the 2004 Alberta Children's Book of the Year award.
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Book
Price :
$11.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R042475
My World. An Elementary Atlas. Student Edition
This atlas is designed for young children to develop mapping skills. There is developmentally appropriate progression in reading, geography and mapping skills. Students learn how to read and use maps by developing an understanding of the elements of maps such as symbols, legends, scales and grids.
The atlas includes a table of contents and a gazetteer.
The atlas includes a table of contents and a gazetteer.
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My World. An Elementary Atlas. Teacher's Guide
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Book
Price :
$38.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R012416
Concentus Citizenship Education Resources. Grade 4: The Intentional & Explicit Teaching of Essential Citizenship Competencies
Students will extend their exploration of rules and societal order to the workings of the various governing systems in Saskatchewan, including First Nations and Métis governance and provincial governance structures. Students will begin to understand the impact of the differing levels of government and understand the connections between varying levels of responsibility.
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Free
Record posted/updated:
January 25, 2019
R041495
The Red Sash
A young Métis boy lives near the fur trading post of Fort William. His father spends the winter months as a guide leading voyageurs into the Northwest to trade for furs. At Rendezvous, the voyageurs paddle back to Fort William with their furs and the North West Company canoes bring supplies for the next season.
The young boy rows to a nearby island and hunts hare for the celebration. While at the island, a storm begins and a canoe carrying a gentleman from the North West Company is caught on the lake. The boy helps the canoe land and takes the gentleman to town in his canoe, earning the voyageur's red sash.
The book includes brief background information on Fort William and a glossary.
The young boy rows to a nearby island and hunts hare for the celebration. While at the island, a storm begins and a canoe carrying a gentleman from the North West Company is caught on the lake. The boy helps the canoe land and takes the gentleman to town in his canoe, earning the voyageur's red sash.
The book includes brief background information on Fort William and a glossary.
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Book
Price :
$18.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R072240
Canada's Land & People Series
This series looks at each Canadian province and territory. Each book provides information on the environment, history, tourist attractions, arts, sports and cultures of the region. The books contain photographs, illustrations, and maps which complement the text. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, an index and suggestions for further research.
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Alberta
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British Columbia
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Manitoba
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New Brunswick
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Newfoundland and Labrador
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Northwest Territories
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Nova Scotia
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Nunavut
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Ontario
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Prince Edward Island
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Quebec
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Saskatchewan
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Yukon
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$11.95
Record posted/updated:
October 23, 2019
R040721
Looking Back
This weekly, five-minute video series highlights little-known, compelling and sometimes quirky stories from Saskatchewan's past. All stories were filmed on location and often feature people who had some personal or special connection to the event.
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Almighty Voice. Episode 9
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An Epidemic of Bullets. Episode 13
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An Unlikely Spy. Episode 10
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Canada's Pin-Up Girl. Episode 15
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Charlie's Silver. Episode 16
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Chief Whitecap. Episode 27
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City for a Day. Episode 35
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Cowboy Imposter. Episode 31
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Damn Dam. Episode 8
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Death Over Moose Jaw. Episode 30
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Depression Photo. Episode 19
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Dickens of the Mounted. Episode 29
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Factoria. Episode 25
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God's Painter. Episode 20
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Just Another Victim. Episode 18
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Lions of Winter. Episode 22
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Moose Jaw's Fly Boys. Episode 6
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Murdered by the RCMP. Episode 17
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Naked We Stand. Episode 34
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Prince Albert Park. Episode 3
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Quong Wing. Episode 14
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Saskatchewan Provincial Police. Episode 2
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Saskatoon's Lily. Episode 5
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Scott's Secret. Episode 4
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Sitting Bull's Mountie. Episode 43
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Stalked by Fate. Episode 1
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Sukanen's Dream. Episode 11
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Summer of Fear. Episode 33
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The Accidental MLA. Episode 38
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The Birth of Medicare. Episode 26
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The Blizzard of '47. Episode 23
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The Debden Miracle. Episode 41
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The Fighting Bishop. Episode 21
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The French Counts of Whitewood. Episode 40
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The Great Soul Rush. Episode 44
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The Missing Recipe. Episode 36
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The Price of Pride. Episode 32
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The Regina Riot. Episode 42
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The Reluctant Giant. Episode 12
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The Sage of Sintaluta. Episode 28
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The Unionist Party. Episode 24
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The Welwyn Massacre. Episode 39
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The White Man Governs. Episode 37
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White Man's Country. Episode 7
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Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 22, 2019
R045430
Yetsa's Sweater
Yetsa has outgrown her sweater, which is full of memories and made with love. New fleeces have arrived at Grandma's. Yetsa and her mother will help Grandma turn the fleeces into wool to make Cowichan sweaters. Yetsa learns how to clean, wash and dry the fleece. Grandma teaches Yetsa the traditions behind the Cowichan sweater. At the end of the book is a brief history of the Cowichan sweater.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$9.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R035464
Teaching Treaties in the Classroom
The Office of the Treaty Commissioner (OTC) has developed a treaty information kit for use in Saskatchewan schools. The kit features educational resource materials that include curriculum supplements, videos and books about the history of treaties. The individual pieces show both First Nations and European perspectives about the treaty relationship. Information on treaty topics range from the precontact history of First Nations people, first contact issues, the relevance of the past to the contemporary situation and what is happening within the present treaty relationship.
