Practical & Applied Arts
Videos are listed chronologically by date added, beginning with the most recent
Problem Solving Portraits. Assessment
This video highlights the types of assessment that are part of this unit, such as: journaling, checklists and various types of rubrics.
Problem Solving Portraits. The Process
Concepts such as how this unit allows students to bond over self-reflection and celebrate their differences are highlighted in this video.
Problem Solving Portraits. Big Ideas
This video describes the themes of the unit, including: artists take risks and using portraits to reveal elements of personality.
My Monster Wears Prada. Big Ideas
This video discusses how the unit incorporates all four strands of Arts Education - dance, drama, music and visual art.
My Monster Wears Prada. The Process
This video explores how a unit can evolve and change as it is being taught.
My Monster Wears Prada. Assessment
This video discusses the value of a portfolio as an assessment tool and as a record of student progress.
Martha of the North
The Canadian government devised a plan to relocate families to ensure Canadian sovereignty of the Arctic. The families were told game was plentiful, communities would be in one place and they could leave after two years.
When Martha was five years old, her family was enticed to leave their Inuit ...
Treaties and the Law
Series: Treaty Video Library 2
This video explains how Canadian law recognizes treaties as solemn, sacred agreements that create legally enforceable obligations on behalf of First Nations and the Crown.
We Are All Part of Treaty
Series: Treaty Video Library
This video looks at the arrival of the Europeans, First Nations teaching the newcomers survival skills, treaty negotiations and more.
Socio-Economic Impact of the Treaties
Series: Treaty Video Library 2
This video discusses the need to equip Aboriginal people with the tools for employment.
The Role of the Elders
Series: Treaty Video Library 2
This video looks at the key teachings from Elders: respect, kindness, love, forgiveness, integrity and patience. It also discusses the Circle of Life.
The Mace Runner Ceremony
Series: Treaty Video Library 2
This video comments on two historic events that occurred on May 29, 2006 in the Saskatchewan legislature: the 100th anniversary of the first sitting and the first recognition of treaties and treaty relationships.
Treaties as a Bridge to the Future
Series: Treaty Video Library
This is an overview of the history of treaties in Saskatchewan: where they exist and what they are.
A Wîsahkêcâhk Story
Series: Treaty Video Library
This video presents the story of a child meeting a new neighbour.
Building Harmony
Series: Treaty Video Library
This video looks at the three main objectives of the Office of the Treaty Commissioner: recognize the past, resolve outstanding treaty issues and revive the treaty relationship through education.