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What is a core resource? Core Resources
A core resource is a foundational or key resource that complements a curriculum in an especially effective way. It may be a comprehensive resource that broadly addresses several of the student learning outcomes (e.g., a major integrated resource, series, textbook), an in-depth student resource that addresses at least one student learning outcome or a professional resource for educators.
R010859
100 Acting Exercises for 8-18 Year Olds
This teacher resource provides activities to be used as warm-ups and for lessons. There are a variety of practical acting exercises described which would be useful in any drama class. Topics include voice, movement, relaxation, character development, and understanding text.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $28.98
Record posted/updated: June 11, 2021
R049266
Active Learning Through Drama, Podcasting, and Puppetry
This professional resource, written by an experienced arts educator and media specialist, demonstrates how drama, shadow puppetry and podcasting can be used as vehicles to meet cross-curricular outcomes. The book offers a discussion of the affective and academic benefits of this process-based work, as well as examples of lesson plans. Black-and-white photographs and samples of students' work illustrate the suggested techniques. Active Learning through Drama, Podcasting, and Puppetry provides a table of contents, a bibliography, a general index and an author/illustrator/title index of the resources suggested for use in the classroom.
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $40.00 US
Record posted/updated: August 16, 2020
R043152
Allen Sapp's Art: Through the Eyes of the Cree and Beyond
This kit includes a book, a DVD, a compact disc and a teacher's guide.
•  Allen Sapp's Art. DVD/CD Set: Through the Eyes of the Cree and Beyond
•  Allen Sapp's Art. Student Book: Through the Eyes of the Cree and Beyond
•  Allen Sapp's Art. Teacher's Guide: Through the Eyes of the Cree and Beyond
Media and Formats : Kit
Price : Free
Record posted/updated: June 13, 2017
R013830
Art First Nations. Tradition and Innovation
Featuring both traditional and innovative art works, the posters in these kits are beautiful examples of painting, carving, clothing, basketry, jewellery and masks of First Nations peoples from the Arctic to the American Southwest.
The manual contains thematic modules comparing traditional and modern artists and their works from each of the five major cultural regions. Activities are suggested for each of the curriculum components. Included are biographies of artists, maps, timelines, assessment activities, bibliographies and a glossary.
These resources contain significant Canadian content. One module in each kit focuses on Plains art work, but the inclusion of Arapaho of Kansas and Oklahoma under the heading "Métis" may cause confusion. The map on page 19 in each manual shows where individual artists live/lived, but the actual cultures are more widespread.
Both kits are useful for the elementary level.
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•  Art First Nations. Elementary Kit
•  Art First Nations. Intermediate Kit
Media and Formats : Kit
Price : $166.95 ea.
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R070065
Arts Education 8. Additional Learning Resources (2009)
This list of learning resources identifies high-quality resources that have been recommended by the Ministry of Education to complement the curriculum, Arts Education 8.
Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: July 4, 2019
R070403
Arts Education 8. Core Learning Resources (2009)
This list of learning resources identifies high-quality resources that have been recommended by the Ministry of Education to complement the curriculum, Arts Education 8.
Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: January 3, 2019
R043811
Brain-Compatible Dance Education
In this unique resource, creative dance specialist Anne Green Gilbert presents her ideas regarding the positive impact that dance can have on brain development. The book provides practical applications for dance class derived and developed to support cognitive development. Brain-Compatible Dance Education is divided into well-organized lesson plan components that include American standards for dance education, dance concepts and a format that offers sections on warm-ups, exploring the concept, developing skills, creating and cool downs. A list of dance skills vocabulary is also provided at the beginning of each chapter. Throughout the book, Gilbert encourages teachers to incorporate theories of multiple intelligences in order to reach all students. Numerous black-and-white photographs enhance the clearly written text. Included are a table of contents and comprehensive lists of resources. The lessons in this book correlate with the Contrast and Continuum Series of compact discs that are also recommended.
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $77.95
Record posted/updated: September 13, 2017
R070246
BrainDance. Variations for Infants Through Seniors
In these videos, Anne Green Gilbert and her students (toddlers through seniors) demonstrate variations of the BrainDance. These exercises move through fundamental movement patterns that wire the central nervous system in the first year of life. The BrainDance offers benefits such as improved mood, reduced stress and increased alertness and concentration. It can be used at home, at school, in the office and in the dance studio for brain reorganization, connectivity/alignment, a centering body/brain warm-up or to wake-up or calm-down. Variations include rhymes with young children, standing, lying down, and sitting in chairs, travelling and working with partners.
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Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $39.00 US
Record posted/updated: July 1, 2020
R070378
Canadian Heritage Collection Series
This series focuses on Canada during the 20th century through the use of primary documents. Each book addresses a particular Canadian theme and examines it by decade from 1900 to 2000. Whether the topic is visual art, pop culture or advertising, each book uses an excellent selection of original photographs, drawings, writings and maps to bring the topic and the time period to life. This appealing series offers students a wealth of insight into our country's past and its people. Each book includes a table of contents.
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•  Advertising: Reflections of Culture and Values
•  Popular Culture
•  The Visual Arts
Media and Formats : Book
Price : Free
Record posted/updated: October 20, 2019
R070136
Canadian Museum of History
Access to displays related to the arts and culture is provided on this site. In addition, there are sections for students and teachers which provide teaching aids and selected learning resources, as well as information on educational programs offered at the museum.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: August 29, 2020
R070379
Careers in Culture
Culture is an extremely broad term and careers in this area vary greatly. This interactive website informs students about the many fields of employment within the cultural sector.
The site includes links that provide information that students require to make a decision about careers in film and broadcasting, live performing, cultural management, new media, music and sound recording, the visual arts, writing and publishing and heritage.
Lights Up! An Activity Kit for CIC-Online provides teachers with materials to help students learn more about cultural careers. The kit is divided into seven units with activities that expand on the information in Careers in Culture.
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Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R070381
Clearing a Path: New Ways of Seeing Traditional Indigenous Art
As part of Saskatchewan's centennial celebration, Sherry Farrell Racette and Carmen Robertson were invited to curate an exhibition that brought together a diverse group of artists who work in traditional First Nations media. This book focuses on that exhibition entitled Clearing a Path with two essays, plus a catalogue of attractive colour photographs of the featured artwork.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $29.95
Record posted/updated: June 7, 2017
R070424
Contrast and Continuum Series
This series of four CDs is Eric Chappelle's response to many requests to record pieces to accompany movement exploration and dance technique. Created over several years with guest musicians in a variety of styles and arrangements, the selections feature contrasts in tempo, texture and other musical elements that correspond to the elements of dance. The conceptual approach to teaching dance provides the framework for a booklet tucked in the front of each CD. Ideas on how to use the music and suggestions for extension and creativity are included.
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•  Music for Creative Dance. Volume II
•  Music for Creative Dance. Volume III
•  Music for Creative Dance. Volume IV
Media and Formats : Book CD/DVD
Price : $14.95 US (each CD)
Record posted/updated: August 29, 2020
R071158
Creative Dance for All Ages: A Conceptual Approach(2nd ed.)
Anne Green Gilbert offers theory and methods for planning a creative dance class for students of various ages. Divided into concepts including place, size, direction, focus, flow and body shape, the lesson plans provide many suggestions to help make teaching successful. The appendices include information on teaching academic curriculum using kinesthetic intelligence, music suggestions, ideas for props, a bibliography and suggestions for exploring other arts through dance. The book provides links to five downloadable video clips that demonstrate the lesson plans and teaching strategies, colour photographs and a table of contents.
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $59.95
Record posted/updated: August 29, 2020
R070382
Dance Composition: An Interrelated Arts Approach
This practical resource offers numerous opportunities to explore the interactive relationships among the four strands of arts education. Dance Composition provides 28 exercises to assist students in understanding the commonalities across the strands and to explore means of physically interpreting through movement what the senses personally reveal to them. It also highlights three dance projects that provide a model for students to create choreographic works involving music composition, story adaptation, costumes and props, artists' statements and reflections on the creative process. The text is supported by black-and-white photographs and diagrams. Included are a table of contents, a general arts glossary, a music glossary and a list of participating artists.
The accompanying compact disc offers original compositions by Barry Prophet that enrich the dance exercises and movement exploration assignments.
A website that provides access to music software, instructions on creating computer-assisted music, a journal entry handout for each activity, self-assessment handouts and rubrics is available at www.HumanKinetics.com/DanceComposition
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Media and Formats : Book CD/DVD
Price : $72.95
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R070425
Different Like Coco
In picture-book style, Different Like Coco tells the story of Coco Chanel, legendary inventor of the little black dress. Although Chanel was a poor orphan with many weaknesses, she was determined to use her talents for sewing and designing to make a difference in the world. By the time Coco was 50, she had influenced change in western culture and fashion forever! The text of the book is paired with appealing, cartoon-style illustrations. The back matter includes a timeline of Chanel's life and a bibliography with suggestions for further reading.
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $22.00
Record posted/updated: June 7, 2017
R070383
Drama Worlds: A Framework for Process Drama
Drama Worlds examines the complex improvised event called process drama and identifies it as an essential part of today's theatre. The sources of process drama and its connections with more familiar kinds of improvisation are explained. This book from The Dimensions of Drama Series provides examples of several process dramas and identifies dramatic strategies and characteristics including role play and script acting. This resource is theoretical in nature and it is specifically aimed at drama teachers. Appendices include references for each chapter and an extensive bibliography.
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $41.95
Record posted/updated: June 22, 2018
R034907
Dramathemes: Classroom Literacy That Will Excite, Surprise, and Stimulate Learning(4th ed.)
