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Canadian Studies: Grade 12

Note: The list of resources in this section provides an update to Canadian Studies: A Bibliography for History 30, Native Studies 30, Social Studies 30 (1997).


Aboriginal Elders and Community Workers in Schools: A Guide for School Divisions and Their Partners
Access to History: The Canadian History Series
Adventurers: Hudson's Bay Company: The Epic Story
Against the Odds
Ah… the Money, the Money, the Money: The Battle for Saltspring
The Art of Decoding Political Cartoons: A Teacher's Guide
Beef Inc.
The Big Wind-Up!: The Final Book of Nasty 90s Cartoons
Building a Better World: An Introduction to Trade Unionism in Canada
Canada: A Nation Unfolding. Ontario ed.
Canada: A People's History: Volumes One and Two
Canada and the Holocaust: Social Responsibility and Global Citizenship: A Resource Guide for Social Studies 11 Teachers
Canada at the Polls!
Canada: Face of a Nation
Canada: The Story of a Developing Nation
Canada: The Story of Our Heritage
Canada Year Book 2001
Canada's First Nations: A History of Founding Peoples From Earliest Times. 3rd ed.
Canadian by Conviction: Asserting Our Citizenship
Canadian History for Dummies
The Canadians: Biographies of a Nation
Canadians in War and Peacekeeping
The Canadians Series. Rev. ed.
Canvas of War: Painting the Canadian Experience, 1914 to 1945
The Champions Series
A Citizen's Guide to Government. 2nd ed.
Citizenship: Issues and Action
Colour Blind
Counterpoints: Exploring Canadian Issues
Destinies: Canadian History Since Confederation. 4th ed.
Donna's Story
Duncan Campbell Scott: The Poet and the Aboriginals
Encyclopedia of British Columbia
Essentials of Canadian Politics and Government
The Ethical Process: An Approach to Controversial Issues. 2nd ed.
Far From Home: Canadians in the First World War
First Nations of the Plains: Creative, Adaptable, Enduring
Flashback Canada. 4th ed.
For Man Must Work
From Our Mothers' Arms: The Intergenerational Impact of Residential Schools in Saskatchewan
From the Gallows: The Lost Testimony of Louis Riel
Gabriel Dumont in Paris: A Novel History
Global Showdown: How the New Activists Are Fighting Global Corporate Rule
The Great Canadian Adventure
Great Canadian Political Cartoons, 1820 to 1914
The Great Depression
History of the Canadian Peoples: Volume 1: Beginnings to 1867. 3rd ed.
Homelessness: The Making and Unmaking of a Crisis
Honour of the Crown
John McCrae's War: In Flanders Fields
Journey to Justice
The Just a Minute Omnibus: Glimpses of Our Great Canadian Heritage
Land: Territory and Resources
The Language of Canadian Politics: A Guide to Important Terms and Concepts. 3rd ed.
Life: People, Fauna and Flora
Making Connections: Canada's Geography
The Metis: Our People, Our Story
Okanagan Dreams
Origins: Canadian History to Confederation. 4th ed.
Our Century: The Canadian Journey in the Twentieth Century
Rocks at Whiskey Trench
Salt (Video). National Film Board of Canada
Saskatchewan Remembers Then and Now: An Anthology of Saskatchewan War Veterans
Silk, Spices, and Glory: In Search of the Northwest Passage
Spotlight Canada. 4th ed.
Sundog Highway: Writing From Saskatchewan
Sunrise: Saskatchewan Elders Speak. 2nd ed.
Thunder Through My Veins: Memories of a Métis Childhood
Times Past Series
To Colonize a People: The File Hills Aboriginal Farm Colony
Tommy Douglas: Building the New Society
Tracing Your Saskatchewan Ancestors: A Guide to the Records and How to Use Them
Web of Hate: Inside Canada's Far Right Network. Rev. & updated ed.
Wendy Lill: Playwright in Parliament
Westray
Women's History Month: A Celebration of Women's Lives
Workers' Millennium Series

Aboriginal Elders and Community Workers in Schools: A Guide for School Divisions and Their Partners (Print-Non-Fiction). Saskatchewan Education (SSR), 2001. 52 p. ISBN 1-894116-58-5. ($FREE pbk.).

(I/M, SK) The inclusion of elders and other aboriginal resource people in the school program is a beneficial component to many curricula. This resource will help to facilitate that process. Background information is provided about the benefits of involving elders, the traditional role of an aboriginal elder and some of the traditional ceremonies. The majority of the resource stresses the importance of creating a policy to facilitate the program and gives several examples of policies from school divisions. This resource was distributed to all schools in 2001, but additional copies are available from the Planning, Evaluation and Children's Services Branch of Saskatchewan Learning.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Other Use: Forestry Studies; Social Studies: Grade 6; Social Studies: Grades 7-9; Social Studies 10/History 10; Social Studies 20/History 20; Wildlife Management


Access to History: The Canadian History Series (Print-Non-Fiction). CEF Books (CEF). Order numbers follow. ($9.95 pbk.).

Recommended titles in this series include the following:

Battle of the Atlantic: The Royal Canadian Navy's Greatest Campaign, 1939-1945 ISBN 1-896979-44-0
D-Day!: The Canadians and the Normandy Landings, June 1944 ISBN 1-896979-38-6
Deadly Mission: Canadian Airmen Over Nuremberg, March 30th/31st, 1944 ISBN 1-896979-42-4
Futility & Sacrifice: The Canadians on the Somme, 1916 ISBN 1-896979-08-4
Gas Attack!: The Canadians at Ypres, 1915 ISBN 1-896979-06-8
Hard-Won Victory: The Canadians At Ortona, 1943 ISBN 1-896979-40-8
Slaughter in the Mud: The Canadians at Passchendaele, 1917 ISBN 1-896979-12-2
Suicide Raid: The Canadians at Dieppe, August 19th, 1942 ISBN 1-896979-36-X
Winning the Ridge: The Canadians at Vimy Ridge, 1917 ISBN 1-896979-10-6.


(CAN) Each of these short, well-illustrated books takes a detailed look at pivotal military actions involving Canadians during World War I and World War II. Maps, drawings and photographs are used very effectively to help students understand the events of the battle and the role of Canada's military. The emphasis of these books is on military history versus an analysis of the cause and effect.
Suggested Use: History 30 - External Forces and Domestic Realities
Other Use: Social Studies 20/History 20


Adventurers: Hudson's Bay Company: The Epic Story (Print-Non-Fiction). Moore, Christopher. Madison Press Books (HBY), 2000. 32 p. ISBN 1-895892-13-9 ($FREE pbk.).

(CAN) The Hudson's Bay Company has had a long connection to the history of Canada, and this commissioned work presents an excellent overview of the company's story. From the voyage of the Nonsuch and the company's founding in 1668 to today's department store empire, the people and events are brought to life by photographs, maps, paintings and drawings. Students will enjoy browsing this short book to learn interesting facts about beaver hats, pemmican, explorers and the company's transformation into the retailer that it is today. While the format makes it appealing to younger students, senior grades will also find the text suitable to their reading level. An index is included.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Relationships: People and Paradigms; Social Studies 30 - Change
Other Use: Social Studies: Elementary Level


Against the Odds (Video). Bigelow Currie Productions Inc. (KIN), 2000. 23 min. Order no. 1344 ($149.95).

(CAN, I/M) In this video, three women from diverse backgrounds and various regions of Canada discuss their career paths. The key point emphasized is that they have broken into the traditionally male-dominated areas of science and technology and have created successful careers for themselves.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Challenges and Opportunities
Other Use: Career and Work Exploration; Science: Secondary Level; Social Studies 20/History 20


Ah… the Money, the Money, the Money: The Battle for Saltspring (Video). National Film Board of Canada (NFB), 2001. 50 min. Order no. C9101 022 ($39.95).

(CAN) Saltspring Island, just off the East coast of Vancouver Island, is often viewed as Canada's Shangri La. The residents who live there enjoy the natural surroundings and lack of commercialization. All of this changed however, when a developer moved in and began to clear-cut the forests. This excellent video portrays the classic confrontation between those who wish to save the island's natural beauty and those who are looking at economic development.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Challenges and Opportunities; Social Studies 30 - Economic Development


The Art of Decoding Political Cartoons: A Teacher's Guide (Print-Non-Fiction). Hou, Charles and Hou, Cynthia. Moody's Lookout Press (MYL), 1998. 72 p. ISBN 0-9680016-3-7 ($14.95 coil-bound).

