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Stacking Blocks & Balancing Games enhance children's hand-eye coordination, and also serve as a great educational tool for children to learn about colours and shapes. The perfect gift for kids and family!

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• Measurements: 8.58" x 7.28 " x 1.50"
• Materials: MDF Wood
• Packaging: One set includes 1 big bear, 4 small bears, 5 salmon, and 1" dice 
• Motif: Bear Salmon
• For ages 4 and up

Abalone shells make excellent vessels for containing smoldering herbs and incense. It is wise to insulate the bottom of the shell with a minimum of 2 inches of sand or ash to protect the shell against high temperatures. These shells are often used for traditional cleansing ceremonies. They are ideal for burning sweetgrass and sage or indirect burning incense such as resin.

Place a few dried sage pieces or sweet grass in the bottom of the shell with the sand, ignite then blow out flame and the sage or grass will release a cloud of white, purifying smoke.

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• Origin: Mexico / Philippines 
• Sourcing: These shells are ethically harvested. 
• Dimensions: approx. 10 - 12 cm

Designed by Denesuline and Saulteaux Native Artist Alex Janvier.

"Morning Star murals four sections represent the Medicine Wheel, culturally significant to many Aboriginals. There are four directions, four seasons, the elements (earth, wind fire, water), stages of life (infant, child, adult, and elder.) Also, the Denesuline people used the Morning Star as a traveling guide at night." - Alex Janvier

Shawl measures 72 cm x 175 cm

Designed by Tsimshian Artist Roy Henry Vickers.

"Inspired by Valentines Day, 2012. Eagles mate for life and have clear vision. Eagle is one of my crests from the Tsimshian village of Gitxaala" - R.H. Vickers

This scarf measures 180cm x 70cm and is 100% polyester.

Designed by Métis Artist Leah Dorion.

"Our breath gives us life and is the sacred vessel that carries our voice.  When words are shared with loving positive energy our world is greatly impacted."

Art Print Shawls feel very soft and keep you warm. They drape beautifully and can be worn in a variety of ways. 

Shawl measures 180cm x 70cm and is 100% acrylic. 

Silver Sage (Salvia argentea) is from the latin word salvare, which means to heal. It has a distinctive silvery white colour. This natural, freshly picked sage has long been used in smudging ceremonies, helping to connect to the healing powers of mother earth. It is used to cleanse negative thoughts and the dark from people, objects and dwelling places. Silver sage emits a moist, cool smoke which centres, grounds and brings clarity, while encouraging action. Light and burn in a smudge bowl or use in cleansing ceremonies.

Silver Sage is said to command the attention of our spirit guides. Sage smoke carries our prayers and intentions as it purifies our inner and outer environments.

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• Sage is harvested by selected Indigenous companies. These suppliers support their local communities and also respect their customs and traditions. This wild sage is harvested by individual pickers (there is no big cultivation nor farms involved). This ensures an ethical harvest that leaves enough plants to self-populate the following year.

This top quality white sage is salvia apiana. Salvia is from the latin word salvare which means to heal. This natural, freshly picked white sage, lavender and cedar has been harvested from the desert, the forest and the meadow to be dried and offered as a unique smudging blend. The combination of white sage, with the fresh, woody scent of cedar is ideal for cleansing and lavender adds a sense of calm and tranquility.

Simply light, blow out flame and waft the smoke.

Additional Information

• Sage is harvested by selected Indigenous companies. These suppliers support their local communities and also respect their customs and traditions. This wild sage is harvested by individual pickers (there is no big cultivation nor farms involved). This ensures an ethical harvest that leaves enough plants to self-populate the following year.

The Strong Readers Educator Resource Guide is a supporting guide for the Strong Readers Levels 1 - 20, Set A & B. 

The Educators Resource Guide is organized in a binder with each section tabbed (373 pages total).

The comprehensive guide provides you with the following:

• Strong Readers Overview
• Correlation Chart
• Title list
• Titles Supporting Specific Areas
• Introduction to Guided Reading
• Guided Reading Lesson Plan Overview
• Guided Reading Lesson Planning
• Data Sheet and Thinking Sheets, Levels 1 - 20
• Tools to Support Guided Reading Lesson Planning
• Coaching Records/Running Records
• How to Use the Coaching Records

The Strong Readers Educator Resource Guide offers a range of tools and resources designed to assist educators in utilizing the Strong Readers with students. Please note that this resource does not contain lesson plans or coaching records for the Northern Series and the Métis Series.

