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Primary
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)

Usas Library: A First Hand Account of the Rebellion of 1885

For Students 9th - 10th
A contemporary account by Alexander Campbell, a Canadian soldier of the "Rebellion of 1885" in which the Metis tribe revolted against the Canadian government.
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Website
Other

The St. Lawrence River

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a brief history of the St. Lawrence River and its historical and geographical importance.
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Primary
Other

Volet's Diary: Life in Saskatchewan Early 20th Cent.

For Students 9th - 10th
A first hand account of what it like to be a women going to college in western Canada at the turn of the century (1900-1905). The diary also explores her life as a school teacher.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Canada. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Canadian Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the history, culture, and lifestyle of Canadian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Handout
White Pine Pictures

White Pine Pictures: The Magnificent Abersons

For Students 9th - 10th
Bob and Jane Aberson were Dutch immigrant farmers to the Manitoba prairies. Jane Aberson wrote a column in a Dutch newspaper for 30 years, describing the hardships and joys of farming life on the prairies. Her columns influenced many...
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Handout
White Pine Pictures

White Pine Pictures: Rene Richard: Painter of the North

For Students 9th - 10th
Rene Richard was a native of Switzerland who worked as a trapper and hunter to avoid the hardships of farming life that his family endured. He came to appreciate Alberta's north and went to France to train as an artist. When he returned,...
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Handout
White Pine Pictures

White Pine Pictures: The Reluctant Politician: The Story of Irene Parlby

For Students 9th - 10th
Irene Parlby, one of the Famous Five, came to politics reluctantly but determined to fight for the betterment of the lives of women and children on Alberta's farms. She fought to get them proper education, medical and dental care and...
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Handout
White Pine Pictures

White Pine Pictures: Watari Dori: A Bird of Passage

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a good way to educate students about Japanese internment camps. This follows the story of one woman and her triumphant return to Canada. Includes a quiz and lesson plans.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Provisional Government of Saskatchewan

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the Provisional Government of Saskatchewan established by Louis Riel at the time of the Northwest Rebellion of 1885.
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Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Jacques Cartier

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information on French explorer, Jacque Cartier. Cartier is particularly recognized for his contributions of European exploration in Canada in the 16th century.