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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.
R001692
Askî and Friends: Help Me Tell My Story
These digital storybooks were developed as part of the Help Me Tell My Story early childhood oral language assessment. The assessment is unique in many ways and it is grounded in First Nations and Métis holistic perspectives on learning. All of the stories incorporate traditional beliefs and perspectives and are available in five languages: Cree, Dene, Michif, English and French. The four storybooks focus on Askî, his three friends Nipi, Kon and Tate and their lives around the pond. The stories introduce Turtle Island and Mother Earth - two concepts that are central in the First Nations worldview. The stories were developed to be used in the classroom and in the home to help improve early childhood language skills. These stories are available for interactive tablets and can be downloaded from Google Play (Android) or the AppStore (iPad).
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Askî and Turtle Island
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Askî's Family Scrapbook
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Kon and the Circle of Life
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Nipi and Mother Earth
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Tate and the Flyers
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Book
Document
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Free
Record posted/updated:
December 20, 2023
R102874
Canadian Geographic Education (CG Education)
CG Education is the educational committee of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society. The programs of CG Education aim to strengthen geographic education in the classroom. In addition to increasing the emphasis on geography within the school system, CG Education endeavours to increase the public awareness of the importance of geographical literacy.
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Website
Media and Formats :
Website
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
August 16, 2020
R072194
Critical Challenges Across the Curriculum Series
The Critical Challenges Across the Curriculum Series offers challenges and suggested activities for teachers to use in developing critical thinking skills in students. The challenges are designed so that students thoughtfully explore subject matter. Reproducible blackline masters and assessment rubrics complement the activities.
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Celebrating Families
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Contributing to Family and Community
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I Can Make a Difference
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Rights, Roles, and Responsibilities at School
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Book
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various
Record posted/updated:
August 16, 2020
R013008
Cultural Appropriation
This book addresses the topic of cultural appropriation, the taking of something from a culture whether it is in writing and literature, sports, movies and television or art and fashion. This book is part of the Indigenous Life in Canada series which reveals the challenges, celebrations, and contributions of Indigenous nations.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
February 10, 2023
R101978
Father Sky
This storybook provides teachings about gratitude for the wonderful things found in the sky. It is part of a series on the Seven Directions teachings.
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Book
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$8.99
Record posted/updated:
February 10, 2023
R055432
Follow That Map!: A First Book of Mapping Skills
Ritchie introduces mapping skills to young children. Sally and her friends search for Max, the dog, and Ollie, the cat, who have escaped to the backyard. Throughout the story, children learn mapping features such as a compass rose and its function. Tips on how to use one feature of mapping are indicated in bold print.
Ritchie highlights different kinds of maps, such as weather maps, maps to follow routes, treasure maps and topographical maps. At the end of the book is an activity where students map their bedroom.
The book includes a table of contents and an index.
Ritchie highlights different kinds of maps, such as weather maps, maps to follow routes, treasure maps and topographical maps. At the end of the book is an activity where students map their bedroom.
The book includes a table of contents and an index.
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Book
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$17.99
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R053348
For Every Child: The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in Words and Pictures
In the foreword, Desmond Tutu reminds us that all children have the right to be happy, to be healthy, to learn and to find security in adults that they can trust. Many children in the world do not have these rights, either due to war, famine, training as child soldiers or as refugees fleeing their homes. Fourteen rights are highlighted in the book with an illustration by an international artist.
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Book
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$13.95
Record posted/updated:
August 16, 2020
R047175
Grandfather, Tell Us About the Bison
In this illustrated board book, Grandfather tells us about the traditional use of bison in Indigenous cultures.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$124.95 (10 book set)
Record posted/updated:
January 5, 2022
R053214
Grandmother, Tell Us About Regalia
In this illustrated board book, Grandmother tells us about unique features of regalia and its use in Indigenous cultures.
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Book
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$124.95 (10 book set)
Record posted/updated:
January 5, 2022
R102111
Honouring the Buffalo: A Plains Cree Legend
This story, told in both English and Cree, describes how early First Nations people relied on the buffalo for food, clothing, shelter, hunting tools and other necessities of life. The narrator explains how the buffalo is honoured for its sacrifice. Pictures of items made from the buffalo, facts about the buffalo and questions to enrich the use of the text are included at the end of the book.
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Book
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$14.95
Record posted/updated:
May 27, 2024
R072156
InfoTrac (Gale Databases)
InfoTrac contains electronic databases of more than 2,300 full-text magazines, journals and reference sources. Examples of databases include: Junior Edition, Student Edition, General Reference Centre Gold, and CPI.Q (Canadian Periodicals).
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Website
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Website
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Free
Record posted/updated:
April 16, 2019
R100626
Kawlija's Blueberry Promise
This storybook is about a young girl who goes on a blueberry expedition with her family. Kawlija is tempted by the berries and struggles with keeping her promise to her father that she will help pick the berries and not eat any. This story brings to life the story of the Métis and how their community used what the land offered.
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Book
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$10.95
Record posted/updated:
February 9, 2023
R101977
Mother Earth
This storybook provides teachings about gratitude for the wonderful things that come from Mother Earth. It is part of a series on the Seven Directions teachings.
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Book
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$8.99
Record posted/updated:
February 10, 2023
R072157
National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS)
NCSS defines social studies as "the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence." NCSS engages and supports educators in strengthening and advocating social studies.
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Website
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Website
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Free
Record posted/updated:
August 15, 2020
R054241
Nelson Literacy 1
This major integrated resource for English language arts provides support for the three curriculum goals: comprehend and respond, compose and create and assess and reflect on language abilities. It also addresses the six strands: viewing, listening, reading, representing, speaking and writing.
Included in the resource is a variety of formats to support resource-based learning. Instructional strategies are explained and differentiating instruction is included to assist teachers with the diversity within the classrooms. The "release of responsibility" model has students demonstrating and applying their knowledge in a variety of ways. A comprehensive approach is used to teach the cues and conventions and they are incorporated into the framework of the lesson plans. There are cross-curricular units that link to science and social studies.
The teacher's guide is detailed and comprehensive with formative and summative assessment tools. Teacher reflection is emphasized.
Included in the resource is a variety of formats to support resource-based learning. Instructional strategies are explained and differentiating instruction is included to assist teachers with the diversity within the classrooms. The "release of responsibility" model has students demonstrating and applying their knowledge in a variety of ways. A comprehensive approach is used to teach the cues and conventions and they are incorporated into the framework of the lesson plans. There are cross-curricular units that link to science and social studies.
The teacher's guide is detailed and comprehensive with formative and summative assessment tools. Teacher reflection is emphasized.