The OTC provides inservice training for teachers in use of the kit.
The kit was provided to every school in the province.
The OTC provides inservice training for teachers in use of the kit.
The kit was provided to every school in the province.
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Media and Formats :
Kit
Price :
$350.00
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R050845
The Kids Book of Canadian Geography
Penn introduces Canadian geography to students. The book traces the North American continent's formation and evolution to its present state. The book contains information on Canada's landscape, life forms, ecosystems and climate. Penn provides clues to help explain the natural environment. Students will learn about the eight geographical regions of Canada.
The book includes a table of contents and an index.
The book includes a table of contents and an index.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$19.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R042662
The Nystrom Map Explorer Atlas. Student Book
The atlas introduces globes and maps and the various functions for each format. Concepts such as reading maps and globes, directions, map scale and types of maps are introduced. In the second part, students apply the skills as they study the provinces and territories. The atlas includes a table of contents, a glossary, facts about the provinces and territories, an index and a listing of abbreviations.
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The Nystrom Map Explorer Atlas. Atlas Pack
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The Nystrom Map Explorer Atlas. Student Activity Binder
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$9.00 US
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
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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Website
Media and Formats :
Website
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 22, 2019
R100307
Hands-On Social Studies Grade 4. Saskatchewan Edition
This resource contains classroom activities grouped into units that support the four goals of the Saskatchewan curriculum: Interactions and Interdependence, Dynamic Relationships, Power and Authority, and Resources and Wealth. Each unit begins with planning tips for the teacher, a list of the outcomes that are supported through the activities, reproducible student materials and assessment ideas. Background information for the teacher is also included at the beginning of each activity, along with guided inquiry questions for students.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$125.00
Record posted/updated:
September 17, 2019
R044605
Learning About Treaties in Canada
This DVD explores the history of treaties in Canada. It explains how the understanding of the treaty process and the future impact of the treaties varied greatly between the signatories from European cultures and First Nations peoples. The film explains the geographical regions included in treaties, how we are all treaty people and how treaties affect all of our lives as Canadians. A teacher's guide to support the DVD is available online through the distributor's website.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$159.00
Record posted/updated:
August 15, 2020
R047575
The Auction
Todd is hurt and angry with his grandfather. Gramps is selling the family farm. While they prepare for the auction, Gramps retells stories of how he and Gran created the farm. The sharing of memories and experiences on the farm provides the opportunity for Todd and Gramps to come to grips with loss and to look forward to a new beginning.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$6.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R050687
A Native American Thought of It: Amazing Inventions and Innovations
First Nations people relied on their ingenuity to use the available resources around them. This resulted in many developments that made life easier for the communities. For example, the Iroquois were skilled at growing and harvesting food and the Sioux and Comanche developed camouflage and decoys to make catching animals easier.
The book includes photographs, illustrations, a table of contents, a note on the symbols used in the book and an index. American and Canadian First Nations contributions are discussed in the book.
The book includes photographs, illustrations, a table of contents, a note on the symbols used in the book and an index. American and Canadian First Nations contributions are discussed in the book.
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Book
Price :
$9.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
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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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R100148
Call of the Fiddle = Li Vyayloon ka Taypwatikooyen
A young boy named Nolin learns more about his Métis heritage and traditions when he attends Back to Batoche Days with his family. He enjoys hearing the fiddling, dances the jig in competition and Nolin's Moushoom tells him about the Riel Resistance. The book's text is presented in English and Michif, accompanied by a CD containing a narration of the book in both languages and including music mentioned in the book.
Media and Formats :
Book
CD/DVD
Price :
$15.00
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R102879
How We Lived with Other People
Curated by Alberta's Glenbow Museum, this website presents text, diagrams and photographs that explain what life was like for First Nations peoples before and after treaty. The website specifically focuses on the Blackfoot First Nation, but the correlations to the experiences of Saskatchewan First Nations are valuable.