(CAN) This resource has been created as a companion piece to Great Canadian Political Cartoons, 1820 to 1914, which is annotated elsewhere in this update. The book provides a structured approach to using political cartoons in the classroom. Information is provided on how to analyze the cartoon devices of caricature, analogy, words and signs. The importance of identifying bias is also stressed. Several exercises are included that will guide students through the process using historical political cartoons as examples.
Suggested Use: History; Social Studies; Teacher Reference


Beef Inc. (Video). National Film Board of Canada (NFB), 1999. 51 min. Order no. C9199 055 ($39.95).

(CAN) In this video, three large corporations are profiled as they assume dominance over the beef production and distribution chain. As feedlots have become the norm, the independent cattle producer is being forced out. The video provides an excellent examination of agri-business versus the family farm.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Challenges and Opportunities; Social Studies 30 - Economic Development; Social Studies 30 - Globalization


The Big Wind-Up!: The Final Book of Nasty 90s Cartoons (Print-Non-Fiction). Aislin. McArthur & Company (HCP), 1999. 160 p. ISBN 1-55278-089-9 ($19.95 pbk.).

(CAN) Political cartoons can often be used as an effective teaching strategy in social science classes. In this collection, Aislin has presented the best of his work from the 1990s. Canadian and world events from politics to sports are seen in a different perspective through the eyes of this master of the editorial cartoon. Each page contains one or more of his most famous drawings from the decade.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Challenges and Opportunities; Social Studies 30 - Culture; Social Studies 30 - Governance
Other Use: Social Studies 20/History 20


Building a Better World: An Introduction to Trade Unionism in Canada (Print-Non-Fiction). Black, Errol and Silver, Jim. Fernwood Publishing Co. Ltd. (FWD), 2001. 189 p. ISBN 1-55266-051-6 ($19.95 pbk.).

(CAN) What may appear to be a rather advanced read is actually quite accessible for senior students due to its expanded table of contents and short sub-sections of information. The role of unions in Canada is covered through topics such as the reasons why workers form unions, the organization of unions, collective bargaining, the gains that unions have achieved for Canadian workers and the response of unions to globalization. The history of the union movement in Canada is also covered through topics such as the Winnipeg General Strike, women and labour, free trade and the CCF.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Challenges and Opportunities; History 30 - External Forces and Domestic Realities; Social Studies 30 - Economic Development; Social Studies 30 - Globalization


Canada: A Nation Unfolding. Ontario ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Newman, Garfield, et al. McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited (LRDC), 2000.
427 p. Order no. 3602 ($52.40 hdc.).

(CAN) The resource, Canada: A Nation Unfolding, presents a view of what it means to be a Canadian by examining our history and culture during the 20th century. The vast expanse of the country and the rich diversity of the people who inhabit it are melded into a descriptive narrative of what Canada was, has become, and could be. Each chapter opens with a brief explanation that sets the scene through the use of timelines, key terms and inquiry questions. Each chapter also includes review questions and ideas on working with evidence and understanding historical facts. Throughout the book, self-contained sections provide supporting activities and content to the main text. Photographs, maps, charts and tables add to the appeal of the resource. While the book has been written specifically for the Grade 10 course in Ontario, teachers may find it useful as an undemanding supplementary resource. An index and a glossary are included.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Challenges and Opportunities; History 30 - External Forces and Domestic Realities; History 30 - The Forces of Nationalism; Social Studies 30 - Change; Social Studies 30 - Culture; Social Studies 30 - Economic Development; Social Studies 30 - Globalization


Canada: A People's History: Volumes One and Two (Print-Non-Fiction). Gillmor, Don and Turgeon, Pierre. McClelland & Stewart Limited (RAN), Order numbers follow.

Canada: A People's History: Volume One >ISBN 0-7710-3340-0 ($60.00 hdc.)
Canada: A People's History: Volume Two ISBN 0-7710-3341-9 ($60.00 hdc.)
Set ISBN 0-7710-3322-2 ($99.99 set)


(CAN) Designed to accompany the CBC television series, these beautifully illustrated books tell the story of Canada from the earliest days to the 1990s. As the title indicates, the work concentrates on the people who helped create Canada. From explorers and settlers to aboriginal people, politicians and working people-all are given a voice. Each of their stories is blended into the accounts of the major events of the day. Colour reproductions of historical paintings and maps add to the books' effectiveness. An index is included.
Suggested Use: History 30 - The Nineteenth Century: Road to Democracy; History 30 - Relationships: People and Paradigms; Native Studies 30 - Aboriginal and Treaty Rights; Social Studies 30 - Change


Canada and the Holocaust: Social Responsibility and Global Citizenship: A Resource Guide for Social Studies 11 Teachers (Print-Non-Fiction). British Columbia Ministry of Education (BCMED), 2000. 91 p. ISBN 0-7726-4298-2 ($10.50 coil-bound).

(CAN) This resource was written specifically for the British Columbia Grade 11 curriculum, and only certain portions will be useful in Saskatchewan. While the step-by-step lesson plans are not applicable to the Saskatchewan curriculum, the appendix of original documents and handouts would be valuable to the social studies or history teacher. These handouts and case studies relate to the impact that Canada's immigration policy had on the Jews during the Holocaust. This section is made up of primary documents, newspaper clippings, letters, diary entries and speeches.
Suggested Use: History 30 - External Forces and Domestic Realities; Social Studies 30 - Change
Other Use: Social Studies 20/History 20


Canada at the Polls! (Kit). Elections Canada (ELEC), 2001. No order number is required. ($FREE kit).

The kit includes the following:


(CAN) The latest version of this excellent resource can be used at several grade levels. Teachers and/or students will find the information, materials and simulations contained within the kit pertinent to units of study at the Grades 5, 8, 10 and 12 levels. All the necessary background information is provided to assist students in understanding our electoral system and running a simulated election.
Suggested Use: Social Studies 30 - Governance
Other Use: Social Studies: Elementary Level; Social Studies: Grades 7-9; Social Studies 10/History 10


Canada: Face of a Nation (Print-Non-Fiction). Bolotta, Angelo, et al. Gage Learning Corporation (GAG), 2000. 436 p. ISBN 0-7715-8152-1 ($49.95 hdc.).

(CAN) Similar to other recent publications, this resource was published for the Ontario market for use at the Grade 10 level. In Saskatchewan, it can be used as a resource to support the Adaptive Dimension and Resource-based Learning components of our curriculum. The book examines the history of Canada during the 20th century and looks ahead to our future during the 21st century. Each chapter begins with questions for critical thought and includes skill checks, freeze frames of interesting facts, a case study and a review. The book is well illustrated with photographs, drawings, maps and art work. An index and a glossary are included.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Challenges and Opportunities; History 30 - External Forces and Domestic Realities; History 30 - The Forces of Nationalism; Social Studies 30 - Change; Social Studies 30 - Globalization


Canada: The Story of a Developing Nation (Print-Non-Fiction). Deir, Elspeth, et al. McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited (MHR), 2000. 376 p. ISBN 0-07-560738-7 ($49.35 hdc.).

(CAN) Similar to other resources that have been developed specifically for the Ontario market, Saskatchewan teachers can use this resource as an undemanding support for Canadian Studies. The subtitle indicates that it is for use in Grade 8, but some Grade 12 students may find it useful. The book starts with a look at Canada in 1860 and then follows the history of Canada up to 1918 by including units on Confederation, the West and a changing society. There are many student activities included as well as timelines, key words, web connections and a review. The use of photographs, works of art and maps has made the book very appealing. An index and a glossary are included.
Suggested Use: History 30 - External Forces and Domestic Realities; History 30 - The Nineteenth Century: Road to Democracy; Social Studies 30 - Change


Canada: The Story of Our Heritage (Print-Non-Fiction). Deir, Elspeth, et al. McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited (MHR), 2000. 411 p. ISBN 0-07-560735-2 ($49.35 hdc.).

