Health Education K
USCK.1
Develop basic habits to establish healthy relationships with self, others, and the environment.
Indicators for this outcome
| (a) |
Develop language with which to wonder and talk about healthy behaviours. |
| (b) |
Express what is known about healthy behaviours (e.g., sleeping, laughing, crying, observing nature, attending ceremonies, drinking water). |
| (c) |
Ask questions and seek answers about healthy behaviours. |
| (d) |
Illustrate what "healthy" looks like, sounds like, and feels like in a variety of contexts. |
| (e) |
Recognize examples of healthy habits (e.g., brushing teeth, washing hands, relaxing, reading, and sharing). |
| (f) |
Explore healthy behaviours and healthy relationships through creative expression (e.g., dramatization, role play) and storytelling. |
| (g) |
Represent visually, physically, and/or verbally why healthy habits are important. |
| (h) |
Describe feelings of calmness/peacefulness and experiment with the language to convey these feelings. |
| (i) |
Examine opportunities to be healthy at school and at home. |
| (j) |
Share what is known about healthy relationships (e.g., be kind to each other, laugh together, accept differences, feel like one belongs and contributes). |
| (k) |
Observe and discuss interactions among others (i.e., real life, media, literature) to identify positive/helpful and negative/hurtful behaviours. |
| (l) |
Recognize the value of taking time to "stop and think" before choosing/acting. |
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R044950
The Hello, Goodbye Window
Told in the first person voice of a little girl, this is a love story about the special relationship between a grandchild and her grandparents. For this little girl, the kitchen window of her grandparents' house is a magic gateway where special experiences occur. The surrealistic-style, fantastically coloured paintings by Chris Raschka are very engaging.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$14.28 US
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R018664
Concentus Citizenship Education Resources. Kindergarten: The Intentional & Explicit Teaching of Essential Citizenship Competencies
This unit supports students in understanding what it means to be engaged and lifelong learning citizens. Students will consider the relationship between rights and responsibilities that bring order to society. Students will work to understand the varying impacts that rules have on people. As students strive to understand that, they will also work to understand the underlying purpose behind the rule.
Links :
Download
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
June 3, 2020
R055629
When I Feel Good About Myself
A little guinea pig discusses the many reasons why she feels good about herself. Some of the reasons for her self-confidence are that she has unique interests and abilities; she is not afraid to make mistakes while learning new things; she does not need to be the best, only to try her hardest; she is somebody's friend and somebody loves her just as she is.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$8.55
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R070965
Bullying. A Handbook for Educators and Parents
Based on research conducted in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Scandinavia, this professional resource from the Handbooks for Parents and Educators Series explores bullying within public schools. It provides insight into the short- and long-term effects that bullying can have on students, their families and teachers. Focusing on sexual bullying, homophobic bullying and bullying of students with disabilities, it offers insights on the social dynamics of the classroom, the hallways and the playground. Bullying: A Handbook for Educators and Parents provides guidance for teachers and parents/caregivers who are working together to prevent bullying in schools. Included are a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
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Book
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Price :
$43.00
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R046709
A Trip with Grandma
In this picture book, young Sprout is very nervous about leaving his parents to go on a trip with his older sister and grandmother. After numerous phone calls home and several new experiences, Sprout finally is self-confident enough to relax and enjoy the experience. Cartoon-style illustrations enliven the easy-to-read text.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$6.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R046710
Fred Stays with Me!
Relayed in the first person, a young daughter of divorced parents explains how she sometimes lives with her dad and sometimes with her mom. This lifestyle brings many inconsistencies for the protagonist, but one constant is her faithful pet dog, Fred, who always goes with her. Fred is very mischievous, but the family agrees to teach Fred to behave so that the young girl can keep him. The cartoon-style illustrations add appeal to this poignant story that many children will be able to relate to personally.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$10.49
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R003084
No Trespassing--This is My Body!
