Social Studies 4
IN4.1
Analyze how First Nations and Métis people have shaped and continue to shape Saskatchewan.
Indicators for this outcome
| (a) |
Create biographic profiles of a selection of Saskatchewan First Nations and Métis leaders in the time period prior to Saskatchewan joining Confederation (e.g., Poundmaker, Big Bear, Riel, Dumont, Almighty Voice). |
| (b) |
Create an inventory of the contributions of First Nations and Métis people to government, business, and professional life in Saskatchewan (e.g., consulting firms, outfitters, financial firms, architects, educators, health workers, legal specialists, artists, athletes). |
| (c) |
Explain the significance of dance and music to First Nations and Métis peoples and its contribution to Saskatchewan intercultural development. |
| (d) |
Illustrate the contributions of First Nations and Métis artists, sculptors, musicians, dancers, storytellers and writers to Saskatchewan culture (e.g., Buffy Sainte-Marie, Allen Sapp, David Bouchard, Michael Lonechild, Henry Beaudry, Andrea Menard, Angelique Merasty). |
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R051437
The Giving Tree: A Retelling of a Traditional Métis Story About Giving and Receiving
Developed in both Michif and English, this book and compact disc focus on the memories of Moushoom as he recalls the experience of finding the giving tree with his parents. This retelling of a traditional story highlights Métis core values and beliefs including strength, kindness, courage, tolerance, honesty, respect, love, sharing, caring, balance, patience and most of all - a meaningful connection with the Creator and Mother Earth.
Media and Formats :
Book
CD/DVD
Price :
$12.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R072219
Black Bear Pastry and Other Delights
Raised in the city, Kenny visits his grandparents, Helen and Willie, on the farm. Kenny tells Grandma Helen about visiting the carnival and all the candy he managed to eat. This reminds Grandma Helen of a story and black bear pastry.
Inspired by her story, Kenny wants to surprise Grandma Helen. He asks his father, Allan, to stop at a store so he can buy a bear. Allan explains that bears cannot be purchased, but are hunted. The next weekend, Allan, Kenny and Willie go hunting for a bear. They have many adventures as Allan tries to snag a bear so Grandma Helen can make black bear pastry.
Inspired by her story, Kenny wants to surprise Grandma Helen. He asks his father, Allan, to stop at a store so he can buy a bear. Allan explains that bears cannot be purchased, but are hunted. The next weekend, Allan, Kenny and Willie go hunting for a bear. They have many adventures as Allan tries to snag a bear so Grandma Helen can make black bear pastry.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$10.50
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R070843
All Access
In this episode from the Wapos Bay Series, cousin Betty arrives in a wheelchair and the community does its best to adapt to her personal needs. T-Bear avoids Betty when he finds out she is sick. Betty is hurt because she thinks T-Bear no longer likes her. The community of Wapos Bay decides to make it easier for Elders and people with disabilities to get around.
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Media and Formats :
Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R102107
My First Métis Lobstick: A Story of Métis Life During the Voyageur Fur Trade Days
This illustrated book describes the tradition of the lobstick feast celebrated by the Métis people of Canada as told from the viewpoint of a Métis child born in 1820. The book reveals the importance of lobstick making and ceremony to the Métis community. The stories are written in English and Michif and are recorded in both languages on an audio CD included at the back of the resource.
Media and Formats :
Book
CD/DVD
Price :
$15.00
Record posted/updated:
June 15, 2022
R100647
Saskatchewan Social Studies 4. Student Text
Saskatchewan Social Studies 4 has been custom published for Saskatchewan and has been developed by a team of Saskatchewan teachers. At the beginning of each unit, the Essential Question box sets the focus for the unit. The book provides opportunities for hands-on learning and engages students with My Story, Closer Look, and Making a Difference, and Looking Back activities.
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Saskatchewan Social Studies 4. Teacher Resource with DVD
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$85.31
Record posted/updated:
August 15, 2020
R012416
Concentus Citizenship Education Resources. Grade 4: The Intentional & Explicit Teaching of Essential Citizenship Competencies
Students will extend their exploration of rules and societal order to the workings of the various governing systems in Saskatchewan, including First Nations and Métis governance and provincial governance structures. Students will begin to understand the impact of the differing levels of government and understand the connections between varying levels of responsibility.
