LANDSCAPE CHANGE: LANDSCAPE LOSS

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How the porcupine got its quills as told by Joe McLellan with animation by Ryan Gorrie.

Many stories within Aboriginal cultures have been passed down from generation to generation for thousands of years. Hear Joe McLellan tell the story of how the porcupine got its needles and enjoy the innovative animation of Ryan Gorrie. Opens in new window and requires Quicktime (26MB).

The story of the flood and the fish as told by Hank Desjariais

It’s the nineteenth-century, the Red River has flooded its banks and everyone has escaped to a high place. One young boy is sent back to his house by horse to retrieve the one thing his parents can’t do without but he comes back with more. Listen in as Hank Desjariais tells the story of a young man’s catch. With animation by Rob Kovitz. Opens in new window and requires Quicktime (20.5MB).

Gerty’s grub game

Guide Gerty the ground squirrel through a maze and help her get food while at the same time testing your knowledge of tall grass prairie plants and critters. Opens in new window and requires Macromedia Flash (600kb).

Tall grass prairie colouring book

Pick your picture, pick your brush, pick your colour – colour online in the Tall Grass Prairie Colouring Book. Opens in new window and requires Macromedia Flash (450kb).

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