Wapaha Sk̄a Oyate Exhibit – Reflection Resource

Saskatoon

September 2, 2025 - June 26, 2026

Grades:

Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, High School 10-20-30

Subjects:

Social Studies

Program Cost:

$5 per student (included with Self-Guided Visit)

Length:

Variable

Museum Manners

Education Booking and Cancellation

Adult Chaperones

Description

Have you heard the expression “there’s always two sides to every story?” That is one of the ideas at the heart of the Wapaha Sk̄a Oyate: Living Our Culture, Sharing Our Community at Pion-Era, 1955 – 69 exhibit. This reflection resource will help students share and reflect on different perspectives, including what Reconciliation means to them.

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Students must be accompanied by adult teachers or chaperones. Teachers and chaperones attending are expected to provide supervision for students. Click here for acceptable student to chaperone ratios for self-guided Museum Quests.

Download the full booklet with further program information (PDF).

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Program Type

Teacher-Led

Teachers will lead the program using scripts or other information provided by the Museum. Museum staff will not guide you and your students. Museum staff or volunteers will:

Greet your group when you arrive to introduce the program and review the Museum rules.
Ensure that all required materials are ready.
Will review the program with teachers before the start so that teachers are comfortable delivering the program.

Scripts will help guide you and your students in exploring and learning from the artifacts, replicas and photos used in these programs. Teachers may request the program script to review before their visit. Staff will check in with teachers during the program to answer questions or, if needed, to help direct students to their next activity.

Curriculum Connections

Grade 4 Social Studies IN4.1, IN4.2, IN4.3

Grade 6 Social Studies IN6.1, IN6.2, PA6.2, PA6.3

Grade 7 Social Studies PA7.1, English CR7.4, CR7.7

Grade 8 Social Studies IN8.1, DR8.2, DR8.3, PA8.1, PA8.2, English CR8.4, CR8.7

Grade 9 Social Studies IN9.3, IN9.4, DR9.1, DR9.2, DR9.4, PA9.2, PA9.3

Download full Curriculum Connections & Learning Goals (PDF)

How to Book or Inquire

For more information, contact the WDM Saskatoon at 1-306-931-1910 or saskatoon.ed@wdm.ca

Chaperone Ratios: Groups are expected to provide chaperones (including teachers) at a ratio of 1 adult per 5 students. These chaperones are admitted free of charge. Support staff and chaperones for students with significant needs are allowed at a 1:1 ratio at no charge.

Admission for additional adults beyond the required number is $14 each.

Visiting with multiple classes: It is possible for multiple classes from the same school to participate in a self-guided visit at the same time. Both classes may book together, but must indicate the name and contact information of all educators that will be attending on their joint booking.

School Booking and Cancellation Policy

Please review this information prior to completing your booking.

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