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Grade 2

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​The Gift of Water

Circle of Life Sets 1–3 and Sets 4–6 levelled books are for guided and independent reading. This collection of narrative and nonfiction books offers unique content that engages students, and deepens appreciation and understanding of Indigenous cultures and traditions (Publisher).
Indigenous Education Coalition. (2013). Circle of Life Series: The gift of water. Toronto, ON: Nelson Education.
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​The Legend of White Buffalo Woman

In this Lakota legend, Paul Goble tells the story of White Buffalo Woman who presents her people with the first peace pipe.  She teaches them the importance of prayer and the connection of the pipe to the Great Spirit. ​
Goble, P. (2002). The legend of the White Buffalo Woman. Washington, DC: National Geographic Society.
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​Lessons from Mother Earth

​Tess visits her grandmother many times without really being aware of the garden. However, on this particular day, they step outside the door and Tess learns that all of nature can be a garden. She learns if you take care of the plants that grow and you learn about them -- understanding when they flower, when they give fruit, and when to leave them alone -- you will always find something to nourish you. Lessons from Mother Earth gently shares the First Nations' tradition of taking care of Mother Earth.
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McLeod, E., & Wood, C. (2010). Lessons from Mother Earth. Toronto, ON: Groundwood Books.
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​Lessons of Our Land:  Mother Earth

Mother Earth | Lessons Of Our Land

Being part of a global world with many diverse cultures, it is important that children have a strong identity with their own culture. It is important that Native American children learn and exhibit Native American values in all aspects of life, contribute to the well-being of their tribal people and communities, and honor and uphold Native American beliefs and morals.

Mother Earth. (2017). Retrieved March 29, 2018, from Lessons of Our Land website: https://www.lessonsofourland.org/lessons/mother-earth/

Official Symbols of Canada

Official symbols of Canada

The beaver was given official status as an emblem of Canada when "An Act to provide for the recognition of the Beaver (Castor canadensis) as a symbol of the sovereignty of Canada" received royal assent on March 24, 1975. However, the beaver was a part of the Canadian identity long before Parliament passed the National Symbol of Canada Act.

Government of Canada. (2017, December 14). Official symbols of Canada. Retrieved March 29, 2018, from Government of Canada website: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/official-symbols-canada.html

​Symbolism in Treaty Making

Symbolism in Treaty Making

SYMBOLISM in TREATY-MAKING The Meaning of the Pipestem The term pipestem comes from PIPE meaning fate and STEM meaning honesty. The smoking of the pipe signifies two important conditions for the participants. 1. they are pledging a solemn covenant or are in agreement. 2. they must then speak the ultimate truth.

Tait, M. (2013, September 13). Symbolism in treaty making. Retrieved March 29, 2018, from Prezi website: https://prezi.com/ag_-zxt3xu0o/symbolism-in-treaty-making/

Symbols of Canada

Symbols of Canada - Canada.ca

Learn about the arms, flags and other national, provincial and territorial symbols that are unique to each region of Canada and tell the story of our country and its people.

Government of Canada. (2017, December 10). Symbols of Canada. Retrieved March 29, 2018, from Government of Canada website: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/culture/canadian-identity-society/anthems-symbols/symbols.html

Symbols of Treaty - Grade 2

OTC Treaty Teacher Wikispace - Symbols of Treaty-Grade 2.notebook - Detail

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kdreavercharles. (2011, May 19). Symbols of treaty-grade 2. Retrieved March 29, 2018, from Wikispaces website: http://otctreatyteacherwikispace.wikispaces.com/file/detail/Symbols+of+Treaty-Grade+2.notebook

​Treaty Map

Treaty Map

Treaty Map

Office of the Treaty Commissioner. (2018). Treaty map. Retrieved March 9, 2018, from Office of the Treaty Commissioner
​website: http://www.otc.ca/pages/treaty_map.html
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