R053242
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.
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R054241
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.
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Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R007671
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.
Record posted/updated:
June 3, 2020
R100145
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.
Record posted/updated:
March 11, 2020
R048444
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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Record posted/updated:
October 7, 2020
R007928
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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Record posted/updated:
October 20, 2021