Social Studies 8
DR8.2
Describe the influence of the treaty relationship on Canadian identity.
Indicators for this outcome
| (a) |
Describe the influence of varying views of the land in motivating the treaty relationship. |
| (b) |
Explore unfulfilled aspects of Treaty (e.g., education, health care) in Canada. |
| (c) |
Explore the Treaty Land Entitlement process in Canada. |
| (d) |
Relate land claims and fishing and hunting rights to treaty provisions. |
| (e) |
Represent the benefits of the treaties for all Canadians. |
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R047176
Secret Path
Lyrics of songs composed by The Tragically Hip's Gord Downie are illustrated with graphic art by Jeff Lemire to recount the tragic story of Chanie Wenjack, an 12-year-old boy who died when he fled his residential school and tried to return on foot to his home 400 miles away. A download of 10 songs that were created from the lyrics is also available.
Media and Formats :
Book
Topic :
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
$26.99
Record posted/updated:
September 7, 2021
R019212
Concentus Citizenship Education Resources. Grade 8: The Intentional & Explicit Teaching of Essential Citizenship Competencies
Students explore the concept of democracy as demonstrated in Canada. Throughout the study of democracy, students reflect upon alternative decision making processes such as consensus and majority rule. Students trace the evolution of legislation from an idea to implementation. They learn how the democratic process is strengthened by citizen participation.
Links :
Click here
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
November 15, 2023
R049799
Residential Schools. Truth and Reconciliation in Canada (Educator's Package)
This DVD provides an overview of residential schools - from the historical events that led to their creation, up to their closure, the Government of Canada's official apology and the report and Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Bonus footage and a PDF resource guide are included on the DVD.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Topic :
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
$129.00
Record posted/updated:
August 15, 2020
R103655
The Pass System
Saskatoon filmmaker Alex Williams exposes a little-known piece of Canadian history - one in which First Nations people required permits issued by an Indian Agent in order to leave their reserves. Purportedly in response to the Northwest Resistance of 1885, Sir John A. Macdonald enacted a system of racial segregation that denied First Nations people in parts of Western Canada the basic freedom of mobility that other Canadians experienced. Although the pass system had no basis in law, it stayed in effect for over 60 years and prevented First Nations parents from visiting their children in residential schools, limited access to relatives, and discouraged travel to towns and cities. This film includes archival research as well as the oral histories of Elders.
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Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
Pricing varies by organization
Record posted/updated:
August 15, 2020
R102881
Residential Schools: With the Words and Images of Survivors
This resource shares the memories of more than 70 survivors of the residential school system in Canada and includes 125 archival and contemporary images. The book explores why residential schools happened, the importance of culture and traditions and how healing is occurring.
Media and Formats :
Book
Topic :
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
$34.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
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
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.
Links :
Download
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
August 15, 2020
R026242
The History of Treaties in Canada
The program explains the origins of treaties in Canada and how these documents continue to shape the relationships of First Nations with the Government of Canada today. Topics discussed include: the creation of reserves, land rights issues, the spirit and intent of treaties, the development of legislation and the creation of residential schools. A teacher's guide is available to accompany the DVD.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Topic :
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
$159.00
Record posted/updated:
August 15, 2020
R101826
Saskatchewan Social Studies 8. Student Text
Saskatchewan Social Studies 8 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" sets the focus for the unit. The book provides opportunities for inquiry learning and engages students with "What Do You Think," "Thinking Critically" and "Thinking It Through" activities. Links to the historical thinking concepts have also been embedded throughout to support the development of historical thinking skills. Timelines, charts and graphs, photos, primary sources, QR codes and maps provide a variety of ways for students to access content.
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Saskatchewan Social Studies 8. Teacher Resource with CD
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$92.93
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R036782
Righting Canada's Wrongs. Residential Schools: The Devastating Impact on Canada's Indigenous Peoples and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Findings and Calls for Action
The history and impact of Canada's residential schools are presented through first-person accounts, historical documents and photographs. The book also includes the Canadian government's apology and summarizes the 94 Calls to Action resulting from the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Media and Formats :
Book
Topic :
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
$34.95
Record posted/updated:
August 15, 2020
R047559
The Reserve Pass System and Its Impact on Treaty Relationships
This learning package allows students to study samples of original reserve passes and correspondence about the reserve pass system while considering the impact of that system on First Nations communities and individuals, on Canadian treaty relationships and on basic human rights.
Links :
Download
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 4, 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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Media and Formats :
Book
Topic :
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
$19.95
Record posted/updated:
August 15, 2020
R003918
Shattering the Silence: The Hidden History of Indian Residential Schools in Saskatchewan
This resource extracts, reorganizes and compiles the school-specific Saskatchewan elements of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation reports and primary school documents as well as incorporates other resources and former residential school student accounts that have been recorded and published online.
Links :
Download
Media and Formats :
Book
Document
Topic :
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
February 13, 2019
R003762
Under One Sun Grade 8. Complete Classroom Set
This set includes six copies each of six pamphlets and one print teacher's resource. The reading levels range from W-Z. The topics include naming and identity, cultural appropriation, education, inspiring Indigenous youth, the Métis, Truth and Reconciliation, treaties and land claims, Indigenous approaches to health and well-being.
Media and Formats :
Kit
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 10, 2022
R010769
Time for a Change
This kit explores the histories of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples in Canada and some of the challenges created by the Indian Residential School System and the Indian Act. The need for reconciliation is also explored and the importance to all Canadians of finding their own path to reconciliation. 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.
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Media and Formats :
Kit
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 15, 2022