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My Mighty Métis Roots (Grades K-3) | |
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A personal and meaningful story about her Métis people and their precious home on the Prairies. This is a story about land and place; it’s about the origins of the Métis, and Métis communities on the Prairies. The story discusses Métis daily life in the past, while highlighting traditional teachings, practices and contributions. This meaningful story is about a little girl’s understanding of herself, and her love, connection, and sense of belonging to the Prairies. Vibrant photos enhance this factual story. This curricular resource comes with many hands-on and engaging learning activities that focus on Métis heritage and language. | |
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The Moccasin Maker (Grades K-3) | |
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Read a touching personal story about a young Cree girl who learns the practice and art of moccasin making from her Nohkom, a special moccasin maker and community contributor. This story discusses aspects of Plains Cree daily and community life in the past, while eloquently highlighting Cree traditional beliefs, teachings, practices and community events. This is a story about special connections to land, place and community; it’s a meaningful story about belonging. This great fact-based curricular resource comes with many hands-on and engaging activities that focus on Cree culture and language. | |
| Price: 1 copy $23.00 | ||
| Métis Book Series (Grades 4-6) | ||
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Book 1: Discovering My Métis Heritage | |
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In this captivating fact-based story that takes readers back in time to the fur trade era, a boy learns all about the origins of his Métis heritage; a heritage rooted in the fur trade; a heritage filled with contributions, versatility and strength in meeting needs and also adapting to change. This is a story about a special culture and their special connections to land and place. It’s a meaningful story about a boy who gains a better understanding of his heritage, and thus himself and his strong connection and sense of belonging to the Prairies. This informative and enticing curricular resource comes with reproducible learning activities. | |
| Price: 1 copy $23.00 | ||
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Book 2: Mooshoom’s Métis Scrip Story | |
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Continues the engaging story that turns its focus to the family’s heritage and history as river lot farmers along the N. Saskatchewan R.. This informative fact-based story discusses the Prairies’ rich and unique Métis farm heritage, the Métis scrip policy, its impact, including its exclusive and inequitable nature. This story is about adversity and adapting to change; it’s about land and place—the Prairies, and hones in on the concept of homeland. This story highlights the strength of the Métis people, their culture, spirit, and pride. This MUST HAVE curricular resource comes with an added bonus: “The Prairie Métis Game” revised edition to fit the story. | |
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| Planting With Thankfulness: An Indigenous Story (Grades 1-4) | ||
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In the process of planting a Tobacco plant, a Cree mother not only teaches her young son about the sacred plant, but she also teaches him all about the Tipi Teaching of Thankfulness. The eloquent story touches on the Indigenous worldview regarding Mother Earth, highlighting the Circle of Life; the interconnectedness of plants, animals and humans. The story also highlights the importance of respecting and caring for Mother Earth for future generations. The story focuses heavily on the importance of giving Thanks to honour Mother Earth. This awesome resource allows for easy reading and understanding and covers curricular objectives and outcomes in both Social Studies and Science. | |
| Price: 1 copy $20.00 | ||
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Thankfulness: A Tipi Teaching (Grades 4-8) | |
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Read another eloquent book on the Tipi Teaching of Thankfulness, and learn the importance and place of traditional Indigenous beliefs and knowledge in understanding and maintaining Mother Earth. Along with highlighting the importance of foresight and stewardship in sustaining Mother Earth for future generations, this book focuses on the importance of giving Thanks to honour Mother Earth, and to respect the Circle of Life. The book is enhanced by beautiful photographs that showcase an oil-painted look. This impressive Indigenous cultural resource allows for easy reading and understanding. Talk about a great curricular, cultural, and library resource! | |
| Price: 1 copy $20.00 | ||
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Book 1: An Ocean of Change: An Indigenous Story (Grades 3-6) | |
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In this enticing fact based story, a young Cree boy shares his family’s story; a story filled with big changes and events; events like treaty signings, taking up a new way of living---farming, and European immigration. In his story, the boy discusses the reasons for the treaties between Canada’s Crown and the First Nations. He then recounts how his family and First Nation community were involved and impacted with the signing of Treaty 6. In his detailed account, the boy hones in on Treaty 6 promises, in particular, the Crown’s promise to help with farming, the family’s new way of living. He describes in detail his family’s adjustment to this new way of living, leading up to the arrival of thousands of European immigrants. This informative curricular resource is a “Must Have!” | |
| Price: 1 copy $20.00 | ||
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Book 2: Honouring A Treaty Promise: An Indigenous Story | |
