English Language Arts 30
Canadian Perspectives: Distinct and Rich
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R054130
The Life of Helen Betty Osborne: A Graphic Novel
Helen Betty Osborne wanted to be a teacher. Her dream was not realized. In 1969, Helen leaves Norway House to attend Guy Hill Residential School. Two years later, she enters Margaret Barbour Collegiate in The Pas. On November 13, 1971, Betty is murdered by four young white men. Justice would take 16 years before any of the men were tried for the crime, resulting in one conviction.
This graphic novel is based on the true events of Betty's life up to November 13, 1971.
A teacher's guide is available for download on the Portage & Main Press website.
This graphic novel is based on the true events of Betty's life up to November 13, 1971.
A teacher's guide is available for download on the Portage & Main Press website.
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Book
Topic :
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
$15.75
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R026651
Queen of the Godforsaken
Lydia Buckingham and her little sister Victoria are forced to adapt when their parents uproot the family and move from Vancouver to a rundown farmhouse in Saskatchewan. The move only serves to magnify the dysfunction of their depressed mother and drug-abusing father, so the girls decide they must escape their toxic home life and set out into the brutal Saskatchewan winter.
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Book
Price :
$15.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R070565
Stories of Our People = Lii zistwayr di la naasyoon de Michif: A Métis Graphic Novel Anthology
This graphic novel anthology includes the storyteller's original transcript, a prose rendition of the transcript and five illustrated texts. Included in the anthology are stories about the three Métis tricksters (Wiisakaychak, Nanabush, and Chi-Jean), werewolves (Roogaroos), cannibal spirits (Whiitigos), flying skeletons (Paakuks) and the Devil (li Jiyaab).
The five stories are enriched by the combination of French Canadian and First Nations folklore. A different artistic approach is used for each story. Included in the text is an introduction to Métis stories and end notes. Additional material and interviews with Elders can be located online at www.metismuseum.ca
Educators may consider inviting an Elder or traditional knowledge keeper into the classroom to retell the narratives.
The five stories are enriched by the combination of French Canadian and First Nations folklore. A different artistic approach is used for each story. Included in the text is an introduction to Métis stories and end notes. Additional material and interviews with Elders can be located online at www.metismuseum.ca
Educators may consider inviting an Elder or traditional knowledge keeper into the classroom to retell the narratives.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$25.00 (now available as a series of 5 comics)
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R101147
The Dark Years 1929-1939. Episode 2
Episode 2 of The Dark Years 1929-1939 examines the years 1932-1935, a period when the Toronto Daily Star sees its subscriptions rise by following popular stories with wide appeal. Some of the stories featured in this episode include: the Ted and Rose Bates story and trial for the alleged murder of their son which highlights the difficult times in the West during the Depression, the birth of the Dionne Quintuplets, the conditions of the labour camps, the On-to-Ottawa Trek and the Regina riot, the Red Ryan story and R.B. Bennett's policies and defeat in the 1935 election. The Dark Years series provides good background material for literature set in the Depression.
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R070564
Reel Injun: On the Trail of the Hollywood Indian
Neil Diamond examines the portrayal of First Nations people in cinema. Diamond travels through the U.S. and shows how the myth of the "Injun" has influenced the world's understanding and misunderstanding of First Nations people. Diamond interviews individuals such as Adam Beach, Graham Greene, Robby Robertson, Sancheen Cruz Littlefeather and Clint Eastwood for their input.
The program is divided into sections and takes the viewer on a journey, starting with the silent film era, where many First Nations people acted in, starred in and directed films. During the 1930s, the stagecoach films changed public perception by the depiction of the "brutal savage" and "Tonto speak." These subsequent films damaged First Nations people for decades.
Little Big Man is one of the first movies to present First Nations as individuals and not as stereotypes. As cinema enters the 21st century, contemporary stories are coming to the forefront. First Nations actors, writers, songwriters and directors take lead roles in the film industry.
