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Wapos Bay: Something to Remember (Cree Version)

2006 24 min
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In episode 4 from the Wapos Bay series, the pressure is on as T-Bear is handed the task of commemorating Wapos Bay's military veterans, and Raven is struggling to express her thanks to a departing teacher. To prepare for a Remembrance Day tribute that will be broadcast to everyone in Wapos Bay, T-Bear visits the community elders. He is amazed to learn that his Mushom (grandfather) is also a veteran of the war. Meanwhile, Raven tries to convince her favourite teacher to stay in Wapos Bay by doing special things for her. But Ms. Chalmers doesn't initially comprehend her gestures …

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In episode 4 from the Wapos Bay series, the pressure is on as T-Bear is handed the task of commemorating Wapos Bay's military veterans, and Raven is struggling to express her thanks to a departing teacher. To prepare for a Remembrance Day tribute that will be broadcast to everyone in Wapos Bay, T-Bear visits the community elders. He is amazed to learn that his Mushom (grandfather) is also a veteran of the war. Meanwhile, Raven tries to convince her favourite teacher to stay in Wapos Bay by doing special things for her. But Ms. Chalmers doesn't initially comprehend her gestures of gratitude. In this episode, Raven learns the true meaning of the word "appreciate" and T-Bear learns why it's important to remember the past.



Wapos Bay is a Gemini Award-winning stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan.

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Ages 6 to 9
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Indigenous Studies - History/Politics Indigenous Studies - Issues and Contemporary Challenges
Discuss T-Bear’s Remembrance Day speech. Research the contributions that Aboriginal peoples have made to Canada’s military campaigns: . Emphasize the importance of gratitude for many Aboriginal peoples. Discuss how the local First Nations show gratitude and on what occasions. Discuss how the students and school community could show gratitude to Aboriginal war veterans. Include a special ceremony for Aboriginal war veterans in the school’s Remembrance Day ceremony.
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