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Carries on the story of the Cree boy, whose family become farm neighbours with European settlers. In this fact based curricular story, the origins and the changes that came with multiculturalism are highlighted, along with the origins of prairie settlement and development. While discussing the origins of multiculturalism and prairie settlement, the boy describes the many ways in which his Cree family honoured their treaty promise of offering peace and goodwill to the settlers. This engaging story also highlights many aspects of agriculture, including Indigenous land stewardship. This awesome cultural resource can be utilized in different curricular areas like: Social Studies, Science, and Agriculture in the classroom. | |
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The Treaty Makers and Hand
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In this enticing fact based story, a young Cree girl shares her family’s story; a story filled with colossal changes and events; events like the fur trade and the treaties. After briefly sharing how her home on the Plains, and how her Cree family and community were changed by the fur trade, the girl recounts how her family, and First Nation community were involved and impacted with the signing of Treaty 6. In her detailed account, the girl describes the Pipe Stem ceremony that began the treaty 6 meetings, the different reasons for wanting the treaty, the context of the Treaty 6 meetings, including the values and principles of a good treaty relationship, Treaty 6 promises, the significance of the handshake that followed the signings, and the celebration that ended the momentous and historic event. This awesome resource allows for easy reading and understanding. | |
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From Following Buffalo to Trading Posts to Treaties (Grades 3-6) | |
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In
this engaging story, readers are taken on an Indigenous heritage tour
where they learn about Cree life on the Plains before, during and after
the fur trade. Readers will learn about Canada’s Indigenous heritage
and about the historic relationship of people to the land. Readers will
learn about the fur trade and the European influence on
Pre-Confederation Canada---about the origins of cultural diversity,
cultural change and about multiculturalism in Canada. This informative
story also focuses on the treaties and the treaty relationship between
First Nations and Canada’s Crown. The factual details of this
fascinating curricular resource are enhanced by vibrant photographs
that take readers back in time to an important part in Canadian
history. |
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Proud to Be Me, and Métis (Grades 2-5) | |
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Read
a captivating fact-filled story about the rise of the Métis, and the
Métis nation! This VERY informative and historical story focuses on all
3 Prairie provinces. The book’s awesome photographs take readers back
in time, illustrating Métis life, culture and heritage. Readers and
listeners will learn how the Métis have influenced and shaped the
Prairies. Other curricular outcomes and concepts of focus include:
cultural diversity, family stories, traditions and celebrations,
communities, their characteristics, their influences like geography and
environment, how communities change over time, the fur trade, Métis
governance etc. This impressive resource covers key curricular
concepts, objectives and outcomes for grades 1-5. |
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Jumbo Cut-Outs of Famous
Indigenous Leaders and Crusaders for Equality and Treaty Rights Bring your classroom, library, display boards etc. to life with these beautifully hand drawn Jumbo portrait cut-outs of four famous Indigenous leaders and crusaders for Equality and Treaty rights! Standing close to 3 feet tall (2.75 feet), when pieced together these one-of-a-kind images would make great teaching aids and additions when covering curricular areas, particularly in Social Studies, History, Indigenous Studies, and in Treaty Education. Choose from Chief Big Bear, Chief Crowfoot, Louis Riel, or Dr. Frank Calder. Talk about a great way to bring Indigenous content and inspiration into your classroom and school. Incredibly priced at $12.50 each |
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All About Treaty 6 Photo Cards
and Bulletin Board Display Kit (All Grades) Learn and teach all about Treaty 6 through this one-of-a-kind teaching aid. This unique, visual and versatile teaching aid includes 30 captivating photographs that come in various sizes (8.5 x11, 8.5 x 5.5, 4 x 5, 8.5 x 3.66 inches). These vibrant photographs come with factual details on them and they truly capture the essence of Treaty 6, from beginning to end. This awesome learning resource can be used to make beautiful bulletin board/wall and library displays or in engaging activities in several core subject areas like Social Studies, History, Language Arts, Arts Education etc. Talk about a fun, visual and versatile way to teach and learn about Treaty 6. Price: 1 kit $23.00 |
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The Numbered Treaties Photo Cards
and Bulletin Board Display Kit (All Grades) This teaching and learning aid is exactly like the teaching aid described above, but it focuses on The Numbered Treaties. Price: 1 kit $23.00 |
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Proud To Be Me: An Aboriginal Story (Grades K-3) | |
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This powerful story
is about an
Aboriginal boy who encounters bullying because of his braided hair. The
boy’s Grandfather not only comes to his rescue, but he eloquently
teaches him about his braided hair, his Aboriginal culture, traditions,
and teachings, and about the Do’s and Don’ts of bullying. This is a
“MUST HAVE” book! The engaging and fact based story also touches on
Canada’s fur trade history, the treaties, and Canada’s ties to Britain.
