This series of books examines early Canada. The series provides information on the first inhabitants of Canada, the impact of European contact on First Nations people and the role each played in the development of Canada. The books contain photographs, illustrations and maps, which complement the text. Each book includes an information page that may tell a narrative, describe a journey on a ship or focus on the tools of navigation. Included are a table of contents, a timeline, a suggested res...

This resource covers the physical geography of Canada, histories and stories of ways of life in Canada, and shaping a Canadian identity. The student resource is divided into 15 chapters and includes a skills centre and pronunciation guide. Additional features include photographs, visual references such as maps and graphs, review questions and activities at the end of each chapter. The book includes a table of contents, appendices, a glossary and an index.

Saskatchewan Social Studies 5 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 textbook provides opportunities for hands-on learning and engages students with My Story, Closer Look, Making a Difference and Looking Back activities.

Riel was educated in Montreal, but his desire to be involved in politics brought him back to Red River. In 1870, he led a takeover of Fort Garry in protest against the sale of Red River to the federal government. When Thomas Scott is executed by Riel's provisional government, Riel is forced to flee Canada. He lives in exile in the United States. In 1884, Dumont persuades Riel to return to Canada. The 1885 Rebellion is unsuccessful, and Riel is captured and accused of treason. He is convicte...

Canada's First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples have a rich history. Silvey examines the cultures, struggles and triumphs of Canada's first peoples. She also looks at the arrival of Europeans and the clash of worldviews. Seven major groups of peoples are highlighted in the resource. The resource contains illustrations, maps, profiles of prominent individuals and current terminology for the First Nations peoples, as well as the names they were once called by others. The book includes a table...

History class comes to life for Tyrese and his friend in his graphic novel from the Tales from Big Spirit series. A time machine brings Gabriel Dumont to their school and allows the boys to learn first-hand about a bison hunt, a meeting with Louis Riel and the Battle of Batoche.

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...