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Film is a fantastic way to engage learners in the story of Treaties. Both documentaries and movies can extend learning beyond text. They can be used as lesson launchers, activating activities, and content knowledge builders. When using film as a teaching tool remember to use pedagogical best practices: watch the film yourself first and let your students know how the film complements or expands on the topic of Treaties.

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Call for Indigenous artists! The Indigenous Circle of the National Film Board of Canada’s Education team are looking for young artistic Indigenous voices to illustrate some of the activities in the learning program they are developing. The deadline to apply is November 30. Click Here to learn more.

Featured Teaching Resource

An exploration of Treaties in Canada often includes concepts such as the Doctrine of Discovery. What is this? How is it connected to Treaties? This month's learning resource is aimed at learners in grades 7-12 and focusses on the Doctrine of Discovery. Click the document to access.

Treaty Sleuthing:

Spaces + Places

Wakapa Tanka, The Big Water Lookout, is a campsite historically used by the Dakota as a winter home. It is the only one of its kind in Canada. Today, visitors can read a historical marker at the site and admire the stunning views.

Want to learn more about Treaty-significant sites?

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Treaty Terminology

NFB Education is a one-stop shop for incorporating film into your classroom. The site offers interactives and apps, mini-lessons, and educational playlists. The Education Blog highlights the educational potential of NFB films as well as specific ways in which to use them in class. Check out Treaty Education through NFB Films: “As Long as the Sun Shines, the Grass Grows, and the Waters Flow" written by Connie Wyatt Anderson, Treaty Education Lead. Click Here to access.

Treaty Ed In-School Support Team

Our In-School Support Team is here to help! We can support you in the classroom in-person or virtually. We offer:

Co-teaching Treaty Education lessons.
Help in implementing Treaty Education Kit resources.
Tips on incorporating local Treaty history.
Support for PLCs and staff professional development.
We also offer French language support for Immersion and French classes. Make sure to note that you would like our French-speaking In-School Support teacher when you book.

Click Here to Book In-School Support