(CAN) Many publishers are now writing directly for the Ontario market, and this resource is an example of that. Although it indicates Grade 7 on the cover, the information within the book could be applied to our Grade 12 Canadian Studies curricula through the Adaptive Dimension. Using maps, drawings and works of art, this easy-to- read book portrays the history of Canada from the time of New France to the achievement of responsible government. Throughout the resource, the margins contain many elements of additional information to supplement the text. These include web connections, biographies, snapshots of interesting events and reflections that ask key questions about historical events. An index and a glossary are also included.
Suggested Use: History 30 - The Nineteenth Century: Road to Democracy; History 30 - Relationships: People and Paradigms; Social Studies 30 - Change


Canada Year Book 2001 (Print-Non-Fiction). Statistics Canada (STATS), 2001. 563 p. ISBN 0-660-18360-9 ($65.00 hdc.).

(CAN) The 2001 edition continues a long tradition of presenting Canada to Canadians and people around the world in an entertaining and engaging way. Using photographs, art work, maps, statistics, charts and a readable text, the book presents an excellent overview to trends occurring in Canada. Topics such as the land and human imprint on the environment are covered as well as the health, education and leisure of Canadians. The section dealing with the economy presents excellent data that can be used in the classroom. An overview and a discussion of trends occurring in government and the legal system are also given. This is a valuable resource to have in the school resource centre as it supports most of the Canadian Studies Curricula. An index is included.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Challenges and Opportunities; Native Studies 30 - Economic Development; Native Studies 30 - Social Development; Social Studies 30 - Culture; Social Studies 30 - Economic Development; Social Studies 30 - Globalization; Social Studies 30 - Governance


Canada's First Nations: A History of Founding Peoples From Earliest Times. 3rd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Dickason, Olive Patricia. Oxford University Press (LRDC), 2002. 560 p. Order no. 953 ($31.65 pbk.).

(CAN, I/M) The latest edition of this excellent resource examines the history of Canada's first nations and their interaction with European cultures from earliest times to the present. "Part I: At the Beginning" creates the context for the arrival of Europeans in Canada. "Part II: The Outside World Intrudes" examines relationships among various peoples including the Inuit, Hurons, Five Nations, and the French. "Part III: Spread Across the Continent" explores interactions among peoples as Europeans move westward. "Part IV: Toward New Horizons" looks at relationships in the early 19th century. "Part V: Into the Contemporary World" examines the justice system and Aboriginal rights, development in the North, and the road to self-government. Black-and-white photographs, maps, drawings and timelines are used throughout the book. The resource includes a table of contents, notes, a bibliography and an index.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Challenges and Opportunities; History 30 - Relationships: People and Paradigms; Native Studies 30 - Aboriginal and Treaty Rights; Native Studies 30 - Economic Development; Native Studies 30 - Governance; Native Studies 30 - Land Claims and Treaty Land Entitlements; Native Studies 30 - Social Development; Social Studies 30 - Change; Social Studies 30 - Culture


Canadian by Conviction: Asserting Our Citizenship (Print-Non-Fiction). Brune, Nick, et al. Gage Learning Corporation (LRDC), 2000. 265 p. Order no. 3775 ($36.65 hdc.). Teacher's Resource Binder - Order no. 3776 ($94.30 binder).

(CAN) A textbook with passion may sound like a contradiction in terms, but that is what this resource sets out to achieve. Using a very positive tone, the book celebrates what it means to be a Canadian. In addition to a discussion about the Canadian government and political system, there is information provided on our legal system and the role that ordinary citizens play in the political process. Each chapter is well illustrated with photographs, drawings and paintings. Issues to reflect upon, website connections, media links, personal stories and a chapter review are just a few of the components contained within this resource. This is an ideal resource to use at the Middle Level, but it can also be applied to the Secondary Level. An index and a glossary are included.

The Teacher's Resource Binder contains several supports for the book.
Suggested Use: Social Studies 30 - Governance
Other Use: Social Studies: Grades 7-9; Social Studies 10/History 10


Canadian History for Dummies (Print-Non-Fiction). Ferguson, Will. CDG Books (LRDC), 2000. 482 p. Order no. 5422 ($18.90 hdc.).

(CAN) Although some readers may take offence at the title, this resource is, as the author states, "a fun and informative ride through Canada's past." Starting with the First Nations people, the book examines the history of Canada chronologically up to the present day. What may sound like just another history book is, in fact, very entertaining due to the author's writing style and the interesting facts he has woven into the story of Canada. Icons are used in the margins throughout the book to flag recurring themes in Canadian history such as native rights, French-English relations, Canadian-American relations and our quest for independence. There is also an icon to illustrate when there is an area of disagreement. An "on the Web" icon indicates there are listings of relevant websites connected to the topic under discussion. This is an excellent resource for finding little known and interesting facts about Canada's history. An index is included.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Challenges and Opportunities; History 30 - External Forces and Domestic Realities; History 30 - The Forces of Nationalism; History 30 - The Nineteenth Century: Road to Democracy; History 30 - Relationships: People and Paradigms; Social Studies 30 - Change


The Canadians: Biographies of a Nation (Print-Non-Fiction). Watson, Patrick. McArthur & Company (HCP), 2000. 336 p. ISBN 1-55278-170-4 ($19.95 pbk.).

(CAN) This book is based on the television series of the same name. Famous and not so famous Canadians such as Grey Owl, Sam Hughes, Elizabeth Arden and Wop May are profiled in short, easily read biographies. This would be a useful supplementary resource for the library when students are looking for background information on Canadian personalities.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Challenges and Opportunities; Social Studies 30 - Culture


Canadians in War and Peacekeeping (Print-Non-Fiction). Gardam, John. General Store Publishing House (GSPH), 2000.
237 p. ISBN 1-894263-28-6 ($29.95 pbk.).

(CAN) For some students the concepts of war and military service are very remote and do not concern them. Rather than concentrating on the events and facts about Canada's contributions to war and peacekeeping, this book presents personalized stories from several veterans. Each article is brief and does a good job of putting into human context the description of international events. Black-and-white photographs illustrate each of the veteran's stories.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Challenges and Opportunities; History 30 - The Forces of Nationalism; Social Studies 30 - Globalization


The Canadians Series. Rev. ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Fitzhenry & Whiteside Ltd. (FHW), 1999-2000. 64 p. Order numbers follow. ($8.95 pbk.).

Recommended titles in this series include the following:

Alexander Graham Bell ISBN 1-55041-463-1 Crowfoot ISBN 1-55041-467-4 John A. Macdonald ISBN 1-55041-479-8 Louis Riel ISBN 1-55041-465-8 Lucy Maud Montgomery ISBN 1-55041-461-5 Nellie McClung ISBN 1-55041-477-9 Wilfrid Laurier ISBN 1-55041-481-X. (CAN) These titles are all part of a revised edition of this classic series. While the changes have been minimal, the re-release of this series serves to highlight the need for accessible information about Canadians. The numerous illustrations and easy readability make these books attractive to many grade levels. The material is not overwhelming and could serve as an incentive to students to delve deeper into other resources.
Suggested Use: History 30 - External Forces and Domestic Realities; History 30 - The Nineteenth Century: Road to Democracy; Social Studies 30 - Change
Other Use: Social Studies: Elementary Level


Canvas of War: Painting the Canadian Experience, 1914 to 1945 (Print-Non-Fiction). Oliver, Dean F. and Brandon, Laura. Douglas & McIntyre Publishing Group (GDS), 2000. 178 p. ISBN 1-55054-772-0 ($55.00 hdc.).

(CAN) The Canadian War Museum holds in excess of 13 000 paintings and drawings that were commissioned to capture history in the making during the First and Second World Wars. This fascinating and valuable book weaves 110 of these full-colour, seldom-seen Canadian war art images with archival photographs and an informative text. A capsule history of Canada's wartime role is included, as well as specific information about the art works. Quotes from the artists and from service personnel, politicians and other Canadians are sprinkled liberally throughout. The result is a visual and historical record of Canada's experience of war by such renowned artists as A. Y. Jackson, Alex Colville and Molly Lamb Bobak.
Suggested Use: History 30 - External Forces and Domestic Realities
Other Use: Arts Education: Grade 9; Arts Education: Secondary Level; Social Studies 20/History 20


The Champions Series (Video). National Film Board of Canada (NFB), 1994. Order numbers follow.