This great curricular resource covers and links numerous concepts and
outcomes in both Social Studies and Health. Price: 1 copy $20.00
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| Click on Image for Preview | All About The Treaty People In My Community (Grades 2-4) | |
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Read a captivating
fact based
story about a prairie community in the past; a community formed by a
group of newcomers to Canada—Ukrainian settlers. The informative story
describes the challenges and celebrations that came with immigration
and prairie settlement. This historical prairie story also describes
how the community was befriended and helped by their Cree neighbours,
and how the community became proud Canadians, who understood the
concept “we are all treaty people.” The story focuses on the
community’s heritage, their way and quality of life, and how the
community changed over time. The book’s vibrant photographs enhance the
story and its curricular outcomes and links. Price: 1 copy $20.00
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| Click on Image for Preview | A Special Community From Canada’s
Past: A Métis Story (Grades 2 - 4) Revised Full Colour Edition |
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This book provides
a factual
account about the rise and fall of Batoche, a Métis community on the
Prairies. The book is filled with a multitude of awesome photographs
which illustrate and enhance the story of this vibrant community from
the past. This must have book includes unique learning activities.
Curricular outcomes and links include: history and ethnic diversity on
the prairies, communities from the past and how they change over time,
and Métis culture and history. Price: 1 copy $21.00
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| Click on Image for Preview | Our New Treaty Neighbours (Grades 3-5) | |
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This fascinating
fact based
story focuses on the MANY ways in which one Aboriginal family showed
their goodwill and helped their new and diverse neighbours survive as
prairie settlers. This informative story examines the histories, the
ways of life and heritage of Canada’s diverse people. This fabulous
story also describes the celebrations and the challenges that came with
prairie settlement. Some of the story’s curricular links and concepts
include: community, quality and ways of life, identity, ethnic
diversity, citizenship, and how as Canadians, “WE ARE ALL TREATY
PEOPLE.” Price: 1 copy $21.00
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| Click on Image for Preview | Our Treaty Day Celebration (Grades 1-3) | |
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In
this captivating story students will not only learn about Canada’s
treaties with the First Nations people, but they will also learn about
the Treaty Day celebration and its significance to Canada, its history,
and its people. This informative book is filled with awesome coloured
photographs which enhance the story and its curricular objectives. This
great resource focuses on the following core concept areas: family,
community, treaties, citizenship, and First Nations cultures and
history. Price: 1 copy $20.00
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| Click on Image for Preview | Celebrating the Treaties (Grades 4-6) | |
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This
engaging and factual story focuses on Canada’s treaties with the First
Nations people. This informative curricular resource discusses how and
why the treaties came to be, along with their profound significance to
Canada and all its people. The book’s captivating coloured photographs
enhance the story and its curricular objectives which include: the
concepts of treaties, citizenship, rules and responsibilities of
Government, Canada’s history and the fur trade, the history of the
treaties, and First Nations cultures and history. Price: 1 copy $20.00
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| Click on Image for Preview | The First Stewards of the Land: An Alphabet Story from A-Z (Grades 4-6) | |
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In
this enticing story students will learn all about the Aboriginals and
their deep connection to the land and how their belief and value system
enhance this connection. This factual story covers each letter of the
alphabet A through Z, which makes for easy reading and understanding.
