Learning Cards / Games / Puzzles

Lahal is also known as Stick Game or Stick and Bone Game.

This set comes with 10 sticks, one king stick and four wood “bones”. The box features a sturdy, sliding lid. The “bones” are sized so that they can fit into school-age children’s hands too.

Additional Information

• Lahal Set is made from all wood.  The sticks are poplar and the bones are poplar.  The box is made from red cedar and the top is yellow cedar.
• Comes with 10 sticks, one king stick and four “bones”.  There is no actual bone products in this version. 
• The box is 13 1/4″ X 4″ X 2″.  The “bones” are 1 5/8″ by 3/4″.  The “bones” are sized so that they can fit into children’s hands too.
• This game is created by an Indigenous-owned and operated publisher.

Introduce toddlers to matching fun with this Match-Up Puzzle: Animals & Their Babies, featuring art by Francis Horne Sr. and Simone Diamond.

This set includes 8 beginner puzzles (7.5” x 7.5”) made from sturdy 3mm grey board.

Designed for ages 1-3, this puzzle matches baby animals with their parents, aiding motor-cognitive skill development.

Packaged in a colourful gift box, child-safe with non-toxic inks, CPC certified, and responsibly sourced paper.

Additional Information

• Measurements: 7.5" x 7.5" 
• Materials: 3 mm thick sturdy grey board, FSC printing paper
• For ages 1 to 3

These Indigenous art flash cards feature the art of Jim Oskineegish. His cultural background is Ojibway. 

This flash card sets contain 36 cards featuring 10 number cards, 18 animal cards, 6 colouring cards, and 2 cultural education cards.

The number and animal cards feature English, French, and Ojibway words. 

Additional Information

• Each card is 4 3/4 " x 6 1/4"
• Suitable for ages 2 and up.

This wooden tray puzzle features a traditional scene illustrated by renowned artist Germaine Arnattaujuq, Arnaktauyok.

Additional Information

• Recommended for ages 3 to 5.
• Dimensions: 11" x 8.5"

This wooden tray puzzle features a traditional scene illustrated by renowned artist Germaine Arnattaujuq, Arnaktauyok.

Additional Information

• Recommended for ages 3 to 5.
• Dimensions: 11" x 8.5"

The Salmon Hunter puzzle was designed by Ojibway artist Don Chase.

Grizzly bears love wild salmon which are abundant in coastal streams. When the salmon are abundant, the grizzly bears thrive, grow, and produce more cubs.

Additional Information

• The puzzle comes in a 26.5cm x 20.5cm x 6cm box, and is 50cm x 70cm when finished.
• Printed on high-quality and matte-laminated cardboard.

The Remember puzzle is designed by Chipewyan artist John Rombough.

As the two ancestors watch over the land, they pray for all the children – every child matters.

Part of the proceeds of the Remember puzzle will help support the Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada, a volunteer organization led by indigenous women.

Additional Information

• The puzzle comes in a 26.5cm x 20.5cm x 6cm box, and is 50cm x 70cm when finished.
• Printed on high-quality and matte-laminated cardboard.

This puzzle features Leah Marie Dorion's Dancing Women design.

Dancing Women celebrates the inter-generational relationships among women and girls and how important it is to work together as a community of women.

Additional Information

• The puzzle comes in a 26.5cm x 20.5cm x 6cm box, and is 50cm x 70cm when finished.
• Printed on high-quality and matte-laminated cardboard.

These stacking blocks surrounded by a bead maze feature Shoshannah Greene's Bear Mother design.

Stacking Animal Bead Mazes are a fun and educational toy designed for early childhood development. Children move the beads through the mazes, practicing their hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and problem-solving abilities. Additionally, the stacked animal figures can be taken apart and reassembled, providing an extra level of entertainment and cognitive development.

Additional Information

• Child-safe non-toxic inks and coating.
• Children's Product Certificate (CPC)
• Made from fast-growing sustainable birch wood.
• Produced in a BSCI certified workplace.

These stacking blocks surrounded by a bead maze feature Simone Diamond's Baby Sasquatch design.

Stacking Animal Bead Mazes are a fun and educational toy designed for early childhood development. Children move the beads through the mazes, practicing their hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and problem-solving abilities. Additionally, the stacked animal figures can be taken apart and reassembled, providing an extra level of entertainment and cognitive development.

Additional Information

• Child-safe non-toxic inks and coating.
• Children's Product Certificate (CPC)
• Made from fast-growing sustainable birch wood.
• Produced in a BSCI certified workplace.

Métis Cards help to bring a base knowledge of the importance of the Métis people and their culture.