This picture book explores the topic of how children should understand the privacy of their bodies and the differences between appropriate and inappropriate touch. It also conveys to children that feelings that result from inappropriate touch should be shared with a trusted adult. A parent guide at the back of the book goes through steps of what can be done to help and prevention tips and may be useful to educator, as well. This book contains engaging pictures and uses coloured font for important messages.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Topic :
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price :
$16.96
Record posted/updated:
July 2, 2021
R044434
Prevention in Motion: Preventing Abuse, Bullying and Harassment of Children and Youth
Tailored for adults, this resource clearly defines various types of abuse, neglect and harassment. It outlines indications of problems and their effects on children and youth. Readers will learn of the barriers and benefits to preventing violence and methods for proactively building safer relationships within schools and communities. Included are a table of contents and a bibliography of related resources.
Media and Formats :
Book
Topic :
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price :
$20.00
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R043412
Russell the Sheep
No matter how hard he tries, Russell the sheep cannot drift into sleep. He tries making his environment darker, changing his attire, moving to different places and counting. Finally, by morning Russell falls asleep. The light-hearted illustrations rendered in soft, nighttime shades are intriguing.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$7.25
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R042002
Four Friends in Autumn
Miss Piggy's autumn dinner party is ruined when she starts tasting the soup, the fritters, the soufflé, and everything else to make sure they are perfect and she cannot stop! Even though Miss Piggy has eaten all the food, her friends find a solution that allows them to enjoy dinner after all. Tomie dePaola's classic drawings add appeal to this touching story about the value of friendship.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$19.99
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R044491
A Letter to Amy
The wind spoils Peter's attempt to mail a special birthday invitation to Amy. This video is an adaptation of the picture book by renowned American author and illustrator Ezra Jack Keats.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$75.00
Record posted/updated:
October 8, 2020
R046874
The Great Fuzz Frenzy
Based on the award-winning picture book of the same title by Janet Stevens, the video begins when a fuzzy green tennis ball tumbles into a prairie dog hole. The arrival of the ball causes a great frenzy as the prairie dogs begin to decorate themselves with green fuzz and argue over who should have more fuzz. After a prairie dog named Big Bart steals all the fuzz, he is captured by an eagle. This crisis causes the prairie dogs to reunite and come to Big Bart's rescue, thus demonstrating the true meaning of community.
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Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$75.00
Record posted/updated:
December 6, 2018
R070176
Apt. 3
The sound of a harmonica leads to an understanding between a blind man and two boys who live in the same building in the city. This video is an adaptation of the picture book by renowned American author and illustrator Ezra Jack Keats.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$75.00
Record posted/updated:
November 26, 2019
R012012
Teatree Tells: A Child Abuse Prevention Kit
This kit provides posters, a picture book and puppet, reproducible sheets, lessons and activities for teachers to help engage young students who are learning about personal safety as it relates to sexual abuse. All of the activities give background information to teachers in order to interact with students as they learn about disclosure and secrecy to prevent sexual abuse.
Media and Formats :
Kit
Topic :
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price :
$45.00
Record posted/updated:
July 2, 2021
R015647
Kids in the Know K-9 Program Kit(3rd ed.)
This resource provides materials to teach and reinforce safety skills for students from Kindergarten through Grade 9. Lesson materials deal equally with personal safety and sexual exploitation. The program contains an individual teacher's guide with lessons and activities for each grade plus 5 storybooks, 3 puppets and 2 plush dolls. Materials may also be purchased by individual grade.
Media and Formats :
Kit
Topic :
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price :
$260.00
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R048966
Rosie and Buttercup
Life is perfect for young Rosie, until one day she decides that she does not really want Buttercup, her baby sister. Rosie's solution to this dilemma is to give Buttercup to her neighbour free of charge! For a while, Rosie is happy - no more crying, no more shushing and no more sharing everything! Predictably, however, Rosie regrets her decision and asks for her sister back in trade for something she loves - a bag of sun-dried dandelion puffs. Colourful, cartoon-style illustrations enliven the easy-to-read text.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$18.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R006694
No Means No!: Teaching Children About Personal Boundaries, Respect and Consent; Empowering Kids By Respecting Their Choices and Their Right to Say, 'No!'
This picture book explores the topic of personal boundaries, respect and consent using attainable language. It provides examples of how children can voice their feelings by using a simple phrase that is easy to understand. It includes a section of notes to the reader and discussion questions for parents, caregivers and educators.
