The Bison (The General Store of the Plains) Education Kit

Is it buffalo or bison? Help your students learn the history behind this question. Your group will have the opportunity to look closely at bones, fur, projectile points, and other items included in the kit. They will also learn how and why the Aboriginal people depended on the buffalo for their livelihood.

Cost: $25/week per kit

Curriculum Links

• Canada’s Dynamic Communities
• Stories and People of Alberta
• Changing Ways of Life