Note: The list of resources in this section provides an update to Canadian Studies: A Bibliography for History 30, Native Studies 30, and Social Studies 30 (1997).
Images: Canada Through Literature (Print-Anthology). Borovilos, John, ed. Prentice Hall Ginn Canada (LRDC), 1996. 184 p. Order no. 8045 ($11.10 pbk.).
(CAN) This is a collection of short stories and poetry about Canadian contemporary and historic events. It provides many personal views of Canadian history. The resource also enables the integration of English Language Arts, History, and Social Studies. It includes a table of contents and a thematic list of selections.
Suggested Use: History 30: Government and the Citizen, New Relationships for a New Century; Social Studies 30: Change, Culture
Other Use: Social Studies 20/History 20; English Language Arts 10
International Security: The Canadian Role (Video). Canadian Learning Company Inc. (CLC), 1993. 29 min. Order no. 9-1205 ($59.95). Circulating copy - Order no. 9-1205C ($395.00).
The video presents a brief yet compelling look into Canada's role in the United Nations' peacekeeping activities. It explores in particular the history of the United Nations, the East/West détente, and the Arab Gulf conflict.
Suggested Use: History 30: New Relationships for a New Century, The Struggle for Sovereignty; Social Studies 30: Globalization
Other Use: Social Studies 20/History 20
The Inuit of Canada (Print-Non-Fiction). Inuit Tapirisat of Canada (INA), 1995. 32 p. Order no. QS-8533-000-EE-AI ($FREE pbk.).
(CAN, I/M) This attractive publication was prepared by the Inuit Tapirisat of Canada to provide information on Inuit culture and history, environment and resources, and issues and opportunities that influence the present as well as shape the future of Inuit society. It provides numerous maps and colour photographs. Also included are a chronology of events, a list of national, regional, and international organizations and a bibliography. It was distributed by the Aboriginal Education Unit to Saskatchewan schools free of charge in the winter of 1998. Additional copies are available. Please note that in April of 1999 the new territory of Nunavut will come into existence. This document was developed to help prepare Canadians for this monumental event.
Suggested Use: History 30: Canadian Economic Wellbeing in the 20th Century, Government and the Citizen, New Realities and New Relationships, New Relationships for a New Century, The Struggle for Sovereignty; Native Studies 30: Land Claims and Treaty Land Entitlements; Social Studies 30: Change, Culture, Economic Development, Globalization, Government
National Native Role Model Posters (Poster). National Native Role Model Programme (NRM), n.d. No order number is required. ($FREE).
(CAN, I/M) This series of posters presents First Nations' individuals who have contributed significantly to Canadian society and their culture. Each poster provides a biography of the person featured and some of his or her thoughts. The individuals chosen for the series hail from across Canada and represent many different careers.
Suggested Use: Native Studies 30: Social Development; Social Studies 30: Culture
Other Use: Native Studies: Grade 10; Native Studies: Grade 11
Saskatchewan and Aboriginal Peoples in the 21st Century: Social, Economic and Political Changes and Challenges (Print-Non-Fiction). Federation of Saskatchewan Aboriginal Nations. Federation of Saskatchewan Aboriginal Nations (CXD), 1997. 146 p. ISBN 1-895292-97-2 ($21.40 pbk.).
(SK) Recent developments in the socio-economic situation of Saskatchewan's Aboriginal peoples have provided opportunities for them to become more involved in the decision making and partnership building concerning their future. This resource provides teachers and students with a comprehensive source on population trends of Aboriginal Nations in the province; statistics on education, economic development, and employment; and information on land entitlements and Aboriginal business ventures. The resource also speaks to the social, economic, and political challenges that face Saskatchewan's First Nations peoples today. One copy of this resource was sent free of charge to each Saskatchewan high school in the spring of 1998.
Suggested Use: Native Studies 30: Aboriginal and Treaty Rights, Economic Development, Governance, Land Claims and Treaty Land Entitlements, Social Development; Social Studies 30: Change, Culture, Economic Development, Government;
Other Use: Native Studies: Grade 10; Social Studies 10/History 10