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Nelson Literacy 1. Cross-Curricular Kit. Energy in the Environment
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Nelson Literacy 1. Cross-Curricular Kit. Materials and Objects
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Nelson Literacy 1. Cross-Curricular Kit. My World
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Nelson Literacy 1. Cross-Curricular Kit. Relationships, Rules, and Responsibilities
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Nelson Literacy 1. Cross-Curricular Kit. Seasons
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Nelson Literacy 1. Cross-Curricular Kit. The Needs of Living Things
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Nelson Literacy 1. Guided Reading Kit. Energy in Our Lives
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Nelson Literacy 1. Guided Reading Kit. Materials and Objects
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Nelson Literacy 1. Guided Reading Kit. My World
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Nelson Literacy 1. Guided Reading Kit. Relationships, Rules, and Responsibilities
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Nelson Literacy 1. Guided Reading Kit. Seasons
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Nelson Literacy 1. Guided Reading Kit. The Needs of Living Things
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Nelson Literacy 1. Single Copy Set. Energy in Our Lives
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Nelson Literacy 1. Single Copy Set. Materials and Objects
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Nelson Literacy 1. Single Copy Set. My World
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Nelson Literacy 1. Single Copy Set. Relationships, Rules, and Responsibilities
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Nelson Literacy 1. Single Copy Set. Seasons
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Nelson Literacy 1. Single Copy Set. The Needs of Living Things
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Book
Kit
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Free
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R001830
Nipi and Mother Earth
Nipi explains how important it is to look after Mother Earth and each other.
Links :
Download
Media and Formats :
Document
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Free
Record posted/updated:
November 17, 2022
R037159
Oral Traditions and Storytelling
This book provides information on storytelling from a variety of First Nations cultures from across Canada. It discusses creation stories, oral traditions, the importance of passing down stories and how stories are being kept alive today. This book is part of the Indigenous Life in Canada series which reveals the challenges, celebrations and contributions of Indigenous nations.
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Book
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Free
Record posted/updated:
February 10, 2023
R054540
Our World, Grade 1. My Community. Big Book
The big book entitled Our World, Grade 1: My Community has large, colourful pages and visuals to engage students. Each lesson begins with a question to introduce an inquiry, with succeeding pages designed to fuel the inquiry. Each lesson also ends with a question to initiate further exploration of the concept.
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Our World, Grade 1. My Community. Classroom Literacy Kit
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Our World, Grade 1. My Community. Teaching Resource
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$299.95
Record posted/updated:
August 16, 2020
R028555
Recommended Online Video Education Resources (ROVER)
ROVER is the video streaming site for teachers and students in the PreK-12 education system. All the videos that are housed on ROVER have been evaluated and recommended by educational professionals to support Saskatchewan's K-12 curricula.
Links :
Website
Media and Formats :
Website
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 3, 2019
R071162
Roots and Wings: Affirming Culture and Preventing Bias in Early Childhood(3rd ed.)
Roots & Wings offers a practical introduction to support early childhood educators in dealing with the complex issues of cultural diversity and racial prejudice in early childhood settings. It provides numerous activities, examples and suggestions for affirming culture in young children. Included are a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
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Book
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$63.95
Record posted/updated:
August 16, 2020
R101535
Seven Gifts for Cedar
This book is about a seven-year-old girl named Cedar who visits her great aunt on a reserve near Georgian Bay every summer. Cedar learns about the Anishinaabe cultural values of the Seven Grandfathers' Teachings: humility, wisdom, respect, bravery, honesty, truth and love.
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Seven Gifts for Cedar. Teacher's Guide.
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Book
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$25.95
Record posted/updated:
February 9, 2023
R072153
Social Studies 1. Additional Learning Resources (2011)
This list of learning resources identifies high-quality resources that have been recommended by the Ministry of Education to support the curriculum, Social Studies 1. A list of core learning resources is also available.
Links :
Download
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 25, 2019
R072195
Social Studies 1. Core Learning Resources (2011)
This list of learning resources identifies high-quality resources that have been recommended by the Ministry of Education to support the curriculum, Social Studies 1. A list of additional learning resources is also available.
Links :
Download
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 25, 2019
R102875
Social Studies Saskatchewan
Social Studies Saskatchewan is a professional growth network of the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation for social sciences educators. The aim of the association is to provide a community for social sciences educators through professional development, in-service training and preservice teacher education. The organization publishes the journal entitled Perspectives.
Links :
Website
Media and Formats :
Website
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
August 15, 2020
R072181
Social Studies for Social Justice: Teaching Strategies for the Elementary Classroom
Wade moves beyond teaching social justice and the theory and idealism associated with social justice. She explores the value and impact of implementing social action and social justice activities in the classroom. Some of the articles in the book include understanding social justice education, setting up the classroom environment, and social justice themes and skills. There are suggested activities to start children on the path to social action, such as writing a letter. The book includes a table of contents, appendices, references and an index.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$28.95 US
Record posted/updated:
August 16, 2020
R102916
Sweetest Kulu
This storybook is about the birth of an Inuit girl and the gifts she receives from the animals from the land where she lives. There are concepts presented that would require adult explanation for true understanding, especially written in such a poetic manner.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$16.95
Record posted/updated:
February 9, 2023
R003260
Tate and the Flyers
Tate talks about the importance of the pond and how he and other flyers meet there to hear and to share stories.
Links :
Download
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
November 17, 2022
R072182
The Anthology of Social Studies: Issues and Strategies for Elementary Teachers(Updated ed.)
The resource is a collection of articles that present theory and practice for elementary social studies. The articles are divided into six themes: Exploring Priorities and Purposes, Learning and Thinking Within and Outside the Disciplines, Engaging in Individual and Collective Inquiry, Accessing Learning Resources, Investigating Perspectives and Planning and Assessing for Instruction.
The book includes a table of contents and an index.
The book includes a table of contents and an index.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$55.00
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R004153
Treaty Tales Series
The Treaty Tales series consists of three books for children that explain the history and symbolism of treaties. Since these books were published in Manitoba, the text occasionally refers to Manitoba and the Anishinabe as examples, but the principles of the content apply to all Canadians.
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The Friendship
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The Handshake and the Pipe
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We Are All Treaty People
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$59.95 (set of 3 books)
Record posted/updated:
May 21, 2021
R048444
Under One Sun Grade 1. Complete Classroom Set
With content created by Indigenous artists and illustrators, the Under One Sun series draws upon Indigenous culture, perspectives and experiences to explore the themes of identity, our connection to Mother Earth and relationships within families and communities. The Grade 1 complete classroom set includes a teacher's resource and 6 copies each of 6 student books at guided reading levels C-H. Additional resources to support the series are available through the Online Teaching Centre.
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Under One Sun Grade 1. At Home and at School
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Under One Sun Grade 1. Guided Reading Classroom Set
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Under One Sun Grade 1. Guided Reading Single Copy Set
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Under One Sun Grade 1. I Do Good Things
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Under One Sun Grade 1. Long Ago and Today
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Under One Sun Grade 1. Print Teacher's Resource
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Under One Sun Grade 1. Teacher Resource Set
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Under One Sun Grade 1. We Help Each Other
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Under One Sun Grade 1. What Do You Share?
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Under One Sun Grade 1. What Does Mother Earth Share?
Media and Formats :
Kit
Price :
$403.50
Record posted/updated:
October 7, 2020
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.
R008675
3 Cool Facts About Teepees with Cottonball
In this short video, Cottonball visits FortWhyte Alive in Winnipeg and learns 3 interesting facts about teepees from her new friend, Sara.