Media and Formats :
Book
Topic :
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price :
$12.95 USD
Record posted/updated:
July 2, 2021
R050592
The Delicious Bug
This book depicts two hungry chameleons that fight furiously over a juicy bug and nearly get eaten themselves in the process. The chameleons, however, come to recognize the error of their ways and, with the help of a frog, conclude that cooperating and sharing produce better results. The pair also apologizes and makes amends to the forest friends who were forced to endure the disturbance caused by their argument.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$8.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R041565
No Room for Bullies: From the Classroom to Cyberspace
Designed for educators, administrators and parents, this book helps readers to recognize bullying problems and offers strategies to help rectify the problems. No Room for Bullies offers ways to measure the social climate of a school; a 12-point checklist on preventing problems in hallways, classrooms and common areas; advice for establishing and reinforcing classroom rules; a safe Internet-surfing contract for students and more. Included are a table of contents, lists of resources and an index.
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Book
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Price :
$14.95 US
Record posted/updated:
April 27, 2019
R044728
What Are You Doing, Sam?
In this addition to the well-known Sam and Stella books, Sam is having a wonderful time playing with his pet dog, Fred. Stella keeps a watchful eye over her brother as he swims with Fred, plays hide and seek with him, attempts to teach him to roll over and to read, makes pancakes for him and paints with him. The cartoon-style art, rendered in soft watercolours, helps to bring this heart-warming story to life.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$14.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R046792
Bear Feels Sick
When Bear is suffering from the flu, his helpful friends come to the rescue. They make him soup and herbal tea, sing him lullabies and watch over him until he begins to recover. This story in rhyme is illustrated with delightfully detailed colour illustrations.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$9.99
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R102364
Got Lungs? Grades K-3 KNOw Tobacco Resource Guide
This website includes numerous lessons that support tobacco prevention provincial health education curricula.
Links :
Click here
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 21, 2019
R044494
Peter's Chair
Peter wants to run away when his now baby sister arrives, but he learns something about growing up instead. This video is an adaptation of the picture book by renowned American author and illustrator Ezra Jack Keats.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$75.00
Record posted/updated:
October 8, 2020
R052869
Splat the Cat
In this animated video, Splat is worried about his first day at cat school. He invents excuses as to why he should not go to school and that school can wait for another day. To help him overcome his anxiety, Splat puts his pet mouse, Seymour, in his lunch box. Splat meets his teacher, Mrs. Wimpydimple, and the rest of his classmates. He learns amazing things about cats. When Seymour escapes from his lunch box, Splat discovers that cats are supposed to chase and catch mice. By the end of the school day, Splat has made new friends and has taught Mrs. Wimpydimple something new. This video is an adaptation of the picture book written and illustrated by Rob Scotton.
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Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Video
Price :
$59.95 USD
Record posted/updated:
December 3, 2021
R044779
The New Girl...and Me
With spirited, cartoon-style illustrations and light-hearted text, this book tells how a young girl named Mia helps a new girl named Shakeeta to feel at home in her new school. The two girls bond when Mia shows an interest in Shakeeta's pet iguana named Igabelle.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$19.99
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
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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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$15.95
Record posted/updated:
January 3, 2020
R039811
Hats!
In this sparsely worded picture book, a young boy is very proud to wear his new hat. He begins to doubt his choice, however, when a bully in the park calls his hat "dumb." Fortunately, other children come along and tell the protagonist that his hat is cool. In the end, the children work together to befriend the bully. Bright, simple illustrations complement the text.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$19.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R046596
The Golden Rule
A grandfather explains the Golden Rule to his grandson from various religious and cultural perspectives. The two also discuss how the world would improve if everyone practised this age-old advice. The beautiful imagery reflects the traditional art associated with the various religions.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$17.95 US
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
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
R047989
Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend
In this light-hearted story, timid Scaredy Squirrel is afraid to have a friend because it is too risky - the friend might bite him. Eventually, the infamous squirrel decides that a goldfish would make a perfect friend (no teeth); however, a muddy, rowdy dog interferes when Scaredy attempts to meet the goldfish. Scaredy is terrified at first, but eventually he and the dog become soulmates. Softly coloured, cartoon-style artwork, which includes diagrams, illustrated lists and a map, enliven the text.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$8.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R051294
Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity
Based on the picture book of the same title by Mo Willems, this video tells of a case of mistaken stuffed bunny identity. Trixie is excited to bring her Knuffle Bunny to school for show and tell, but is disappointed that Sonja also brings hers. The girls squabble, and this causes the teacher to take the bunnies away from them. When the teacher returns the bunnies to the girls, she inadvertently switches them. When the mistake is discovered in the wee hours of the morning, Trixie's father organizes an exchange in the park. Following the exchange, a friendship between the two girls blossoms.