This resource uses themes from a rich selection of well-known children's literature as springboards to drama exploration. In each of the 10 chapters, the "Drama and Literacy Extensions" section provides teachers with an array of ideas for establishing dramatic contexts and developing roles. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $24.95
Record posted/updated: August 29, 2020
R070384
Drum Circle Spirit: Facilitating Human Potential Through Rhythm
Broadly known as the father of the drum circle movement, Arthur Hull addresses the subject of the drum circle spirit, the role of the facilitator and of course - the drum. He maintains that the community is the benefactor of successful drum circles because they help to build spirit, develop unity of purpose and foster healing. The book offers drum circle games, exercises and stories. Included are a table of contents, a list of resources for further information and an index.
A play-along universal grooves compact disc with exercises accompanies this book.
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Media and Formats : Book CD/DVD
Price : $42.95
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R008269
Encyclopedia of Music in Canada
This website offers the full text of the prestigious Encyclopedia of Music in Canada, with over 3,000 articles on all aspects of music in Canada.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: October 20, 2019
R070385
Engaging the Adolescent Mind Through Visual Problem Solving
This book was designed for art teachers who are searching for non-traditional ways to identify and solve thought-provoking visual problems. It offers more than 30 student projects that each present a creative idea, a defined set of objectives that allow for multiple outcomes, a technical challenge and an opportunity for reflection on what has been learned through the process. The activities explore art design elements, personal expression and hands-on exploration of art history. Many colour photographs of artwork enhance the user-friendly text. Included is a table of contents.
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $52.95
Record posted/updated: October 20, 2019
R070387
Explorations in Art Series(2nd ed.)
The three books in this series include A Community Connection, A Global Pursuit and A Personal Journey. Grades 6-9 teachers may select specific units from each book to support the conceptual focus identified for each grade in Saskatchewan's arts education curricula. These include: Grade 6 - Identity, Grade 7 - Place, Grade 8 - Social Issues, and Grade 9 - Taking Action.
•  Explorations in Art. A Community Connection. Overhead Transparencies
•  Explorations in Art. A Community Connection. Student Book
•  Explorations in Art. A Community Connection. Student e-Gallery CD-ROM
•  Explorations in Art. A Community Connection. Teacher's Edition
•  Explorations in Art. A Global Pursuit. Overhead Transparencies
•  Explorations in Art. A Global Pursuit. Student Book
•  Explorations in Art. A Global Pursuit. Student e-Gallery CD-ROM
•  Explorations in Art. A Global Pursuit. Teacher's Edition
•  Explorations in Art. A Personal Journey. Overhead Transparencies
•  Explorations in Art. A Personal Journey. Student Book
•  Explorations in Art. A Personal Journey. Student e-Gallery CD-ROM
•  Explorations in Art. A Personal Journey. Teacher's Edition
•  Explorations in Art. Art Careers! Talks with Working Professionals
Media and Formats : Book CD/DVD Kit
Price : Free
Record posted/updated: October 25, 2019
R019131
I Can Make Art Series
This series follows students as they have the opportunity to create their own art in the style of famous Canadian artists.
•  I Can Make Art Like Andrew Qappik
•  I Can Make Art Like Emily Carr
•  I Can Make Art Like Kai Chan
•  I Can Make Art Like Marcelle Ferron
•  I Can Make Art Like Maud Lewis
•  I Can Make Art Like Ron Noganosh
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: August 16, 2021
R070390
Lifeline for Children's Choir Directors(Rev. ed.)
The techniques and philosophy outlined in this guide for choir directors are based on Jean Ashworth Bartle's more than 20 years of experience in teaching and directing. It offers helpful information on recruitment, organization, rehearsal, techniques, performances, the role of the accompanist and more. Although intended for directors of elementary and middle level students, it would also be useful for high school directors. The book includes resource lists for further reading, a table of contents and a bibliography.
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $55.50
Record posted/updated: June 7, 2017
R047266
Multicultural Folk Dance Treasure Chest
Eighteen authentic dances are featured in two volumes, including a DVD/CD, a printed guide and music. (Both volumes were originally contained in one kit, but they are now sold separately.) The dances are a collection of popular folk dances representing a mix of cultural diversity. They range from easy to moderately difficult, and each one is demonstrated by a native from the country in which the dance originated or by an expert in that particular dance form. The instructors wear traditional costumes and show, step-by-step, how to perform the dances.
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•  Multicultural Folk Dance DVD. Volume 2
Media and Formats : Kit
Price : Free
Record posted/updated: June 13, 2017
R037619
Museums Association of Saskatchewan - Museums Map
Using this online map, teachers and students can easily locate museums within Saskatchewan. The site provides the basic contact information, hours and links to specific websites for art galleries and historical museums.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: August 29, 2017
R070414
National Gallery of Canada
Virtual tours of the National Gallery's collection can be taken from this site. In addition, there is a teacher section that provides suggestions about integrating art into various areas of study.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: August 29, 2020
R070415
Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils
The education programs and resources aim to provide Saskatchewan rural residents with access to the same opportunities afforded urban residents in the development of visual literacy. Education packages from previous touring exhibitions are available as resources for teachers and gallery staff. These packages offer arts activity ideas and strategies for engaging audiences in visual art.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: June 13, 2017
R047490
Passion for Fashion: Careers in Style
Passion for Fashion is useful for students who are interested in a career in the world of fashion. The book includes such valuable information as how trends are started, what happens behind the scenes, who the key players are, and where the best fashion schools are located. It also features quotes and profiles of successful fashion people and numerous appealing colour illustrations.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $22.99
Record posted/updated: June 7, 2017
R070394
Regina Clay: World in the Making
With essays by four writers and black-and-white and colour photographs of the artists' works, this resource is a catalogue of an exhibition held at the MacKenzie Art Gallery in Regina during 2005-2006. The artists featured include Lorne Beug, Victor Cicansky, Joe Fafard, David Gilhooly, Ricardo Gomez, Beth Hone, Ann James, Margaret Keelan, Marilyn Levine, Lorraine Malach, Maija Peeples-Bright, Jack Sures, David Thauberger and Russell Yuristy. The book includes a table of contents, artist biographies, a list of resources for further reading and an index.
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Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: October 20, 2019
R035680
SaskCulture
This website invites people to discover Saskatchewan's vibrant cultural community, explore how the depth and diversity of culture and cultural activity are essential to this province and experience a sample of Saskatchewan's rich cultural life. The site provides access to news, resources, information on key cultural issues and more.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: July 8, 2020
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Saskatchewan Arts Board
The Arts Board provides a wide range of services that enable Saskatchewan residents to experience and enjoy the arts. News, exhibitions, the permanent collection and links to other Saskatchewan art sites are provided.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: July 8, 2020
R025662
Saskatchewan Drama Association
The Saskatchewan Drama Association is a professional growth network of the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: July 8, 2020
R044467
Saskatchewan...Our Place
This visual art reproduction kit contains 20 large laminated poster reproductions of Saskatchewan art, a CD-ROM and a teacher's guide that was written by Dianne Warren. The kit was developed by the Saskatchewan Arts Board in partnership with the Ministry of Education to support the visual art strand of the arts education curricula and to promote the work of Saskatchewan artists.
Overhead transparencies of all images are also available.
Media and Formats : Kit
Price : $100.00
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R070396
Standard of Excellence Comprehensive Band Method Book 1. Conductor's Score
Each book from the Standard of Excellence Series comes with two CDs containing all the full-band accompaniments and the iPAS Practice and Assessment Software.
The features include: two CDs of audio accompaniment recordings for all full-band exercises; Interactive Pyware Assessment Software (iPAS), for Windows or Mac, which takes students through the entire book and provides numeric performance scores; a tuner and a metronome; and an iPAS teacher's edition that gives directors objective assessment and recordkeeping tools.
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•  Standard of Excellence Comprehensive Band Method Book 1. CD Part 1 & 2
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $59.99
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
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Steps in Time II: Métis Dance and Instruction
Steps in Time II: Métis Dance and Instruction features new content plus the original content of Steps in Time. The first volume of Steps in Time teaches three Métis dances: Duck Dance, Fancy Jig and Rabbit Dance. These dances are combinations of several steps which are demonstrated clearly. Steps in Time can be used independently or in conjunction with Métis Dances Kit: Kindergarten to Grade 9 (that is also recommended).
Steps in Time II focuses on teaching the Red River Jig and square dancing moves and holds, as well as two square dances: the Quadrille and la danse du crochet. It also features an interview with Jeanne Pellitier who discusses her history as a dance instructor and caller and why dance is important.
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Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $25.00
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R033791
Structuring Drama Work(3rd ed.)
The purpose of this book is to outline some of the conventions for structuring dramatic activities. The book sets out models so the use of conventions can be seen as part of a dynamic process that enables students to make, explore and communicate meaning through theatre form. This user-friendly resource is filled with accessible and adaptable working ideas and strategies for drama including descriptions of 100 key conventions grouped under the following headings: Context-Building Action, Narrative Action, Poetic Action and Reflective Action. The conventions offer starting points for further activities. The book gives clear advice on utilizing theatre as a learning process and planning drama to maximize involvement and learning. This resource is a practical handbook for drama teachers or anyone engaged in drama activity with students.
