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Landers and Builders: Exploring the Impact of Cultural Contact (Social Studies) This program is designed to assist students in developing an understanding of cross-cultural dynamics. Explore the effects of cultural contact by looking closely at artifacts for the purpose of constructing a fictitious society called the Landers. The Landers encounter the technologically advanced Builders whose inventions could be advantageous to the Landers. This dynamic leads to an opportunity to explore the advantages, disadvantages and impact of cultural contact. Ponder questions like: How do new technologies impact a culture? How does contact change the way a community functions? And, what does a society lose and gain as a result of contact with another culture? |
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Imagining: Experiencing History through Creative Writing Writers are always looking for inspiration. Here at Glenbow, our museum is packed full of inspiring objects and ideas. Students will experience how to imagine stories by responding to the environment and connecting their lives to the experiences of people in different cultures and historic times. Grades 7 - 9 |
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Niitsitapiisinni: Our Way of Life We call ourselves Niitsitapi, although we are known as the Blackfoot speaking people. We invite you to come and experience our rich cultural traditions and view the world from a different perspective. Learn about our traditions, values and history. Experience our relationship with all of Creation. Hear stories that teach our children how to co-exist with the world around them. In this program you will meet with a member of the First Nations who will offer personal stories and insights into their culture and traditions. Come celebrate the Blackfoot way of life with us. Grades 7 - 12 |
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Keeping Our Culture: Issues of Contact from the Blackfoot Perspective What lead to the signing of Treaty 7? Why is the relationship between the Blackfoot and Europeans strained? This program begins with a look at traditional Blackfoot society prior to colonization and culminates with the signing of Treaty 7. From the time of the fur trade, missionaries, North-West Mounted Police, and the arrival of the first settlers, the Blackfoot people have undergone many challenges to their traditional way of life. Work with a Blackfoot educator to discuss the different world views of the Blackfoot and Europeans, the impact of Blackfoot trade with other Native groups and the impact of trade with European fur traders on the Blackfoot. Grades 7-12 |
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The Big Picture: Alberta's People and Confederation How has immigration shaped the past and present of Canada? Who came here and why? How did the immigrant experience differ for groups of people? In this program, students will explore artifacts and archival documents to discover Canada's forging of the confederation and its immigration policy. Join us for a walk through Alberta's history, exploring the challenges faced by the early newcomers and the roles they played in making Canada the wonderfully diverse and multicultural nation it is today. Grade 7 |
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What is it? Looking at Objects What do objects tell us? What do they teach us about the cultures or people who made or owned them? Learning from objects is as important as learning through the spoken or written word. This program will transform students into detectives for a hands-on investigation. Using objects relating to various Glenbow exhibits, students will flex their skills in observing, interpreting, and recording information by sketching and labeling. Grade 7 - 9 |
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The Curating Game: Making Connections with Artifacts & Photographs Become a Glenbow Museum curator and create your own mini-exhibit based on artifacts and photographs. Students will examine artifacts and be asked to think deeply about the connections between them. Historical photographs will be provided to help students conceptualize how these artifacts may have been used and by whom. Students will use the selected items to discover how different resources can be brought together to tell a story. Grade 7 - 9 |
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