Grade 7

Historical Context

Books

Code Talker:  A Novel about the Navajo Marines of World War Two.

Throughout World War II, in the conflict fought against Japan, Navajo code talkers were a crucial part of the U.S. effort, sending messages back and forth in an unbreakable code that used their native language. They braved some of the heaviest fighting of the war, and with their code, they saved countless American lives. Yet their story remained classified for more than twenty years.
But now Joseph Bruchac brings their stories to life for young adults through the riveting fictional tale of Ned Begay, a sixteen-year-old Navajo boy who becomes a code talker. His grueling journey is eye-opening and inspiring. (Publisher)
Bruchac, J. (2006).  Code Talker:  A Novel about the Navajo Marines of World War Two.  London, England:  Penguin Young Readers Group.

Teaching Treaties in the Classroom Grades 7-12
Office of the Treaty Commissioner (2002).  Teaching Treaties in the Classroom Grades 7-12.  Saskatoon, SK:  Office of the Treaty Commissioner.

Treaty Essential Learnings:  We Are All Treaty People.

The Treaty Essential Learnings document is a reference guide to understanding the foundational aspects of the “Teaching Treaties in the Classroom” program. The Treaty Essential Learnings are those topics, concepts and understandings of treaties and the treaty relationship that students should be expected to know by the end of Grade 12 (Publisher).
Office of the Treaty Commissioner (2008).  Treaty Essential Learnings:  We Are All Treaty People.  Saskatoon, SK:  Office of the Treaty Commisioner.

Legacy:  Indian Treaty Relationships

This book looks at the historical context and the historical agreements between Canada’s First Nations and the British Crown.  It also explores some contemporary issues and the Canadian Context in the 1980’s.
Price, R. (1991).  Legacy:  Indian Treaty Relationships.  Edmonton, AB:  Plains Publishing.

​"...And They Told Us Their Stories"

The introduction by Chief Harry Lafond sets the context for the stories collected from community members by Shirley Bear, George Sutherland, Carol Lafond, Carol Machiskinic, Marina Smokeyday. Christine Baldhead, Peter PeeAce, Gordon Royal and Leona Daniels. Very readable and informative, this is a resource of personal reflections that will contribute significantly to learning.
Saskatoon Tribal Council (1991).  "...and They Told Us Their Stories":  A Book of Indian Stories.  Saskatoon, SK:  Saskatoon Tribal Council.

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Acts of Parliament

Act of Parliament

Acts of parliament, also called primary legislation, are statutes passed by a parliament ( legislature). Act of the Oireachtas is an equivalent term used in the Republic of Ireland where the legislature is commonly known by its Irish name, Oireachtas . The United States Act of Congress is based on it.

Act of Parliament:  Canada. Retrieved January 10, 2020 from ​https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Act_of_Parliament