Click here to download a: Strong Readers Correlation Chart 

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373 pages | Binder | ISBN: 9781771741057 | Author: Strong Nations Team

This snowflake stamp is designed by Tsimshian artist Bill Helin.

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1.75" x 1.75" | ISBN: 083097866081 | Made in Canada

This beaver stamp is designed by Tsimshian artist Bill Helin.

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2.75" x 1.75" | ISBN: 083097866080 | Made in Canada

The word “yoga” is derived from Sanskrit and means to unite, to bring together, to connect. The Strong Nations Yoga Cards connect the ancient practice of yoga with Indigenous teachings. These cards honour our connection to each other, to nature, to spirit, and to this amazing planet we all share.

Handy, user-friendly, and fun, the Strong Nations Yoga Cards illustrate physical and reflective practices with adorable artwork by Bill Helin and Laura Timmermans.

The Cards
The Strong Nations Yoga Cards deck includes 25 double-sided interconnecting cards. Each card is 3.5” x by 4.5” and presents a physical practice on one side and a reflective practice on the other. The endless combinations and versatility of these cards make them ideal for all levels and ages.

The Yoga Practice
24 yoga poses are explained with simplified text and colourful illustrations by Laura Timmermans.

The cards are colour-coded into four aspects of a yoga practice:

• 4 green “Opening Breath” cards
• 8 yellow “Warm-up Pose” cards
• 8 purple “Active Pose” cards
• 4 blue “Closing Pose” cards

Choose an individual card or one of each colour for a shorter yoga practice, or create a sequence of several cards for a longer practice.

The Reflective Practice
The reflective practice, illustrated by Bill Helin, follows the Seven Sacred Teachings and incorporates Indigenous values. These reflections can be used before, during, or after a yoga practice to deepen mindfulness. Choose a single card to guide self-reflection or journal writing, or use with a friend or in a sharing circle.  

The cards are colour-coded into four aspects of a reflective practice:

• 8 yellow “Respect” cards with a focus on respect and love to the world around us
• 4 green “Witness” cards with a focus on humility, courage, and interconnectedness
• 8 purple “Connected” cards with a focus on truth and honesty in all living beings
• 4 blue “Gratitude” cards with a focus on the wisdom that surrounds us

Educator Information
Card Game Creators: Terri Mack (Da’naxda’xw Awaetlala) and Kathy Beliveau.

For more information about the cards and a Free Yoga Game Teacher’s Guide, visit www.kathybeliveau.ca. For more information about the illustrator, visit billhelin.com and lauratimmermans.ca.

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Dimensions: 3.5” x 4.5” | ISBN: 978177144652

This tree of life stamp is designed by Tsimshian artist Bill Helin.

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Download a free English stamp book here: Stamp Book English

Download a free French stamp book here: Stamp Book French

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1.75" x 2.75" | ISBN: 45931285793 | Made in Canada

This salmon stamp is designed by Tsimshian artist Bill Helin.

Educator Information
Download a free English stamp book here: Stamp Book English

Download a free French stamp book here: Stamp Book French

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2.75" x 1.75" | ISBN: 45931285794 | Made in Canada

This orca stamp is designed by Tsimshian artist Bill Helin.

Educator Information
Download a free English stamp book here: Stamp Book English

Download a free French stamp book here: Stamp Book French

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1.75" x 2.75" | ISBN: 45931285792 | Made in Canada

This eagle stamp is designed by Tsimshian artist Bill Helin.

Educator Information
Download a free English stamp book here: Stamp Book English

Download a free French stamp book here: Stamp Book French

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2.75" x 1.75" | ISBN: 45931285791 | Made in Canada

This bear stamp is designed by Tsimshian artist Bill Helin.

Educator Information
Download a free English stamp book here: Stamp Book English

Download a free French stamp book here: Stamp Book French

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2.75" x 1.75" | ISBN: 45931285790 | Made in Canada

This frog stamp is designed by Tsimshian artist Bill Helin.

