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In British Columbia, First Nations Peoples used unique and beautiful adorned traditional containers to store precious possessions.  These containers are commonly known as "Bentwood Boxes".  Aside from their decor, one of the aspects distinguishing the Bentwood Box from other wooden boxes lies in its construction.  The body of the container is constructed using only a single piece of West Coast cedar!

Wolf the "Protector": Wolves are the guardians of their families. They embody unconditional support, safety, and togetherness.

Additional Information

• Dimensions: 3"W x 3"D x 2"H
• Colour: Wood (made of cedar)

In British Columbia, First Nations Peoples used unique and beautiful adorned traditional containers to store precious possessions.  These containers are commonly known as "Bentwood Boxes".  Aside from their decor, one of the aspects distinguishing the Bentwood Box from other wooden boxes lies in its construction.  The body of the container is constructed using only a single piece of West Coast cedar!

Eagle the "Leader": Eagles are spiritual guides exhibiting intelligence. They represent power and prestige and symbolize loyalty.

Additional Information

• Dimensions: 3"W x 3"D x 2"H
• Colour: Wood (made of cedar)

In British Columbia, First Nations Peoples used unique and beautifully adorned traditional containers to store the most precious of possessions. These containers are commonly known as “Bentwood Boxes”. Aside from their decor, one of the aspects distinguishing the Bentwood Box from other wooden boxes lies in its construction. The body of the container is constructed using only a single piece of West Coast cedar!

Moon Mask Design: The Moon is the keeper of the Earth by night. It represents a visionary, having an optimistic view of the world and participating in making it better.

Additional Information

• Dimensions: 3"W x 3"D x 2"H
• Colour: Wood (made of cedar)

In British Columbia, First Nations Peoples used unique and beautiful adorned traditional containers to store precious possessions.  These containers are commonly known as "Bentwood Boxes".  Aside from their decor, one of the aspects distinguishing the Bentwood Box from other wooden boxes lies in its construction.  The body of the container is constructed using only a single piece of West Coast cedar!

Sun Mask Design: The Sun is the Guardian of the Earth by day. It is the symbol of healing and growth.

Additional Information

• Dimensions: 3"W x 3"D x 2"H
• Colour: Wood (made of cedar)

These beautiful and elegant earrings by Bill Helin are made with a special silver and pewter alloy.  Earrings are Hypo-allergenic. This piece has been 100% designed and made in Canada.

Tsimshian native artist Bill Helin enjoys a very rewarding career as a creative gold engraver, painter, woodcarver, and book illustrator. He loves to paint mythological images to educate people on the history of the Tsimshian nation and the many stories passed down through his ancestors. His greatest passion however is to spiritually represent and bond individuals together through the use of native Life Crest symbols. The art of Bill Helin is reproduced in collaboration with the artist and royalties are paid to the artist on each item sold.

The Whale is known to help people in need whether we are helpless or wounded. The whale symbolizes kindness, intelligence, and compassion.

The Whale or Orca, is known as the guardian of the sea and guardian of travel and also can also be a symbol for unity and goodness. Killer Whales often travel in family groups known as pods and also hunt in packs like the wolf so are referred to as sea wolves. The Whale is a popular symbol for romance as they mate for life. It is because of this nature that they are known for their strong sense of family values and unity in numbers.

The Killer Whale is the most admired of all the Whales and is used as a powerful crest by many clans.

Additional Information

• Length of earrings, including hook, 3.8cm (1.5")
• Boma is a Canadian owned and operated design and manufacturing company producing high-quality giftware with an emphasis on incorporating recycled materials.
• Boma Pewter does not contain lead and does not tarnish as silver does, however with time it will gradually darken. If desired, use a polish designed for pewter to restore the original finish.

Les six cèdres poster includes the prompts from the book in French that support the core competencies in their correlation to the six identified animals in the story: 

Wolf 
Raven 
Salmon 
Bear 
Beaver 
Orca

Supporting Resources Available
Les six cèdres poster can be used in conjunction with the picture book Les six cèdres and Les six cèdres Mini Poster Set.