Due to the length of the program, educators are encouraged to select portions of the program for classroom use.
The program is divided into sections and takes the viewer on a journey, starting with the silent film era, where many First Nations people acted in, starred in and directed films. During the 1930s, the stagecoach films changed public perception by the depiction of the "brutal savage" and "Tonto speak." These subsequent films damaged First Nations people for decades.
Little Big Man is one of the first movies to present First Nations as individuals and not as stereotypes. As cinema enters the 21st century, contemporary stories are coming to the forefront. First Nations actors, writers, songwriters and directors take lead roles in the film industry.
Due to the length of the program, educators are encouraged to select portions of the program for classroom use.
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Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R054941
While The Sun Is Above Us
Schnell's text explores Sudan's civil war through the eyes of two women. Adut, a Dinka woman, is enslaved for eight years and bears two children to her Master. Sandra, escaping her Canadian past, travels to Sudan as an aid worker. A brief encounter between the two women changes their lives.
The intertwining storylines illustrate the role of women in Dinka and Canadian societies. Sandra is free to make decisions though they are often ill-informed. Adut, who is at the lowest end of the socio-economic status, does not have the opportunity to make decisions to positively affect her life.
The intertwining storylines illustrate the role of women in Dinka and Canadian societies. Sandra is free to make decisions though they are often ill-informed. Adut, who is at the lowest end of the socio-economic status, does not have the opportunity to make decisions to positively affect her life.
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Book
Price :
$21.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R070799
The Emergency in Attawapiskat
The First Nations community of Attawapiskat declares a state of emergency. Many residents of the isolated Northern Ontario reserve are living in tents, trailers and temporary shelters, even as winter approaches. This video looks at the desperate state of that community and why it needs help.
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R053256
Waging Peace: Canada in Afghanistan
In 2006, Canada takes on a larger role as Canadian troops are deployed to Afghanistan. Troops are sent to Kandahar province, where most of the fighting takes place. The Afghanistan mission creates more controversy in Canadian history than any other military intervention and the casualty count continues to rise. As 2011 approaches, Canada must decide if the troops will be pulled out as scheduled or continue to provide support in Afghanistan.
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CD/DVD
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Education public performance rights available
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R055015
Annie Mae's Movement
In 1975, Anna Mae Pictou Aquash dies under mysterious circumstances. Nolan examines what it must have been like to be Anna Mae, a Canadian activist who became a member of the American Indian Movement (AIM). Anna Mae is a women who lives by her convictions. Nolan does not revisit old facts; she looks for the truth by examining the life and death of Anna Mae.
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Book
Price :
$16.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R053033
Lateral Violence
In this program, lateral violence is examined. Tantoo Cardinal is told she does nothing for her people. An Elder laments that gossip is the biggest killer of the human spirit. Bullying, backstabbing, put downs, internal racism and gossiping are all examples of lateral violence. A short role-play within the video demonstrates how easily a rumour can start and destroy a person's credibility.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R018849
Concentus Citizenship Education Resources. Level 30: The Intentional & Explicit Teaching of Essential Citizenship Competencies
Students examine Canadian history to understand the influences on our contemporary rights, responsibilities and views of citizenship. Students examine issues facing Canadians and the global community regarding citizenship, specifically the foundational beliefs of Canadians. Students also consider the role of cooperation in a competitive society. Throughout all these inquiries, students are asked to consider multiple perspectives, especially those of Indigenous populations.
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Download
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Document
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Free
Record posted/updated:
January 22, 2019
R055074
kiyâm
McIlwraith honours her heritage by using Nêhiyawêwin (Plains Cree) and Akayâsîmowin (English) in her poems. Her poems examine family, reclamation, and history.
The text includes a table of contents, a pronunciation guide for the Plains Cree language, additional notes on the poems, and Cree-English correspondence.