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Media and Formats :
Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
June 24, 2019
R072242
50 Social Studies Strategies for K-8 Classrooms(4th ed.)
The authors provide practical social studies strategies for the classroom. Organized alphabetically, there are 10 overarching and 40 specific teaching and learning strategies to enhance student learning. In this updated edition, all previously existing strategies have been revised and each strategy now also includes an assessment rubric and ideas for differentiation. The Applications and Ideas section includes classroom implementation ideas, while the References and Resources feature highlights additional readings and information to support each strategy.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Document
Price :
$39.99
Record posted/updated:
August 15, 2020
R050666
A Journey Through the Circle of Life
Cheyenne's pépère teaches her to plant a tree every year to honour Mother Nature and to respect the circle of life. At first, Cheyenne is sad when Pépère passes away, but Cheyenne realizes that Pépère's teachings will live long after he no longer walks the earth.
This book highlights the importance of looking ahead to and planning for what we leave our grandchildren and the generations to follow.
This book highlights the importance of looking ahead to and planning for what we leave our grandchildren and the generations to follow.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$10.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R053242
A Mother's Earth
This award-winning series, produced in Cree, English and French, uses stop-motion animation to portray life in a fictional northern Saskatchewan community. It focuses on issues and events in the lives of children and their supportive families in this traditional Cree community. The adults guide the children to retain their traditional culture and values while living in the modern world. In this episode, six year old Raven must write a report on identity, describing who she thinks she is. Through talking to many people in the community, 10-year-old Talon reconciles her Cree-Metis identity as a daughter and sister. Cousin T-Bear and brother Talon are asked to help create a sweat lodge and through their hard work they earn their Indian names. Non-Aboriginal students viewing this film will gain a better understanding of Aboriginal identity and traditional practices. T-Bone's father's role at the band office provides a glimpse into First Nations governance and its complex issues.
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Media and Formats :
Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R010625
A Mother's Earth (Cree Version)
In this episode, a school project sets Raven on a confusing search for her identity. She finally figures it out - with help from her blond doll. Meanwhile, Talon and T-Bear prepare the sweat lodge and hope to receive their Indian names soon.
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Media and Formats :
Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
July 3, 2018
R029559
A Prairie Alphabet
Writer Jo Bannatyne-Cugnet offers an alphabetical look at various aspects of rural prairie life. Moore's paintings provide visual information about seasonal changes, farm activities, family gatherings and children's interests. In each picture, viewers will be able to locate numerous objects beginning with a particular letter. Concluding pages offer notes that name the objects and provide a brief description of each painting.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$9.99
Record posted/updated:
August 16, 2020
R052202
A Sick Day for Amos McGee
Amos McGee, an elderly zookeeper, adheres to a daily routine that involves eating porridge for breakfast, catching the 6 a.m. bus for work and always making time to visit his animal friends. When Amos fails to arrive at the zoo one morning, the animals are concerned and travel to his home. They discover Amos sick with the sniffles and return the same kindness to him that he has shown to them.
This caring but humourous tale of friendship and dedication based on the 2011 Caldecott Medal winner is strengthened through its illustrations, soothing music and soft-spoken narration. It provides opportunities for classroom discussions about the reciprocal nature of friendship.
This caring but humourous tale of friendship and dedication based on the 2011 Caldecott Medal winner is strengthened through its illustrations, soothing music and soft-spoken narration. It provides opportunities for classroom discussions about the reciprocal nature of friendship.
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Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$95.00
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R052707
A Tale of Two Daddies
Set in the playground, a young boy asks a young girl if it is true that she has two dads. She says that is right; she has Poppa and Daddy. The young boy asks her questions about which Dad does what. In her response to the questions, the young girl explains the role of each Dad within the family.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$12.95
Record posted/updated:
August 16, 2020
R034949
ABC of Canada
From "A is for Arctic" to "Z is for Zamboni," young children will learn about Canada as they enjoy this alphabet book. Students will visit Canadian landmarks, such as Peggy's Cove or enjoy a Canadian pastime, such as the Calgary Stampede.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$7.95
Record posted/updated:
August 16, 2020
R100169
Aboriginal Storytelling Carpet(6' round)
This colourful carpet provides many opportunities to introduce students to the culture and history of Canada's First Nations peoples. Symbols such as Mother Earth's 13 moons, the Medicine Wheel, the Métis infinity flag and an inuksuk can be used to spark discussions that could include: the history and meanings of these symbols, the relationship of First Nations peoples to the land and their legends and folklore. A short paperback guide accompanies the carpet and provides teaching suggestions and an outline drawing of each symbol on the carpet.
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Media and Formats :
Other
Price :
$299.95
Record posted/updated:
August 16, 2020
R049023
Better That Way
Written for her eight-year-old son, Bouvier writes a poem about growing up. She draws upon her own learning from her grandparents, parents, and other individuals that crossed her life. The values that Bouvier learned are captured in the poem, and she reminds us that we should practise those values daily.
Included with the book is a CD with an English and Michif narration of the poem.
Included with the book is a CD with an English and Michif narration of the poem.
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Download
Media and Formats :
Book
CD/DVD
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R051396
Big Bear Hug
A kind-hearted bear is so filled with love and joy that he always hugs everything in sight. One day, however, he is tempted to be violent when he crosses paths with a human who is about to cut down a beautiful old tree. After pausing to reflect, the bear is able to resolve the situation in a non-violent fashion. Simple, cartoon-style illustrations pair with easy-to-read text in this endearing story.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$8.99
Record posted/updated:
August 16, 2020
R105225
Chums Season 1 Overview
Guided by the wisdom of Mother Earth, a young girl and her new group of furry friends embark on adventures that teach them about their relationships with each other, with other animals and with their environment. Join the Chums as they explore Turtle Island and help their fellow wild creatures navigate the natural world. Episodes in Season 1 include:
1. Best Chums Forever 7. White Buffalo 13. Goose Call
2. Turtles Everywhere 8. Let Loose the Moose 14. Elk Lodge Dance
3. Loonie Tune 9. Flight Path 15. Thunderbird
4. Duck, Duck, Fly 10. We Pelican’s Fish 16. Spirit of the Land
5. Squirrelly for Nuts 11. Outfoxed 17. Nothing to Crow About
6. Bear Paws 12. Raccoon fire 18. Beaver Tales
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Chums Season 1 Overview
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Episode 10: We Pelican's Fish: Chums Season 1
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Episode 11: Outfoxed: Chums Season 1
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Episode 12: Raccoon Fire: Chums Season 1
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Episode 13: Goose Call: Chums Season 1
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Episode 14: Elk Lodge Dance: Chums Season 1
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Episode 15: Thunderbird: Chums Season 1
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Episode 16: Spirit of the Land: Chums Season 1
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Episode 17: Nothing To Crow About: Chums Season 1
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Episode 18: Beaver Tales: Chums Season 1
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Episode 1: Best Chums Forever: Chums Season 1
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Episode 2: Turtles Everywhere: Chums Season 1
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Episode 3: Loonie Tune: Chums Season 1
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Episode 4: Duck, Duck, Fly: Chums Season 1
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Episode 5: Squirrelly For Nuts: Chums Season 1
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Episode 6: Bear Paws: Chums Season 1
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Episode 7: White Buffalo: Chums Season 1
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Episode 8: Let Loose the Moose: Chums Season 1
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Episode 9: Flight Path: Chums Season 1
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Media and Formats :
Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
November 29, 2024
R100442
Circle of Life Set 1. Single Copy Set
The Circle of Life series contains stories that present First Nations cultures, traditional knowledge and worldviews. The 11 student books in Set 1 support guided reading levels A-E. Titles in the starter pack include: Getting Ready for the Powwow, Why Do You Smudge, Mishoomis? and At Home in the Bush. Additional copies of each student book may be purchased in packages of 6.