Includes:
Red River Cart
Métis Sash
Buffalo
Capote
Cuthbert Grant
Infinity Flag
Gabriel Dumont
Beaver
Fiddle
Birch Bark Canoe
York Boat
Coureur De Bois
Maple Tree and Sugar
Spoons
Snowshoes
Louis Riel Flag
The Métis Jib
Octopus Bag
Métis Footwear
Flower Beadwork
Cariole
Pemmican

This Double-Sided Wooden Tile Puzzle features the playful Owl design of Simone Diamond, Coast Salish.

The puzzle offers the Owl design on one side and the numbers 1-16 on the other side. 

Additional Information

• Child-safe non-toxic ink and coastings.
• Made from sustainable fast-growing basswood
• Dimensions: 5.75" x 6.5" x 0.27"
• For ages 3 and up.

This Double-Sided Wooden Tile Puzzle features the playful Bear design of Simone Diamond, Coast Salish.

The puzzle offers the Bear design on one side and the numbers 1-16 on the other side. 

Additional Information

• Child-safe non-toxic ink and coastings.
• Made from sustainable fast-growing basswood
• Dimensions: 5.75" x 6.5" x 0.27"
• For ages 3 and up.

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!

Additional Information

• Measurements: 8.58" x 7.28 " x 1.50"
• Materials: MDF Wood
• Packaging: One set includes 1 big salmon, 5 small salmon, 7 circular eggs, and 1" dice
• Motif: Salmon
• For ages 4 and up

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!

Additional Information

• 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

This round puzzle features Angela Kimble's Tie-Dye Owl design. Angela Kimble is a Nuu-Cha-Nulth artist.

Additional Information

• 23" Diameter
• 500 Pieces - Round 
• Artist is paid royalties on every sale.

This Multi-Game: Wood Block Set includes 54 (3 x 18 pc-puzzles) wooden blocks.  Each block is 3" x 1" x 0.6 inches.  Includes one 1" cube dice, one 4.5" L hammer.  Useful for playing multiple games.

For ages 4 and up.

Additional Information

• Packaged in a gift box.

Colours in Michif is a flash card set for thirteen different colours. 

Additional Information

• 8.5" x 11" 

This puzzle features Betty Albert's Transformation design. The puzzle contains 1000 pieces.

Additional Information

• 50 x 70 cm 
• 19.7 x 27.6 in
• Not for children under 3 years.

This puzzle features Maxine Noel's Not Forgotten design. The puzzle contains 1000 pieces.

Additional Information

• 68 x 49 cm (26.7 x 19.3 inches)
• Recommended for ages 6+

This puzzle features John Balloue's Big Wolf design. The puzzle contains 1000 pieces.

Additional Information

• 68 x 49 cm (26.7 x 19.3 inches)
• Recommended for ages 6+

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.

Additional Information
Dimensions: 3.5” x 4.5” | ISBN: 978177144652

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

Additional Information
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

Additional Information
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

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

Game play:
Players can sort and categorize the cards into the groups below or they can sort and categorize all cards into the four seasons.

Seasons Cards Includes:
• 4 Birds
• 4 Mammals
• 4 Amphibians
• 2 Arachnids/2 Insects
• 4 Trees
• 4 Plants

Educator Information
At Strong Nations we strive to provide meaningful learning opportunities for all learners with our products. This set of cards supports the book From the Mountains to the Sea: We Share the Seasons.

Card Game Creator: Terri Mack

This resource is also available in French HERE!

Additional Information
4.5" x 3.5" | Product Number:  459312860022

Salish Sea Animal Flash Cards.

• Includes 24 flashcards with cultural teachings
• Featuring the work of 11 contributing Coast Salish artists
• Soy-based ink and water-based protective coating
• Measures 5.5" x 7" x 1.75", made from paper sourced from sustainable forests

Contributing Artists: Darrell Thorne Doug Horne Doug LaFortune Erica Joseph Francis Horne Sr. Joe Wilson-Sxwaset lessLIE Maynard Johnny Jr. Simone Diamond Terry Horne

Text by: Melaney Gleeson-Lyall, Musqueam, Coast Salish

Sail the rivers and oceans with Raven and his friends.

9.65" x 5.5" x 2.65" natural pine.

Made with non-toxic paints and coatings, and soy-based inks. Packaged in a cardboard box.

Have fun learning and playing through First Nations art.

Contributions from Indigenous artists.

Additional Information
Includes 48 tiles.

Box measures 7.75 in x 5 in x 2 in.

Made with non-toxic, soy-based inks.