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Teachers Section Questions for Teachers1. What were the stated benefits and draw-backs to establishing a townsite at Pile O' Bones, N.W.T., in the early 1880's? 2. Discuss the origins of the following place names associated with 'the Queen City"?
3. Discuss the reasons why Regina 's population rose from about 5,000 people in 1906 to more than 30,000 in 1913. In what ways did the city change to accommodate these new residents? 4. Discuss the under-lying reasons behind/the cause of the Regina Riot on July 1, 1935 . 5. Name two 'relief-work projects' that took place in Regina during the Great Depression. 6. What is the oldest building, still standing, in the City of Regina ? 7.Many Regina streets are named after local people who have contributed to the betterment of the city. Students should write a short (1 page) report about a street in their neighbourhood (Try to write about the street you live on). BibliographyHere is a list of books that may be helpful to researchers who want to learn more about Regina in the early years.
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