
Guardians Of The Grasslands is a short documentary brought to you by a group of dedicated conservationists, ranchers and Canadian filmmakers. The film explores the current state of one of the world’s most endangered ecosystems, the Great Plains grasslands, and the role that cattle play in its survival. As we reach new critical levels in the loss of these iconic landscapes, there are important truths we must face about humanity’s relationship with the land and our food.
This resource includes:
- 12-minute video on the importance of Canadian grasslands
- Interactive game where students manage the grasslands
- Guardians at Work section
- Meet Ranchers section






The Sask Outdoors website offers educators a wealth of resources, including lesson plans, professional development opportunities, and tools designed to integrate outdoor and environmental education into their teaching practices. It also provides access to specialized programs like Project WET, climate action education, and guides for facilitating outdoor learning experiences.
Some of the resources offered:
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Curriculum-Aligned Lesson Plans – Access a variety of outdoor and environmental education lessons tailored to Saskatchewan curricula.
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Professional Development Workshops – Participate in training programs like Project WET, Project WILD, and Below Zero to enhance outdoor teaching skills.
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Climate Action Education Resources – Explore toolkits and guides for teaching climate change, sustainability, and environmental stewardship.
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Outdoor Learning Guidebook – Download “A Teacher’s Guidebook for Bringing Learning Outside” to support planning and risk management for outdoor education.
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Networking and Community Events – Join a community of educators and outdoor leaders through conferences, meetups, and collaborative initiatives.






This documentary series is set at the busiest wildlife rescue centre in Saskatchewan, featuring a woman who knows no limits as she leads a dedicated and diverse team in a fight to save thousands of creatures each year. At its core, Staying Wild is about the animals. Cute or ugly, meek or dangerous, small or big, prey or predator, every creature has value and they each play an essential role in a greater ecosystem. For wild animals in crisis, the Living Sky Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre offers one chance at survival.
Season 1 episodes include the following titles:
- Baby Boom
- Avian Influenza
- Pulling Their Weight
- Emotional Rescue
- Building Confidence
- Survivial of the Fittest
Each episode runs 30 minutes in length.


The second season of this documentary series is set at the busiest wildlife rescue centre in Saskatchewan, featuring a woman who knows no limits as she leads a dedicated and diverse team in a fight to save thousands of creatures each year. At its core, Staying Wild is about the animals. Cute or ugly, meek or dangerous, small or big, prey or predator, every creature has value and they each play an essential role in a greater ecosystem.
Season 2 episodes include the following titles:
- Community
- Balancing Act
- Otter Panic
- Eat, Prey, Love
- Stepping Up and Stepping Back
- Commitment




































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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.