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $57.95
Record posted/updated: November 26, 2019
R070375
The Art and Heart of Drum Circles
This resource includes a book, a DVD and a compact disc. Written in two sections, the book offers valuable information on beginning a drum circle. It emphasizes the simplicity of the main elements of a drum circle: the music (the art) and the people (the heart). It also focuses on ways to share musical talent that extend beyond performing and on ways to inspire others from diverse cultures and age groups to recognize their commonality through musical expression. The book includes a table of contents and a list of resources for further information.
The compact disc that is provided with the book offers over 45 minutes of play-along grooves and a practice tool to help users develop their percussion repertoire.
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•  The Art and Heart of Drum Circles. DVD
Media and Formats : Book CD/DVD
Price : $30.39
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R036451
The Creative Band & Orchestra
Filled with many creative and practical ideas, this book offers games, techniques, exercises and musical examples designed to help enliven ensemble interaction. One of the key features of this resource is that it introduces five approaches to improvisation. Included are a table of contents, a bibliography of additional resources and an index.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $23.19
Record posted/updated: October 20, 2019
R070393
The Powwow. An Art History
The Powwow: An Art History was published to support an exhibition at the MacKenzie Art Gallery. The objective behind the exhibit was to attempt to bring together the history of Native American painting and powwow from the end of the 19th century to the end of the 20th century. Various styles and artists were selected to help illustrate the powwow and related performances to present a survey of the developments and movements in First Nations painting. The book includes a history of the powwow and the role of singers, drummers, dancers and costumes. Reproductions of the artworks of many First Nations artists are featured. This resource is valuable as support for the cultural/historical component of arts education.
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $29.95
Record posted/updated: June 7, 2017
R070448
Together in Rhythm: A Facilitator's Guide to Drum Circle Music
Useful for teachers without a music background, this book is a how-to guide to drum circles. It offers sections on what a drum circle is, philosophy and approach, how to play the instruments, how to facilitate the drum circle, drum circle activities and music games and specific populations, including educational circles for children. Numerous black-and-white diagrams and photographs complement the text. Together in Rhythm provides a table of contents, a glossary, a bibliography and six appendices, which include an instrument guide, an instrument quick reference chart, a table of Drum Circle Music Iconography (DCMI) symbols and more.
An accompanying DVD helps to clarify the information in the book.
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Media and Formats : Book CD/DVD
Price : $31.19
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R025586
Use Arts and Crafts Materials Safely
It is impossible to list all of the potential hazards associated with every arts and crafts material; this Health Canada website, however, lists some examples of the materials that could be harmful.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: September 6, 2019
What are additional resources? Additional Resources
Additional resources also complement the curriculum in an effective way and are of the same variety as core resources. However, where funds are limited, educators are advised to start by purchasing core resources.
R043649
A Road Less Travelled. The Art of Noella Thompson
Thompson, motivated by her relationship with history through her investigation of abandoned houses and churches, infuses her paintings with significance, moods and emotions. This program focuses on Thompson working in the small community of Outlook.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: May 8, 2018
R070051
A Very Dangerous Pastime
The matter of understanding contemporary dance is one of the biggest challenges when it comes to developing audiences. This video provides tools that an audience can draw on when viewing a dance performance. Canadian celebrities share their ideas about dance while visual examples of contemporary dance and historical clips demonstrate the range of styles and techniques that dance in Canada offers. The strongest message, however, is that the final step towards the enjoyment of dance is up to the individual. This is an excellent video for promoting discussions about dance.
This video may also be viewed online through the ArtsAlive.ca website at: http://www.artsalive.ca/en/dan/mediatheque/videos/videosDetails.asp?mediaID=462
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Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $10.00
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Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
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.
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Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
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Adventures of the Cycling Fox with Felipe Gomez. Grades 5, 6, 7 & 8
Felipe Gomez shares his multimedia performance, "The Adventures of the Cycling Fox," a fusion of live music, spoken word and projections of video animations. During the video's activities, students learn to observe sound waves, patterns in music, rhythm and pitch. Felipe also demonstrates body percussion. Students then use what they have learned to create their own musical scenes, giving sound to their thoughts and feelings.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: June 17, 2020
R054753
Advertising Layout I: Space Allocations
This program builds understanding of elements of art and principles of design as applied to the creation of magazine advertisements and posters. Examples demonstrate effective and ineffective advertising layout by addressing recommended space allocation for the illustration, headline, copy and logo and whether to use a photograph or original art for the illustration. In addition, the program covers headline issues such as overprinting, reverse type and typefaces and shows examples of the optical centre, symmetrical and asymmetrical balance and the Kodak "rule of thirds." The layout techniques of vertical half, horizontal half, corner half, white space, bleed and borders are also discussed. The program may be viewed in shorter sections as students examine and experiment with specific design or composition techniques.
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Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $159.95
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
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Advertising Layout II: Visual Directions
This program builds understanding of how elements of art and principles of design are applied to the creation of magazine advertisements and posters. The program shows students how to attract a viewer's attention with the layout concepts commonly known as picture window, silhouette, square zero, Mondrian style, closure, oversizing, juxtaposition, surrealism and shock. Examples show how graphic designers direct attention within an ad by using various compositional techniques such as diagonal, standard, "C," "Z," overlapping and spatial progression. The video concludes with a section on the importance and practical use of headlines and sub-headlines. Teachers may wish to show the video in shorter segments as students discuss and/or experiment with specific compositional techniques.
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Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $159.95
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R070013
Andy Warhol. Pop Art Painter
This visually appealing biography offers a glimpse into the life and career of Andy Warhol, a leader in the popular culture art movement. Accentuated by photographs of Warhol throughout his life and examples of his artwork, the book follows Warhol from his impoverished youth to his days of fame and wealth and his untimely death in 1987. Included are a table of contents, a timeline of Warhol's life, a glossary, a bibliography of references and resources and a list of museums where Warhol's work can be found.
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $26.45
Record posted/updated: June 7, 2017
R050315
Arctic Hip Hop
Capitalizing on the popularity of hip hop, social worker and long-time B-boy Stephen Leafloor has been bringing positive hip hop workshops to the north, this time to the remote hamlet of Cambridge Bay, Nunavut. While dancing to the beat, kids are encouraged to blend their rich, ancient culture with a modern one. Between back spins and body-waves, they discuss bullying, body image, single parenting, drugs, alcohol, anger and suicide. Because of the healing power of dance, five days later they emerge not only better dancers, but more confident kids who have a clearer idea of how to balance their cultural identity with modern times.
In addition to supporting the Dance strand in the Arts Education curricula, this video could be used in Wellness 10 when discussing the impact of mental health on the wellbeing of self, family and community.
This is a particularly valuable resource for teachers who are working with at-risk students.
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Price : $79.95 US
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R070017
Art Auction Mystery
This thought-provoking book begins just prior to a big art auction when someone informs auctioneer Henry Hammer that 16 of the 34 paintings advertised in the auction catalogue are bogus. The author invites readers to help save the auction by identifying the forgeries and the criminal art dealer. Photographs of the famous original paintings are included to help students solve the mystery. Art Auction Mystery offers information about 30 of the world's most renowned artists and their works. Among others, the artists include Mary Cassatt, Paul Cézanne, Max Ernst, Paul Gaughin, Vincent van Gogh, Édouard Manet, Berthe Morisot, Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol. A section in the back entitled Moment of Truth highlights the mistakes in the fake paintings.
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Price : $19.95
Record posted/updated: June 7, 2017
R004327
Art InCLINEd With Heather Cline
In this video series, Saskatchewan artist and host Heather Cline introduces Canadian artists of various media to find our what drives, inspires and motivates them in their work.
•  Art as History. Grant McConnell
•  Belonging. Anita Rocamore
•  Going Public. Judy McNaughton
•  Hot Iron. Craig Campbell
•  Material and Meaning. Leah Dorion
•  The Art of Making Music. Sheldon Dingwall
•  The Scientific Gaze. Marsha Kennedy
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : Free
Record posted/updated: August 25, 2021
R070016
Art and Architecture
Rich with colourful photographs and drawings, this visually appealing book from the Inside Ancient Greece series highlights numerous art forms of Ancient Greece including sculpture, pottery, painting, jewellery and coinage. It also explores various buildings that the Greeks constructed such as houses, gathering places, theatres and especially temples. Art and Architecture provides a table of contents, a general glossary, a glossary of Greek names, a bibliography of books and websites for further information and an index.
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Price : $69.75
Record posted/updated: October 20, 2019
R008823
Art and Reconciliation
The edition of the radio broadcast Cross Country Checkup focuses on the topic: Does art of all kinds offer the best path to heal historical wrongs? Guests include: Joseph Boyden; Susan Aglukark; Ry Moran, Director of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation at the University of Manitoba; and Ken Coates, University of Saskatchewan.
Media and Formats : Other
Topic : Truth and Reconciliation
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: June 7, 2017
R039124
Artcyclopedia
Within this website, there is online access to great art from over 9,000 famous painters, sculptors and photographers found at art museum sites and image archives worldwide. Searches can be conducted by artist name, the title of the work of art or by museum. It is also possible to browse by movements in art such as art deco, fantasy art or history painting. Teachers may wish to preview some of the links within this site for appropriate content.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: November 26, 2019
R070015
Artist to Artist: 23 Major Illustrators Talk to Children About Their Art
The renowned illustrators represented in this book are among the earliest to exhibit their work at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, the first museum in North America devoted to national and international picture book art.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $37.50
Record posted/updated: June 7, 2017
R007134
ArtsAlive.ca
This website contains resources from the National Center of Arts. It provides useful resources for Dance, Drama and Music and Visual Arts in the form of research, photos, videos, audio and games supporting the arts. There are interviews with various Canadian artists, instructional videos, some short activities, glossaries, as well as links to various publications and other websites. Material from this site should be previewed to ensure suitability for the intended audience.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: July 12, 2021
R104501
Ask Artists Series
Ask Artists is an inquiry-based learning program for teachers and students. Each episode is an in-depth and intimate journey with a Saskatchewan artist. Artists share candid moments and show students that artists are real people with skills, successes, failures and dreams.