Recommended titles in this series include the following:

Final Battle: 1977-1985 Order no. 0186 068 ($39.95)
Trappings of Power: 1967-1977 Order no. 0186 089 ($39.95)
Unlikely Warriors: From the Beginning to 1967 Order no. 0186 088 ($39.95)
Series (3 Videos) Order no. 0186 185 ($110.95).


(CAN) In order to truly understand the history of French-English relations during the last half of the 20th century, it is essential to understand the life and ideas of two people - Pierre Trudeau and René Lévesque. This series of videos captures the true essence of what Canada was about during this time and portrays very well the struggles between the federalist and the separatist. Narrated and directed by Donald Brittain, this series has become a classic of Canadian history and politics.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Challenges and Opportunities; History 30 - The Forces of Nationalism; Social Studies 30 - Culture; Social Studies 30 - Governance


A Citizen's Guide to Government. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Tindal, C. Richard. McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited (LRDC), 2000. 369 p. Order no. 3874 ($44.55 pbk.).

(CAN) This is an excellent resource that serves as a basic primer to government in Canada. The intent is to encourage greater public understanding, interest and involvement in the political process. At first glance it may appear to be written at a level beyond the classroom; however, the organization and content of the book do make it relevant to high school students. Each chapter is divided into short sections that deal with a specific issue such as what role should government play, understanding who does what, Canada's political parties, becoming a candidate, the layout of the House of Commons, Senate reform and the truth about taxes. Each chapter starts with objectives and includes a glossary and further points to ponder. An index is included.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Challenges and Opportunities; Social Studies 30 - Governance
Other Use: Social Studies: Grades 7-9; Social Studies 10/History 10


Citizenship: Issues and Action (Print-Non-Fiction). Evans, Mark, et al. Prentice Hall Inc. (PRN), 2000. 230 p. ISBN 0-13-088943-1 ($36.95 hdc.).

(CAN) The goal of this resource is to encourage students to become active and responsible citizens within Canadian society. The book introduces the structures, processes and legal aspects of government institutions at the local, provincial and federal levels. There is also a chapter on global citizenship. Although it may sound like another dry resource on politics and government, the layout of this book will appeal to students. Some of the features include "What Do You Think" challenges, stories about youth who are involved and making a difference, case studies that focus on an issue related to youth, and activity blocks that check a student's understanding. Photographs, cartoons, posters, graphs and charts are used throughout the book. Depending upon a student's reading level, this book is suitable for several grades. An index and a glossary are included.
Suggested Use: Social Studies 30 - Governance
Other Use: Social Studies: Grades 7-9; Social Studies 10/History 10


Colour Blind (Video). National Film Board of Canada (NFB), 2000. 24 min. Order no. C9199 233 ($39.95).

(CAN) High school students from Vancouver and Toronto are profiled in this excellent video. Using personal experiences, the teens illustrate that the average high school has a high degree of racism within it. The elements of racism that lead to violence are always just below the surface. The video does an excellent job of helping to encourage tolerance and understanding within schools and society as a whole.

Previewing of this video is recommended to ensure that it fits with local selection policies.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Challenges and Opportunities; Native Studies 30 - Social Development; Social Studies 30 - Culture
Other Use: Social Studies 20/History 20


Counterpoints: Exploring Canadian Issues (Print-Non-Fiction). Cranny, Michael and Moles, Garvin. Prentice Hall Inc. (LRDC), 2001. 484 p. Order no. 115 ($61.15 hdc.).

(CAN) Although written for the Ontario market, this resource has very useful information that applies to several of Saskatchewan's social sciences curricula. The first section provides an excellent introduction to the history of Canada during the 20th century. This section also has a chapter dealing with the issue of Canadian identity. Unit II provides background information to the government of Canada and our legal system. The last unit examines the human geography of Canada and global issues such as population, urbanization and the environment. Photographs, drawings, maps, charts and graphs supplement the easy-to-read text. Each chapter begins with a list of issues for students to focus on and includes activities for further study. An index and a glossary are included.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Challenges and Opportunities; History 30 - External Forces and Domestic Realities; History 30 - The Forces of Nationalism; Social Studies 30 - Change; Social Studies 30 - Economic Development; Social Studies 30 - Globalization; Social Studies 30 - Governance
Other Use: Social Studies 10/History 10; Social Studies 20/History 20


Destinies: Canadian History Since Confederation. 4th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Francis, R. Douglas, Jones, Richard and Smith, Donald B. Harcourt Canada Ltd. (LRDC), 2000. 597 p. Order no. 52 ($35.65 pbk.).

(CAN, I/M) This history textbook, Destinies: Canadian History Since Confederation, shows how Canada came to take the transcontinental form it now has. It examines how the regions and groups within Canada's boundaries came together to form the world's second largest country. Destinies describes the various regional, ethnic and social tensions that shaped our nation's history. It explains how these differences were resolved. It also emphasizes the historical development and contribution of the First Nations peoples, of French-speaking and English-speaking Canadians and recent immigrants. Several features incorporated into Destinies make it a valuable resource. Throughout the text, sections entitled "Where Historians Disagree" provide unique opportunities for dialectical dialogue. Each chapter has its own bibliography and, occasionally, suggested readings. The resource includes a complete list of Canadian prime ministers, with party affiliation and term of office. It also includes a table of contents and an index.
Note: This text is the companion to Origins: Canadian History to Confederation that is also recommended in this bibliography.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Challenges and Opportunities; History 30 - External Forces and Domestic Realities; History 30 - The Forces of Nationalism; History 30 - The Nineteenth Century: Road to Democracy


Donna's Story (Video). National Film Board of Canada (NFB), 2001. 51 min. Order no. C9101 025 ($39.95).

(I/M, SK) In this video, Donna, a Cree woman from Saskatchewan, discusses how she left the streets to start a new life. As a counsellor to women inmates, Donna supports other young women in their attempt to avoid a life of addiction and prostitution. It is Donna's hope that her work will help break the cycle of poverty and abuse.

Previewing is highly recommended prior to use.
Suggested Use: Native Studies 30 - Social Development
Other Use: Native Studies: Grade 11


Duncan Campbell Scott: The Poet and the Aboriginals (Video). National Film Board of Canada (NFB), 1995. 57 min. Order no. 9195 002 ($39.95).

(CAN) Duncan Campbell Scott (1862-1947) is best known as one of Canada's prominent early literary figures. Scott, however, had another, less honourable impact on Canadian history. From 1913 until 1932 Scott was responsible for the implementation of Canadian assimilation programs levied against First Nations peoples. This video centres on the treaty Scott negotiated with the Cree and Ojibway Aboriginals of Northwestern Ontario. Historical information is balanced with powerful contemporary footage, offering insight into the long-term impact of these policies on aboriginal peoples. Teachers using this video should clearly identify segments that are narrations of Scott's work, as they reflect the ideology of that era.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Relationships: People and Paradigms; Native Studies 30 - Aboriginal and Treaty Rights; Native Studies 30 - Governance; Native Studies 30 - Social Development; Social Studies 30 - Change; Social Studies 30 - Culture
Other Use: English Language Arts 30; Native Studies: Grade 10; Native Studies: Grade 11


Encyclopedia of British Columbia (Print-Non-Fiction). Francis, Daniel, ed. Harbour Publishing Co. Ltd. (HPCL), 2000. 806 p. ISBN 1-55017-200-X ($79.95 hdc.).

(CAN) This beautifully illustrated and well-formatted book provides an A-to-Z look at British Columbia. While some of the articles may be too specific to British Columbia, many of the others will have an appeal to all provinces. Topics such as First Nations, Japanese Canadians, salmon and logging will be of use at several grade levels. An index is included.

The book also comes with the Interactive Encyclopedia of British Columbia, which contains the entire text and all the illustrations from the print version combined with multi-media enhancements. The CD-ROM version can also be accessed via the Internet at www.knowbc.com. This subscription website is continuously updated.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Challenges and Opportunities; History 30 - External Forces and Domestic Realities; History 30 - The Forces of Nationalism; History 30 - The Nineteenth Century: Road to Democracy; History 30 - Relationships: People and Paradigms; Social Studies 30 - Change; Social Studies 30 - Culture; Social Studies 30 - Economic Development; Social Studies 30 - Globalization; Social Studies 30 - Governance
Other Use: Social Studies: Elementary Level


Essentials of Canadian Politics and Government (Print-Non-Fiction). Joseph, Thomas W. Prentice Hall Inc. (LRDC), 2001. 349 p. Order no. 3715 ($42.85 pbk.).