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Circle of Life Set 1. At Home in the Bush (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 1. Can You Give Me My Name? (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 1. Four Colours, Four Hands (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 1. Getting Ready for the Powwow (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 1. I Can Sing (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 1. In the Light of Grandmother Moon (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 1. My Bustle (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 1. Teacher eSupport DVD
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Circle of Life Set 1. The Six Clans (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 1. Where are Grandma and Grandpa? (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 1. Where is My Moccasin? (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 1. Why Do You Smudge, Mishoomis? (6-pack)
Media and Formats :
Book
Kit
Price :
$87.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R100439
Circle of Life Set 2. Single Copy Set
The Circle of Life series contains stories that present First Nations cultures, traditional knowledge and worldviews. The 11 student books in Set 2 support guided reading levels F-I. Titles in the starter pack include: My Drum, The Sweat Lodge and Berry Picking with Nokomis. Additional copies of each student book may be purchased in packages of 6.
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Circle of Life Set 2. Berry Picking with Nokomis (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 2. Corn Soup (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 2. Frogs for Supper (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 2. Getting Ready for the Feast (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 2. Making Bannock (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 2. My Drum (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 2. Nokomis and I Go to Town (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 2. Sharing (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 2. Teacher eSupport DVD
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Circle of Life Set 2. The Gift of Water (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 2. The Sweat Lodge (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 2. To the Arena (6-pack)
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Book
Kit
Price :
$87.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R070572
Cookies. Bite-size Life Lessons
With realistic-style, softly coloured illustrations and expressive text, Rosenthal explains character traits in a non-didactic way that young children can easily understand - through cookies. For example, "respect" means offering the first cookie to your grandmother and "greedy" means that one person hoards all the cookies.
This book was nominated for the 2009 Grand Canyon Reader Award.
This book was nominated for the 2009 Grand Canyon Reader Award.
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Book
Price :
$15.99
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R105261
Episode 10: We Pelican's Fish: Chums Season 1
Guided by the wisdom of Mother Earth, a young girl and her new group of furry friends embark on adventures that teach them about their relationships with each other, with other animals and with their environment. Join the Chums as they explore Turtle Island and help their fellow wild creatures navigate the natural world.
Episode 10: We Pelican's Fish
Emiree and Ira go fishing, only to discover Raven has "sold" their lake to the Pelicans after they overfished another lake. The Chums must come together to find a solution to continue sharing the lake.
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
December 4, 2024
R105262
Episode 11: Outfoxed: Chums Season 1
Guided by the wisdom of Mother Earth, a young girl and her new group of furry friends embark on adventures that teach them about their relationships with each other, with other animals and with their environment. Join the Chums as they explore Turtle Island and help their fellow wild creatures navigate the natural world.
Episode 11: Outfoxed
A piece of meat goes missing from the Village where Cota Coyote and Red Fox are suspects. The Chums help Elder Kohkum detect who did it.
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
December 4, 2024
R105263
Episode 12: Raccoon Fire: Chums Season 1
Guided by the wisdom of Mother Earth, a young girl and her new group of furry friends embark on adventures that teach them about their relationships with each other, with other animals and with their environment. Join the Chums as they explore Turtle Island and help their fellow wild creatures navigate the natural world.
Episode 12: Raccoon Fire
The Chums team up with Elder Kohkum to find the raccoons that took the bannock from the village.
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
December 4, 2024
R105265
Episode 13: Goose Call: Chums Season 1
Guided by the wisdom of Mother Earth, a young girl and her new group of furry friends embark on adventures that teach them about their relationships with each other, with other animals and with their environment. Join the Chums as they explore Turtle Island and help their fellow wild creatures navigate the natural world.
Episode 13: Goose Call
The Chums Ira & Pterry help Ryan the Gosling build strength to get ready to fly south.
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
December 4, 2024
R105266
Episode 14: Elk Lodge Dance: Chums Season 1
Guided by the wisdom of Mother Earth, a young girl and her new group of furry friends embark on adventures that teach them about their relationships with each other, with other animals and with their environment. Join the Chums as they explore Turtle Island and help their fellow wild creatures navigate the natural world.
Episode 14: Elk Lodge Dance
The Chums help an Elk find the courage to win the affection of his crush in time for the Elk Lodge Dance.
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
December 4, 2024
R105267
Episode 15: Thunderbird: Chums Season 1
Guided by the wisdom of Mother Earth, a young girl and her new group of furry friends embark on adventures that teach them about their relationships with each other, with other animals and with their environment. Join the Chums as they explore Turtle Island and help their fellow wild creatures navigate the natural world.
Episode 15: Thunderbird
Thunderbird sightings have spooked the locals, it's up to the Chums to find out why Thunderbird is here and if there's a storm.
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
December 4, 2024
R105268
Episode 16: Spirit of the Land: Chums Season 1
Guided by the wisdom of Mother Earth, a young girl and her new group of furry friends embark on adventures that teach them about their relationships with each other, with other animals and with their environment. Join the Chums as they explore Turtle Island and help their fellow wild creatures navigate the natural world.
Episode 16: Spirit of the Land
The Chums find out that the squirrels have taken over the pow wow grounds for their own games. Can they find a way to share the land?
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
December 4, 2024
R105269
Episode 17: Nothing To Crow About: Chums Season 1
Guided by the wisdom of Mother Earth, a young girl and her new group of furry friends embark on adventures that teach them about their relationships with each other, with other animals and with their environment. Join the Chums as they explore Turtle Island and help their fellow wild creatures navigate the natural world.
Episode 17: Nothing To Crow About
A crow arrives, confusing everyone including Raven who thinks its the Eagles trying to trick him into thinking he's crazy.
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
December 4, 2024
R105270
Episode 18: Beaver Tales: Chums Season 1
Guided by the wisdom of Mother Earth, a young girl and her new group of furry friends embark on adventures that teach them about their relationships with each other, with other animals and with their environment. Join the Chums as they explore Turtle Island and help their fellow wild creatures navigate the natural world.
Episode 18: Beaver Tales
The Chums need to keep Emiree away from his beaver dam long enough to plan his surprise birthday party.
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
December 4, 2024
R105251
Episode 1: Best Chums Forever: Chums Season 1
Guided by the wisdom of Mother Earth, a young girl and her new group of furry friends embark on adventures that teach them about their relationships with each other, with other animals and with their environment. Join the Chums as they explore Turtle Island and help their fellow wild creatures navigate the natural world.
Episode 1: Best Chums Forever
A human girl on Turtle Island befriends a rabbit, a beaver, a ptarmigan as they help a fallen eaglet get back to her nest. They become the "Chums".
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
December 6, 2024
R105252
Episode 2: Turtles Everywhere: Chums Season 1
Guided by the wisdom of Mother Earth, a young girl and her new group of furry friends embark on adventures that teach them about their relationships with each other, with other animals and with their environment. Join the Chums as they explore Turtle Island and help their fellow wild creatures navigate the natural world.
Episode 2: Turtles Everywhere
Turtles begin to appear everywhere causing chaos, the Chums must help the turtles and find out what's driving them away from the creek.
