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Celebrating the Year of the Métis: Junior
Confederation Debates, 1865-1949: Intermediate/Senior Mini Unit: Saskatchewan Provincial Edition
After reading background information, brief biographies and primary materials, students engage in a debate between the pro- and anti-Confederation factions. This edition is aligned with the Saskatchewan provincial curriculum for History 30: Canadian Studies, Native Studies 10, and Native Studies 30.
First Nation's Involvement in the War of 1812: Cause and Consequence: Part I
The First Shot Rang Out
Website for virtual exhibit centred on the Battle of Duck Lake, the first armed engagement of the North West Resistance. Includes links to 110 images, the story of the battle from the differing perspectives of the museum, the Métis, civilians and military, and First Nations and brief biographies of Gabriel Dumont, Louis Riel, Hillyard Mitchell, L.N.F. Crozier, and Acheson Gosford Irvine.
Gabriel Dumont
Gabriel Dumont: Métis Legend
Brief video discusses the life of the Metis leader and his role in the 1885 Resistance. Duration: 7:25.
Related Material: Transcript; Teacher's Guide.
Ghosts of the North West Coast
The Indian Missionary Record (Vol. XVIII, No. 5, May, 1955)
Indian Record (Vol. XXVIII, No. 8, October, 1965)
Indian Record (Vol. XXX, No. 7, September, 1967)
Indian Record (Vol. XXXI, No. 6, June-July, 1968)
Inspired Leadership for Difficult Times
Historical overview of First Nations treaty signatory, Ahtahkakoop, who as part of his strategy to ensure future generations’ success, adopted the white man’s religion, education and agricultural pursuits.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.34.
Louis Riel
Louis Riel: Changing Perceptions
Native Leaders of Canada
Website presents three sections: brief biographies of leaders, resources for educators, and a community section for people to express their ideas on leadership.
An Overview of the Rough Rock Demonstration School
Teacher's Guide: On the Trail of the Hollywood Indian: Reel Injun
Tecumseh: A Chronicle of the Last Great Leader of His People
Historical social studies textbook.
The War Chief of the Six Nations: A Chronicle of Joseph Brant
Historical social studies textbook.