This informative book is filled with captivating coloured photographs
which enhance the story. This curricular resource would be a great
addition to Social Studies and Science classes with its focus on
environmentalism and agriculture. The book comes with reproducible
learning pages. Price: 1 copy $23.00
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| Now in Colour! | A Treaty Story (Grades 1-4) Full Colour Edition | |
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Read
a story about a girl and her Plains Cree family and their life on the
Plains before and after the arrival of the Europeans. In particular,
the story focuses on how the girl’s family and community were involved
in the fur trade, and later in the signing of a treaty. Curricular
objectives of this book include: the concepts of family and cummunity,
communities of the past, how communities change over time, as well as
First Nations culture and history, and the treaties. this must-have
book is comprised of coloured photographs of the Plains region, as well
as images of Plains Cree culture. This form of illustration was
designed to enhance the curricular objectives of the book. Fun and
unique activities that enhance the story come with the book. Price: 1 copy $21.00
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This
fun and interactive game allows students to learn about the early Métis
and their life on the Prairies, particularly in the settlement of
Batoche. The unique 12x18 game board is comprised of coloured
photographs that capture the Prairies, as well as Métis and Batoche
history and culture. As an added BONUS, this great curricular resource
comes with a 12x18 educational poster titled “A Métis COMMUNITY FROM
CANADA’S PAST.”
Price: 1 copy $20.00
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| NEW! | The Northwest Resistance Game (Grades 4 & Up) | |
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This
fun and interactive game allows students to learn all about the Métis
and the Northwest Resistance of 1885. The unique 12x18 game board is
comprised of captivating coloured photographs that take students back
in time to the resistance. As an added BONUS, this great curricular
resource comes with a 12x18 educational poster titled
“THE NORTHWEST RESISTANCE OF 1885.” Price: 1 copy $20.00
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| A Trading Post Community (Grades 2-3) | ||
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Read
and learn all about a trading post community that developed on the
prairies during the fur trade. This informative book centers around the
concept of community, the fur trade, its participants, and the
important role and influence that First Nations and Métis people
had on
the fur trade. The factual details of this curricular story are
enhanced by vibrant coloured photographs that capture the fur trade
era. This awesome resource comes with reproducible learning pages. Price:
1 copy $23.00
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| Nohkom Went To Residential School (Grades 1-6) | ||
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Learn
about one grandmother’s Residential School experience through the
eyes
of her granddaughter. This powerful story describes the ordeals and
hardships the grandmother faced during her long placement at the
school. Learn how previous Cree teachings helped her to endure, and how
a special apology helped her to heal. This fact based story discusses
the importance of family, culture, and traditions. This book should be
read by all Canadians. Price:
1 copy $20.00
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This
awesome resource eloquently shares and teaches the meanings and values
of the tipi and its poles. Beautiful coloured photographs enhance the
book and its important teachings. This must have book can be a great
asset when teaching and setting the tone for individual and classroom
behaviour and etiquette. What a great way to tie in
Aboriginal
content and culture in the classroom! Price:
1 copy $20.00
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| The Fur Trade From A-Z in Cursive (Grades 4-6) | ||
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Read
and learn all about the fur trade and how it led to the development and
settlement of Canada. The factual and captivating story covers each
letter of the alphabet A through Z, which makes for easy reading and
understanding. This informative book is filled with coloured
photographs which enhance the story and the fur trade era. As an added
BONUS, this book comes with “The Aboriginal Guide Game”, a
game that
focuses on the fur trade. Price:
1 copy $24.00
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| Prairie Settlement Book Series
(Grades 4-6) Book 1: Memories of My Fur Trade Days: An Aboriginal Story |
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Read
the story of a Plains Cree man who takes his son on a special journey
down his old fur trade route. During the journey the man reminisces
about his fur trade days and the fur trade era, teaching his son a
great deal about that era. He shares with his son the ways in which the
fur trade affected their family and community, and how it led to the
signing of treaties, and to prairie development and settlement. This
curricular resource is comprised of vibrant coloured photographs which
enhance the story and take you back in time to the fur trade era. Based
on facts, this fictional book comes with an added Bonus; it comes with
“The Treaty In The Making Game”, a fun and interactive game
on Treaty
6! Price:
1 copy $24.00
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| Prairie Settlement Book Series
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Book
2 carries on the story of the Plains Cree man, whose family become
neighbours with European settlers. This fictional story is based on
facts about prairie settlement and development, Ukrainian culture, and
Plains Cree culture. The awesome coloured photographs enhance the story
and take you back in time to the late 1800’s, to the era of
prairie
settlement and development. This great curricular resource comes with
reproducible learning pages. Price:
1 copy $23.00
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Continues
the engaging story on prairie settlement. In this book readers are
introduced to Seager Wheeler, the Wheeler homestead, and to wheat
farming on the prairies. In this fact based curricular story many
aspects of early agriculture are discussed including early agricultural
practices and machinery, and land stewardship. Captivating coloured
photographs enhance the story and capture the early agricultural era.
