History of the Prairies

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Did you know that the prairies have a big Ukranian presence? This week students have been learning more about the history of the prairie provinces. From our indigenous roots to Ukrainian settling here for our rich soil and prosperous farming opportunities. We have learned about traditions, oral story telling, hoop dancing, traditional clothing, folk dancing and celebrations, including Ukrainian Easter and the Pysanky Egg - which is what we painted today. Talk with your child about what they can recall from our lessons this week and how it is related to the community we live in today. You may also want to ask how they created their pysanky egg (using oil pastels and watercolur paint).