•  Ask Artists Episode 4: “Speak Up” Spoken Word (Part 1: Meet The Artist) - Peace Akintade
•  Ask Artists Episode 4: “Speak Up” Spoken Word (Part 2: Writing with Peace) - Peace Akintade
•  Ask Artists Episode 4: “Speak Up” Spoken Word (Part 3: Performing with Peace) - Peace Akintade
•  Ask Artists Episode 4: “Speak Up” Spoken Word (Part 4: Perspective with Peace) - Peace Akintade
•  Ask Artists Episode 6: “Move It” Movement (Part 1: Meet The Artist) - Mitchell Larsen
•  Ask Artists Episode 6: “Move It” Movement (Part 2: Getting Comfortable with Movement) - Mitchell Larsen
•  Ask Artists Episode 6: “Move It” Movement (Part 3: Creating a Dance) - Mitchell Larsen
•  Ask Artists Episode 6: “Move It” Movement (Part 4: Dance Performance) - Mitchell Larsen
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: December 2, 2021
R070066
Astonishing Women Artists
This book from The Women's Hall of Fame Series focuses on the life and art of 10 women artists (including three Canadians) from the 16th century to contemporary times. The featured artists include Artemisia Gentileschi, Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, Emily Carr, Georgia O¿Keeffe, Louise Nevelson, Frida Kahlo, Elizabeth Catlett, Kenojuak Ashevak, Faith Ringgold and Mary Pratt. The mini-biographies are accompanied by black-and-white photographs of the artists and their work. The book includes a table of contents and a bibliography of resources about the artists.
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $10.95
Record posted/updated: October 20, 2019
R013551
Beading with Randi. Grades 5-8
Students are led through the process of moss bag beadwork and design. The instruction incorporates the history of the artform, including its significance and importance to Indigenous identity. Beadwork has the ability to connect and to educate people to Indigenous history and experience. By weaving together deeper connections to understanding, Indigenous cultures emerge.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: April 4, 2022
R013963
Bison Truths with Kevin Wesaquate and Nyle Miigizi Johnston. Grades 6, 7 & 8
Kevin and Nyle explore Indigenous stories and storytelling. Students write their own stories and use them as the basis for a visual artwork that combines text, image and colour.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: June 17, 2020
R044690
Building Dances: A Guide to Putting Movements Together(2nd ed.)
Created for the generalist, this revised edition of a previously recommended resource will help teachers introduce, develop and assess the basics of dance. The book is a hands-on tool that will assist teachers in understanding the relationships between creativity and choreography, the movement skills and elements, accents and gestures and assessing student performance. Numerous charts and figure drawings clarify the text. The book encourages the joy of moving in a variety of ways and includes suggestions for the dance-making process. A table of contents and a glossary of dance terms are provided.
The book is accompanied by 246 Deal-a-Dance cards that provide movement examples that students can explore during warm-up or dance-making activities.
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $61.95
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R014027
CBC Digital Archives. Arts & Entertainment
Oscar Peterson, Karen Kain, the Group of 7, Bill Reid, Glen Gould, Leonard Cohen, Robert LePage and the Rolling Stones are just a few of the profiles that the CBC Archives has pulled together on this website. Each of the musicians, artists and dancers highlighted on the site have several audio or video clips illustrating their work as well as suggested classroom activities. In addition to information on individuals or groups, there is coverage related to topics such as censorship.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: March 23, 2020
R053789
Canadian Music Centre
The Canadian Music Centre exists to stimulate the awareness, appreciation and performance of Canadian music by making the music of its associate composers generally available through the Centre's collection, information resources and production and distribution activities. In addition to searching for musicians and scores, teachers will find several suggested activities.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: October 20, 2019
R070175
Canadian Music Through the Ages
In celebration of the 2011 Juno Awards, Canada AM takes a look at the last 40 years of Canadian music. Segments include: 1970s Juno Retrospective: From The Guess Who to Anne Murray, it was a golden decade for Canadian music and The Juno Awards were born. 1980s Juno Retrospective: Music videos took off putting the Canadian music industry on the world stage and turning performers like Bryan Adams and Neil Young into international superstars. 1990s Juno Retrospective: Bring on the gals! Canadian women shake up the boys club dominating the music charts, while Napster shakes up the music industry. 2000s Juno Retrospective: The post-grunge era saw a spike in digital downloads and a surge in Canadian superstars. CTV takes The Juno Awards to international calibre. Artist interviews feature Bachman and Turner; and three Juno nominees, Royal Wood, Dean Broady and Faber Drive.
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Price : $99.95
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Record posted/updated: May 4, 2018
R070005
Chasing the Tale of Contemporary Dance
This book is really a commentary written by Carol Anderson after she spent the summer of 1998 at the Canadian Dance Festival. Her observations and feelings after the Festival led her to write not only about the performers and their dances, but to include writings about other aspects of dance. Chapters include her thoughts about the diversity in Canadian dance, a brief history of festivals in Canada and profiles of both men and women dancers. Many black-and-white photographs are featured. This is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the Canadian dance scene.
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $24.95
Record posted/updated: June 7, 2017
R070366
Contemporary Traces
Contemporary Traces examines the work of two inspiring Saskatchewan choreographers, Robin Poitras and Tracy Pfeifer. Each choreographer's approach to the art of dance-making is explored through interviews and excerpts from: "Tangora," choreographed by Robin Poitras, performed by Robin Poitras and Bill Coleman; and "Girl At The Party" and "Just A Body Moving Through Space," choreographed and performed by Tracy Pfeifer; and "Modern Dancers Lose Their Marbles," choreographed by Tracy Pfeifer, performed by Tracy Pfeifer and Elaine Hanson.
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Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: November 5, 2017
R070008
Dance Composition Basics
This practical resource introduces the methods and tools used in composing dances. It focuses on portions of original dance compositions by choreographers Alonzo King (Chants and Dreamer) and Dwight Roden (Verge). The pieces are recorded on DVD and analyzed to sequence the choreographic process. Viewers are able to view a progression from conceiving and refining an idea to improvising and solving movement problems to shaping and performing dances. The methods in this book can be used with various dance styles such as ballet, jazz and modern. Each of the 27 lessons provides vocabulary, warm-up exercises, structured improvisations, creative choreographic problems, discussion questions, assessment rubrics and video documentation. The book offers black-and-white photographs and diagrams. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, lists of related print and online resources for further information and an index.
The accompanying DVD features dancers as they solve movement challenges and captures each choreographer's approach to decision making and problem solving.
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Media and Formats : Book CD/DVD
Price : $71.95
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R013613
Dance with Heather Cameron. Grades 7 & 8
Using pop culture music and videos as stimuli, students create movement vocabularies based on their artistic interpretation and personal perspective. Through demonstrations and group-led improvisations, students investigate their range of movement and explore a wider spectrum of physical qualities that instill concepts such as contrast and repetition.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: April 28, 2020
R070025
Delicious. The Life & Art of Wayne Thiebaud
Rich with illustrations of Thiebaud's famous artwork, this attractive book tells the story of the person behind the paintings that include, among others, depictions of candy apples, upside-down ice cream cones, cheese slices and a decadent dessert tray. Author Susan Goldman Rubin shares with readers what she learned about Thiebaud during a one-to-one interview with the artist. Delicious includes a table of contents, a bibliography with suggestions for further reading and an index.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $21.95
Record posted/updated: June 7, 2017
R014331
Drama Games and Improv with Globe Theatre. Grades 7 & 8
This program provides teachers and students with tools to creatively explore curriculum through improvisation. The exercises engage participants in exploring ideas through inquiry-based learning, building positive relationships and encouraging students to take risks while navigating uncharted territories. This program is designed for those with little or no training in theatre.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: June 17, 2020
R103973
Drawing One Page Comics with Allan Dotson - Grades 5-8
Allan Dotson is a comics artist and fantasy illustrator. In this program students will be led through drawing a one-page comic. Students will learn how to pencil and ink a close-up, long shot, and action shot on paper. Follow along with Allan’s teachings and get ready to draw a one page comic of your own using the tips and templates provided in the guide.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: March 23, 2021
R013563
Drawn to the Beat with Allan Dotson. Grades 7 & 8
Students find out how to Get On Beat for Culture Days by learning to draw a detailed scene of a dancing humanoid character. Through guided demonstrations and audio samples, fantasy illustrator and comics artist, Allan Dotson, shares tips and techniques.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: April 4, 2022
R033583
Drops of Brandy and Other Traditional Métis Tunes. Volume Two
On two compact discs, Volume Two of Drops of Brandy offers a comprehensive collection of traditional Métis fiddle tunes. It features accomplished Métis fiddlers including John Arcand, Mel Bedard, Hap Boyer, Ed Lafferty, Richard Lafferty, Garry Lepine and Homer Poitras.
A companion book of music to support the compact disc is available.
•  Drops of Brandy. An Anthology of Métis Music
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $19.95
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R104122
Eekwol’s Rhythm and Rap Show ft. Lindsay Knight. Grades 6, 7 & 8
Lindsay “Eekwol” Knight has been creating and performing hip hop music for many years. As an Indigenous artist, she draws on life experiences and collective histories within her work. As a mother she embraces the teachings of living in a good way for future generations. Eekwol engages schools in this knowledge and encourages them to reflect on their own understanding of “a good life” and then build these concepts and themes in the process of creative hip hop lyric writing. Through dance breaks, beat and rhythm identification and interactive step by step lyric writing, the kids access their creativity in a unique and powerful way.