To learn more about the BC Core Competencies click here: BC Core Competencies.

Interested in purchasing a bundle that includes the book, large poster, and mini poster set? Click here: Les six cèdres Bundle.

Célébrez les saisons avec cet ensemble de 4 Lune Affiches de "Nous Partageones les saisons". Chaque lune est magnifiquement illustré par Bill Helin et représentent Printemps, Eté, Automne et Hiver. Chaque affiche est de 10" x 14" et fabriqués à partir de la couverture de haute qualité disponible pour durer plusieurs saisons.

Un ensemble de 4 affiches pour promouvoir l’auto-régulation et l’esprit de collaboration au sein de la salle de classe

Imprimées sur du papier épais avec un fini mat




The Mindfulness Poster Set is now available in French!

This set of 4 posters supports both self regulation and building community in the classroom.

Heavy stock quality paper with a matte finish.

Un ensemble de 4 affiches pour appuyer les quatre premières strategies:
• Qu’est-ce que je sais déjà?
• Qu’est-ce que ça me rappelle?
• Je me demande…?
• Quelles sont mes prédictions au sujet de ce livre?

Imprimées sur du papier épais avec un fini mat




The Reading Strategies Poster Set is now available in French!

These four posters support the first four reading strategies from our Strong Reader Tools poster:

1. What I know for sure...(accessing prior knowledge)
2. What it reminds me of...(making connections)
3. What I wonder...(questioning)
4. What I can now predict...(predicting)

Heavy stock quality paper with a matte finish.

Cette affiche est destinée aux lecteurs du primaire et utilise donc un vocabulaire simple.

Chacune de ces stratégies de compréhension s’applique à toute situation d’apprentissage et dans toutes les matières.

Chaque stratégie est associée à une icône qui se retouve aussi dans nos plans de leçons et dans nos affiches pour que les enseignants et les apprenants puissent faire le lien. Tous reconnaitront ainsi la stratégie de lecture visée!




Our Primary Strong Readers Tool poster is now available in French. It has been written in a casual language register that supports early learners.

Each comprehension strategy has been written using a sentence stem so that each one can be used across the curriculum when introducing any new learning.

Each comprehension strategy has also been visually coded to all of our lesson extensions and Reading Posters so that there is an easy association for both educators and students. Everyone will know what the focus reading/learning strategy is!

Les six cèdres Mini Poster Set includes six mini posters in French.

This set of six Mini Posters in French features the core competencies, each represented by an animal (bear, beaver, orca, raven, salmon and wolf). The Mini Posters are designed for use with the whole class, and the language has been structured to reflect group conversation: “Today we connect with...” The posters can be displayed individually to focus on a selected core competency or can be displayed as a group.

Please note: Each animal in this story represents one of the BC Core Competencies. The characteristics and habits have been determined by the author and do not reflect any group of Indigenous peoples. Celestine Aleck, the illustrator, and Terri Mack, the publisher, both reflected and conversed on this prior to publication in that the characteristics and habits were deemed as that of anyone describing these animals from a mainstream perspective, not a Traditional Clan or Totem perspective. 

Supporting Resources Available
Also available Les six cèdres poster for individual self-reflection and Les six cèdres picture book. 

To learn more about the BC Core Competencies click here: BC Core Competencies.

Interested in purchasing a bundle that includes the book, large poster, and mini poster set? Click here: Les six cèdres Bundle.

Glass Ornament, inside painted featuring Chilkat design by Bill Helin.

Tsimshian native artist Bill Helin enjoys a very rewarding career as a creative gold engraver, painter, woodcarver, and book illustrator. He loves to paint mythological images to educate people on the history of the Tsimshian nation and the many stories passed down through his ancestors. His greatest passion however is to spiritually represent and bond individuals together through the use of native Life Crest symbols.

The art of Bill Helin is reproduced in collaboration with the artist and royalties are paid to the artist on each item sold.

Hummingbird Pewter Ornament, Made in Canada of fine lead free Pewter. Available in 3" size only.

Salmon Pewter Ornament, Made in Canada of fine lead free Pewter. Available in 3" size only