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(Entry 3) PDF Teaching Resource: We are Canada Lesson Package: Introducing Indigenous Contributions and Issues (Elementary)

PDF Teaching Resource:  We are Canada Lesson Package:  Introducing Indigenous Contributions and Issues (Elementary)

This social studies lesson package introduces students to the idea of cultural sensitivity/awareness and encourages students to better understand the history, culture and geography of Indigenous Peoples.  The goal of this study unit is to raise awareness within mainstream Canadian schools concerning current issues within Indigenous communities across Canada; students are encouraged to celebrate Indigenous cultures and take action against contemporary issues facing Indigenous communities.  This lesson package contains complete lesson plans-including activities and tips/suggestions for teachers.

Link:  https://cdn.we.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Introducing-Indigenous-Contributions-and-Issues-Reconciliation.pdf

Reference
Introducing-Indigenous-Contributions-and-Issues-Reconciliation.pdf. (February, 2017). Retrieved November 27, 2018, from https://cdn.we.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Introducing Indigenous-Contributions-and-Issues-Reconciliation.pdf

Walking on the Lands of Our Ancestors #1

Grade Levels: 9/10, 11/12

Subject Area: First Nations, Métis and Inuit, Social Studies, History, Language Arts, Art, Social Justice

This lesson is an experiential approach to Indigenous people’s history. I believe it can be modified for lower grade levels, especially as a followup to the Kairos Blanket Activity.  This lesson was written using a Indigenous pedagogical approach.

https://www.canadashistory.ca/education/lesson-plans/walking-on-the-lands-of-our-ancestors