The text includes a table of contents, a pronunciation guide for the Plains Cree language, additional notes on the poems, and Cree-English correspondence.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$16.95 US
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R053481
Mighty Jerome
Filmed in black-and-white, this video program is about Harry Jerome. Harry was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan in 1940. In 1951, his family moved to Vancouver, British Columbia. Harry started to focus on track and field events in 1959. Harry's speed provided him with opportunities on the track and the ability to further his education. Harry represented Canada at various international competitions, including three Olympic Games. Family members provide insight into Harry's life, his achievements and his struggles during his professional career.
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
December 29, 2018
R049547
The Dark Years 1929-1939. Episode 1
Episode 1 of The Dark Years begins at the end of the Roaring '20s in the newsrooms of the Toronto Daily Star, a big city newspaper whose popularity comes from its appeal to "the little guy." Reporters at the newspaper shed light on "The Dark Years" by collecting stories and anecdotes from the ordinary people who lived through the daily hardships, humiliations and hungers that defined the Great Depression. Events commented on in this episode include: Prime Minister Mackenzie King and his friendship with Joseph E. Atkinson, the call for unemployment insurance, Prime Minister R.B. Bennett's tenure as prime minister, Gordon Sinclair's interview with Hitler, relief and unemployed camps, the emergence of the Communist party in Canada and the riot at the Kingston Penitentiary. The series gives excellent background material for literature set in the Depression because it effectively illustrates the political issues and social life of the day.
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R070808
Words of the Elders: Saving Aboriginal Languages
Arvid Charlie is working to preserve the Hul'qumi'num language. Across Canada, over 88 First Nations languages are bordering on extinction. Talking to his mother, Arvid documents the language in written form. His nephew inputs the Hul'qumi'num word and English meaning on the computer. Together, they have developed a dictionary and a website to try to preserve and maintain the language.
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R055023
Afrika, Solo
The three plays in this collection examine the themes of home, identity and race. In the first play, "Afrika Solo," Sears follows her roots back 400 years to Africa. In her journey, she explores home, heritage and identity. Set in the 1970s, "Come Good Rain" revisits the night when Seremba meets the Ugandan President, Milton Obote. Written in part in reaction to Jacques Parizeau's remarks about "ethnics" following the 1995 Quebec referendum, Gale questions the rules of identity and place in Canada in "Je me souviens."
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Book
Price :
$25.00
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R102047
8th Fire
8th Fire takes a journey through Aboriginal country, highlighting the urgent need to fix Canada's 500-year-old relationship with its Indigenous peoples - a relationship marked by colonialism, conflict and denial. Hosted by CBC journalist Wab Kinew, the four-part series offers us all the way forward - and a second chance at getting the relationship right.
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At the Crossroads
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Indigenous in the City
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It's Time
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Whose Land is It Anyway?
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Watch
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
August 18, 2021
R101148
The Dark Years 1929-1939. Episode 3
In Episode 3 of The Dark Years 1929-1939, human interest stories in The Toronto Daily Star continue to focus on the Dionne Quintuplets and how they became big business. Other key stories covered in the final years of the decade include: the General Motors of Canada strike, the Civil War in Spain and the rise of fascism and the visit to Canada of King George VI in 1939 who brought with him fifty tons of gold to finance the inevitable war. The series ends with the Great Depression suddenly over, "simply on account of the war." The political and social life of the day that are featured in this series provide good background material for literature set in the Depression.
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R049366
Aboriginality
Aboriginality re-imagines the strength and spirit of First Nations culture through narrative mediums that connect urban First Nations youth to their rural ancestral histories. Dallas Arcand, world champion hoop dancer and hip-hop artist, is inspired by both new and traditional elements of First Nations culture. He plays dual roles in being both a positive First Nations presence in mainstream urban media and a touchstone to traditional First Nations roots and culture.
A teacher's guide is available.
A teacher's guide is available.