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Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$95.00
Record posted/updated:
July 2, 2020
R044510
The Snowy Day
Peter slides down snowy mountains as he delights in the silent wonder of a city snow. This video is an adaptation of the picture book by renowned American author and illustrator Ezra Jack Keats.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$75.00
Record posted/updated:
October 8, 2020
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
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
November 17, 2022
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
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
Media and Formats :
Book
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
December 20, 2023
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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Grandfather, What is a Medicine Wheel?
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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
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
R037470
Nipêhon = I Wait
This picture book is written in Cree using standard roman orthography and syllabics as well as English. It tells the story of grandmother, mother and daughter who walk to the field, pray and gather yarrow. At the end of the book is a recipe for yarrow tea. This book offers a way to discuss cultural traditions.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$39.95
Record posted/updated:
January 7, 2022
R070730
My Body! What I Say Goes!
This picture book educates children about the importance of personal body safety. It focuses on developing student understanding of five body safety rules. Discussion questions and additional links to resources are included at the back of the book.
Media and Formats :
Book
Topic :
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 15, 2022
R012788
Jack Teaches His Friends to be KidSafe!
This story book teaches children nine personal safety rules. At the back of the book there is a Language of Safety glossary and a section containing information for adults.
Media and Formats :
Book
Topic :
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 15, 2022
R105097
Stories of The North - Animals of the North(Season 1: Episode 1)
Episode 1: Animals of the North In this episode, Cree words for animals are featured.
Media and Formats :
Video
Topic :
EYE
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
July 18, 2024
R105130
Stories of The North - Winter Play(Season 1: Episode 2)
Episode 2: Winter Play - In this episode, Cree words for family members are featured.
Media and Formats :
Video
Topic :
EYE
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
July 15, 2024
R105098
Stories of The North - At the Trapline(Season 1 - Episode 3)
Episode 3 - At the Trapline
In this episode, the focus is learning to count in Cree.
Media and Formats :
Video
Topic :
EYE
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
July 18, 2024
R105099
Stories of The North - Summer at the Cabin(Season 1: Episode 4)
Episode 4 - Summer at the Cabin
In this episode, the focus is learning the Cree words for things we see in Summer
Media and Formats :
Video
Topic :
EYE
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
July 18, 2024
R105101
Stories of The North - Making Moccasins(Season 1: Episode 5)
Episode 5 - Making Moccasins
In this episode, the focus is learning colors in Cree.
Media and Formats :
Video
Topic :
EYE
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
July 18, 2024
R105102
Stories of The North - Hunting in the Fall(Season 1: Episode 6)
Episode 6 - Hunting in the Fall
In this episode, the focus is learning the Cree words for various actions.
Media and Formats :
Video
Topic :
EYE
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
July 18, 2024
R105103
Stories of The North - Favourite Foods(Season 1: Episode 7)
Episode 7 - Favourite Foods
In this episode, the focus is learning the Cree words for foods of the North.
Media and Formats :
Video
Topic :
EYE
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
July 18, 2024
R105106
Stories of The North - Camping with My Family(Season 1: Episode 9)
Episode 9 - Camping with My Family
In this episode, the focus is learning the Cree words associated with camping.
Media and Formats :
Video
Topic :
EYE
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
July 18, 2024
R105105
Stories of The North - The Big Talent Show(Season 1: Episode 10)
Episode 10 - The Big Talent Show
In this episode, the focus is learning the Cree words for things seen at a talent show.
Media and Formats :
Video
Topic :
EYE
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
July 18, 2024
R105104
Stories of The North - Catching Fish(Season 1: Episode 8)
Episode 8 - Catching Fish
In this episode, the focus is learning the Cree words for adjectives.
Media and Formats :
Video
Topic :
EYE
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
July 18, 2024