(CAN) Intended for high schools, this resource presents an excellent introduction to the Canadian political system. The nature of politics, political ideologies, participating in the political system, the Canadian party system, the constitution, the branches of government and the judiciary are all covered in a format that is accessible to students. Each chapter begins with learning objectives and contains a list of key terms, questions for further discussion and several summary observations. An index and a glossary are included.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Challenges and Opportunities; Social Studies 30 - Governance
Other Use: Social Studies: Grades 7-9; Social Studies 10/History 10


The Ethical Process: An Approach to Controversial Issues. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Brown, Marvin T. Prentice Hall Inc. (PRN), 1999. 83 p. ISBN 0-13-977620-6 ($20.76 pbk.).

This is an excellent resource that offers teachers and students a detailed methodology for dealing with controversial issues. The method helps students to explore their reasons for different positions, to evaluate them by ethical standards and in the process, to learn from one another. Each of the chapters in this short book contains several worksheets to take students step-by-step through the concepts being discussed.
Suggested Use: History; Native Studies; Social Studies; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Social Studies 10/History 10; Social Studies 20/History 20


Far From Home: Canadians in the First World War (Print-Non-Fiction). Freeman, Bill and Nielsen, Richard. McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited (MHR), 1999. 246 p. ISBN 0-07-086118-8 ($42.99 hdc.).

(CAN) The photographs, maps and sidebars of this resource help to bring the historical record to life. The reading level is well suited to high school students, and the concise format of the book helps to create a clear picture of Canada's role in World War I. In addition to the facts concerning Canada's role on the battlefield, there is a good discussion about how the war transformed the Canadian identity.
Suggested Use: History 30 - External Forces and Domestic Realities
Other Use: Social Studies 20/History 20


First Nations of the Plains: Creative, Adaptable, Enduring (Print-Non-Fiction). Friesen, John W. Detselig Enterprises Ltd. (TEMB), 1999. 310 p. ISBN 1-55059-195-9 ($29.95 pbk.).

(CAN, I/M) The story of aboriginal peoples from the plains of North America since European contact is detailed in this work. The impact of the cultural clash as well as the atrocities are documented. A major component of the book discusses how the Plains peoples have survived and endured in the face of discrimination, disease and forced migration. Black-and-white photographs are used to illustrate key sections. An index is included.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Challenges and Opportunities; Native Studies 30 - Social Development; Social Studies 30 - Culture; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Native Studies: Grade 10; Native Studies: Grade 11


Flashback Canada. 4th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Cruxton, J. Bradley and Wilson, W. Douglas. (Oxford Canadian History Series). Oxford University Press (LRDC), 2000.
352 p. Order no. 3677 ($41.25 hdc.). Teacher's Resource - Order no. 5949 ($101.35 binder).

(CAN) This newest edition of a popular resource provides a political, social, economic and military history of Canada from just before Confederation to the end of World War I. Most of the historical topics investigated are linked to skill development activities such as using an outline organizer, decision making, learning from graphs and charts, cause and effect relationships, interpreting political cartoons, conducting an opinion survey, recognizing and analyzing bias and using statistics. Additional features include "Fast Forward" sections that make connections between past and present, a listing of interesting websites and profiles of important Canadians. Large numbers of paintings, maps, photographs, drawings and charts are used throughout the book. Although written specifically for the Grade 8 curriculum in Ontario, this easy-to-read resource is useful in Saskatchewan classrooms. An index is included.

The teacher's resource provides suggestions and strategies for teaching and extending the student resource.
Suggested Use: History 30 - External Forces and Domestic Realities; History 30 - The Nineteenth Century: Road to Democracy
Other Use: Social Studies: Grades 7-9


For Man Must Work (Video). National Film Board of Canada (NFB), 2000. 52 min. Order no. C0100 009 ($39.95).

(CAN) The world of work continues to change as it moves away from a mass labour force to an elite in the knowledge industry. This video raises several important questions that students will need to deal with in the future. Workers and experts in Canada, France and Mexico are interviewed and the film shows how their living and working conditions have deteriorated. With teacher guidance, the ideas in the video will be accessible to students.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Challenges and Opportunities; Social Studies 30 - Change; Social Studies 30 - Globalization


From Our Mothers' Arms: The Intergenerational Impact of Residential Schools in Saskatchewan (Print-Non-Fiction). Deiter, Constance. United Church Publishing House (LRDC), 1999. 100 p. Order no. 2686 ($15.80 pbk.).

(I/M, SK) A legacy has been left to First Nations communities-one of struggle and survival. This book unveils the stories of women and men, across the generations, who attended residential schools in Saskatchewan. Personal interviews and moving reflections expose the intergenerational impact these schools had on First Nations people and their communities.
Suggested Use: Native Studies 30 - Social Development
Other Use: English Language Arts 20; Native Studies: Grade 10; Native Studies: Grade 11


From the Gallows: The Lost Testimony of Louis Riel (Print-Non-Fiction). Doyle, David G. Ethnic Enterprises (EEN), 2000. 191 p. ISBN 0-9681596-4-8 ($14.95 pbk.).

(CAN, I/M) As the author states, this is a work of "creative non-fiction." He has reconstructed Riel's defence using the words of Riel or his contemporaries. Through the expanded table of contents, it is easy to locate relevant areas of interest whether it is the events of 1869 or the role of Gabriel Dumont in 1885. The book provides a very personal perspective of Riel, is easy to read and to comprehend. The resource would be very useful for the dialectic. Several black-and-white photographs are used to illustrate the key people involved. An index is included.
Suggested Use: History 30 - The Nineteenth Century: Road to Democracy; History 30 - Relationships: People and Paradigms; Social Studies 30 - Change


Gabriel Dumont in Paris: A Novel History (Print-Fiction). Zinovich, Jordan. (Currents Series). University of Alberta Press (RAI), 1999. 186 p. ISBN 0-88864-321-7 ($16.95 pbk.).

(CAN, I/M) Blending fact and fiction, prose and poetry, the author reconstructs one of history's most charismatic, yet enigmatic, figures. The events leading up to the Northwest Rebellion through the eyes of Dumont and those who surrounded him are told in an entertaining manner. Teachers may wish to use this collection of invented personal accounts as material for short monologues or as a support resource for specific themes.
Suggested Use: Native Studies 30 - Land Claims and Treaty Land Entitlements
Other Use: English Language Arts 30; Native Studies: Grade 11


Global Showdown: How the New Activists Are Fighting Global Corporate Rule (Print-Non-Fiction). Barlow, Maude and Clarke, Tony. Stoddart Publishing Co. Ltd. (GDS), 2001. 238 p. ISBN 0-7737-3264-0 ($29.95 hdc.).

(CAN) As the world heads off in the direction of globalization, more and more people are beginning to question the validity of this economic reality. From the "Battle in Seattle" to the protests at Quebec City, Barlow and Clarke have been in the forefront of the popular movement to bring about justice in the global world. The beginning of the citizen's movement is profiled against the growth of trade liberalization and the widening gap between rich and poor. This resource will provide an excellent source of information for dialectic activities. An index is provided.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Challenges and Opportunities; Social Studies 30 - Economic Development; Social Studies 30 - Globalization
Other Use: Social Studies 20/History 20


The Great Canadian Adventure (CD-ROM). Micro-Intel (MTE), 1997. No order number is required. ($49.95).

(CAN) In this CD, students can discover Canada using four different routes from coast to coast to coast. Famous sites and natural wonders in all territories and provinces are discovered as students learn about the diversity that is Canada. Geography, history, people, sports, culture and politics are all covered in this CD. Films, photos, maps, text and a page editor for students to create their own illustrated documents are included.
Suggested Use: Social Studies 30 - Culture
Other Use: Social Studies: Grades 7-9


Great Canadian Political Cartoons, 1820 to 1914 (Print-Non-Fiction). Hou, Charles and Hou, Cynthia. Moody's Lookout Press (MYL), 1997. 232 p. ISBN 0-9680016-1-0 ($39.95 pbk.).

