As stated in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous …
As stated in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and by numerous writers, activists, politicians, poets and Indigenous peoples themselves, a nation’s culture is central to its identity and viability. To understand how a culture can be affected by the presence of external forces, it’s important to understand the complexity of the word “culture.”
This week we are building on last week’s outline of American stratification …
This week we are building on last week’s outline of American stratification to explore how class differences affect people’s daily lives. We’ll explore variations in everything from values & beliefs to health outcomes, and look at how these things can perpetuate inequality across generations.
In which John Green teaches you about European Imperialism in the 19th …
In which John Green teaches you about European Imperialism in the 19th century. European powers started to create colonial empires way back in the 16th century, but businesses really took off in the 19th century, especially in Asia and Africa. During the 1800s, European powers carved out spheres of influence in China, India, and pretty much all of Africa. While all of the major (and some minor) powers in Europe participated in this new imperialism, England was by far the most dominant, once able to claim that the "sun never set on the British Empire." Also, they went to war for the right to continue to sell opium to the people of China. Twice. John will teach you how these empires managed to leverage the advances of the Industrial Revolution to build vast, wealth-generating empires. As it turns out, improved medicine, steam engines, and better guns were crucial in the 19th century conquests. Also, the willingness to exploit and abuse the people and resources of so-called "primitive" nations was very helpful in the whole enterprise.
The purpose of the assignment was for students to demonstrate their understanding …
The purpose of the assignment was for students to demonstrate their understanding of the responsibilities of a municipal government and illustrate how citizens can be involved in making decisions that affect their local community. In partners, the students choose a cause or idea that they thought could be implemented in our municipality to improve the lives of the citizens. A presentation was created to explain the proposal, its importance and how it could be implemented. We invited our local mayor to our class to hear the proposals.
Students will research the laws around tobacco of another part of the …
Students will research the laws around tobacco of another part of the world and write a brief narrative from the perspective living in the environment created by those regulations.
In this video from 2008, Nokomis Josephine Mandamin vividly recounts her walk …
In this video from 2008, Nokomis Josephine Mandamin vividly recounts her walk around the Great Lakes. Along with her contagious passion and leadership, it is evident that Nokomis was also a gifted storyteller and a natural educator—leading relentlessly by example and with heart. Nokomis used every fibre of her being to advocate for not only her own Peoples, but for all life on Earth. Her love and spirit of life will flow through coming generations, rippling into relationships of reciprocity all across Turtle Island. We wish her spirit a peaceful journey home.
Carrying Her Message • See how Nokomis supported and inspired one Thunder Bay teacher and his classroom of junior water walkers (and eventually, the whole school) to infuse science and technology into their water inquiry, in partnership with the Google Earth Educator Community. Read Peter Cameron's blog post, and explore #juniorwaterwalkers' awesome Google Earth project. • See how Nokomis inspired our past Burtynsky Award winner, Jennifer Baron, to lead a water inquiry with her students in partnership with York Region District School Board's First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Curriculum Leads, Towana Brooks and Hayley Williamson. More than 200 students led a water walk around Lake Simcoe. • Primitive Entertainment has made WATERLIFE, a documentary about water that features a small part of Nokomis's story, narrated by Gord Downie, free online for an extended period of time.
Dozens of free and low-cost college-level courses with classroom-tested materials and an …
Dozens of free and low-cost college-level courses with classroom-tested materials and an interactive online environment. The $25-per-academic-course version includes all resources, along with free instructor tools, such as LMS integration, a learning dashboard and gradebook, and content sequencing and combining.
You can learn pretty much anything here from languages, to math, physics, computer science, psychology, etc!
The National Centre for Collaboration in Indigenous Education connects communities with each …
The National Centre for Collaboration in Indigenous Education connects communities with each other to share their stories about Indigenous education across Canada and around the world.
This site includes the following: (plus other information pertaining to Aboriginal Education …
This site includes the following: (plus other information pertaining to Aboriginal Education in Manitoba and Canada)
It's Our Time: First Nations Education Tool Kit Teacher's Guide (National and Manitoba) Creating Racism-Free Schools through Critical/Courageous Conversations on Race Critical/Courageous Conversations on Race: What your child is learning at school and how you can help
Discover the history, legal battles, and progress surrounding Indigenous land rights in …
Discover the history, legal battles, and progress surrounding Indigenous land rights in Canada, highlighting their cultural significance and ongoing struggles for recognition.
In this activity, your students will explore the creation myths and legends …
In this activity, your students will explore the creation myths and legends of different Indigenous Peoples. They will get the chance to compare and contrast their similarities and differences with other myths and legends from around the world. Applying their newfound information and imagination, they will write and illustrate a myth as a modern day short story for younger children, selecting one of the groups of Indigenous People. The story must be typed and submitted using a word processing program.
Indigenous people from every region of Canada served in the armed forces …
Indigenous people from every region of Canada served in the armed forces during the Second World War, fighting in every major battle and campaign of the conflict. To serve their country, Indigenous people had to overcome unique cultural challenges. Their courage, sacrifices, and accomplishments are a continuing source of pride to their families, communities, and all Canadians.
This site outlines the many outstanding accomplishments of Indigenous people in WWII.
This is a well-organized site that is easy to navigate and is …
This is a well-organized site that is easy to navigate and is available in both English and French.
There is much information on this site and I would encourage you to explore and read this resource online. Topics include: Truth & Reconciliation First Nations Inuit Metis
Indigenous people have long passed on knowledge from generation to generation through …
Indigenous people have long passed on knowledge from generation to generation through oral traditions, including storytelling. Storytelling teaches history, values, beliefs and ways of life.
Enjoy this series of oral stories told by Elder Hazel, where you'll hear all kinds of fascinating stories.
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