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Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R050744
Reservation Soldiers
Reservation Soldiers examines the relationship between the Canadian Forces and First Nations youth. The Canadian military program, Bold Eagle, offers Aboriginal youth adventure, discipline, and cash. It is no cakewalk for the ones who get into the six-week boot camp. This is the biggest challenge many of the young men and women will face. Not only are they going through arduous training and the challenge of adapting to military culture very different from their own, they are on the verge of entering the Canadian Forces at one of the most dangerous times in recent history.
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CD/DVD
Price :
$100.00
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R054922
Who Killed Jackie Bates?: Murder and Mercy During the Great Depression
During the Depression, families struggle to make ends meet. Farms and businesses fail; men swallow their pride and go on relief assistance. Ted Bates' business fails in Glidden and he moves his family, Rose and Jackie, to Vancouver. Vancouver is not much better for the family.
Desperate, Ted and Rose return to Saskatchewan. On December 5, 1933, Constable Donald McKay discovers the Bates family in an idling car. Jackie Bates dies from carbon monoxide poisoning; his parents, Rose and Ted, survive the attempted suicide and face murder charges.
Desperate, Ted and Rose return to Saskatchewan. On December 5, 1933, Constable Donald McKay discovers the Bates family in an idling car. Jackie Bates dies from carbon monoxide poisoning; his parents, Rose and Ted, survive the attempted suicide and face murder charges.
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Book
Price :
$24.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R053410
i.d.: Stuff That Happens to Define Us
This resource examines events that shape our identity. Some of life's key moments are described through 12 first-person accounts. The illustrations accompanying the text are raw and gritty. Reflection questions at the end of each selection provide a glimpse into how each individual arrived at his/her decision.
The text includes a table of contents and suggested resources to continue to explore identity. The Ministry of Education has not evaluated the suggested resources that are included in the text.
The text includes a table of contents and suggested resources to continue to explore identity. The Ministry of Education has not evaluated the suggested resources that are included in the text.
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Book
Price :
$12.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R054068
Mennonites Don't Dance
This collection of short stories examines Mennonite families and the conflict between tradition and change. The short stories focus on relationships, patriarchal rule and the push-pull of urban life vs. rural life. Food is an underlying theme in some of the short stories; it is more than nutrition to feed the body, it is a community event.
The text contains a table of contents.
The text contains a table of contents.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$18.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R053104
This is an Honour Song: Twenty Years Since the Blockades
This is an Honour Song is a collection of essays, narratives and poetry that explores the 1990 Kanehsatkà:ke resistance. In 1990, the Oka crisis was the first time that many Canadians encountered Indigenous anger, resistance and standoff. While the media focused on the "warriors" and the town of Oka, the Haudenosaunee brought attention to their vision of reclamation, revitalization, and restoration of lands, treaties, political traditions and responsibilities.
The text includes a variety of voices from community activists, traditional people, academics, poets and visual artists. Educators are encouraged to use selections that apply to the topics in secondary English language arts.
The text contains a table of contents and an index.
The text includes a variety of voices from community activists, traditional people, academics, poets and visual artists. Educators are encouraged to use selections that apply to the topics in secondary English language arts.
The text contains a table of contents and an index.
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Book
Price :
$19.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R101475
Kitoskâyiminawak Pîkiskwêwak: Our Young People Speak. The Healing Edition
This collection of written and visual texts examines the residential school experience, the intergenerational impact, healing and healthy living. High school students interview Elders, community members, and role models about their residential school experiences and how the individuals use their experience to help others heal, to appreciate life and to share their wisdom.
A teacher's resource is available.
The text includes a table of contents.
A teacher's resource is available.
The text includes a table of contents.
Media and Formats :
Book
Topic :
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
$15.00
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R103690
Measures of Astonishment: Poets on Poetry
This is a compilation of essays written by Canadian poets on the meaning and influence of poetry, offering a glimpse into the perspectives of poets. Contributors include: Margaret Atwood, Robert Currie, Anne Simpson and Glen Sorestad. This resource could be used both as a professional resource to inform the study of poetry or selected essays could be studied in the classroom.