(CAN) While the publication date is getting a little dated, this type of resource is still worthy of mention. An excellent image of the issues of the times is portrayed using a collection of political cartoons that were published during the 19th century and early 20th century. Many topics are covered, from colonialism and growing independence to immigration, regionalism, trade and foreign affairs. This is an excellent resource to show students a glimpse into the concerns and realities of the Canadian people during that time. An index is included.
Suggested Use: History 30 - External Forces and Domestic Realities; History 30 - The Nineteenth Century: Road to Democracy; Social Studies 30 - Change


The Great Depression (Print-Non-Fiction). Nardo, Don, ed. (Turning Points in World History Series). Greenhaven Press (SBC), 2000. 223 p. ISBN 0-7377-0230-3 ($27.25 pbk.).

Although this is an American book and looks only at the great depression in the United States, there is enough applicable information to make it suitable for Saskatchewan schools. The chapters on the cause of the stock market crash and the social impact of the depression will be of particular use. The chapters related to Roosevelt's New Deal program will be of use to help students understand the measures that were needed to deal with the depression. Comparisons can be made to what happened here in Canada. While the resource appears to be rather text dense, it is divided up into very short sections on related topics. The appendix includes several original documents. An index is included.
Suggested Use: History 30 - External Forces and Domestic Realities
Other Use: Social Studies 20/History 20


History of the Canadian Peoples: Volume 1: Beginnings to 1867. 3rd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Conrad, Margaret and Finkel, Alvin. Addison-Wesley Longman, Inc. (LRDC), 2002. 432 p. Order no. 3295 ($43.75 pbk.).

(CAN, I/M) The History of the Canadian Peoples, Volume I examines the social, economic, political and intellectual currents that have defined Canada from its earliest days to 1867. This is the latest update to an excellent resource that was previously recommended for Canadian Studies. The book is also a history of a wide range of people that helped create Canada as we know it today. It examines the roles played by the First Nations in the early development of European style societies in North America. It also delves into the contributions of women, racial and ethnic minorities, the poor, and the rich and powerful. Each chapter includes a timeline, sidebars with additional information in the form of biographies and voices from the past, and an issue for debate. The use of drawings, maps and photographs combined with the excellent text add to the book's usefulness. An index is included.
Suggested Use: History 30 - The Nineteenth Century: Road to Democracy; History 30 - Relationships: People and Paradigms; Social Studies 30 - Change


Homelessness: The Making and Unmaking of a Crisis (Print-Non-Fiction). Layton, Jack. Penguin Books Canada Limited (CDS), 2000. 246 p. ISBN 0-14-028888-0 ($19.99 pbk.).

(CAN) Homelessness on our streets does not seem to fit with Canada's public image as one of the best places in the world to live. Layton's book addresses the contradictions of a country whose wealth is increasing while its social safety net is shrinking and more people are ending up on the street. Causes of the problem as well as solutions are given. This would make an excellent resource to use for a dialectic on the topic. An index is included.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Challenges and Opportunities; Social Studies 30 - Economic Development; Teacher Reference


Honour of the Crown (Video). National Film Board of Canada (NFB), 2001. 48 min. Order no. C9010 024 ($39.95).

(CAN, I/M) This video provides a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the 100-year-old struggle of the Smith's Landing First Nation of Alberta attempting to settle a land claim with the federal government.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Challenges and Opportunities; Native Studies 30 - Land Claims and Treaty Land Entitlements; Social Studies 30 - Culture; Social Studies 30 - Governance
Other Use: Native Studies: Grade 10; Native Studies: Grade 11


John McCrae's War: In Flanders Fields (Video). National Film Board of Canada (MGR), 1998. 47 min. Dup. order no. V526. Program Guide - Order no. G526 ($FREE).

(CAN) John McCrae's War: In Flanders Fields chronicles McCrae's life from his childhood in Guelph, Ontario, to the battlefields of Belgium. It tells the story of his famous poem and pays tribute to the Canadian soldiers who died for a few metres of Belgian soil.

This program is closed-captioned for viewers with hearing disabilities.
Suggested Use: History 30 - External Forces and Domestic Realities
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9; English Language Arts 10


Journey to Justice (Video). National Film Board of Canada (NFB), 2000. 48 min. Order no. C9100 077 ($39.95).

(CAN) Canadians often look south of the border and view with disdain the racism that has existed toward black Americans. This video brings the issue a little closer home by profiling six black Canadians and their struggles for equal rights in our society. From the 1930s to the 1950s, these brave pioneers helped secure justice for all Canadians as they fought discrimination.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Challenges and Opportunities; Social Studies 30 - Culture


The Just a Minute Omnibus: Glimpses of Our Great Canadian Heritage (Print-Non-Fiction). Boulton, Marsha. McArthur & Company (HCP), 2000. 579 p. ISBN 1-55278-151-8 ($24.95 hdc.).

(CAN) This is an excellent resource to use for interesting background information about Canada. The book contains over 150 stories from our past that will both entertain and surprise the reader. Each of the short articles deals with the individuals and events that have made our country great, and reveals new and exciting elements about our heritage. Organized by theme, there are stories related to immigration, heroes and scoundrels, upstarts, herstory, sports, adventure, and the arts. The types of stories range from the origins of the McIntosh apple, to the creator of Superman and the ideas of Marshall McLuhan.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Challenges and Opportunities; Social Studies 30 - Culture
Other Use: English Language Arts 10; Social Studies: Elementary Level


Land: Territory and Resources (Video). (Transit Across Canada Series). National Film Board of Canada (MGR), 2000. 25 min. Dup. order no. V676.

(CAN) Land looks at the six distinct physical regions of Canada that are made up of mountains, plains, forests, vast coastlines and northern ice floes. Although Canada is the second largest country in the world, most of the population live on less than one per cent of the land.
Suggested Use: Social Studies 30 - Economic Development
Other Use: Social Studies: Elementary Level


The Language of Canadian Politics: A Guide to Important Terms and Concepts. 3rd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). McMenemy, John. Wilfrid Laurier University Press (LRDC), 2001. 314 p. Order no. 5883 ($34.39 pbk.).

(CAN) The latest edition of this classic resource provides basic facts about concepts, events, institutions, laws and public programs associated with Canada's parliamentary and federal systems. Presented in an "A to Z" fashion, many of the short descriptions refer to legal as well as political terms. Words and concepts such as affirmative action, labour code, caucus, criminal code, the King-Byng dispute and the Supreme Court are described in a clear and concise manner.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Challenges and Opportunities; Native Studies 30 - Governance; Social Studies 30 - Governance


Life: People, Fauna and Flora (Video). (Transit Across Canada Series). National Film Board of Canada (MGR), 2000. 27 min. Dup. order no. V677.

(CAN) This program highlights some fascinating aspects of Canadian life by examining the origins of its people, flora and fauna. Canada's cultural diversity developed from waves of immigration that began thousands of years ago. The size and ruggedness of the land have made it a challenge to those who chose to make Canada their home.
Suggested Use: Social Studies 30 - Culture
Other Use: Social Studies: Elementary Level


Making Connections: Canada's Geography (Print-Non-Fiction). Clark, Bruce W. and Wallace, John K. Prentice Hall Inc. (LRDC), 1999. 506 p. Order no. 3678 ($54.85 hdc.).

(CAN) Although this resource is written from a geographical perspective, much of it directly applies to social studies. Canada's physical geography, culture, economy and international relations are discussed. Each of the chapters contains a study guide as well as review questions and issues for further study and debate. Numerous photographs, maps, charts and graphs are used throughout the book. Suggested websites relating to pertinent topics are also included. An index and a glossary are provided.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Challenges and Opportunities; Social Studies 30 - Culture; Social Studies 30 - Economic Development; Social Studies 30 - Globalization
Other Use: Social Studies: Grades 7-9


The Metis: Our People, Our Story (CD-ROM). Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies (LRDC), 2000. Order no. 11526 ($70.75).

(I/M, SK) The diversity of Canada's Métis peoples, both historically and today, is outlined in this CD. Eight Métis communities from across the country are profiled through a discussion of their economic, social and political life. Photographs, maps, art work, personal accounts, timelines, music and statistics are all included within the CD.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Relationships: People and Paradigms; Native Studies 30 - Aboriginal and Treaty Rights; Native Studies 30 - Economic Development; Native Studies 30 - Social Development; Social Studies 30 - Culture


Okanagan Dreams (Video). National Film Board of Canada (NFB), 2001. 47 min. Order no. C9101 044 ($39.95).

