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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation  

Readers are invited to jump into a canoe to learn about residential schools in Canada and the special day for truth and reconciliation. Author Dawn Sii-yaa-ilth-supt Smith is Nuu-chah-nulth and attended Tsartlip Indian Day School in British Columbia. She shares her story and the importance of truth telling and reconciliation in Canada.

No Reason to Apologize: The Resilient Legacy of Viola Desmond

Viola Desmond is an enduring icon who embodies the fight for racial equality and human rights. When she refused to give up her seat in the whites-only section of a cinema in 1946, she took a stand against injustice. Viola Desmond was also, however, a human being whose actions impacted her career, her relationships, and her reputation among the Black community in Halifax. Strong-willed and stubborn, Viola DesmondÎs ideologies would be sorely tested throughout her life, even as her efforts shone a

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Regions of Canada (Expedition)  

In this series learn more about the vast regions of Canada and what makes them unique. Explore current issues and learn how to respect our biodiversity by being stewards of its future.

Relationships and Responsibilities (Butter Tarts)  

All Canadians have relationships and responsibilities that impact their lives. Whether at school, at home, or in the community, these roles engage Canadians with the world around them. Relationships and Responsibilities offers readers a closer look at how these roles are connected to one's identity, culture, and sense of self.

Remembering History: The Holocaust (Coast 2 Coast 2 Coast)  

The Holocaust remains the darkest of times in the 20th Century. This series strives to educate readers about the systemic persecution and elimination of the Jewish people and millions of others by the Nazi regime. Learn about the events, and what has been done in their aftermath to elevate human rights on the world stage.

Ruptured Sky, The: War of 1812

The Ruptured Sky tells the story of First Nations involvement in the War of 1812. Without their First Nations allies, British troops and Canadian militia would not have won key battles and the U.S.©Canada border might not exist. Canada might not have become an independent nation. First Nations peoples remained conflicted about whom to support since longstanding allegiances existed with both the British and Americans. This became a divisive issue. Individuals such as Tecumseh, John Norton, Joseph

Settler Life in Canada (True North)  

This series examines life in pioneer times, 1780-1890. These titles concentrate on how and why things were built certain ways, also discussing how things varied across the country and why. Each book includes a hands-on project to extend learning.

Shapes All Around Us! (Crabtree Roots)  

Learn what a circle is and what makes it special. Then, find this shape used in things all around you--at home, at school, and everywhere! Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.

Shattered Ground: Soldiers Marching Off to War

Shattered Ground is told from the perspective of four friends, who like thousands of naïve young men before them, flock to enlist in the Canadian Army during the First World War—fearful that they would miss out on a great adventure. But the reality of the “War to End All Wars” quickly sets in, as they witness death and destruction on an industrial scale, in breadth and scope never before seen in human history. The story is told in flashbacks as a young teen stumbles upon a diary that belonged to