This tremendous curricular resource is simply “one of a
kind”, and it
comes with reproducible learning pages. Price:
1 copy $23.00
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| Plains Cree Book Series New Neighbours for My Cree Family |
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Book
3 carries on the story of the Plains Cree boy and his family. The story
shares how the family went from following buffalo herds to becoming
part of the fur trade, and then later becoming neighbours and teachers
to European settlers. This fact based curricular story is a great
introduction to the fur trade and to prairie settlement. This
informative book highlights the important role that First Nations
people played in both areas of Canadian development. As well, the book
is filled with captivating coloured photographs which enhance the
story. The book comes with reproducible learning pages (one set or
grade level per book). Please specify the desired grade level of
learning pages: grade 1 or grade 2/3. Price:
$23.00
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| The Treaty Alphabet Book (Grades K-3) | ||
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Read
and learn all about Canada's treaties with the First Nations peoples.
This must have book is a story for all Canadians. The factual and
captivating story covers each letter of the alphabet A through Z, which
allows for easy reading and understanding. The book is filled with
vibrant coloured photographs which enhance the story and the curricular
objectives. The book focuses on the following curricular objectives:
the concepts of treaties, citizenship, rules and responsibilities of
Government, the history of the treaties, and First Nations history and
cultures. The book comes with reproducible learning pages (one set or
grade level per book). Please specify the desired grade level of the
learning pages: Kindergarten, Grade 1 Grade 2 and 3. Price:
1 copy $23.00
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| The Treaties from A to Z (Grades 4-6) | ||
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This
book is almost a replica of the above story, however, a few changes
were made to make this book enticing for upper grades. This book
focuses on the following curricular objectives: the concepts of
treaties, citizenship, rules and responsibilities of Government,
Government leaders, Canada's history, the history of the treaties, and
First Nations cultures and history. This book also comes with
reproducible learning pages. Price:
1 copy $23.00
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| All About Mama's Métis Family: From A-Z (Grades K-2) | ||
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Read
a story about a Métis family and all about their prairie life in their
Métis community. The story focuses on each letter of the alphabet A
through Z. The factual details of the story are enhanced by the book's
coloured photographs which captures the historic community of Batoche,
the Prairies, and Métis history and culture. The book touches on the
following curricular objectives: the concepts of family, and community,
communities of the past, how communities change over time, and Métis
history and culture. The book comes with reproducible learning pages (
one set or grade level per book). Please specify the desired grade
level of learning pages: Kindergarten, Grade 1 or Grade 2. Price:
1 copy $23.00
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| All About Mama's Métis Family: From A-Z ( Grades 3-4) | ||
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This
book is almost a replica of the above story, however a few changes were
made to make it enticing for students in grades 3 and 4. The book and
its reproducible learning pages focus on the following curricular
objectives: the concepts of community, communities of the past,
Saskatchewan, and its history, Métis culture and history. This book
also comes with reproducible learning pages. Price:
1 copy $23.00
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| Plains Cree Book Series (Pre-Kindergarten- Grade 2) Book 1: Me And My Cree Family | ||
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Read
a story about a boy and his Plains Cree family and their life on the
Plains before the arrival of the Europeans. This story provides factual
details about the Plains region and what daily life was like for the
Plains Cree long ago. To enhance the factual details of the story, the
book is comprised of coloured photographs of both the Plains region,
and Plains Cree culture. The book focuses on the following curricular
objectives: the concepts of family and community and one's
responsibilities within them, communities of the past, and Aboriginal
culture and history. The book comes with reproducible learning pages
(one set or 1 grade level per book). Please specify the desired grade
level of the learning pages: Pre-K- Kindergarten, Grade 1, or Grade 2. Price:
1 copy $23.00
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| Plains Cree Book Series (Pre-Kindergarten- Grade 2) Book 2: My Home is Where the Buffalo Roam | ||
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My
Home Is Where The Buffalo Roam - carries on the story of the Plains
Cree boy, his family and his community. This book focuses on the
buffalo and its importance to the Plains Cree people. Once again,
vibrant coloured photographs are used to enhance the story.