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
December 4, 2024
R105253
Episode 3: Loonie Tune: Chums Season 1
Guided by the wisdom of Mother Earth, a young girl and her new group of furry friends embark on adventures that teach them about their relationships with each other, with other animals and with their environment. Join the Chums as they explore Turtle Island and help their fellow wild creatures navigate the natural world.
Episode 3: Loonie Tune
The chums discover a young loon lost in the wilderness. The other Chums must work together to find her family.
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
December 4, 2024
R105254
Episode 4: Duck, Duck, Fly: Chums Season 1
Guided by the wisdom of Mother Earth, a young girl and her new group of furry friends embark on adventures that teach them about their relationships with each other, with other animals and with their environment. Join the Chums as they explore Turtle Island and help their fellow wild creatures navigate the natural world.
Episode 4: Duck, Duck, Fly
A duckling is worried that he won't learn to fly in time for the migration. The Chums jump into action to encourage and teach him to fly.
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Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
December 4, 2024
R105255
Episode 5: Squirrelly For Nuts: Chums Season 1
Guided by the wisdom of Mother Earth, a young girl and her new group of furry friends embark on adventures that teach them about their relationships with each other, with other animals and with their environment. Join the Chums as they explore Turtle Island and help their fellow wild creatures navigate the natural world.
Episode 5: Squirrelly For Nuts
A duckling is worried that he won't learn to fly in time for the migration. The Chums jump into action to encourage and teach him to fly.
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Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
December 4, 2024
R105256
Episode 6: Bear Paws: Chums Season 1
Guided by the wisdom of Mother Earth, a young girl and her new group of furry friends embark on adventures that teach them about their relationships with each other, with other animals and with their environment. Join the Chums as they explore Turtle Island and help their fellow wild creatures navigate the natural world.
Episode 6: Bear Paws
The Chums meet a a young bear with very ticklish feet. Using the forest and their imagination, they try to help their new chum.
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Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
December 4, 2024
R105257
Episode 7: White Buffalo: Chums Season 1
Guided by the wisdom of Mother Earth, a young girl and her new group of furry friends embark on adventures that teach them about their relationships with each other, with other animals and with their environment. Join the Chums as they explore Turtle Island and help their fellow wild creatures navigate the natural world.
Episode 7: White Buffalo
The Chums befriend a white buffalo who doesn't understand why people see it as sacred.
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Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
December 4, 2024
R105258
Episode 8: Let Loose the Moose: Chums Season 1
Guided by the wisdom of Mother Earth, a young girl and her new group of furry friends embark on adventures that teach them about their relationships with each other, with other animals and with their environment. Join the Chums as they explore Turtle Island and help their fellow wild creatures navigate the natural world.
Episode 8: Let Loose the Moose
The Chums come across a moose that has run away because no one understands or gets his jokes.
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Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
December 4, 2024
R105259
Episode 9: Flight Path: Chums Season 1
Guided by the wisdom of Mother Earth, a young girl and her new group of furry friends embark on adventures that teach them about their relationships with each other, with other animals and with their environment. Join the Chums as they explore Turtle Island and help their fellow wild creatures navigate the natural world.
Episode 9: Flight Path
Pterry the Ptarmigan tries to learn to fly like the Eagles, with the help of his chum Ira the Eaglet.
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Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
December 4, 2024
R050255
Firefighters! Speeding! Spraying! Saving!
Simple, colourful illustrations combined with rhythmic, rhyming text provide a look at a day in the life of a firefighter. The book shows firefighters responding to the clanging bell, going to a fire, working at a fire, cleaning equipment after the fire and resting between fires. The story is fast-paced with descriptive language and onomatopoeia. A female firefighter is depicted as part of the story.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$7.99 US
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R051295
Fletcher and the Falling Leaves
Fletcher the fox has a favourite tree, which is loosing its leaves now that fall has arrived. He worries about his tree and thinks there is something wrong with it. Winter arrives and a new surprise awaits Fletcher as the tree undergoes another transformation. This is a video version of the storybook written by Julia Rawlinson, with pictures by Tiphanie Beeke.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$95.00
Record posted/updated:
August 16, 2020
R054006
Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms
Fletcher loves everything about springtime. As Fletcher celebrates spring in the orchard, he sees "snow" on the ground. He tells the birds to fly back south and the rest of the animals that spring has not yet arrived. In the orchard, the bunnies see the "snow" and let all the animals in on the secret of the snow. This video is an adaptation of the picture book written by Julia Rawlinson and illustrated by Tiphanie Beeke.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$95.00
Record posted/updated:
August 16, 2020
R048982
Footprints in the Snow
Tired of the stereotypes about wolves in literature, Mr. Nice Wolf attempts to correct them by writing a positive story about wolves. The animals he encounters do not trust Mr. Nice Wolf and when his natural carnivorous nature surfaces, he almost ruins his story. The surprise, open-ended culmination can generate discussion and lead to many independent story-telling opportunities. The book follows a narrative episodic pattern and the text is interesting as it flows in waves across the page and is periodically emphasized with big, bold letters. The colour drawings provide information about animal habitats. The wolf lives in a house with furniture and dresses with a hat, scarf and cane. The other animals tend to be more natural.
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Book
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$18.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R023977
Good Wolf, Bad Wolf
In this illustrated story, grandfather tells his grandson of how the battle of two wolves is inside us all. The story highlights the concept of opposites: good and evil. When the grandson asks which of the wolves wins, the grandfather states that it is the one that you feed.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$29.95
Record posted/updated:
January 7, 2022
R104223
Grandmother / Grandfather Icon Book Set 1
A set of 10 colourful board books that introduce key icons of Indigenous cultures, such as traditions and sacred objects.
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Grandmother, What is a Sharing Circle?
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$124.95 (complete set)
Record posted/updated:
June 30, 2021
R104225
Grandmother / Grandfather Icon Book Set 2
A set of 10 colourful board books that introduce key icons of Indigenous cultures, such as traditions and sacred objects.
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Grandfather, Tell Us About Wild Rice
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Grandfather, Tell Us About the Eagle Feather
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Grandfather, Tell Us About the Igloo
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Grandfather, Tell Us About the Inukshuk
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Grandfather, Tell Us About the Totem Pole
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Grandmother, Tell Us About Our Elders
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Grandmother, Tell Us About Regalia
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Grandmother, Tell Us About the Four Sacred Medicines
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Grandmother, Tell Us About the Star Blanket
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$124.95 (complete set)
Record posted/updated:
January 5, 2022
R104226
Grandmother / Grandfather Icon Book Set 3
A set of 10 colourful board books that introduce key icons of Indigenous cultures, such as traditions and sacred objects.
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Grandfather, Tell Us About Sage
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Grandfather, Tell Us About Traditional Tobacco
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Grandfather, Tell Us About the Birch Bark Canoe
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Grandfather, Tell Us About the Bison
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Grandfather, Tell Us About the Sacred Pipe
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Grandmother, Tell Us About Cedar
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Grandmother, Tell Us About Sweetgrass
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$124.95 (complete set)
Record posted/updated:
January 5, 2022
R104227
Grandmother / Grandfather Tribe Book Set
A set of 10 colourful board books describing important historical aspects of life and culture of different Indigenous peoples.
