R052163
Staking the Claim reveals a part of Canada's history that is largely unknown. It is the story of one of our First Peoples' efforts to seek a new relationship with their country. It is the story of a democratic nation willing to negotiate new approaches to governance. It is a story that will shape the future for Inuit and Canada for years to come.
Record posted/updated:
July 10, 2019
R049799
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.
CD/DVD
Truth and Reconciliation
$129.00
Record posted/updated:
August 15, 2020
R026242
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.
CD/DVD
Truth and Reconciliation
$159.00
Record posted/updated:
August 15, 2020
R003918
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.
Book
Document
Truth and Reconciliation
Free
Record posted/updated:
February 13, 2019
R100513
The worldviews of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples are explored in this resource, as well as their contributions to Canada and to the world. The resource also explains Indigenous traditional and contemporary beliefs and how these values contribute to their visions of the future. Political, economic, cultural and social challenges are also discussed.
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Book
Truth and Reconciliation
$71.93
Record posted/updated:
June 14, 2019
R105089
Shadow of...
Trevor Cameron’s curiosity takes him across Canada searching for overlooked legacies in Saskatchewan history – Mary Greyeyes, the first Indigenous woman to join the Canadian Army; Jim Brady, Métis organizer, and political firebrand who mysteriously went missing in the 1950s; Édouard Beaupré, the Willow Bunch Giant, whose fame on the freakshow circuit in early Canada was cut short, then dwarfed by the treatment of his body after death ; and Mary Ann Lavalleé, a Cree activist that changed Canada’s laws around Indigenous farmland ownership, children’s education and women’s role in society.
Episode 2: Shadow of Mary Greyeyes
Trevor learns about Mary Greyeyes who was the first Indigenous woman in the Canadian Army.
Record posted/updated:
July 30, 2024
R105090
Shadow of...
Trevor Cameron’s curiosity takes him across Canada searching for overlooked legacies in Saskatchewan history – Mary Greyeyes, the first Indigenous woman to join the Canadian Army; Jim Brady, Métis organizer, and political firebrand who mysteriously went missing in the 1950s; Édouard Beaupré, the Willow Bunch Giant, whose fame on the freakshow circuit in early Canada was cut short, then dwarfed by the treatment of his body after death; and Mary Ann Lavalleé, a Cree activist that changed Canada’s laws around Indigenous farmland ownership, children’s education and women’s role in society.
Episode 3 - Jim Brady
Trevor travels to the North to learn about the life and legacy of James Brady, a Metis political organizer.
Record posted/updated:
July 30, 2024
R105091
Shadow of...
Trevor Cameron’s curiosity takes him across Canada searching for overlooked legacies in Saskatchewan history – Mary Greyeyes, the first Indigenous woman to join the Canadian Army; Jim Brady, Métis organizer, and political firebrand who mysteriously went missing in the 1950s; Édouard Beaupré, the Willow Bunch Giant, whose fame on the freakshow circuit in early Canada was cut short, then dwarfed by the treatment of his body after death ; and Mary Ann Lavalleé, a Cree activist that changed Canada’s laws around Indigenous farmland ownership, children’s education and women’s role in society.
Episode 4 - Mary Ann Lavalleé
Trevor learns about Mary Ann Lavalleé, a Cree woman, whose grassroots social justice actions was a huge influence
Record posted/updated:
July 30, 2024