This guided program explores the petroglyphs and pictographs at Writing-on-Stone / Áísínai’pi Provincial Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, as powerful examples of Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot) knowledge, history, and cultural expression. Students investigate how symbols, images, and place-based storytelling and oral histories were used to communicate beliefs and record events, connecting to Alberta Social Studies outcomes on First Nations and the relationship between people and the land. The program supports Science curriculum by examining rock formations, erosion, and how natural environments influence human activity. The experience encourages respect for cultural heritage, stewardship of sacred sites, and an understanding of how the past continues to shape present-day communities.
| Grade(s): | 4-6 |
| Curriculum: |
Science Social Studies |
| Themes: |
History Respect for First Nations cultures Storytelling Natural environment |
| Type: | Field Study |
| Duration: | 1.5 Hours |
| Location: | Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park |
| Max. Group Size: | 30 |
| Fees: | $7 per student |
| Availability: | Weekdays from May long weekend through June, September, October |