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Grandfather, Tell Us About the Algonquin People of Long Ago
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Grandfather, Tell Us About the Inuit People of Long Ago
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Grandfather, Tell Us About the Iroquois People of Long Ago
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Grandfather, Tell Us About the Ojibwe People of Long Ago
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Grandmother, Tell Us About the Haida People of Long Ago
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Grandmother, Tell Us About the Mi'kmaq People of Long Ago
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Grandmother, Tell Us About the Métis People of Long Ago
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Grandmother, Tell Us About the Sioux People of Long Ago
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$124.95 (complete set)
Record posted/updated:
January 5, 2022
R046108
Grandmother/Grandfather Series
This series introduces young students to First Nations traditions, celebrations and cultural icons.
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Grandfather, What is a Powwow?
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Grandfather, What is a Sweat Lodge?
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Grandfather, Why Do We Use the Drum?
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Grandmother, What are the Seven Teachings?
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Grandmother, What is a Dreamcatcher?
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Grandmother, What is a Feast?
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Grandmother, What is a Talking Stick For?
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$99.95 (10 book set)
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R050210
Granny's Giant Bannock
Miscommunication occurs between English-speaking Larf and his Cree-speaking grandmother. Larf's grandmother comes for a visit, but Larf cannot speak Cree. Grandmother wants to make bannock. As they both try to communicate with each other, the result is bannock that threatens to take over the community.
The book was nominated for the 2009 McNally Robinson Book for Young People Award.
The book was nominated for the 2009 McNally Robinson Book for Young People Award.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$10.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R052212
I Know Here
A young girl lives in a trailer near a forest. Her father builds dams for a career and his current project is nearing completion. Her brother, Doug, announces that they will be moving to Toronto in the summer. The young girl only knows wolves howling at night, the tobogganing hill behind the trailers and the man who delivers their groceries from Nipawin. She does not know Toronto.
Her teacher, Miss Hendrickson, encourages the young girl to draw a picture to remember the Nipawin area. She draws the road with the trailers, the forest, the creek and everything that is special to her so that she will remember it always.
Her teacher, Miss Hendrickson, encourages the young girl to draw a picture to remember the Nipawin area. She draws the road with the trailers, the forest, the creek and everything that is special to her so that she will remember it always.
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Book
Price :
$14.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R070603
Let's Eat!: What Children Eat Around the World
Jamie Oliver introduces Let's Eat! as a means for students to learn about five countries in the world through food. One meal is described from each country as well as a special day in each child's life, such as a festival or mushrooming.
There is one recipe from each country at the end of the book. The students will have fun smelling, touching, tasting and laughing as they try out the recipes.
Included are a table of contents, recipes and a glossary.
There is one recipe from each country at the end of the book. The students will have fun smelling, touching, tasting and laughing as they try out the recipes.
Included are a table of contents, recipes and a glossary.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$21.99
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R045482
Li'l Shadd: A Story of Ujima
When Li'l Shadd's father, a pioneer doctor, is called away to see a patient on his birthday, Li'l Shadd rides along. He learns the value of helping people in his community as Li'l Shadd's father is able to treat a sick child in Nikanisiw's family. This story is a fictionalized account of real Saskatchewan people: Dr. Alfred Schmitz Shadd, his son, Garrison, and Nikanisiw and his family. A teacher's guide created by the Saskatchewan African Canadian Heritage Museum to support the study of this book is available for download at http://www.sachm.org/assets/Teacher-Guide-FINAL-Dec.-15.pdf. This guide has not been evaluated through the Ministry's resources evaluation process.
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Book
Price :
$12.95
Record posted/updated:
August 16, 2020
R046570
Lily and the Paper Man
At first, a young girl named Lily is afraid of a gruff homeless man who sells papers on the street. Later, as Lily snuggles down in her warm bed on a cold wintry night, she worries about the homeless man whose toes stick through his shoes. Lily discusses her concern with her doll and comes up with an action plan. This is a heart-warming story that carries valuable messages about caring for others and how a young child can make a positive difference in someone's life. The realistic-style paintings capture the various emotions felt by the characters in this touching story.
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Book
Price :
$15.95
Record posted/updated:
January 3, 2020
R049401
Looking After Me
Young Quail learns life lessons through the love of his family. Quail learns about feelings - it is okay to be mad, but not to try to hurt others with words. He learns that when he is happy, he twirls and his wings draw a circle. His father tells him that it is his sacred circle and no one can go inside the circle if Quail does not want him or her to do so. Quail learns that being part of a family is special and that we are all gifts from the Creator.
Media and Formats :
Book
Topic :
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price :
$10.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R007928
Louis Says Series
Louis Says is a Canadian animated video series that teaches the importance of helping in the community, respecting Elders and being responsible. In each episode, Louis gives Randy, a six-year-old boy, a task to complete, such as bringing a gift to a sick boy. Because Louis speaks mostly Cree and Randy speaks mostly English, Randy learns some new Cree words but often tries to complete his task before he fully understands what he's been told. In the end, Randy learns to help others and also learns more about traditional and contemporary First Nations culture.
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Louis Says. Season 4, Episode 1. Garlic Bulbs Go Off/ More Feathers
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Louis Says. Season 4, Episode 2. I Got You Covered/ Pets Rock
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Louis Says. Season 4, Episode 3. Fun with Flags/ How to Train Your Osky
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Louis Says. Season 4, Episode 4. Magnifying Trouble/ Squirrel Food
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Louis Says. Season 4, Episode 5. Pizza Mania/ Mrs. Charles' Treasure
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Louis Says. Season 4, Episode 6. Competing Ideas/ Don't Rain on Mrs. Charles Parade
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Louis Says. Season 4, Episode 7. Gourmet Cat/ Some Kind of Lake Monster
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Louis Says. Season 4, Episode 8. Giant Painting/ Going Around the Bushes
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Media and Formats :
Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
October 20, 2021
R039807
Mom and Mum Are Getting Married!
Refreshing, sensitive, colourful, fair, engaging and inclusive are just a few of the words that can be used to describe this story about same-sex marriage. With love and affection, Rosie, the young daughter, describes the excitement of planning and taking part in the wedding between her two moms. The text and illustrations portray a loving family where diversity is accepted.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$14.95
Record posted/updated:
August 16, 2020
R055003
My Family
In this book, Kona, a Métis child, introduces her family as they prepare for a feast. The role of Kona's grandparents, siblings, uncles, aunts and cousins are described as they get ready for the family celebration. The bold, vibrant illustrations are intriguing.
Links :
Download
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
April 8, 2021
R101636
My Favorite Time of the Year
This picture book presents two children enjoying seasonal activities throughout the year. There are four dedicated pages for each season. At the end of the book, the four seasons are represented in a circle along with drawings of animals in each season.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$24.95
Record posted/updated:
January 7, 2022
R042475
My World. An Elementary Atlas. Student Edition
This atlas is designed for young children to develop mapping skills. There is developmentally appropriate progression in reading, geography and mapping skills. Students learn how to read and use maps by developing an understanding of the elements of maps such as symbols, legends, scales and grids.
The atlas includes a table of contents and a gazetteer.
The atlas includes a table of contents and a gazetteer.
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My World. An Elementary Atlas. Teacher's Guide
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$38.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R104228
Métis Book Series
A set of 9 colourful books describing important aspects of traditional Métis lifestyle and culture.
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Mama, What is Métis Beadwork?
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Mama, What is Métis Music and Dance?
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Mama, What is the Métis Sash?
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Mama, What is the Red River Cart?