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Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: March 24, 2021
R070029
Exploring Art(3rd ed.)
This comprehensive resource offers a brief glimpse into various visual art topics including art in our world, the elements and principles of art, art media, art criticism and aesthetics, art history and various art techniques. Each of the 15 chapters is divided into lessons and includes a chapter review as well as suggested activities, evaluation techniques and many appealing illustrations. The book also provides a handbook that contains techniques tips, a digital media guide and career spotlights. Included are a table of contents, a list of the artists represented and their works, a glossary (English and Spanish) and an index.
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $104.90
Record posted/updated: September 5, 2017
R104179
Flow Poetry with ecoaboriginal. Grades 5, 6, 7 & 8
Join spoken word poet Janelle “ecoaborijanelle” Pewapsconias. Using flow poetry, you and your students will explore our Saskatchewan watersheds and water systems as a topic of focus for poetic expression and scientific inquiry.

The broadcast will include performances by the artist as well as opportunities to observe a collaborative writing process, practice induction and deduction, and assess the created piece based on the flow poetry skills developed.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R070365
Folk Stage Dance
Choreographers of folk stage dance look back to the traditions of the mother country for inspiration while being influenced by the contemporary culture of their adopted homeland. This video features a Ukrainian dance group (Poltava Ensemble) and two of the oldest and most vital folk stage dance companies in Saskatchewan. Through interviews, rehearsal sessions and dance segments, each company is presented to examine their traditions and innovations, as well as the differences and similarities in choreographic artistic approach.
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Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: June 7, 2017
R104499
Funny Feelings with Mooky. Grades 5, 6, 7 and 8
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: November 30, 2021
R070032
Handmade Prints: An Introduction to Creative Printmaking Without a Press
Written by two professional printmakers, this comprehensive user-friendly resource introduces printmaking with various media and techniques such as potato prints, multicolour linocuts, screenprints, glue prints, collage prints and body prints. The methods described require very little special equipment and can be created at various levels of expertise. Richly illustrated with colourful examples, this is a valuable resource for teachers. The book includes a table of contents, a glossary, an index and a bibliography of books for further learning.
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $43.95
Record posted/updated: June 13, 2018
R070030
Haydyn's Farewell Symphony
Celenza's story is a delightful introduction to Joseph Haydn, his Farewell Symphony and 18th century life. Joseph Haydn served as personal composer for Prince Nicholas of Esterhazy for nearly 30 years. He composed music as requested by the prince, was responsible for the care of all instruments and served as spokesperson for the members of the orchestra. Summers were spent at the prince's summer estate in Hungary and one summer as autumn approached, the musicians were growing increasingly homesick. Prince Nicholas refused to return home and he also refused Haydn's request to have the musicians' families visit. Haydn decided to appeal to the prince through his Symphony in F-Sharp Major, which reflects the musician's anger, sadness and frustration. When Prince Nicholas heard the symphony, he was so moved that he decided to return home. The striking watercolour-and-ink cartoons with simple lines and exaggerated characterizations convey a sense of the excess and finery of the period. There are notes on both 18th century form and instruments, as well as on the events and personalities in the story.
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Price : $18.95
Record posted/updated: June 7, 2017
R014333
Hip Hop Music with InfoRed and Emotionz. Grades 6, 7 & 8
Brad Bellegarde (InfoRed) and David Nelson (Emotionz) explore the four main elements of hip hop culture (MCing, DJing, graf writing and breakdancing). They demonstrate how the art forms of hip hop have the ability to educate and connect people with Indigenous history. Students have the opportunity to practice rapping, beatboxing and graf writing during the broadcast and also write a song collectively.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: June 24, 2020
R070094
Honoring the People
Each CD contains 13-21 selections that are clearly listed on the CD liner. The liner opens to provide some background information on the type of traditional dance, on regalia and the type of movement. Each liner also has an illustration of a typical dancer in the appropriate regalia. The music includes the drum and vocal chanting for each piece. This resource provides authentic First Nations music that can be used for listening or to support dance.
•  Honoring the People. Chicken Dance
•  Honoring the People. Grass Dance
•  Honoring the People. Men's Fancy
•  Honoring the People. Men's Traditional
•  Honoring the People. Women's Fancy
•  Honoring the People. Women's Traditional
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $20.00 (each CD)
Record posted/updated: September 3, 2019
R038467
Indian Territory. The Art of Edward Poitras
Poitras, an installation artist, examines the everyday experiences of culture as a Métis artist. His work can be described through historical, spiritual and political references, engaging the viewer on many levels.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: May 8, 2018
R054574
Inside the Outside. The Art of Paul Sisetski
Sisetski, a prolific and compelling painter, takes us on a journey through small town life - an environment critical to his development as an artist.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: June 7, 2017
R070036
Jazz
From ragtime to swing and be-bop to fusion, this book celebrates various jazz styles through 15 beautifully illustrated poems. An introduction offers information on the history of jazz and the back matter provides a useful glossary of jazz terminology as well as a jazz timeline.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $23.95
Record posted/updated: June 7, 2017
R070059
Lawren Harris. An Introduction to His Life and Art
This book offers a brief history of the life and work of Lawren Harris, a founding member of the Group of Seven. Colour reproductions of several of his paintings are interspersed throughout the text. Included are a table of contents, a chronology of Harris' life, a list of reproduced works, a brief bibliography and an index.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $12.95
Record posted/updated: October 20, 2019
R104130
Les points de vue. 5e, 6e, 7e et 8e année
À l’aide des directives du programme d’enseignement de la danse, les élèves seront invités à trouver leur propre vocabulaire relatif aux mouvements, à créer de courtes séquences de danse et à explorer différentes dynamiques de la danse. Pour ce faire, le concept « les points de vue », conçu par Anne Bogart et Tina Landau, sera un outil d’inspiration utilisé pour ces ateliers. Les points de vue sont un guide pratique pour créer des compositions en utilisant différents points de vue pour se concentrer sur la création des performances. Les 9 points de vue de base sont : le tempo, la durée, la réponse kinesthésique, la répétition, la relation spatiale, la topographie (parcours), la forme, le geste et l’architecture.
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Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: April 26, 2021
R055488
Memory and Myth. The Art of Chuck Crate
In his surrealistic work, Crate is concerned with the history he has lived and seen and the places, from the coastal villages to the prairie and the far north, that have deeply influenced the directions of his life.
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Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: October 19, 2018
R013538
Métis Art and Stories in the Classroom with Leah Marie Dorion. Grades 7 & 8
Why were bison essential to people living on the plains, prior to the time of Treaty negotiations (1870s)? What does the bison represent today? This LIVE Arts broadcast features contemporary artwork and storytelling by Métis artist Leah Marie Dorion, based on her children's book, "Métis Camp Circle: A Bison Culture Way of Life." Leah reads from the book, discusses the importance of bison (past and present), explains the use of Métis symbolism and discuss the composition and design of the illustrations. Leah guides students through a live drawing activity where they learn to draw and paint a bison as inspired by Leah's particular style of creating and imagery.
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Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: April 21, 2021
R013533
Métis Jigging Part 2. Grades 5, 6, 7 & 8
Krystle Pederson is a traditional jigger and Métis dance instructor. In Métis Jigging Part 2, Krystle talks about different styles of fiddle music and how jigging steps are incorporated into other styles of dance. Through demonstrations and practise, students build on the skills and knowledge gained in Part 1. Krystle introduces new jigging steps with an emphasis on travelling and working with a partner. She also demonstrates and shares her belief in the importance of community and working together.

PLEASE NOTE: Métis Jigging Part 2 builds on skills and knowledge from Part 1, which aired in 2015. Teachers should review Part 1 and its accompanying activities with their students before commencing Part 2.
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Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: April 4, 2022
R048415
Native American Dance Style Series
This series includes two DVDs.
•  Fancy Dance. Volume 1
•  Jingle Dress
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $19.95 US ea.
Record posted/updated: October 19, 2019
R013576
Poetry and Oral Stories in the Classroom with ecoaborijanelle. Grades 7 & 8
Poet and performance artist ecoaborijanelle (Janelle Pewapsconias) inspires students to work on creative expression through the theme of "wellbeing" by connecting with their senses.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: April 4, 2022
R050530
Pow Wow
This intimate look at the Big River Cree powwow in northern Saskatchewan features behind-the-scenes visits with performers and Elders, as well as mesmerizing footage of many different types of dances, drumming and singing. Alvin Manitopyes explains the powwow's evolution from the age of the buffalo hunt and warrior societies to the more social event it is today. Thomas Christian discusses the discipline dancers must bring to the art form and the storytelling that goes along with it. Sheldon "Laughing Horse" Sutherland points out the subtle and countless ways performers express their personal style. Linda Standing, Cecile Nepoose and Charles Rabbitskin explain the spiritual significance of the exquisite handcrafted regalia. Intercut with the powwow's hypnotic whir of movement, colour and sound, these individuals and others share their personal reasons for taking part in this ancient tradition and its enormous impact on their identity.
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Price : $175.00
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Record posted/updated: July 1, 2020
R070067
Pow Wow Trail Series
Dominated by Canadian and American First Nations voices, this DVD series offers a blend of oral history, documentary archival material and contemporary developments. The series brings to life the cultural and historical meanings reflected through song and dance.
