Circle of the Sun (1960), Standing Alone (1982), Round Up (2011): An Integrated Educator’s Guide

Resource URL:
http://www3.nfb.ca/sg/100673.pdf
Media Types:
  • Electronic document
  • Other
Languages:
  • English
Organization Name:
National Film Board of Canada
Organization Website (English):
http://www.nfb.ca/
Organization Website (French):
http://www.onf.ca/
School Community:
  • English
  • First Nations
  • Inuit
  • Metis
Human Rights Themes:
  • Conflict
  • Peaceful resolutions
  • Discrimination
  • Belonging and Identity
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Religion
  • Equity
  • Indigenous and Local Knowledge
  • Race, Culture, or Ethnicity
Imagineaction Themes:
  • Connect
  • Engage
  • Lead

Teacher Resources

This study guide is intended to provide support to teachers in presenting the ideas shared in the "Pete Standing Alone Trilogy" films: Round Up (2011), Circle of the Sun (1960) and Standing Alone (1982). The first film, Circle of the Sun (1960), introduces audiences to a young Pete who is uninterested in embracing the cultural traditions of his people. The second film, Standing Alone (1982), chronicles his attempt to embrace his people’s identity and cultural traditions. The final film of the trilogy, Round Up (2010), finds Pete as an elder, teacher and community leader. He is continuing in his determination to preserve the traditions of his people and pass teachings on to the youth of the community. Format: PDF

UN Declarations and Examples

  • Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Subject Areas

Aboriginal Studies, French as a Second Language


Curriculum Links by Province / Territory

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Nova Scotia 9, 10, 11, 12 None
Ontario 9, 10, 11, 12 None
Prince Edward Island 9, 10, 11, 12 None
Québec 9, 10, 11, 12 None
Saskatchewan 9, 10, 11, 12 None
Yukon 9, 10, 11, 12 None
Manitoba 9, 10, 11, 12 None
British Columbia 9, 10, 11, 12 None
Newfoundland and Labrador 9, 10, 11, 12 None
Nunavut 9, 10, 11, 12 None