"The student text introduces students to the development of Canada through the perspectives of First Nations people, British, Francophone and other cultural groups. Each chapter opens with a chapter inquiry and the key concept. Other features in the student text include developing critical thinking skills, skill checkbox, maps, photographs and case studies."--Ministry of Education website.

Includes index. Social Studies grade 8 (2009). "This resource was developed to support Alberta's Grade 7 social studies curriculum. Teachers are encouraged to use only those sections that pertain to Saskatchewan's provincial social studies curriculum outcomes."--Ministry of Education website.