Links :
Download
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 25, 2019
R046071
When the Spirits Dance
During World War II, Lawrence's father goes overseas with the Canadian army. His mother raises the children alone. As a young Cree boy, Lawrence struggles with the meaning of war and missing his father and his teachings about the natural way of life.
When the family is threatened by army runaways, Lawrence must call upon his knowledge of traditional skills and find the courage to keep his family safe. Lawrence faces his challenges, becomes wiser and stronger and earns the respect of his Elders.
When the family is threatened by army runaways, Lawrence must call upon his knowledge of traditional skills and find the courage to keep his family safe. Lawrence faces his challenges, becomes wiser and stronger and earns the respect of his Elders.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$16.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R041495
The Red Sash
A young Métis boy lives near the fur trading post of Fort William. His father spends the winter months as a guide leading voyageurs into the Northwest to trade for furs. At Rendezvous, the voyageurs paddle back to Fort William with their furs and the North West Company canoes bring supplies for the next season.
The young boy rows to a nearby island and hunts hare for the celebration. While at the island, a storm begins and a canoe carrying a gentleman from the North West Company is caught on the lake. The boy helps the canoe land and takes the gentleman to town in his canoe, earning the voyageur's red sash.
The book includes brief background information on Fort William and a glossary.
The young boy rows to a nearby island and hunts hare for the celebration. While at the island, a storm begins and a canoe carrying a gentleman from the North West Company is caught on the lake. The boy helps the canoe land and takes the gentleman to town in his canoe, earning the voyageur's red sash.
The book includes brief background information on Fort William and a glossary.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$18.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R100307
Hands-On Social Studies Grade 4. Saskatchewan Edition
This resource contains classroom activities grouped into units that support the four goals of the Saskatchewan curriculum: Interactions and Interdependence, Dynamic Relationships, Power and Authority, and Resources and Wealth. Each unit begins with planning tips for the teacher, a list of the outcomes that are supported through the activities, reproducible student materials and assessment ideas. Background information for the teacher is also included at the beginning of each activity, along with guided inquiry questions for students.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$125.00
Record posted/updated:
September 17, 2019
R050687
A Native American Thought of It: Amazing Inventions and Innovations
First Nations people relied on their ingenuity to use the available resources around them. This resulted in many developments that made life easier for the communities. For example, the Iroquois were skilled at growing and harvesting food and the Sioux and Comanche developed camouflage and decoys to make catching animals easier.
The book includes photographs, illustrations, a table of contents, a note on the symbols used in the book and an index. American and Canadian First Nations contributions are discussed in the book.
The book includes photographs, illustrations, a table of contents, a note on the symbols used in the book and an index. American and Canadian First Nations contributions are discussed in the book.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$9.95
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
R100148
Call of the Fiddle = Li Vyayloon ka Taypwatikooyen
A young boy named Nolin learns more about his Métis heritage and traditions when he attends Back to Batoche Days with his family. He enjoys hearing the fiddling, dances the jig in competition and Nolin's Moushoom tells him about the Riel Resistance. The book's text is presented in English and Michif, accompanied by a CD containing a narration of the book in both languages and including music mentioned in the book.
Media and Formats :
Book
CD/DVD
Price :
$15.00
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R102879
How We Lived with Other People
Curated by Alberta's Glenbow Museum, this website presents text, diagrams and photographs that explain what life was like for First Nations peoples before and after treaty. The website specifically focuses on the Blackfoot First Nation, but the correlations to the experiences of Saskatchewan First Nations are valuable.
Links :
Website
Media and Formats :
Website
Topic :
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
February 15, 2019
R021565
Community Ties
The Community Ties kit is part of the Take Action for Reconciliation series that introduces students to Indigenous cultures, perspectives and worldviews to promote the principles of reconciliation. The kit is composed of multiple copies of a student book and a teacher's guide that contains suggestions for enrichment and cross-curricular activities. The student books contain stories about Indigenous communities in Canada, highlighting the importance of strong families and communities.
Media and Formats :
Kit
Topic :
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
$385.00 (16-pack)
Record posted/updated:
November 6, 2019
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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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
R046591
Under One Sun Grade 4. Complete Classroom Set
This set includes six copies each of six pamphlets and one print teacher's resource. The reading levels range from N-S. The topics address various aspects of treaty such as treaty symbols, making treaties, Treaty Days, the fairness of numbered treaties and residential schools.
Media and Formats :
Kit
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 10, 2022