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Book
Price :
$27.95
Record posted/updated:
July 18, 2019
R005220
The Education of Augie Merasty: A Residential School Memoir
Augie Merasty was five years old when he began attending St.Therese Residential School from 1935-1944.
This courageous and intimate memoir is the story of a child who faced the dark heart of humanity, let loose by the cruel policies of a bigoted nation. As Augie recounts, these schools did more than attempt to mould children in the ways of white society. They were taught to be ashamed of their heritage and, as he experienced, often suffered physical and sexual abuse. This resource discusses topics such as homelessness, residential schools, racism, faith, and traditional ways.
This courageous and intimate memoir is the story of a child who faced the dark heart of humanity, let loose by the cruel policies of a bigoted nation. As Augie recounts, these schools did more than attempt to mould children in the ways of white society. They were taught to be ashamed of their heritage and, as he experienced, often suffered physical and sexual abuse. This resource discusses topics such as homelessness, residential schools, racism, faith, and traditional ways.
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Book
Topic :
Truth and Reconciliation
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See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R100873
From Oral to Written: A Celebration of Indigenous Literature in Canada, 1980-2010
This book is a collection of 1 to 2-page summaries of Indigenous literature. The resource may act as a guide for selecting engaging literature based on genre, title, cultural group or author.
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Book
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See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 30, 2022
R103684
Burning in This Midnight Dream
This collection of poems by Louise Bernice Halfe was written in response to the emotions, memories and nightmares that arose in her as the Truth and Reconciliation process unfolded. Halfe describes the lasting impacts of residential schools on survivors, and how the effects pass from one generation to the next.
Media and Formats :
Book
Topic :
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 30, 2022
R005105
Where I'm From: ITEP Creative Writing, 2005-2013
This resource is a compilation of First Nations poetry written by students in the University of Saskatchewan's ITEP program. Some of the themes explored in the collection include: homelessness, poverty, perseverance, First Nations history and hope. Educators should carefully consider each selection for course fit and for application to specific topics and/or themes.
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Book
Price :
$20.00
Record posted/updated:
July 18, 2019
R054806
Petra's Poem
Petra Tolley, a woman with Down syndrome, is surrounded by her peers as she explores what it feels like to be "in the middle." This poem, written and narrated by Petra, shares her personal experiences and supports student discussion of life's opportunities and obstacles.
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R054116
Witness. Selected Poems 1962-2010
This collection of Lane's poetry spans his career. The poetry examines the dark side of human nature and hope for the future.
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Book
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$16.95
Record posted/updated:
October 4, 2020
R054335
Broken Circle: The Dark Legacy of Indian Residential Schools. A Memoir
After his seventh birthday, Theodore (Ted) is removed from his family and sent to an Indian residential school. He resides at the Fort Alexander Indian Residential School and the Assiniboia Indian Residential School for the next 12 years. Ted speaks from the heart about his experiences and the impact the Indian residential school system had on his life.
Starting his healing journey, Ted overcomes abandonment issues, alcoholism and self-hate. Through Ted's narrative, the reader will appreciate why generations of First Nations children and adults still suffer from this period of Canada's history.
Starting his healing journey, Ted overcomes abandonment issues, alcoholism and self-hate. Through Ted's narrative, the reader will appreciate why generations of First Nations children and adults still suffer from this period of Canada's history.
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Book
Topic :
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
$19.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R053029
The Bang You Feel
This video follows three women as they attempt to rebuild their lives after stays in correctional institutions. Challenges that the women must overcome include gaps in their work history, resuming past behaviours (such as drinking), and having a support system in place to meet the challenges each individual will face on the outside.
This resource should be juxtaposed with another resource so that stereotypes are not reinforced.
A discussion guide (which has not been evaluated for classroom use) can be found at: http://www.bearpaweducation.ca/sites/default/files/The_bang_interior_web.pdf
This resource should be juxtaposed with another resource so that stereotypes are not reinforced.
