Jim McMurtry has dedicated his life to teaching historical truths. He is a steadfast warrior standing tall in his convictions against the gasping, whimpering left who will eventually expire under the tsunami of prevailing truths. One fateful day in late May 2021, as I was teaching Calculus 12 …, news was feverishly spread about the…
In his article They Would Call Me a “Denier” – Let Me Explain what I Believe about Residential Schools in Canada, Rodney Clifton challenges the current narrative from his own lived experience. This post provides a short-read summary as the author uses critical thinking skills to challenge claims of ‘murder’ in residential schools. Drawing on…
Weaving, a skill used for centuries to make useful items for life, is also an easy craft for young children to begin to see patterns, and learn to create order and usefulness from basic items. Find out the value of weaving for children, and see easy tutorials in the videos or Blog Link here. Related…
The great Cree Chief, Mistahimaskwa, was the last Chief to reluctantly sign the infamous numbered treaties that confined aboriginals to reservations. He held out because he accurately foresaw the consequences of that policy. Changes brought by the railway and settlement in the west tragically destroyed the way of life of the First Peoples. Mistahimaskwa, known…
Birch bark is a pliable wood and most known for use in canoe construction. First Nations peoples used birch bark for many things, from covering their wigwams, making cradle boards for carrying babies, to using it for baskets, bowls, and even cooking pots. Students can have fun making a birch bark basket with instructions in…
]The igloo is a simple, yet complex structure recognized around the world. It has been decades since igloos were a common form of housing for the Inuit, but it’s still an iconic symbol for Canada’s northern people and for all Canadians. How does a house made of snow keep anyone warm, especially when it’s –40°…