•  Pow Wow Trail Episode 10. The White Man's Indian
•  Pow Wow Trail Episode 3. The Dances
•  Pow Wow Trail Episode 4. The Grand Entry
•  Pow Wow Trail Episode 7. Pow-Wow Rock
•  Pow Wow Trail Episode 9. The Grand Exhibition
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : Free
Record posted/updated: October 20, 2019
R052278
Regeneration
Eleven grade 7-8 students, from a remote First Nations B.C. village where suicide is prevalent, participate in an art project where they learn photography with professional artists. Their artworks are displayed at an exhibition in Vancouver and the students begin to develop self-confidence and recognize the value of art. This video is a good example of classrooms partnering with professional artists to explore their ideas and creative process.
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $100.00
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Record posted/updated: May 4, 2018
R013568
Roll with It, Featuring Laura Hale. Grades 7 & 8
Roll with It is a collaborative project that includes all students contributing to the final artwork. The piece organically develops and evolves in response to student creation and composition. Laura explores materials and their transformation. Students consider colour, texture, shape, form and pattern while they develop material techniques. They cut, combine, layer and roll varying sizes of tissue paper strips into paper tubes that are then cut into bead-like lengths. Students then arrange and glue the rolled paper tubes of various sizes and colours in an upright position onto a substrate or surface (plywood or framed canvas) that will eventually hang on the wall in the school. The numerous irregular sized beads in a variety of colours sprout up in different directions, creating an abstract sculptural paper collage. The final artwork brings to mind aerial landscape views, satellite imagery and/or biological and geographical patterns and microscopic cellular formations.
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Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: April 4, 2022
R102477
Saskatchewan Artists Ignite
This website presents conversations with four Saskatchewan artists including musician David Lawlor, dancer/choreographer Robin Poitras, visual artist Neal McLeod and actress Michele Sereda. The four artists discuss their artistic practices, the value of the arts, who is an artist?, the creative process, communicating through the arts and responding to the arts.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: May 4, 2020
R070046
Sculptural Bookmaking
This engaging book explores the little-known world of sculptural books. It begins with the historical background of this 3-D art form and ends with directions for creating slipcases for finished sculptural books. Sculptural Bookmaking addresses a wide variety of bookmaking techniques and provides step-by-step instructions that are enhanced with detailed illustrations. The works of more than 40 book artists are highlighted. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, a bibliography and an index.
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $48.95
Record posted/updated: June 13, 2018
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
R052180
Shakin' All Over: A History of Canadian Rock and Roll
This video demonstrates the rise of Canadian musicians in the 1960s as they became savier at promoting their work prior to national radio exposure and Canadian content regulations. From Vancouver's 4th Avenue and Winnipeg's community centres to Montreal's dance halls and Toronto's Yorkville and Yonge Streets, folksingers, suit groups, garage rockers, r & b revues and psychedelic bands struggled to get their music heard. Some were forced to seek fame in the United States, while others stayed at home and built careers. Shakin' All Over blends classic songs, rare archival footage along with candid interviews that include: Anne Murray, Gordon Lightfoot, Bruce Cockburn, Burton Cummings, Randy Bachman, Sylvia Tyson, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Robbie Robertson, Mathew Good, Bare Naked Ladies, Blue Rodeo and 54-40.
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Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: December 1, 2017
R070047
Songs of Woods, Rock and Water: Live in Concert
Performed by the Saskatoon String Quartet, composer Gareth Cook has created highly engaging, infectious melodies. The CD also features an interview with Cook.
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $10.00
Record posted/updated: June 7, 2017
R013531
Soundtracks for Adventurous Kids with Felipe Gomez. Grades 5, 6, 7 & 8
Felipe Gomez is an educator, award-winning musician and adventurer. His interactive music program explores the importance of music in daily life. He shares his multimedia performance, "The Adventures of the Cycling Fox," a fusion of live music, spoken word and projections of video animations. During on-air activities, students learn to observe sound waves, patterns in music, rhythm and pitch. Felipe also demonstrates body percussion. Students use what they have learned to create their own musical scenes, giving sound to their thoughts and feelings.
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Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: April 4, 2022
R104128
Spontaneous Story with Jayden Pfeifer. Grades 7 & 8
Join theatre artist Jayden Pfeifer as we explore the skills of improvisation! Jayden will work with the students to exercise their improv muscles. Practice availability, listening, accepting, supporting, and creative expression in a supportive group environment. This active and spontaneous storytelling workshop will teach the elements of basic improv story structure. You will learn how to build narrative, invent fun and unique characters, and insert plot twists into your stories!
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: March 30, 2021
R013596
Stomp and Holler with Scott Richmond. Grades 7 & 8
Scott Richmond presents a series of original and classic songs to get you moving to the music. Students engage in active listening by responding to verbal, musical and visual cues. Patterns, actions and compositions are explored collaboratively through collective dance and vocal expression. In addition to dancing, moving and singing, students also act out some songs to help bring the stories to life.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: April 4, 2022
R070048
Stories from the Seventh Fire Series
Titles in this series include Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. Recommended through the Western and Northern Canadian Protocol for Collaboration in Basic Education for English Language Arts, this collection of Northwestern Canadian First Nations legends consists of two DVD programs, each accompanied by a teacher discussion and activity guide.
These engaging DVDs present storytelling in the oral tradition of the First Nations culture using authentic voices. Effective use of animation and live-action wildlife footage help to bring the legends to life. The humorous and contemporary DVDs will appeal to a wide range of audiences.
Each teacher's guide provides a story synopsis, learning outcomes, cross-curricular connections and a variety of engaging activities to accommodate different learning approaches. Supplemental resources listed in the bibliography include print, videos and websites.
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Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $99.95
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Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R101663
Stories of Courage: Saskatchewan Second World War Veterans Remember
This series of eight videos presents the personal stories of 17 Saskatchewan residents who served during the World War II.
•  Aboriginal War Experiences. Episode 5
•  Prisoners of War. Episode 4
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: August 24, 2021
R014536
Storyweaving with Michelle Olson and Yvette Nolan. Grades 6, 7 & 8
Students are led through a process called storyweaving - a theatrical technique used by Spiderwoman Theater to share our own stories, using gesture, voice, song, movement and repetition. Yvette Nolan and Michelle Olson, both First Nations theatre artists, use this technique to create work to share stories from their Indigenous perspective. Together, students and artists examine our personal connections to this land and to each other and weave them together to create a short theatre/movement piece that explores how we live together here in a good way.
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Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: June 17, 2020
R070173
Take 24. Broadview School 2008
Produced by the Saskatchewan Arts Board and created by videographer Lisa Unrau, this series showcases four Saskatchewan ArtsSmarts and TreatySmarts projects. The videos capture the projects from the perspectives of students, teachers and artists, and give insight into the effects of the teachers' and students' encounters with professional artists in various arts disciplines. This project, organized by Broadview School, had students and teachers from several schools around the province converge for the weekend in Broadview School for a 24-hour film festival. Students attended workshops with artist-experts in different aspects of film-making and then worked in teams to create and showcase short films in front of a community audience. All in 24 hours!
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Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: December 1, 2017
R044144
That Incredible State
This video explores the precious period where notions and attitudes take shape in a child's mind, where questions come in waves, and the answers do not always make sense. Several visual artists, writers, and musicians recollect a time or an incident from their childhood that changed the way in which they looked at the world. They face some of their childhood fears again, while paddling around Saskatchewan lakes, walking across frozen dugouts, or facing the limitless, wide-open spaces of their youth. These memories are paired with the insightful, humorous and often surprising answers that children gave to some very important questions.
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Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R070018
The Art Book for Children
This visually appealing resource poses thought-provoking questions and offers information about the work of 30 famous artists. It invites students to think critically and creatively about the various ideas, meanings and functions of art and helps them to understand the elements of art. The book includes a table of contents and background information that provides the titles, size and media used in the paintings as well as the dates and places of the artists' birth and death.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $22.45
Record posted/updated: October 20, 2019
R070172
The Giving Tree. Hugh Cairns VC School, Saskatoon 2011
Produced by the Saskatchewan Arts Board and created by videographer Lisa Unrau, this series showcases four Saskatchewan ArtsSmarts and TreatySmarts projects. The videos capture the projects from the perspectives of students, teachers and artists, and give insight into the effects of the teachers' and students' encounters with professional artists in various arts disciplines. In this project, the students of Hugh Cairns Elementary School work with author and artist Leah Dorion to create a tree for the school based on the story in her book "The Giving Tree." The students contribute their own unique leaves to the tree, while learning about traditional Métis values. Their enjoyment of working with the artist (who also joins them as they learn to jig) is evident, as is their pride in their beautiful collaborative work on the library wall.
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Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: September 8, 2020
R047597
The Great Effect of the Imagination on the World. The Art of Brenda Francis Pelkey
Pelkey examines how making a personal environment with personal meanings conveys the magic of the imagination and inserts our individuality and humanity into our living spaces.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: December 5, 2018
R070038
The Modern Fancy Dancer
The Fancy Dance, a style of powwow dancing that is known for whirling colours, fancy footwork, acrobatic motions and show-stopping endings, can be traced to First Nations dancers of the plains. This book begins with a history of the Fancy Dance, an overview of the music used during the dance and profiles and interviews with past and present champion dancers. The book goes on to discuss the philosophy of the dance and the mindset of the dancers. Black-and-white photographs of early dancers and gorgeous colour photographs of modern dancers in their full regalia complement the text. The book includes easy-to-follow and concise instructions on how to create the basic costumes and accessories used in the dances.