A discussion guide (which has not been evaluated for classroom use) can be found at: http://www.bearpaweducation.ca/sites/default/files/The_bang_interior_web.pdf
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CD/DVD
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Free
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R071193
Corvus
It has been 80 years since North America was ravaged by wars and natural disasters. In this dystopian world, George Taylor and Lenore Hanson are lawyers who rarely interact with those outside their thriving city of La Ronge, Saskatchewan. When George crashes his vehicle near a mountain-sheltered First Nations community, he discovers new ways of thinking that impact his sense of self and identity.
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Book
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$19.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R101361
Masham Means Evening
This poetry collection, written by a female soldier who was deployed in Afghanistan, explores Canada's role in war and in peacekeeping. The complex nature of an armed conflict in a distant country is contrasted with the human side of war. Educators are advised to choose selections from the text that connect to the ELA A30 contexts and units.
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Book
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$16.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R102049
Come Back
Hal Wiens is a retired professor who is mourning the recent loss of his wife. While sitting in a coffee shop in Edmonton one day with his friend, Owl, Hal sees a figure on the street who he is sure is his son Gabriel, even though Gabriel died 25 years ago. This event throws Hal's life into upheaval and causes him to uncover the reasons behind his son's death and to finally deal with his grief.
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Book
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$19.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R101485
Escape to Gold Mountain: A Graphic History of the Chinese in North America
The history of the Chinese experience in North America over the last 150 year is told in graphic novel format through the eyes of the Wong family. The fictional story begins when the family immigrates to North America, or "Gold Mountain." The experiences of the immigrants, such as being used for cheap labour, incidents of racial discrimination and the impact of the Chinese head tax, are recounted.
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Book
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$23.95
Record posted/updated:
October 4, 2020
R044300
Wayson Choy. Unfolding the Butterfly (Secrets & Memories)
This documentary explores, through his own words, the rich and extraordinary life of storyteller, sage and activist, Wayson Choy. While Wayson's writing focuses specifically on the Chinese-Canadian experience, his message crosses the barriers of ethnic origin. Wayson's childhood was spent in Vancouver's Chinatown. He reads passages from his books "The Jade Peony" and "Paper Shadows: Memories of a Chinatown Childhood." He talks about the process of writing, the value of stories and the importance of history. While Wayson Choy has retired from 35 years of teaching, he continues to teach creative writing part-time and is Humber College's first professor emeritus. He lives and writes in Toronto. His novel, "All That Matters," was nominated for the prestigious Giller Prize in 2004.
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CD/DVD
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$100.00
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R070558
Borrow a Stereotype
Started in Europe, the Living Library is introduced in California. The project's main idea is to "check out" a person instead of a book. The process allows the borrower to face those individuals who make them uncomfortable or have never fully understood. The "lending time" promotes dialogue to get past one's own stereotypes. The Living Library has expanded to Canada.
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R045126
Out in the Cold
Thomas is dumped on the outskirts of the city. There he meets two men, Soft as Snow and Cold as Ice. When Thomas suggests the two men should walk back to the city with him, Cold as Ice and Soft as Snow persuade him to stay the night. Cold as Ice wants Thomas to die and join them; Soft as Snow wants Thomas to survive the night so he can return to the city and tell people their story. Filmed in black and white, the program is inspired by the freezing deaths of several First Nations men in Saskatoon. The police practice of taking individuals to an isolated edge of the city where they would be beaten or abandoned earns Canada a place on the 2001 Amnesty International report of human rights abuses. This film will stimulate discussion about the state of disregard and oppression faced by Indigenous people in Canada and around the world.
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CD/DVD
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$200.00
Record posted/updated:
July 1, 2020
R101201
The List
This play, written in poetic style, invites the audience into the life of a woman consumed with raising her children, keeping up with her housework and maintaining order in her life through her lists. Nothing goes unchecked until she forgets a favour for her neighbour, who suddenly dies. Was the death preventable if the woman had completed the task? The List won the Governor General's Literacy Award for Drama.
