Waaaaay before Google Maps and GPS, people used compasses to find their way around. So how does a compass work anyway? And what does it have to do with maps?
An introduction, for young children, to maps and what is on them. Introduces such general concepts as continents, countries, cities, lakes, rivers, oceans, etc.
Learn how to introduce map skills with literature that contextualizes mapping in a narrative, can be related to where in the world each student lives, and engages students by actively “doing geography.”
The Provincial Trail Map Project is working on developing a series of regional trail maps for Alberta. As these maps are completed, they will be added to our website.
The map illustrates Indigenous languages spoken at home, either as a first or secondary language. Scroll down to see the map and infographic with statistics.
Under the Otipemisiwak Métis Government Constitution, the five Territories of the Métis Nation within Alberta are subdivided into Districts to allow for more effective and localized representation.
In this video, two people talk in a cafe about the history of Alberta with a special focus on the rich and diverse heritage of the Indigenous peoples who live there.
The Majorville Cairn and Medicine Wheel (EdPc-1) consists of a central cairn, which is linked to a surrounding stone circle by 28 spokes, and the cultural landscape which contains this monument.
These boulders were carved centuries ago to represent the ribcage of the bison that roamed over the land in the millions before the arrival of Europeans.
In this manual for teachers, four ETFO members accompanied by four Indigenous knowledge holders from Ontario go on a journey to explore what is land-based learning?
In this activity, students will consider how maps reflect the priorities of the people who make them. They will draw a map of their school and share it with peers.
This guide includes detailed instructions on how to use Native Land in the classroom. The Guide discusses the pros and cons of the map itself and provides resources for teachers to learn more.
In this lesson students explore the Numbered Treaties with a focus on present relevance, historical and contemporary relationships, and the benefits shared by all Canadians.
A 50 minute teaching tool to better understand our collective responsibility to treaty. The purpose of this video is to build understanding, allyship and bridges for better relationship and work together.
In this lesson students explore the concept of spirit and intent by investigating the differing views held by the Crown and First Nation peoples at the time of Treaty-making.