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Mama, Who was Louis Riel?
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$124.95 (complete set)
Record posted/updated:
June 30, 2021
R048515
Niwechihaw/I Help
Told in Cree and English, the story explores the relationship between a young boy and his grandmother (Kôhkum). The two prepare to take a walk in the woods to pick rosehips. The young boy follows his grandmother as she walks, listens, picks, prays and eats. By mimicking her actions, the young boy is learning the cultural traditions and values of his Cree heritage. Included at the back of the book is a recipe to make rosehip tea.
Teachers may consider bringing an Elder into the classroom to discuss our relationships to the land.
This book was selected as a finalist for the 2009 Canadian Children's Book Centre - Best Books for Kids and Teens.
Teachers may consider bringing an Elder into the classroom to discuss our relationships to the land.
This book was selected as a finalist for the 2009 Canadian Children's Book Centre - Best Books for Kids and Teens.
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Book
Price :
$12.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R071130
On Earth
Karas describes Earth and its cycles. He invites young children to travel on the spaceship Earth as the concepts of rotation and revolution are introduced. The Earth is in constant motion as it spins, circles, glides and tilts. Throughout the book, relevant terminology is introduced.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$11.99
Record posted/updated:
August 16, 2020
R100145
Relatives With Roots: A Story About Métis Women's Connection to the Land: Lii Peraantii avik la Rasin. Eñ Nistwaar Taanishi lii Faam di Michif E'ishi Kisheyitakik li Tayraeñ
A Métis grandmother teaches her granddaughter about how the Métis people use plants for food and medicine by taking her out into the bush. The granddaughter learns about cultural traditions and how important it is to be grateful for the land and all the gifts it provides.
Media and Formats :
Book
CD/DVD
Price :
$15.50
Record posted/updated:
March 11, 2020
R052037
Sandy's Incredible Shrinking Footprint
Sandy loves to visit her grandpa's house by the beach where she and her dog, Pepper, play in the sand. One day, Sandy's walk to the beach is ruined because the sand is littered with garbage. Sandy wonders who would do this to a beautiful place. She then meets the Garbage Lady who keeps the beach clean by recycling materials that she has found. The Garbage Lady teaches Sandy that by recycling and reusing items, she is shrinking her footprint. At the back of the book are 12 suggestions for shrinking our footprints.
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Book
Price :
$15.95
Record posted/updated:
August 16, 2020
R054543
Saskatchewan 1905-2005 Guide for Teachers
Developed by the Western Development Museum, this teacher resource offers lesson plans, Saskatchewan fast facts, materials lists and suggested additional resources. There are 25 Saskatchewan themes and 100 lesson plans. Topics contained in the resource include rural electrification, immigration, First Nations and Métis farming and health care. Some of the lessons plans have been translated into French and Cree.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$32.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R054531
Solomon's Tree
On the West Coast of Canada, Solomon has developed a special relationship with a large maple tree in his yard. Through the tree, Solomon has learned many things about the life of insects, plants and animals. After a fierce storm topples the maple, Solomon's uncle leads him through the process of creating a mask, which brings to life all of the things that were special to Solomon. Students will appreciate Solomon, his family, the respect there is for the natural environment and how art is a part of the culture in this story.
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Book
Price :
$10.95
Record posted/updated:
August 16, 2020
R052464
Sticks and Stones
Children in families who follow nontraditional gender roles are often the target of put-downs by their peers. In this documentary, young Canadian children, ages 5 to 12, discuss the problems they face and make it very clear that educators, parents, and other children need to act positively to make schools safe and welcoming places. As the Canadian Human Rights Commission indicates, "The effect of homophobia can be devastating." While this video shows the effects of homophobia, it also illustrates the loving and caring families that support these children.
The program won the Itinerant - National Council on Family Relations Award in 2002 and the 2003 Bronze Plaque Award at the International Film and Video Festival.
The program won the Itinerant - National Council on Family Relations Award in 2002 and the 2003 Bronze Plaque Award at the International Film and Video Festival.
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Media and Formats :
Video
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Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R101982
Taanishi Books - Emergent Reader Series
This series of books explores a variety of themes in Métis culture. The books are written at guided reading levels A to I, with each theme containing one book at a lower, middle and higher reading level. Themes explored in the set are: Métis Beadwork, Métis Clothing, Métis Dance, Métis Food, Métis Identity, Métis Music, Métis Symbols and Celebrations and Métis Traditional Storytelling. Each book contains colourful photographs and begins with a Cultural Connections text box that provides background information on the content of the book.
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Métis Beadwork. Can You See Flowers? (6 pack)
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Métis Beadwork. I Spy Flower Beadwork (6 pack)
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Métis Beadwork. Maria Beads a Flower (6 pack)
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Métis Clothing. All About the Sash (6 pack)
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Métis Clothing. The Sash (6 pack)
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Métis Clothing. Time to Dance (6 pack)
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Métis Dance. Dancing Shapes (6 pack)
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Métis Dance. Métis Dance Shapes (6 pack)
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Métis Dance. The Métis Star Dance (6 pack)
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Métis Food - What Do You Like on Your Beignes? (6 pack)
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Métis Food - What's for Lunch? (6 pack)
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Métis Food. Bang! Beigne! (6 pack)
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Métis Food. Making Beignes with Kohkum (6 pack)
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Métis Food. Rababoo Stew for Lunch (6 pack)
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Métis Food. Yummy, Yummy in My Tummy (6 pack)
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Métis Identity. Back to Batoche Days (6 pack)
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Métis Identity. Batoche Cheerleader (6 pack)
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Métis Identity. We Are Métis! (6 pack)
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Métis Music. Andy Learns to Fiddle (6 pack)
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Métis Music. Squeak Squawk! (6 pack)
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Métis Music. The Fiddle Competition (6 pack)
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Métis Symbols & Celebrations. Let's Make a Métis Flag Pin (6 pack)
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Métis Symbols & Celebrations. Where is the Métis Flag? (6 pack)
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Métis Symbols and Celebrations. High in the Sky (6 pack)
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Métis Traditional Storytelling. Do You Believe in Roogaroos? (6 pack)
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Métis Traditional Storytelling. Is There a Roogaroo in You? (6 pack)
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Métis Traditional Storytelling. Where's the Roogaroo? (6 pack)
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Taanishi Books. Library Pack
Media and Formats :
Book
Kit
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
August 16, 2020
R070580
Taking Care of Mother Earth
Charlie likes to help his grandmother, who tells stories while they work. While being reminded to turn off the water tap, Grandma describes how everything around us is connected to water. Children will benefit from Grandma's wisdom as they learn to take care of Mother Earth.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$10.95
Record posted/updated:
August 16, 2020
R035464
Teaching Treaties in the Classroom
The Office of the Treaty Commissioner (OTC) has developed a treaty information kit for use in Saskatchewan schools. The kit features educational resource materials that include curriculum supplements, videos and books about the history of treaties. The individual pieces show both First Nations and European perspectives about the treaty relationship. Information on treaty topics range from the precontact history of First Nations people, first contact issues, the relevance of the past to the contemporary situation and what is happening within the present treaty relationship.
The OTC provides inservice training for teachers in use of the kit.
The kit was provided to every school in the province.
The OTC provides inservice training for teachers in use of the kit.
The kit was provided to every school in the province.
