Grade 8 - Teacher Resources
Building a Birch Bark Canoe: The Algonquin Wabanaki Tciman-David Gidmark
ISBN 1-55068-053-6
This book provides wonderful information on the creation and building of a traditional
Algonquin birch bark canoe. Four different craftsmen are highlighted allowing the reader
to experience individual styles of canoes.
Stories of the Road Allowance People-Maria Campbell trans.
Theytus Books Ltd.
A collection of oral stories from the Métis that can be challenging for students to
Understand, however it is an excellent portrayal of Métis culture.
Tracing One Warm Line: Poetry of Canada. Educational ed.-Elisabeth Mouland ed.
Breakwater Books (LRDC)
This collection of poetry includes Aboriginal perspectives as well as a survey of poetry
from the early explorers to the modern era.
Houses of Bark: Tipi, Wigwam and Longhouse-Bonnie Shemie
Tundra (LRDC)
An examination of housing structures, including materials used and needed, of
Aboriginal people across Canada.
Path of the Paddle: An Illustrated Guide to the Art of Canoeing-Bill Mason
ISBN 0-919493-38-6
Contains Aboriginal and Métis content on operating a canoe. Beautiful illustration
compliment the reading.
Exploring the Fur Trade Routes of North America-Barbara Huck
ISBN 1-896150-04-7
This is an excellent and thorough resource that examines the historical trade routes of
early explorers throughout North America. There is a wonderful amount of information
about Aboriginal peoples and the many fur trading forts established.
Fifty Historical Vignettes: Views of the Common People-Don McLean
ISBN 0-920915-19-1
Métis people are the focus of fifty vignettes that examines their history from the fur trade
period to contemporary times.
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