(CAN) In this video, young Quebecois travel to the Okanagan valley to work the cherry orchards. This is a tradition that began during the 1960s and has continued today, almost as a right of passage for young Quebec students. Through their story we are provided with a fascinating glimpse of the French and English cultures coming together in British Columbia.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Challenges and Opportunities; History 30 - The Forces of Nationalism; Social Studies 30 - Economic Development


Origins: Canadian History to Confederation. 4th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Francis, R. Douglas, Jones, Richard and Smith, Donald B. Harcourt Canada Ltd. (LRDC), 2000. 512 p. Order no. 62 ($35.65 pbk.).

(CAN, I/M) This book tells the history of pre-confederation Canada. It examines the exchanges between the aboriginal peoples and the European nations that came to the New World. Origins describes how the arrival of the Europeans influenced the country's development. It emphasizes, in particular, the British and the French who eventually established permanent settlements in Canada. The resource also includes the historical development and contributions of the First Nations peoples, of French-speaking and English-speaking Canadians, and of recent immigrants. Several features incorporated into Origins make it a valuable resource. Throughout the text, sections entitled "Where Historians Disagree" provide unique opportunities for dialectical dialogue. Each chapter has its own bibliography and, occasionally, suggested readings. The resource includes a table of contents and an index. Note: This text is the companion to Destinies: Canadian History Since Confederation that is also recommended in this bibliography.
Suggested Use: History 30 - The Nineteenth Century: Road to Democracy; History 30 - Relationships: People and Paradigms


Our Century: The Canadian Journey in the Twentieth Century (Print-Non-Fiction). Bothwell, Robert and Granatstein, J. L. McArthur & Company (HCP), 2000. 259 p. ISBN 1-55278-161-5 ($34.95 hdc.).

(CAN) In this well-illustrated book, Granatstein and Bothwell have put together a convincing argument that the 20th century truly was Canada's century just as Laurier predicted. Looking at immigration, the roaring twenties, world wars, and the decades since World War II, the authors have shown how Canada has changed and prospered. While an index is not included, the format and the table of contents will assist students in locating useful information from a particular decade of Canada's history in the 20th Century.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Challenges and Opportunities; History 30 - External Forces and Domestic Realities; History 30 - The Forces of Nationalism; Social Studies 30 - Culture; Social Studies 30 - Globalization; Social Studies 30 - Governance


Rocks at Whiskey Trench (Video). National Film Board of Canada (NFB), 2000. 106 min. Order no. C9100 062 ($39.95).

(CAN, I/M) During the 1990 Oka crisis, a convoy of cars left the Kahnawake reserve, taking women and children to safety. Rather than safety, they ran into a mob of racists, hurling stones and abuse. This incident clearly defined the problems facing aboriginal people in Canada and the difficult road ahead. The events at Oka and the tragedy of Whiskey Trench have become a defining moment in the relations between First Nations people and other Canadians. The video attempts to heal the wounds of racism and points towards a more positive future.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Challenges and Opportunities; Native Studies 30 - Social Development; Social Studies 30 - Culture
Other Use: Native Studies: Grade 10; Native Studies: Grade 11


Salt (Video). National Film Board of Canada (NFB), 2000. 78 min. Order no. C9100 129 ($39.95).

(CAN) This video is composed of four short films produced and written by four 17-year-old girls who were attending an alternative school in Montreal. The topics include different perspectives on the lives of youth and issues important to them-namely the school system, today's punk movement, self-mutilation and the independent music scene. Each film is well done, with bright, intelligent comments and insights provided by the young people involved. Information about the young producers is included. This is an excellent video to share with students who are interested in making their own video documentaries. Teachers should be aware that the topics filmed contain sensitive content, but they are handled in a mature manner.
Suggested Use: Social Studies 30 - Culture
Other Use: Arts Education: Secondary Level; Communication Production Technology


Saskatchewan Remembers Then and Now: An Anthology of Saskatchewan War Veterans (Print-Non-Fiction). Meider, Monica and Blach, Lynda. Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism (SMH), 2001. 190 p. No order number is required. ($20.00 pbk.).

(SK) Several Saskatchewan war veterans have collaborated to create this collection of personal memoirs. The book's intention is to honour the veterans who served Canada during the past century and to preserve their memories of war for a new generation. The book was distributed to all Secondary Level schools in the fall of 2001.
Schools may purchase additional copies of this resource from Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism.
Suggested Use: History 30 - External Forces and Domestic Realities; Social Studies 30 - Change


Silk, Spices, and Glory: In Search of the Northwest Passage (Print-Non-Fiction). Macpherson, M. A. Fifth House Publishers (FHW), 2001. 208 p. ISBN 1-894004-52-3 ($15.95 pbk.).

(CAN) The author has used an engaging style of writing to present the facts about many of the Arctic explorers in Canada's North. Reading more like an adventure story, the life and death struggles of explorers such as Frobisher, Hudson, Parry, Franklin and Amundsen are told. This would be an excellent title to have in the resource centre for those students who have an interest in explorers and adventure, but who may wish to read a more dramatic telling of the historical record.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Relationships: People and Paradigms


Spotlight Canada. 4th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Cruxton, J. Bradley and Wilson, W. Douglas. Oxford University Press (LRDC), 2000. 532 p. Order no. 18648 ($53.35 hdc.).

(CAN) This resource provides a political, social, economic and military history of Canada during the 20th century. It is rich in social history; however, its greatest asset is its instructional design. Most of the historical topics investigated are linked to skill development activities such as using timelines, decision making, interpreting graphs and political cartoons and analyzing bias. A timeline, a brief overview, a list of learning outcomes and the key themes headline every unit in the book. The resource is very visual as large numbers of photographs, art works, maps and charts are used. The text is easy to read and would be suitable as a less demanding resource. An index is also included.
The teacher's resource provides suggestions and strategies for teaching and extending the student resource.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Challenges and Opportunities; History 30 - External Forces and Domestic Realities; History 30 - The Forces of Nationalism; Social Studies 30 - Change; Social Studies 30 - Culture


Sundog Highway: Writing From Saskatchewan (Print-Anthology). Warwaruk, Larry ed. Coteau Books (LRDC), 2000. 324 p. Order no. 9625 ($16.25 pbk.).

(I/M, SK) Saskatchewan writers and artists are featured in this truly Saskatchewan resource. Poems, short stories, essays, play excerpts and art work reflect the history of our province, the diversity of the land and people and the stories and legends that have become part of the tapestry of Saskatchewan. The anthology contains eight thematic sections, each one preceded by a beautiful art work and an introduction. Sundog Highway includes short biographies for each author and artist, as well as personal statements from them regarding their individual work. The anthology contains title, author and section names on every page as well as author, title and thematic indexes. This resource was designed to support themes in English Language Arts A30 and Canadian Studies 30.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Challenges and Opportunities; History 30 - External Forces and Domestic Realities; History 30 - The Forces of Nationalism; History 30 - The Nineteenth Century: Road to Democracy; History 30 - Relationships: People and Paradigms; Native Studies 30 - Aboriginal and Treaty Rights; Native Studies 30 - Economic Development; Native Studies 30 - Governance; Native Studies 30 - Land Claims and Treaty Land Entitlements; Native Studies 30 - Social Development; Social Studies 30 - Change; Social Studies 30 - Culture; Social Studies 30 - Economic Development; Social Studies 30 - Globalization; Social Studies 30 - Governance
Other Use: English Language Arts 30


Sunrise: Saskatchewan Elders Speak. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Pace, Sandra Falconer and Deiter, Patricia, eds. Regina Board of Education (LRDC), 2000. 91 p. Order no. 3430 ($12.80 pbk.).

(I/M, SK) This book provides a collection of oral histories from several Elders of the First Nations in Saskatchewan. Numerous recollections from Elders on themes such as reserve life, residential schools, treaties and spirituality are told. Each one adds to a greater understanding of these issues.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Challenges and Opportunities; History 30 - Relationships: People and Paradigms; Native Studies 30 - Aboriginal and Treaty Rights; Native Studies 30 - Economic Development; Native Studies 30 - Governance; Native Studies 30 - Land Claims and Treaty Land Entitlements; Native Studies 30 - Social Development; Social Studies 30 - Culture
Other Use: English Language Arts 30


Thunder Through My Veins: Memories of a Métis Childhood (Print-Non-Fiction). Scofield, Gregory. HarperCollins Canada Ltd. (HCP), 1999. 203 p. ISBN 0-00-200025-3 ($24.00 hdc.).