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Media and Formats :
Kit
Price :
$350.00
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R102917
Thanks to the Animals
Set in the past, this illustrated book tells the traditional story of a First Nations family's seasonal migration. While relocating, the youngest member is separated from the family and protected from the cold by animals until his father finds him. At the end of the book are some words in the Passamaquoddy language and a QR code to an audio recording of the story in the Passamaquoddy language. There are numerous cultural aspects addressed in this book.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$17.95
Record posted/updated:
June 15, 2022
R072070
That's a Family!
This video examines various types of families from a child's point of view. The program takes a tour through a broad range of family structures, and in the process, students learn that love and respect are more important than the background of family members.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$139.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R054568
The Métis Alphabet Book
This unique alphabet book presents historical figures and events, places of interest and other important aspects of Métis history and culture. Child-like drawings rendered in black ink and crayon support the text.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$12.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R070597
The Peace Book
Each page contains a drawing and a short sentence explaining that peace is many things: helping a neighbour, sharing a meal, planting a tree, learning another language and being who you are. The traditional concept of peace gives way to a much broader message that is positive.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$10.50
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R101634
The Story of Courage
This illustrated story is about Courage, one of the Seven Teachings. In this story, Tim musters the courage to ride his bike for the first time without training wheels. With his father’s encouragement Tim overcomes his fear.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$124.95 (7 book set)
Record posted/updated:
January 7, 2022
R101633
The Story of Honesty
This illustrated story is about Honesty, one of the Seven Teachings. In this story, Susan finds a watch that belongs to Mary, who is distraught for having lost it. After struggling with her thoughts and feelings, Susan returns the watch to Mary the next day.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$124.95 (7 book kit)
Record posted/updated:
January 7, 2022
R101628
The Story of Love
This illustrated story is about Love, one of the Seven Teachings. In this story, excitement and love are shown by family members at the arrival of a newborn. The lack of attention on big sister makes her feel as though she is unloved, but her parents reassure her that she is loved, and that baby is dependent on others and needs more attention.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$124.95 (7 book set)
Record posted/updated:
January 7, 2022
R101630
The Story of Truth
This illustrated story is about Truth, one of the Seven Teachings. Two brothers Shane and Tyler learn how important it is to tell the truth, even if it may not be in their favour.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$124.95 (complete set)
Record posted/updated:
January 7, 2022
R101440
The Treaty Alphabet Book!
This kit supports teaching and learning about treaties. Using the alphabet as a framework, the author explores key words to provide information about treaties and the treaty process. Discussion questions and student activities are included.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$29.95
Record posted/updated:
February 10, 2023
R009299
Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back
In this illustrated book, the turtle’s back is a significant symbol to the Iroquois people that represents the creation of Turtle Island. A closer look will reveal a pattern of thirteen individual segments on his back which represent each moon of the cycle of seasons. There are also twenty-eight platelets which form an edging around the shell which represent the number of days in the moon cycle.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$29.95
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2022
R019941
Thunder Boy Jr.
This illustrated book explores the concept of identity as Thunder Boy Jr. wishes for a unique name of his own, different from his father’s and based on his experiences, skills, traits, passions, and dreams. Just when Thunder Boy Jr. thinks all hope is lost of receiving a suitable name, his dad chooses the perfect name. Although the book connects to the importance of naming ceremonies or rituals, that aspect is not explained.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 15, 2022
R032173
Traditional Inuit Clothing
In this book, traditional Inuit clothing is described with reference to the animal skins and furs used as well as new technology and fabric that has changed how clothing is produced in modern times.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 15, 2022
R072154
Up We Grow!: A Year in the Life of a Small, Local Farm
Children learn about the role and importance of small, local farms. Using the four seasons, children will understand the workings of the farm from plowing, planting, composting, mulching, harvesting, marketing fruits and vegetables and caring for the animals.
Children will realize that we depend upon the people who work together to grow and to share food for our sustenance, while protecting and respecting the land and animals.
Children will realize that we depend upon the people who work together to grow and to share food for our sustenance, while protecting and respecting the land and animals.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$16.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R051330
Who's That Man?
World War II separated men from their families. Sometimes young children would meet their fathers for the first time when the fathers returned home from war. Duncan-Cary explores how a young boy feels when his father returns home from war and the two meet for the first time. He wonders if his father will love him. His father also has the same concerns as he meets his young son for the first time.
Based on her father's experience, Duncan-Cary complements the text with personal photographs. A DVD is included with the author narrating the story and singing the song.
Based on her father's experience, Duncan-Cary complements the text with personal photographs. A DVD is included with the author narrating the story and singing the song.
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Media and Formats :
Book
CD/DVD
Price :
$24.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
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.
Links :
Click here
Media and Formats :
Video
Website
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
February 1, 2022
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.
Links :
Click here
Media and Formats :
Video
Website
Price :
Free
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.
Links :
Click here
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
April 8, 2020
R054659
Concentus Citizenship Education Foundation
The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission, through the Concentus Citizenship Education Foundation, has created a website that provides classroom resources to support the teaching of citizenship competencies from Grades K-12. Lesson plans may either be viewed online or downloaded as PDFs. To access these resources, educators only need to sign up and create an account through the website's Teacher Portal. If teachers experience any difficulties signing up, they are welcome to contact info@concentus.ca for help in creating an account.
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Links :
Website
Media and Formats :
Website
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 22, 2019
R007671
Concentus Citizenship Education Resources. Grade 1: The Intentional & Explicit Teaching of Essential Citizenship Competencies
Students will examine actions and practices that contribute to peace and order. They will learn about the rules that bring order to society and the governance structures that create those rules. Students will discover how rules are made and the processes for changing rules. Students examine the various levels of government to understand the responsibilities of different governments and understand the decision making process. Students will continue to learn about respect for themselves, others and their environment.
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Links :
Download
Media and Formats :
Book
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
June 3, 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.
Links :
Click here
Media and Formats :
Video
Website
Price :
Free
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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Links :
Download
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
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.
Links :
Download
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
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
Record posted/updated:
January 2, 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.
and grades. Suggested curriculum outcomes are identified and, if applicable, supporting indicators
are noted.
Links :
Click here
Media and Formats :
Document
Topic :
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R012576
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.
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Central Urban Métis Federation Inc. (CUMFI)
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Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN)
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Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research
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Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan
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Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S)
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The Sharing Circle: Stories About First Nations Culture
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The Virtual Museum of Métis History and Culture
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Unreserved
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You Hold Me Up
Media and Formats :
Book
Website
Topic :
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
September 30, 2021
R102870
Summarized Outcomes Across Areas of Study for Kindergarten to Grade 5
This document is intended to assist teachers to integrate subjects across the curriculum.
Links :
Click here
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
August 18, 2020
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.
Links :
Click here
Media and Formats :
Website
Topic :
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
Free
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.
Links :
Media and Formats :
Video
Price :
Free
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.
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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Links :
Download
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
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.
Links :
Click here
Media and Formats :
Website
Topic :
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
Free
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.
Links :
Click here
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
February 13, 2019
R009767
Truth and Reconciliation Resources - Social Studies
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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Spirit Bear and Children Make History
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Spirit Bear and Children Make History Learning Guide
Media and Formats :
Book
Document
Website
Topic :
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
Many are free downloads.
Record posted/updated:
April 26, 2022