Reproducible learning pages also come with this factual and captivating
storybook. Please specify the desired grade level of the learning
pages: Pre K- Kindergarten, Grade 1, or Grade 2. Price:
1 copy $23.00
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| Counting in Cree: Numerous Numbers of Aboriginal Inventions (Pre-K - Kindergarten) | ||
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This
fun-filled learning resource focuses on Cree numbers 1-20. Aboriginal
inventions is the theme of this book, and it provides students the
opportunity to learn about the numerous contributions made by
Canada’s
Aboriginal peoples. While focusing on core objectives such as: Cree
numbers and Aboriginal contributions, the book is filled with learning
pages that focus on increasing students’ number sense. A 20 piece
paper
puzzle on Cree numbers is included with this book. Price:
1 copy $20.00
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| Counting in Cree: Numerous Numbers of Aboriginal Inventions (Grades 1 & 2) | ||
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This
book is an extension of the Kindergarten series. There are additional
learning pages on Cree number names, addition, subtraction, equal
groups, sets of ten, number patterns etc. Along with the 20 piece paper
puzzle, this book includes a unique number activity designed to instill
active student participation and pride in our Aboriginal heritage. Price:
1 copy $20.00
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| Helping Hands: An Aboriginal Story (For Kindergarten - Grade 1 or Grades 2 & 3 – Please Specify) | ||
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Read
a story about a Plains Cree family and their ties to their Cree
community. This story provides factual details about the Plains region,
and what daily life was like for the Plains Cree long ago. To enhance
the factual details of the story, this neat book is comprised of
photographs (B&W) of both the Plains region and Plains Cree
culture. The second part of the book is dedicated to discussion and
review. The reproducible learning pages in this second half of the book
focus on the following curricular objectives: the concepts of family
and community and one’s responsibilities within them, communities
of
the past, how communities change over time, and Aboriginal culture and
history. Price:
1 copy $20.00
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This
fun and interactive board game allows students to obtain a strong sense
of the fur trade and the important role that Aboriginal peoples had as
guides. The unique 12 x 18 game board is made up ofcoloured photographs
that capture the fur trade era such as: historic trading posts, and
trade routes, transportation methods, animals of the fur trade etc..
The game is fun and very easy to play. Two to six players can play the
game. Talk about a fun way to teach and learn about a fundamental part
of Canadian history. Price: 1 copy $16.00
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| A Treaty in The Making Game (Grades 4 & up) | ||
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This
fun and interactive board game allows students to learn about the fur
trade on the Prairies, and how it eventually led to the signing of
treaties. In particular, the game focuses on the signing of Treaty 6 by
the Plains Cree. The unique 12 x 18 game board is comprised of colou
red photographs that capture the Plains region, the Plains Cree
culture, the fur trade era, and Treaty 6 details. Price:
1 copy $16.00
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| All About the Plains People-A Photo Story (Grades 3-4) | ||
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This
one-of-a-kind resource is filled with coloured photo pages that capture
the Plains region and the heritage of its First Peoples. Like a visual
field trip, one will find amazing photographs of the Plains region, its
animals, ancient tipi rings, historic buffalo pound sites, and ancient
tipi camp sites etc.. We all know that photographs speak a thousand
words so... talk about a fun, unique, and captivating way to learn and
teach! The photo pages are enhanced by pages of text information that
allow for easy reading, while covering core curricular objectives. The
photo story is filled with learning activities and discussion questions
that focus on critical and creative thinking. This new product line is
versatile and is perfect for: additions to theme and unit studies,
independent and cooperative learning, use in learning centers etc... Price:
1 copy $20.00
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| The First Nations of the Plains-A Photo Story (Grades 5 & Up) | ||
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This photo story is similar to “All About the Plains
People,” however, it is geared for higher grade levels. Price: 1 copy $20.00 |
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| The Fur Trade-A Photo Story (Grades 5 & Up) | ||
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This
photo story is filled with a variety of coloured photo pages and text
that illustrate and share the story of Canada’s fur trade,
particularly
in W. Canada. Students will view and learn about historic overland
trade routes and river routes, trading posts, transportation methods
like the York boat, various trade goods, important animals of the fur
trade, and much, much more! Designed in the same manner as the other
photo stories, this learning resource covers core curricular areas and
its learning activities and discussion questions focus on critical and
creative thinking. Price: 1 copy $20.00 + $3.00 shipping. Price:
1 copy $20.00
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| The Métis-A Photo Story (Grades 5 & Up) | ||
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This
informative photo story illustrates and describes the rich and deep
history of the Métis people, their heritage, and their culture.