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1.75” x 1.75” | ISBN: 083097866072 | Made in Canada

This wolf stamp is designed by Tsimshian artist Bill Helin.

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1.75” x 1.75” | ISBN: 083097866074 | Made in Canada

This sun mask stamp is designed by Tsimshian artist Bill Helin.

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1.75” x 1.75” | ISBN: 083097866078 | Made in Canada

This raven stamp is designed by Tsimshian artist Bill Helin.

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1.75” x 1.75” | ISBN: 083097866075 | Made in Canada

This copper stamp is designed by Tsimshian artist Bill Helin.

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1.75” x 1.75” | ISBN: 083097866073 | Made in Canada

This hummingbird stamp is designed by Tsimshian artist Bill Helin.

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1.75” x 1.75” | ISBN: 083097866076 | Made in Canada

This hand stamp is designed by Tsimshian artist Bill Helin.

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1.75” x 1.75” | ISBN: 083097866077 | Made in Canada

This dolphin stamp is designed by Tsimshian artist Bill Helin.

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1.75” x 1.75” | ISBN: 083097866079 | Made in Canada

Sweet grass is an aromatic herb that is used in peace and healing rituals. Its sweet scented stalks are dried and made into braids and burned as incense.

Place sweet grass in the bottom of an abalone shell or other heat resistant dish, it is also wise to add a little sand for insulation. Ignite the braid, blow out flame and it will release a cloud of white, purifying smoke.

This top-quality white sage is salvia apiana, also known as buffalo sage. Salvia is from the latin word salvare which means to heal. This natural, freshly picked white sage has long been used in smudging ceremonies.

Top-quality white sage is used for clearing, smudging, and cleansing. Place the sage bundle in the bottom of an abalone shell or other heat-resistant dish, it's also wise to add a little sand for insulation. Ignite the leaves, blow out flame and the sage will release a cloud of white, purifying smoke. When you're finished with the sage, cover it with sand and leave it in the container. When you want to use the bundle again, just shake the sand off. The smell of white sage brings a sense of peace and clarity, while clearing negativity from the room.

Additional Information

• Sage is harvested by selected Indigenous companies. These suppliers support their local communities and also respect their customs and traditions. This wild sage is harvested by individual pickers (there is no big cultivation nor farms involved). This ensures an ethical harvest that leaves enough plants to self-populate the following year.

This top quality white sage is salvia apiana, also known as buffalo sage. Salvia is from the latin word salvare which means to heal. This natural, freshly picked white sage has long been used in smudging ceremonies.

Top-quality white sage is used for clearing, smudging, and cleansing. Place the sage bundle in the bottom of an abalone shell or other heat-resistant dish, it's also wise to add a little sand for insulation. Ignite the leaves, blow out flame and the sage will release a cloud of white, purifying smoke. When you're finished with the sage, cover it with sand and leave it in the container. When you want to use the bundle again, just shake the sand off. The smell of white sage brings a sense of peace and clarity, while clearing negativity from the room.

Additional Information

• Sage is harvested by selected Indigenous companies. These suppliers support their local communities and also respect their customs and traditions. This wild sage is harvested by individual pickers (there is no big cultivation nor farms involved). This ensures an ethical harvest that leaves enough plants to self-populate the following year.

Great travel size sage set. Includes a small abalone shell and white sage.

This top quality white sage is salvia apiana, also known as buffalo sage. Salvia is from the latin word salvareÓ which means to heal. This natural, freshly picked white sage has long been used in smudging ceremonies.

Top quality white buffalo sage is used for clearing, smudging, and cleansing. Place a few dried sage pieces in the bottom of an abalone shell or other heat resistant dish, it's also wise to add a little sand for insulation. Ignite the leaves, blow out flame and the sage will release a cloud of white, purifying smoke. The smell of white sage brings a sense of peace and clarity, while clearing negativity from the room.

Additional Information

• Abalone shells are ethically harvested. Poaching is not only illegal but goes against the core values of Nature's Expression.
• Abalone shells pass stringent importing regulations and scrutiny by the office of Fish and Wildlife in the US and the Conservation and Protection Branch of Fisheries and Oceans in Canada.All documentation must meet the requirements of both these governing bodies. Suppliers who don't follow the environmental regulations have their goods confiscated.
• Sage from USA. Origin of abalone shells varies.