Links :
Website
Media and Formats :
Website
Topic :
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
February 15, 2019
R001154
When We Were Alone
A young girl asks her kókum questions about herself, such as why she wears bright colours, why she grows her hair long, why she spends time with her brother and why she speaks Cree. Her kókum explains that when she went to school far away as a child, she had to wear dark colours, her hair was cut short, she was separated from her brother and she wasn't allowed to speak her home language. This award-winning book is a sensitive, early introduction to some of the tragic effects of residential schools: separation, assimilation and loss of language.
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Book
Topic :
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
$19.95
Record posted/updated:
August 15, 2020
R054225
Agriculture. The Heart of Saskatchewan's Past, Present, and Future
This resource includes 21 downloadable lesson plans, student activities and teacher and student informational handouts.
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Lesson 1 - What is Farming?
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Lesson 10 - Wheat & the Settlement of Canada
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Lesson 11 - Grains of Saskatchewan
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Lesson 12 - Saskatchewan Grain Elevators
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Lesson 13 - Early Tools of Agriculture
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Lesson 14 - The Farm Equipment Explosion
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Lesson 15 - Types of Farms in Saskatchewan
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Lesson 16 - Saskatchewan's Agricultural Economy
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Lesson 17 - Stewardship: The Responsibility for Taking Good Care of the Resources Entrusted to Us
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Lesson 18 - Agricultural Stewardship
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Lesson 19 - A Visit to a Saskatchewan Grain Elevator
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Lesson 2 - Agriculture in Saskatchewan
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Lesson 20 - A Day in the Life of a Saskatchewan Farmer
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Lesson 21 - Where in the World?
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Lesson 3 - Geography of Saskatchewan
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Lesson 4 - First Nations Agriculture in Saskatchewan
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Lesson 5 - Métis Agriculture in Saskatchewan
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Lesson 6 - The Settlers of Saskatchewan
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Lesson 7 - Early European Agriculture in Saskatchewan
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Lesson 8 - Home Sweet Home: Settlements in Saskatchewan
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Lesson 9 - Early Beginnings of Wheat
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Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
February 16, 2019
R021565
Community Ties
The Community Ties kit is part of the Take Action for Reconciliation series that introduces students to Indigenous cultures, perspectives and worldviews to promote the principles of reconciliation. The kit is composed of multiple copies of a student book and a teacher's guide that contains suggestions for enrichment and cross-curricular activities. The student books contain stories about Indigenous communities in Canada, highlighting the importance of strong families and communities.
Media and Formats :
Kit
Topic :
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
$385.00 (16-pack)
Record posted/updated:
November 6, 2019
R101478
Circle of Life Set 5. Single Copy Set
The Circle of Life set contains eight books that present First Nations cultures, traditional knowledge and worldviews. The books are intended to support guided reading at levels Q-S. Titles in the set include: Building a Birchbark Canoe, Sky Woman, The Full Moon Ceremony, Little Owl, Snaring Rabbits, Weekends with Moxoomus and Nookum, Becoming Brave Bear, and Wampum. Each of the books has a lesson card with before, during and after reading activities. The teacher support disc contains the electronic book version with audio of each story, an image bank of the illustrations, 8 modifiable blackline masters and three videos to support professional development featuring a First Nations Elder.
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Circle of Life Set 5. Becoming Brave Bear (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 5. Building a Birchbark Canoe (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 5. Little Owl (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 5. Sky Woman (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 5. Snaring Rabbits (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 5. The full Moon Ceremony (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 5. Wampum (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 5. Weekends with Moxoomus and Nookum (6-pack)
Media and Formats :
Kit
Price :
$91.95
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2022
R002998
We Are the Land
This kit provides Indigenous perspectives on land use and conservation from across Canada. The kit contains 16 student editions and one cross-curricular teacher guide. A link to the publisher’s website offers access to additional supports that include an introductory video, links to age-appropriate content, maps and more. A variety of texts are presented which include reports, poetry, translations, opinions and articles supported by quality images.
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Kit
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 15, 2022
R101611
The Legend of the Buffalo Stone
Based on a traditional Blackfoot story, this illustrated book is the story of a young Blackfoot girl whose dream saves her tribe from famine after the disappearance of the buffalo. The themes of interdependence, animals and of the environment are prevalent in this book. A PDF of a corresponding teacher’s guide can be downloaded from the publisher’s website.
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Book
Price :
$19.95
Record posted/updated:
June 15, 2022
R046591
Under One Sun Grade 4. Complete Classroom Set
This set includes six copies each of six pamphlets and one print teacher's resource. The reading levels range from N-S. The topics address various aspects of treaty such as treaty symbols, making treaties, Treaty Days, the fairness of numbered treaties and residential schools.
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Kit
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 10, 2022