(CAN, I/M) Gregory Scofield searches for his roots in a healing process that has him emerge as an adult man who can accept his past as one that was marked by constant loss. His childhood included poverty, an alcoholic mother, a mean stepfather and stays in numerous foster and group homes. Scofield expresses his rage, hurt and despair at the stereotypes, racism and homophobia that exists in the world while resisting the labels of being "a young, angry, gay Métis poet." In the end, Scofield makes his desired peace with the little boy within: "I gathered the words, the picture of the Iron Soldier, the boy and his mother and put them in the basket of my heart."
Teachers should note that this book contains harsh language and sensitive issues. It is advisable to check with local school division policy before using this resource.
Suggested Use: Native Studies 30 - Social Development
Other Use: English Language Arts 30


Times Past Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Baum, Daniel J. and Mallette, Penelope. I.P.I. Publishing Ltd. (IPU), Order numbers follow. ($15.95 pbk.).

Recommended titles in this series include the following:

Times Past: 1885 ISBN 0-920702-77-5
Times Past: 1900 ISBN 0-920702-83-X
Times Past: 1917 ISBN 0-920702-79-1
Times Past: 1933 ISBN 0-920702-75-9
Times Past: 1947 ISBN 0-920702-81-3.


(CAN) Each volume in this series presents a snapshot of what Canada was like during a particular year. While the focus is on Canada there is also a section on world events which allows Canadian events to be placed into a world context. In addition to the discussion of political and economic events, there are sections related to science, the arts and sports. Photographs and drawings are used throughout the books to illustrate each section. The articles are written from the perspective of someone at that time in history. An index is included in each volume.
Suggested Use: History 30 - External Forces and Domestic Realities; History 30 - The Forces of Nationalism; Social Studies 30 - Change


To Colonize a People: The File Hills Aboriginal Farm Colony (Video). Blue Thunderbird Productions (BLT), 2000. 60 min. No order number is required. ($150.00).

(CAN, I/M) This video profiles William Graham, the Aboriginal Agent for File Hills, and how he used his experimental farm colony as a social experiment to assimilate the Cree. The demoralizing impact this experiment has had is also discussed. The video provides a good study of how aboriginal people were dealt with by the Canadian government in the late 1800s.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Challenges and Opportunities; Native Studies 30 - Social Development; Social Studies 30 - Culture
Other Use: Native Studies: Grade 10; Native Studies: Grade 11


Tommy Douglas: Building the New Society (Print-Non-Fiction). Margoshes, Dave. (The Quest Library Series). XYZ Publishing (GDS), 1999. 185 p. ISBN 0-9683601-4-9 ($15.95 pbk.).

(SK) While Tommy Douglas was the premier of Saskatchewan for 17 years, his influence went far beyond this province and onto the national scene. His policies during the 1940s and '50s would profoundly affect Saskatchewan but it is perhaps his fight for Medicare that would have the biggest impact on the country. As serious questions are raised about the future of this and other social programs, this short biography provides some excellent insight into the man and his beliefs. Black-and-white photographs introduce each chapter. A chronology of Tommy Douglas is compared to Canadian and world events occurring at the same time. An index is included.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Challenges and Opportunities; History 30 - The Forces of Nationalism; Social Studies 30 - Change; Social Studies 30 - Economic Development; Teacher Reference


Tracing Your Saskatchewan Ancestors: A Guide to the Records and How to Use Them (Print-Non-Fiction). Hanowski, Laura M., ed. Saskatchewan Genealogical Society (SGS), 2000. 128 p. ISBN 1-895859-14-X ($26.00 coil-bound).

(SK) For class projects that include family histories, this is an excellent teacher resource to use. As the title indicates, the book provides detailed information on how to use the archives, churches, schools, newspapers, gazetteers and courts to locate the necessary data. Hints about locating information and warnings about the usefulness of some of the material are found throughout the book. What often appears to be a daunting task has been broken down into manageable units with this resource. An index is included.
Suggested Use: History; Native Studies; Social Studies; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Social Studies: Elementary Level


Web of Hate: Inside Canada's Far Right Network. Rev. & updated ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Kinsella, Warren. HarperCollins Canada Ltd. (HCP), 2001. 472 p. ISBN 0-00-639124-9 ($19.95 pbk.).

(CAN) This book provides an extraordinary look into the world of right wing hate groups and racism within Canada. Groups such as the Aryan Nations, Ku Klux Klan and the Heritage Front are profiled, as are the leaders. At times the language used and situations described are not pleasant, but it reflects the hatred that these groups have towards non-whites. The Saskatchewan connection in these groups is very evident. This is an excellent resource to use in order to expose the tactics of these groups and avoid young people falling into their traps of hatred and violence. An index is included.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Challenges and Opportunities; Native Studies 30 - Social Development; Social Studies 30 - Culture; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Social Studies 20/History 20


Wendy Lill: Playwright in Parliament (Video). National Film Board of Canada (NFB), 1999. 51 min. Order no. C9199 079 ($39.95).

(CAN) This video provides an excellent look at an ordinary citizen running for Parliament. Once elected, the viewers get a behind-the-scenes look as Wendy Lill, playwright and rookie Member of Parliament, attempts to make a difference.
Suggested Use: Social Studies 30 - Governance


Westray (Video). National Film Board of Canada (NFB), 2001. 80 min. Order no. C9101 033 ($39.95).

(CAN) In 1992, the Westray coal mine in Nova Scotia had a devastating accident in which 26 workers were killed instantly. Over the years, the ensuing inquiry has met with little success in bringing to justice those who were responsible. In this well-done docudrama, excellent information is provided about the perils of coal mining and the struggle between labour and management.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Challenges and Opportunities; Social Studies 30 - Economic Development
Why Women Run (Video). National Film Board of Canada (NFB), 1999. 47 min. Order no. C9199 040 ($39.95).

(CAN) Set during the 1997 federal election, this video follows two candidates during the campaign in Halifax. Mary Clancy was the incumbent Liberal while Alexa McDonough was the NDP challenger. By bringing this hard-fought political campaign to the screen, viewers are able to see the accomplishments of women in politics as well as the many problems they face. The video provides an excellent look at the inside workings of a political campaign.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Challenges and Opportunities; History 30 - The Forces of Nationalism; Social Studies 30 - Culture; Social Studies 30 - Governance


Women's History Month: A Celebration of Women's Lives (Print-Non-Fiction). Saskatchewan Women's Secretariat (SPSY), 2001. 23 p. No order number is required. ($FREE booklet).

(SK) During September 2001, two copies of this resource were distributed to each school in the province. This short booklet contains a wealth of information highlighting the achievements of Saskatchewan women and their contributions to history. All too often these stories have been forgotten, and this resource attempts to remedy that situation. The resource offers an opportunity to write women back into Canadian history and to develop a better understanding of the diverse roles women play in contemporary society. While the content may be at a Secondary Level, the student activities can be used at the Elementary and Middle Levels.
Additional copies of this booklet can be obtained from the Saskatchewan Women's Secretariat free of charge.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Challenges and Opportunities; Native Studies 30 - Social Development; Social Studies 30 - Change; Social Studies 30 - Governance
Other Use: Social Studies: Elementary Level; Social Studies: Grades 7-9; Social Studies 10/History 10; Social Studies 20/History 20


Workers' Millennium Series (Video). Marlin Motion Pictures Ltd. (MMP), 1999. 28 min. No order number is required. ($239.80 set). Circulating Copy - No order number is required. ($688.00 set).

(CAN) Recommended titles in this series include the following:

Brave Beginnings, 1900 to 1929
Hard Times & High Hopes, 1929-1945
Holding the Line, 1984-The New Millennium
The New Militancy: 1965-1984.

In this four-part series, the history of the Canadian labour movement during the 20th century is profiled. Excellent archival footage is used to illustrate key events and to discuss the social, economic and political impact that the labour movement has had. This is an excellent series to assist in creating an understanding of an aspect of Canada's history that is seldom told.
Suggested Use: History 30 - Challenges and Opportunities; Social Studies 30 - Economic Development; Social Studies 30 - Globalization

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