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Book
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$16.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R055337
What We Talk About When We Talk About War
Canada is known as a peacekeeping force and war was seldom discussed in homes, schools or communities. Canada's role of peacekeeper has evolved to a confident war-maker. Richler invites students to consider the rhetoric of war and how information is used to convince a society to pursue a certain path. He challenges students to think how Canada has redefined itself as a nation and how Canadians have been talked into and out of participating in war.
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Book
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$24.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R050607
Singing Home the Bones: A Poet Becomes Himself
Métis poet Gregory Scofield searches for his identity in this documentary. On the day he was born, his father was sentenced to jail. His mother is an alcoholic and often enters into abusive relationships. His childhood is chaotic with separations from his mother, her alcohol and an abusive step-father.
While attending Back to Batoche days, Gregory discovers that the Métis culture is alive and vibrant. He also figures out his sexuality and that it is okay to be in love with another male. Gregory's journey of self-discovery leads him to want to find out about his birth father.
The program is interspersed with Gregory chanting, singing and reciting his poetry.
While attending Back to Batoche days, Gregory discovers that the Métis culture is alive and vibrant. He also figures out his sexuality and that it is okay to be in love with another male. Gregory's journey of self-discovery leads him to want to find out about his birth father.
The program is interspersed with Gregory chanting, singing and reciting his poetry.
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CD/DVD
Video
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$129.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R101388
Indian Horse
From rehab, Saul Indian Horse reflects on the pivotal incidents in his life in order to better understand the person he has become. He examines his upbringing, his experiences in residential school, his love of hockey and how these and other factors have shaped his identity. The text challenges students to explore their own personal values and issues that affect them as Canadians.
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Book
Topic :
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
$21.95
Record posted/updated:
September 13, 2022
R048674
Vimy
It is often said that Canada became a nation after the Battle of Vimy Ridge. The play is set in a field hospital following the battle. Clare, a nurse, helps four wounded soldiers recover from their injuries. Each soldier struggles with recovery, their hopes and what the future will hold.
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Book
Price :
$17.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R070568
The Truth About Stories: A Native Narrative
In 2003, Thomas King delivered the 42nd annual series of Massey Lectures. This series consists of five lectures that examine the First Nations experience and imagination.
The five lectures are as follows: "You'll Never Believe What Happened" is Always a Great Way to Start, You're Not the Indian I Had in Mind, Let Me Entertain You, A Million Porcupines Crying in the Dark and What Is It About Us That You Don't Like.
Teachers are advised to select clips from the lectures that directly relate to the secondary English language arts curricula.
The five lectures are as follows: "You'll Never Believe What Happened" is Always a Great Way to Start, You're Not the Indian I Had in Mind, Let Me Entertain You, A Million Porcupines Crying in the Dark and What Is It About Us That You Don't Like.
Teachers are advised to select clips from the lectures that directly relate to the secondary English language arts curricula.
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"You'll Never Believe What Happened" is Always a Great Way to Start
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A Million Porcupines Crying in the Dark
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Let Me Entertain You
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What is It About Us That You Don't Like?
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You're Not the Indian I Had in Mind
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Media and Formats :
Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R101359
Clearwater
Claire Sullivan and her family move to northern Manitoba where Claire meets Jeff, who lives next door. The two teens are drawn together by the dysfunction and tragedy in their own lives, and together they face the darkness in their family relationships.