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $20.69
Record posted/updated: June 7, 2017
R033406
The Northern Traditional Dancer
This time-tested book on the unique and dynamic art form of powwow dancing focuses on the Northern Traditional Dance of the Lakota Sioux. The history of this dance is traced from its origin to recent styles. Black-and-white photographs of early dancers and beautiful full-colour photographs of modern dancers complement the text. Testimonials help give the reader an understanding of the philosophy and mindset of the dancers. The book includes information on how the basic costumes and accessories are created for each dance.
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $16.85
Record posted/updated: November 26, 2019
R048809
The Painted Circus: P.T. Vermin Presents a Mesmerizing Menagerie of Trickery and Illusion Guaranteed to Beguile and Bamboozle the Beholder
In this case, the title effectively summarizes the contents of the book. Ringmouse extraordinaire P. T. Vermin invites readers into a big top circus to view 22 stunts and to solve visual puzzles in the illustrations, which feature optical illusions. The creative alliterative language and the thought-provoking visuals are most appealing to young readers. A section in the back provides the answers to the mysteries.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $19.95
Record posted/updated: June 7, 2017
R014534
The Skills of Improvisation with Johanna Bundon & Jayden Pfeifer. Grade 8
Johanna Bundon and Jayden Pfeifer explore the skills of improvisation. Exercise your improv muscles by practicing availability, listening, accepting, supporting and creative expression in a supportive, group environment. This is a physical workshop that takes an embodied approach to learning, prioritizing the felt-experience of harnessing one's moment-to-moment impulses through body, breath and gesture.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: June 17, 2020
R070183
Tusarnituuq! Nagano in the Land of the Inuit
In September 2008 Canada's most prestigious orchestra, the acclaimed Montreal Symphonic Orchestra (MSO), embarked on its first ever tour of the Canadian Arctic. Lead by internationally celebrated conductor Kent Nagano, the MSO's program featured a concert of music from the classical repertoire, including Stravinksy's The Soldier's Tale narrated in Inuktitut, the language of the Inuit people and a new work inspired by Inuit throat singing from Canadian composer Alexina Louie. Offering viewers intimate access to Maestro Nagano, the artists, and the remote Inuit communities they visit, this beautiful and poetic documentary captures an extraordinary meeting of two worlds through music.
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Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: December 1, 2017
R041484
Under the Spell of the Moon: Art for Children From the World's Great Illustrators
Published to honour the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), this book celebrates art created for picture books from around the globe. It also celebrates various literature genres and includes the words in both the original language and English. Included in this book are artworks donated by renowned picture book illustrators, accompanied by literature selections of their choice drawn from their childhood and culture. The illustrators represented include Mitsumasa Anno, Marie-Louise Gay, Rosemary Wells, Anthony Browne and many others. The book includes a table of contents and short biographies of the illustrators.
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $25.00
Record posted/updated: June 7, 2017
R054761
Understanding Brands
This program addresses what a brand is, the power of branding, what makes a brand, the creation and evolution of brands and the influence of brands. It defines and gives examples of corporate, family, individual and personal brands. Teens on a city street ask various passers by to identify brand marks and give their opinions about the influence of brands on their purchasing practices. A branding and marketing expert points out how branding is more than a product and involves a vision or idea that requires a strategy for engaging consumers. He also discusses the relationship between brands, historical contexts and societal values.
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Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $95.00
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R070174
We Are All Treaty People. Living Sky School Division 2009
Produced by the Saskatchewan Arts Board and created by videographer Lisa Unrau, this series showcases four Saskatchewan ArtsSmarts and TreatySmarts projects. The videos capture the projects from the perspectives of students, teachers and artists, and give insight into the effects of the teachers' and students' encounters with professional artists in various arts disciplines. In this project coordinated by Arts Education consultant Sherron Burns, students from five schools met with five artists over several days at historic Fort Battleford to explore the concept "We Are All Treaty People." Students worked with artists and Elders to create personal responses to the question of what it means to be part of treaty today. What is our personal connection to the land and how will stories shared through the arts bring us closer together? The students' reluctance to leave this special place is clear.
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Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: September 8, 2020
R070053
Whaam! The Art and Life of Roy Lichtenstein
With numerous black-and-white and colour illustrations of Lichtenstein's artwork, this visually appealing book reveals much information regarding the life and work of this world-renowned artist. Whaam! includes a list of resources for further reference, a list of museums and public places that house Lichtenstein's artwork, a glossary and an index.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $26.95
Record posted/updated: June 7, 2017
R103980
What’s the Difference Between Me & You? with Kris Alvarez - Grades 7-8
Join theatre artist Kris Alvarez on this playful creative journey. On our quest, we will explore collaboratively and independently to find true connections, true voices, while collectively creating. Get ready to move around and have a lot of fun in this class.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: March 24, 2021
R070124
Wisdom Keepers
In Wisdom Keepers, from the Dance Alive series, powwow dances such as the Grass, Jingle and men's and women's Fancy dances are demonstrated. History and issues surrounding First Nations dances are discussed and dancers are interviewed.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R070055
World Music Drumming: A Cross-Cultural Curriculum Classroom Kit
This practical resource offers a sequential, easy-to-teach approach to learning percussion techniques and rhythmic patterns. Students will learn drumming techniques, sing many songs, move and connect African and Latin American cultural traditions to the music performed. The teacher's edition provides lesson plans, review material, sharing activities, cultural connections, ensemble work, question-and-answer section, assessment suggestions and supplemental ideas. Included is a table of contents.
The student enrichment book provides cultural information, maps, assessment exercises and songs.
The DVD offers a demonstration of teaching the lessons to middle level students.
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Media and Formats : Kit
Price : $95.99
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R070054
World Music. A Cultural Legacy
This resource consists of recorded examples of regional music on two CDs and a teacher's guide.
The CDs offer upbeat music selections ranging from countries that include Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe, Russia, North Africa, Australia and several Asian countries.
The teacher's guide offers lessons that include questions to facilitate the listening experience.
Media and Formats : Kit
Price : $133.63
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Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R014531
metawe = To Play. Drama with Curtis Peeteetuce. Grades 7 & 8
We must continue speaking our Cree language. The revitalization of language and culture are vital to the rebuilding of community. In this workshop, educators and students revisit our mandate for play. Interactive elements include familiarizing ourselves with voice and body as we explore animal play of the Treaty 6 territory. These include bear (maskwa), eagle (kihew) and buffalo (paskwa-mostos). Language is also incorporated from a beginner level. As we choose to listen to the words and meanings of select Cree terms, we begin to understand how language is vital to identity. The workshop culminates in students playing animals and characters in an excerpt from Curtis Peeteetuce's youth play, kiwek, which is inspired by the film Jumanji. A talkback with students allows for post-performance discussion among the students and a chance to share what was learned.
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Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: June 17, 2020
What are other useful materials? Other Useful Materials
Other useful materials are documents, lesson plans or classroom activities that teachers may find useful in supporting the curriculum, but that have not typically undergone the same formal evaluation process that is required for core and additional resources.
R003028
ArcGIS Online
ArcGIS Online enables you to connect people, locations, and data using interactive maps. It enables you to work with smart, data-driven styles and intuitive analysis tools that deliver location intelligence. It also enables the user to share insights with the world or specific groups. The website contains a tutorial, links to suggested subjects and projects, lesson plans and activities.
Media and Formats : Video Website
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: February 1, 2022
R102492
Artists in Schools
Artists in Schools (formerly ArtsSmarts Saskatchewan) offers schools a chance to enhance arts-related activities that are linked to educational outcomes through partnerships with professional artists. The aim of the program is to expand access to meaningful artistic activities, increase student engagement in learning, cultivate cross-disciplinary learning skills and attitudes and foster a lifelong interest in the arts.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: May 4, 2020
R102493
ArtsLink: Residential School Artists
The ArtsLink Project is funded through the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada to promote awareness and public education of the personal history and legacy of individual former students of the residential schools in Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba and British Columbia. It seeks to address both the truth-telling and reconciliation fostering components of the TRC's mandate.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: June 7, 2017
R103721
Band and Grades 5-9 Arts Education Support Document
This support document has two goals: to assist band teachers in teaching grades 5-9 band and to help band teachers and administrators understand how students can achieve the outcomes of the grades 5-9 arts education curriculum music strand through band.
Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: October 20, 2019
R102495
Big Ideas in Arts Education: Grades 6-9 Inquiry Units
These units were created by the Living Sky Arts & Learning Committee and were designed to assess Saskatchewan Arts Education outcomes using Understanding by Design as a guiding principle in lesson planning.
•  Big Ideas in Arts Education: 6-9 Project Overview
•  My Monster Wears Prada
Media and Formats : Video
Topic : Inquiry
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: December 7, 2018
R104355
CAMPUS
CAMPUS is the National Film Board’s exclusive education streaming service available at no cost to all teachers and students in Saskatchewan and is available on ROVER. Previewing resources is recommended.
Media and Formats : Video Website
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: February 1, 2022
R103880
COVID-19 (Coronavirus): Learning Supports for Families and Teachers
This document was created to provide support for parents/guardians when sharing information about the coronavirus with young and school-aged children. The document is also useful for early learning staff and Prekindergarten to Grade 12 teachers.
Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: April 8, 2020
R104354
Curio
Curio is the CBC’s educational streaming service made available at no cost to Saskatchewan teachers and students by the Ministry of Education and is available on ROVER. Previewing resources is recommended.
