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Canada’s Natives Long Ago
Rated 4.80 out of 5
$34.99
Canada’s Natives Long Ago is a delightful and educational curriculum that offers a unique, and often first-hand perspective on the rich history and culture of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. Designed to be both fun and informative, it is an ideal choice for children of all ages who are eager to learn about the diverse and fascinating world of Canada’s First Nations.

The chapters on the seven culture groups include lists of living resources, curated videos along with the beautifully illustrated content pages. The idea of a project book is introduced with instructions in each lesson, and downloadable cut-out images to include in the project book or lap-book. Everything is laid out for the teacher.
- ISBN: 9781927474068
- Author: Donna Ward
- 100 pages, 60 lessons
- Ages: 8-12
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Nomadic or Stationary Lifestyles of Indigenous Peoples (PDF Download)
$6.50
Nomadic or Stationary Lifestyles of Indigenous Peoples is a 3 lesson introductory unit study about lifestyles of the First Nations. It includes a short read-aloud lesson and printable workpage.
- Author: Donna Ward
- 10 pages, 3 lessons
- Ages: 8-12
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Life in a Longhouse Village
$10.95
Life in a Longhouse Village was a way of life all of the nations shared.

Children will learn about the fascinating lifestyle of these hunters and farmers and discover what life was like in a longhouse clan.
- ISBN: 9780778704621
- Author: Bobbie Kalman
- 32 pages
- Ages 8-12
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Life in a Plains Camp
$10.95
Life in a Plains Camp looks at a nomadic community that based its livelihood on hunting buffalo.

The people who were constantly on the move depended on one another for happiness and support. Men, women, and children worked together to make sure the entire camp was fed and clothed.
- ISBN: 9780778704614
- Author: Bobbie Kalman
- 32 pages
- Ages: 8-12
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Life in an Anishinabe Camp
$10.95
This beautifully illustrated text describing the Algonquian-speaking people of the woodlands around the Great Lakes region, will bring to life their fascinating culture for children.

Learn about wigwams, birchbark canoes, hunting, clothing, celebrations and more as you imagine life in the woodlands.
- ISBN: 9780778704652
- Author: Bobby Kalman
- 32 pages
- Ages: 8-12
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Life in the Far North
$10.95
Canadians have always been fascinated with Life in the Far North as we wonder about survival in the harsh elements.

The daily lives and expertise of the Inuit people in creating their snow houses, acquiring food and clothing, and travel by kayak is beautifully illustrated in this book. Imagination will come alive as your children look at the pictures and read the information to find out more.
- ISBN: 9780778704690
- Author: Bobbie Kalman
- 32 pages
- Ages: 8-12
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Nations of the Northwest Coast
$10.95
The Tlingit, the Haida, and the Kwakiutl are among the hundreds of separate groups of First Peoples who have lived on the Northwest Coast of North America for thousands of years.

Children will learn how the First Peoples gathered food and other resources from the forests, rivers, and ocean. The text describes the lifestyle, beliefs, and social structure of these peoples with beautiful accompanying illustrations.
- ISBN: 9780778704706
- Author: Bobbie Kalman
- 32 pages
- Ages: 8-12
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Native Homes
$10.95
This fascinating book looks at many of the lodges, or dwellings, built and used by the aboriginal nations across the continent.

A map showing the lodges appears at the beginning of the book, and beautiful, detailed illustrations show the exteriors, interiors, and way of life in each lodge.
- ISBN: 9780778704638
- Author: Bobbie Kalman
- 32 pages
- Ages: 8-12
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Native North American Wisdom and Gifts
$10.95
Many of the foods we eat, the tools we use, the games we play, and even the ideas in which we believe, originated with North American Native peoples.

Beautiful images and easy-to-follow text help young readers discover the Native traditions and practices that were adopted by European explorers, North American settlers, and other people around the world.
- ISBN: 9780778704768
- Author: Bobbie Kalman & Niki Walker
- 32 pages
- Ages: 8-12
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Residential Schools Bundle
$49.00
Margaret’s two stories, Fatty Legs and A Stranger at Home, tell of an unyieldingly curious and brave young girl whose thirst for education leads her to a residential school, where she finds her goal for knowledge, while facing hardship. Later, reconnecting with her roots upon returning home is a challenge. Storm at Batoche, a picture book, follows a young boy who, lost in a snowstorm, encounters the compassionate Métis leader Louis Riel. As Long as the River Flows portrays the poignant final summer of a boy before he must attend residential school, highlighting the emotional toll of such separation.

There’s many narratives out there – let it be the one you engage with your students with.
- 4 Stories
- Ages: 8-12
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Birchbark Bundle
Rated 5.00 out of 5
$59.00
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This First Nations perspective of the time of Little House on the Prairie, gives a sweet alternate view to the pioneering stories. These books do not disappoint!

Omakayas, a young Ojibway girl, lives with her family on an island in Lake Superior around 1847.
- ISBN: 9780123453563
- Author: Louise Erdich
- Ages: 8-12
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Birchbark House (Birchbark House #1)
$12.50
Omakayas, a young Ojibway girl, lives with her family on an island in Lake Superior around 1847. Erdrich, drawing on her family’s history, tells us the story from the First Nations perspective.
- ISBN: 9780063064164
- Author: Louise Erdrich
- 244 pages
- Ages: 8-12
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