Media and Formats :
Book
Topic :
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
$19.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R102920
The Unfinished Child
This novel shifts between the stories of Marie, Elizabeth and Margaret. Marie, who is a mother of two, discovers she is unexpectedly pregnant at 39, followed by genetic testing that confirms her unborn child has Down syndrome. Marie's best friend, Elizabeth, has struggled for years with infertility. Margaret's story is one of a woman in 1947 who gave birth to a daughter with Down syndrome. The novel weaves together the stories of motherhood, friendship and how lives are affected by Down syndrome.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$19.95
Record posted/updated:
October 4, 2020
R045810
The Political Playwright
This video is a documentary about the life and work of George Ryga, who blazed a trail for Canadian playwrights. Ryga cut a wide swath through what had been a small and inconsequential Canadian theatre scene, taking daring risks with his work but also achieving critical and public success. His most celebrated work, The Ecstasy of Rita Joe, was first staged in Canada's centennial year and opened the nation's eyes to the plight of Aboriginal Canadians. It remains the top-grossing play ever at the Vancouver Playhouse and was chosen as the first ever production at Canada's new National Arts Centre in Ottawa in 1969. The Ecstasy of Rita Joe, Grass and Wild Strawberries, and Captives of the Fearless Drummer are excerpted and discussed in the video. It also highlights Ryga's contribution to CBC radio and television, illustrating his political awareness and his ability to show the reality of Canadian life.
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Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R055604
Something to Hang On To
In this collection of short stories, Brenna examines life issues that affect teens. The protagonists deal with loss, family violence, autism, Down syndrome and marginalization. Students meet individuals such as Janine, who learns to speaks out for her best friend, Samantha, and Rodney, who finds community in the surfer culture. And, getting a toe jammed inside an Electrolux vacuum cleaner results in a humourous tale.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$12.95
Record posted/updated:
February 28, 2024
R052699
Piece by Piece: Stories About Fitting into Canada
This anthology examines the human need to belong. Leaving a country because a person is under threat or they are seeking adventure, immigrants struggle with memories of things left behind - relatives, colours, smells - the familiar. The selections explore themes such as first impressions of Canada, dating, becoming Canadian, and language. Students will have the opportunity to experience what it feels like to belong.
The text includes a table of contents and brief biographies of the contributors. A teacher's resource is available.
The text includes a table of contents and brief biographies of the contributors. A teacher's resource is available.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$14.99
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R053517
Consecrated Ground(Rev. 2nd ed.)
Africville is bulldozed in 1965. Halifax politicians are glad to see that the eyesore has vanished. To the people who reside in Africville, a way of life is gone. Africville's roots date back to 1830 when it was settled by people who fled slavery in America. After years of paying city taxes and being denied many modern conveniences, the once vibrant agricultural community is in decline. A municipal dump seals Africville's fate as it becomes rat-infested and the environment is slum-like.
Boyd's play is a fictionalized account of people trying to save their homes. Africville residents are evicted without compensation. The play could be taught in conjunction with "The Book of Negroes."
Boyd's play is a fictionalized account of people trying to save their homes. Africville residents are evicted without compensation. The play could be taught in conjunction with "The Book of Negroes."
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$16.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R012565
An Anthology of Canadian Literature in English(4th ed.)
This anthology showcases Canadian short fiction, poetry and settler narratives from the eighteenth century to the present. Some of the authors in the anthology include: David Thompson, Pauline Johnson (Tekahionwake), Archibald Lampman, Earle Birney, Dorothy Livesay, Anne Wilkinson, Jay Macpherson, Marilyn Dumont, Leonard Cohen and Michael Ondaatje.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$99.95
Record posted/updated:
February 28, 2024
R014941
An Anthology of Indigenous Literatures in English: Voices From Canada(5th ed.)
This anthology includes poetry, short stories, plays, excerpts from novels, historical letters and origin stories by Indigenous writers and storytellers. It also contains a timeline of Indigenous literature and a table of contents organized by genre.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 30, 2022
R010168
Tears in the Grass
This novel tells the story of the relationship between three generations of women: 90-year-old Elinor, a Saskatchewan Cree artist; her daughter, Louise, a lawyer; and granddaughter, Alice, a teacher. As a young girl at residential school, Elinor was raped, became pregnant and her baby was taken from her. After finally sharing this secret with her family, Elinor is determined to find the daughter who was taken from her so long ago.
Media and Formats :
Book
Topic :
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
$17.99
Record posted/updated:
August 16, 2020