This natural, freshly picked sage, juniper and sweetgrass has been harvested from the desert, the forest and the meadow to be dried and offered as a unique smudging blend. Sage is used to remove stagnant energy and cleanse negativity from people, objects and dwelling places. Juniper further helps to enhance this cleansing and the sweetgrass invites fresh, positive energy.

Simply light tip, blow out flame, and waft the smoke. Extinguish in sand.

Always in fashion and soft to wear, our Voile Scarf features a licensed design from by Northwest Indigenous artist James Heart.

Individually presented with a wrap that tells the story of the design and the artist.

Add color and vibrancy to any outfit with our unique scarf collection — the perfect way to accessorize all year round.

Always in fashion and soft to wear, our Voile Scarf features a licensed design from the Canadian Museum of History.

Individually presented with a wrap that tells the story of the design and the artist.

Add color and vibrancy to any outfit with our unique scarf collection — the perfect way to accessorize all year round.

Always in fashion and soft to wear, our Voile Scarf features a licensed design by Northwest Indigenous artist Bill Helin.

Individually presented with a wrap that tells the story of the design and the artist.

Add color and vibrancy to any outfit with our unique scarf collection — the perfect way to accessorize all year round.

This Indigenous Plant Memory Matching Card Game contains 25 cards, including 1 instructional card and 2 each of the following: 

1. Bitter-root
2. Blue Camas
3. Burdock
4. Cat-tail
5. Devil’s Club
6. Fireweed
7. Kinnikinnick
8. Licorice Fern
9. Oregon Grape
10. Soapberry
11. Stinging Nettle
12. Tiger Lily

Educator Information
At Strong Nations, we strive to provide meaningful learning opportunities for all learners with our products. Our Strong Learners products can work both independently, or to support our Strong Nations books.

Memory Matching Card Games support young learners to develop and strengthen their ability to recall information. Some other benefits include:

· social interaction
· improve concentration
· pay attention to detail
· turn taking
· brain exercise
· ability to stay focused

These cards are printed on Stone Paper.  This eco-friendly paper alternative is made from stone, not trees!  Stone Paper is tear-resistant, uses no lamination, and does not use trees, water, or harmful chemicals and dyes in its production. The cards are also biodegradable.  While they can be used outside, store cards in the shade or away from direct sunlight. 

Card Game Creator: Terri Mack

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25 cards per set | 4.5" x 3.5" | ISBN: 459312866017 

At Strong Nations we strive to provide meaningful learning opportunities for all learners with our products. Our Strong Learners products can work both independently, or to support our Strong Nations books.

25 Cards – 1 Instructional Card and 2 each of the following:
• Bull Kelp
• Mossy Chiton
• Ochre Sea Star
• Decorator Crab
• Giant Green Anemone
• Giant Pacific Octopus
• Glaucous-winged Gull
• Pacific Blue Mussels
• Orca
• Sea Otter
• Purple Sea Urchin
• Steller Sea Lion

Memory Matching Card Games support young learners to develop and strengthen their ability to recall information. Some other benefits include:

· social interaction
· improve concentration
· pay attention to detail
· turn taking
· brain exercise
· ability to stay focused

Card Game Creator: Terri Mack

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25 cards per set | 4.5" x 3.5" | Cellophane wrapped | ISBN: 459312866000

This card game provides two learning opportunities. Cards consist of six salmon species and the six life cycle stages of the salmon and a salmon crest image. On the salmon species cards students will see both the marine and spawning phase of the salmon on one card.

25 Cards – 1 Instructional Card and 2 each of the following:
• Eggs
• Fry
• Alevin
• Smolt
• Adult
• Spawner

• Chinook
• Chum
• Coho
• Pink
• Sockeye
• Steelhead

Educator Information
At Strong Nations, we strive to provide meaningful learning opportunities for all learners with our products. These cards support the book From the Mountains to the Sea: We Are a Community.

Find Salmon Memory Matching Cards in French HERE!

Card Game Creator: Terri Mack

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25 cards per set | 4.5" x 3.5" | ISBN: 459312860015

Printed Nylon Shopper Bag with Pewter Accent. Corrine Hunt 3 Eagle Design. Made in Canada.