Resources to teach students in grades 4 – 6 about Calgary's war history.
Read more about "Lest We Forget"Na'pis World Lauren Monroe Jr. Signal Hill Library, Oculus (2019) Appropriately adorning the well of a skylight, Monroe’s work depicts the cosmology of traditional Blackfoot storytelling. In the background, the mural maps the traditional territory of the Blackfoot people. Significant sites and landmarks are noted in both Blackfoot and English. In the foreground, constellations, animals, plants, and other beings from Blackfoot stories interact with each other. Human and animal figures appear in equal prominence, demonstrating equality among men and animals within this tradition. Though the figures are represented as traditional petroglyphs, they are cut from sheet metal, symbolic of the endurance of traditional ways. Beadwork and painted accents add colours used in traditional Blackfoot artworks to the piece. About the Artist Lauren Monroe Jr. is a painter from the Amskapii Pikanni, a band of the Siksikaisitapi (Blackfoot Confederacy). His art reflects the Blackfoot culture and his own interpretation as an artist of the culture and world around him. Active in both the culture and history of the Blackfoot People, he feels his art is a bridge to better understanding of his people and their history. He currently resides on the Blackfeet Reservation in Montana and is pursuing his doctorate while continuing to study Blackfoot culture.
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Read more about "'Level-up your creative, technology and business skills'"Settle down, baby, it's time for bed! Learn songs and rhymes for bedtime routines and getting ready to sleep.
Read more about "Bath, Book, and Bed"Available at Select Locations Find these games at Central, Country Hills, Crowfoot, Fish Creek, Forest Lawn, Judith Umbach, Saddletowne, Seton, Shawnessy, Signal Hill, and Village Square libraries. Dungeons & Dragons Starter Pack 4-6 Players (Best: 6) | 90 Min | Ages 12+ | Learn to play video Decrypto 4-8 Players (Best: 4, 6) | 30 Min | Ages 10+ | Learn to play video Dixit 4-6 Players (Best: 5-6) | 30 Min | Ages 10+ | Learn to play video Dragon's Breath 2-4 Players (Best: 3) | 15-20 Min | Ages 5+ | Learn to play video Ghost Blitz 2-7 Players (Best 4-5) | 20 Min | Ages 8+ | Learn to play video Guess Who 2 Players | 20 Min | Ages 4+ | Learn to play video Here to Slay 2-6 Players (Best 3-4) | 60 Min | Ages 10+ | Learn to play video Hive 2 Players | 20 Min | Ages 8+ | Learn to play video Monza 2-6 Players (Best: 3-5) | 10 Min | Ages 4+ | Learn to play video Rhino Hero 2-5 Players (Best: 3) | 5-15 Min | Ages 4+ | Learn to play video Skull King 2-8 Players (Best 5-6) | 30 Min | Ages 8+ | Learn to play video Sleeping Queens 2-5 Players (Best: 4-5) | 20 Min | Ages 6+ | Learn to play video Sushi Go Party 2-8 Players (Best: 4-5) | 20 Min | Ages 8+ | Learn to play video Unstable Unicorns 3-6 Players (Best: 4-5) | 45 Min | Ages 10+ | Learn to play video
Read more about "Available at Select Locations"'\n ', 'Watch over 30,000 documentaries, classics, international films, and learning videos, including selections from The Great Courses. Each patron receives 20 tickets per month to choose films. Each film, season, course listed in Kanopy indicates the number of tickets required.\xa0', 'The Kanopy Kids area features movies and popular TV shows for children ages 2 and up and requires no tickets to watch.\xa0', 'Not sure how to start? Watch the tutorial in Niche Academy:\xa0', 'Kanopy tutorial', '\n '
Read more about "'Stream the best in cinema for free with your Library card.'"'\n ', 'Use this resource to find maps of Canada, information about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, a glossary of Indigenous terms, contemporary and historical photography, and more.', 'Created by The Royal Canadian Geographical Society in conjunction with the Assembly of First Nations, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, the Métis Nation, the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, and Indspire. This resource was created for Grades 5 and up.', 'In English and French.', '\n '
Read more about "'Indigenous perspectives shared through maps, artwork, history, and culture.'"You can pick up your copy at any Calgary fire hall or Library location, or download and print your
Read more about "Fire safety starts with you"Twelve 2SLGBTQIA+ books to read during Pride Week.
Read more about "Pride"Links and Resources The Library is a signatory for the Urban Libraries Council’s Statement on Race and Social Equity . Calgary Pride This year marks the 30 th anniversary of Calgary’s first pride parade. L earn how to join in this year’s virtual festivities . Travel Alberta Pride is being celebrated across the province. Check out the variety of activities available all over Alberta. Centre for Sexuality Find resources for youth, adults, and parents across the LGBTQ+ spectrum , including s upport groups, rapid HIV testing, and online training programs . Skipping Stone This organization o ffers support groups, mentoring, help navigating gender affirming medical and legal processes , and economic and social supports for transgender people. Centre for Newcomers LGBTQ+ Services Access o ne - on - one support services, including group support, information, referrals and settlement advice . The A rQuives Browse Canada’s LGBTQ2+ Archives , which include an i ndependent collection of LGBTQ2+ documentary heritage with digital exhibitions .
Read more about "Links and Resources"Glenbow Western Research Centre Glenbow Western Research Centre at the University of Calgary's Taylor Family Digital Library documents the history of Calgary and southern Alberta. Find personal history records, including diaries, letters, and family albums there. The Research Centre has more than 2 million Western Canada photographs from the 1870s – 2000s as well as historical maps and newspapers from Calgary and rural communities. No appointment is required. Glenbow Western Research Centre
Read more about "Glenbow Western Research Centre"What will you do? Help elementary students discover that there is more to computers than just playing games. Teen volunteers work one-on-one with younger students to help them work through lessons on coding and other essential computer skills. Students learn basic coding skills, along with important topics like Internet safety and evaluating information. Coding Buddies is for participants in Grades 1 to 3. Code Club is for participants in Grades 4 to 6. Hour Of Code, "Princess Power" and "Go Wild": This is a one-day program. Help kids learn basic coding skills through fun animal or princess themed tutorials. Program Length: One hour, once weekly for six weeks. What’s in it for you? Gain leadership and coaching skills Meet new people Have fun and contribute to your community
Read more about "What will you do? What’s in it for you?"The Michael Green Green Room is a testament to the legacy of the co-founder of One Yellow Rabbit Theatre. Michael Green (1957 – 2015) was a driving force and visionary for Calgary’s arts community. The green room where speakers and performers prepare prior to entering the Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall has been named in his honour.
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