Ways of the Bison
‘Ways of the Bison’ is an inter-disciplinary curriculum-connected education program that teaches about the cultural and ecological significance of Bison.
The culminating field day for Grade 4 students brings Îyarhe Nakoda Elders and students together with non-Indigenous students for a day of learning with the land at Star 6 Ranch. Watch the video below to view a highlight video from the 2024 program!
By following the 'Ways of the Bison', we discover we are stronger together.
Through a series of classroom sessions and field experiences, students will explore Bison artefacts and learn the ‘Ways of the Bison’ from non-Indigenous and Indigenous perspectives.
we expanded our programs!
Download the Activity Guide for the curriculum-linked activities and resources for K-6 Science and Social Studies.
Linked activities and additional resources
In 2023 and 2024, we partnered with Stoney Education Authority, FrancoSud and Canadian Rockies Public Schools to offer a unique field day for students from non-Indigenous and Indigenous communities to meet one another for a fun day at Star 6 Ranch.
Students shared games, learned from the Îyarhe Nakoda Elders, sampled bison stew and discovered that we are stronger together. Watch the video above for a 2024 program highlight and 2023 program report from 2023 below.
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