This
photo story captures Métis life in the fur trade, in the Red
River and
Batoche Settlements, in the Northwest Resistance, and much, much more!
This unique core curricular resource also allows for easy reading, and
like the other photo stories its learning activities and discussion
questions focus on critical and creative thinking. Price:
1 copy $20.00
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| The Aboriginal Guide Game (Grades 4 & Up) | ||
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This
fun and interactive board game allows students to obtain a strong sense
of the fur trade and the important role that Aboriginal peoples had as
guides. The unique 11’ x 17’ game board is made up of
coloured
photographs that capture the fur trade era such as: historic trading
posts, and trade routes, transportation methods, animals of the fur
trade etc.. The game is fun and very easy to play. Two to six players
can play the game. Talk about a fun way to teach and learn about a
fundamental part of Canadian history. Price:
1 copy $16.00
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| An Aboriginal Travelling Adventure (Headstart-Grade 1) | ||
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Read
a story about the life and adventures of an Aboriginal boy from
Canada’s North. The story focuses on life in Northern Canada, the
many
Aboriginal travelling inventions, and numbers 1-20. The
storybook
was uniquely designed in black and white to allow students to have an
active part in the writing process as illustrators. The large images in
the book can either be coloured or left as black and white. The second
part of the book is comprised of learning pages that focus on number
and math activities. Price:
1 copy $16.00
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| An Aboriginal Travelling Adventure (Grades 2- 3) | ||
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Same
story described above, but the learning pages in this book focus on
math curricular objectives for grades 2 & 3. This book would be
a
great asset to grade 2 & 3 social studies classes as it focuses
on
a Northern Aboriginal community. Price:
1 copy $16.00
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| The Tipi: A Special Shelter | ||
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This unique
workbook eloquently
shares detailed information on the tipi, including the meanings and
values held by the tipi poles. In addition to sharing information on
the tipi, this workbook allows students to learn and practice numbers
1-20. Important values are taught and shared in this book such as:
Sharing, Thankfulness and Respect. This book can be utilized in
teaching these and other important values.
Price: 1 copy: $16.00 |
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A Look at Canada, And Its Aboriginal Communities (Grades 2 to 3) |
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This fun-filled
resource provides a
factual account on the history of Canada, its regions, and the
Aboriginal groups that first occupied each region. The concept of
Communities is one of the curricular objectives of this book. The book
was uniquely designed in a juvenile textbook format, with the first
half being the text, and the second half dedicated to discussion and
review. The learning pages in the second half focus on critical and
creative thinking. A fun map game comes with this resource.
Price: 1 copy: $20.00 |
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The Story of Canada From A - Z (Grades 3 to 5) |
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Read all about
Canada’s
amazing history. This exciting and factual story goes from A to Z. The
book is filled with a variety of curricular activities that focus on
skill development in Language Arts and Social Studies. A map activity
on a full coloured 17x22 map of Canada provides a fun review of the
book.
Price: 1 copy: $21.00 |
| From Furs to Treaties (Grades 4 to 6) | |
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This informative
book discusses the
Fur Trade and the Treaties. The book was uniquely designed in a
juvenile textbook format, with the first half of the book being the
text, and the second half dedicated to discussion and review. The
learning pages in the second half of the book focus on critical and
creative thinking and skill development in the curricular areas of
Language Arts, Math and Social Studies.
Price: 1 copy: $20.00 |
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Canada’s Aboriginal Peoples And the Fur Trade (Grades 6 to 12) |
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The fur trade
was a fundamental part
of Canadian history which forever changed Aboriginal societies. This
uniquely sized 5.5 x 8.5 book looks at Canada’s First Peoples
before, during and after the fur trade. This book allows for easy
reading, and will make a great addition to middle years and high school
History, Canadian Studies and Native Studies classes.
Price: 1 copy: $12.00 |
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An Alphabet Story about Canada's First Teachers: The Aboriginals (Headstart to Grade 1) |
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This amazing
2-in-1
storybook/workbook provides a factual account of the many, many things
the Europeans learned about survival and life in Canada from the
Aboriginals’. Each page of this factual story focuses on one
alphabet A through Z. A learning activity corresponds to each page of
the story. The story in this must-have book is great for all ages.
Price: $16.00/per book |