Media and Formats : Video Website
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: February 1, 2022
R053615
Deepening the Discussion: Gender and Sexual Diversity
This document will assist individuals and communities to engage in meaningful discussions and actions to respond to the experiences, perspectives and needs of students and families who are gender and/or sexually diverse (GSD). It will: assist school divisions, central office personnel, administrators, educators, First Nations and Métis organizations and community partners to develop a deeper understanding of gender and sexual diversity; assist in understanding the unique educational, health and safety needs of staff, students and their families who self-identify as gender and/or sexually diverse; provide practical strategies, suggestions and frequently asked questions to support schools and communities as they work with students to anticipate and overcome challenges related to transphobia, homophobia and heterosexism; acknowledge the shared responsibility of ensuring that all students who identify as gender and/or sexually diverse have the same opportunities for safety, socialization and success in schools; assist educators in planning curricular-based instruction and assessment to meet the unique needs of gender and/or sexually diverse students; and assist school divisions and First Nations and Métis organizations to fulfill their ethical and professional responsibilities to provide safe, equitable and inclusive learning environments for all students regardless of their actual or perceived differences.
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Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: February 13, 2019
R103623
Digital Citizenship Education in Saskatchewan Schools: A Policy Planning Guide for School Divisions and Schools to Implement Digital Citizenship Education from Kindergarten to Grade 12
This document provides guidelines for school divisions and school-based administrators who are developing digital citizenship policies. It is not a prescriptive policy; instead, it offers a roadmap for building appropriate school division policies and school-specific digital citizenship guidelines and procedures. Tools to help teachers, administrators and parents as they get started on the implementation of digital citizenship education for K-12 students are also included.
Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: September 8, 2022
R103070
Historical Learning Resources Updates
Learning Resources Updates provided an annual supplement to every subject-specific bibliography that supported K-12 curricula.
Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: January 2, 2019
R011239
Information for Art Class Teachers: Chemical Safety
Health Canada has developed this resource guide to help teachers involved in art classes become aware of the chemical risks when using art materials and how to minimize them. In addition, this guide can help teachers educate students, particularly children, about chemical safety, how to properly read labels and the safe use of art products.
Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: October 28, 2019
R102480
Inquiry Learning
This website, developed by the Saskatchewan School Library Association (SSLA) in partnership with the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation and Ministry of Education, provides educators with a wide range of support materials (e.g., videos, webinars, tools, templates, and documents) organized around four categories: Plan for Inquiry, Engage in Inquiry, Assess within Inquiry, and Gallery of Inquiry.
Media and Formats : Website
Topic : Inquiry
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: September 6, 2019
R070158
Inquiry: Dr. J. Wilhelm Archived Webinar Part 1 "Preparing for Inquiry"
Dr. Jeffrey Wilhelm from Boise State University discusses inquiry learning as represented in Saskatchewan's K-12 curricula. This archived webinar supports teachers as they prepare to plan for inquiry-based teaching and learning. Visit the Saskatchewan School Library Association (SSLA) Inquiry website to find a wide variety of support materials and resources.
Media and Formats : Book Video Website
Topic : Inquiry
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: January 3, 2019
R070157
Inquiry: Dr. J. Wilhelm Archived Webinar Part 2 "Planning for Inquiry"
Dr. Jeffrey Wilhelm from Boise State University discusses inquiry learning as represented in Saskatchewan's K-12 curricula. This archived webinar supports teachers in planning for inquiry-based teaching and learning. Visit the Saskatchewan School Library Association (SSLA) Inquiry website to find a wide variety of support materials and resources.
Media and Formats : Book Video Website
Topic : Inquiry
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: January 3, 2019
R102491
LIVE Arts Saskatchewan
LIVE (Live Interactive Video Education) Arts Education is an innovative distance learning program for students in Grades 1 to 9. These live broadcasts bring professional artists into the classroom to support the provincial Arts Education curriculum in the areas of Visual Arts, Drama, Music and Dance. The broadcasts are available in all Saskatchewan schools as streaming video. Teachers' guides including hands-on activities accompany each program. Register online.
Media and Formats : Video Website
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: September 6, 2019
R103762
Opportunities to Address Child Abuse Prevention Education and Response
This document outlines curricular opportunities to address substance misuse in various subject areas
and grades. Suggested curriculum outcomes are identified and, if applicable, supporting indicators
are noted.
Media and Formats : Document
Topic : Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R103748
Opportunities to Address Substance Misuse in Curriculum
This document outlines curricular opportunities to address substance misuse in various subject areas and grades. Suggested curriculum outcomes are identified and, if applicable, supporting indicators are noted.
Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: April 18, 2019
R102476
Responding to Arts Expressions
Responding to arts expressions is an important part of arts education. Viewing and listening are discovery processes that require critical and creative thinking in order to develop deep understanding of the arts. Throughout their arts education experiences, students are encouraged on a regular basis to respond actively to a wide range of art works from each of the four strands including dance, drama, music, and visual art. Students are also engaged in responding to films and other interdisciplinary forms of art.
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Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: April 14, 2020
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Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation's Indigenous Resources Review Committee Suggested Resources
These titles have been suggested by the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation's Indigenous Resources Review Committee. Before using these resources in the classroom, educators should consider the sensitive, emotional issues related to tragic events in Indigenous history and consult their local resources evaluation policy.
•  Building on the Legacy of the NWAC Faceless Doll Project: Create Your Own Faceless Dolls
•  Central Urban Métis Federation Inc. (CUMFI)
•  Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN)
•  FourDirectionsTeachings.com
•  Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research
•  Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan
•  Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S)
•  N'we Jinan
•  The Virtual Museum of Métis History and Culture
•  Unreserved
Media and Formats : Book Website
Topic : Truth and Reconciliation
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: September 30, 2021
R009388
Secret Path Lesson Plans
Lesson and unit plans created by Manitoba teachers to support the use of Secret Path and to teach about residential schools.
Media and Formats : Website
Topic : Truth and Reconciliation
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: October 25, 2019
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.
Media and Formats : Book Document
Topic : Truth and Reconciliation
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: February 13, 2019
R102407
Summarized Outcomes Across Areas of Study for Grades 6-9
This document is intended to assist teachers to integrate subjects across the curriculum.
Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: August 4, 2021
R007923
Supporting Reconciliation in Saskatchewan Schools
This site has been created by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education to support school staffs to work together to expand their understanding of truth and reconciliation as well as the history and legacy of residential schools. It contains tools and resources to support important conversations and professional development opportunities.
Media and Formats : Website
Topic : Truth and Reconciliation
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: February 22, 2019
R104586
Teaching Sensitive Content in the Classroom

The purpose of the presentation is to describe strategies teachers can use to approach content that may be perceived as sensitive in their community in order to:

  • ensure the learning environment is safe for respectful dialogue;
  • teach students how to think critically about any topic with an open mind; and,
  • meet curricular outcomes.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: January 3, 2022
R012571
The Adaptive Dimension for Saskatchewan K-12 Students
The Adaptive Dimension refers to the concept of making adjustments to any or all of the following variables: learning environment, instruction, assessment and resources. Adjustments to these variables are intended to make learning meaningful and appropriate and to support student achievement. In the
Saskatchewan context, differentiation is addressed through the Adaptive Dimension which enables all teachers to respond to student diversity, including their strengths and needs, interests, backgrounds, life experiences and motivations.
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Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: September 4, 2024
R007925
Treaty Education Learning Resource
The Kindergarten to Grade 9 Treaty Education Learning Resource is designed for teachers to assist them in integrating the Treaty content and perspective with Saskatchewan's curricula and is based on the inquiry method of teaching. It provides information about Treaties, First Nations people and the history of what is now known as Saskatchewan, as well as sample learning experiences, assessment ideas and suggested resource materials to support teachers in the development of their lessons.
Media and Formats : Website
Topic : Truth and Reconciliation
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: March 11, 2020
R102702
Treaty Education Outcomes and Indicators
The Treaty Education outcomes and indicators at each grade level are designed to engage learners on a journey of inquiry and discovery. When meaningfully and thoughtfully incorporated into subject areas, Treaty Education moves beyond an idea to become actualized as a belief that benefits all learners.
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Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: February 13, 2019
R047380
Truth and Reconciliation Resources - Arts Education
The titles listed below may support instruction in the classroom related to the history, work and ideals of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). These resources have not undergone the full evaluation process that is carried out for core and additional resources. Before using these resources in the classroom, educators should consider the sensitive emotional issues related to the work of the TRC and consult their local resources evaluation policy. Resources that appear on the core and additional resources lists and support the ideals of the TRC can be found by clicking on Truth and Reconciliation in the Filter by Content section of any resources list on the curriculum site that contains titles on this topic.
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•  Art and Reconciliation
•  Project of Heart (Canada)
•  The Secret Path (animated film)
•  Truth, Dance and Reconciliation
Media and Formats : Book Video Other
Topic : Truth and Reconciliation
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: April 21, 2022
R102484
What is My Body Saying?
This unit, developed by Living Sky SD, uses mask as a way to build confidence in students and to facilitate character development through scene work and improvisation. Students can create their own character masks or use a collected set of masks.
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Topic : Inquiry
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R102482
eCast / LIVE Archive
LIVE (Live Interactive Video Education) Arts Education Archive of past distance learning programs for students in Grades 1 to 9. If your class missed a live broadcast, you can access this archive of previous broadcasts to bring professional visual and performing artists and filmmakers into the classroom in support of the provincial Arts Education curriculum. Click the On Demand link and select LIVE Arts Saskatchewan in the drop down box.
Media and Formats : Video Website
Price : Free
free
Record posted/updated: October 19, 2019