Author: Ran
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What is a Land Acknowledgement?
1 min read In Module 1, we learned about the Indigenous peoples and their crucial role in shaping our identity, as well as the importance of respecting and cherishing each individual’s unique loyalties and traditions. You may have also encountered a land acknowledgment in a meeting or a public space in Canada and wondered what…
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Module 3: Canada’s Regions
Canada’s provinces and territories each have distinct features that contribute to their uniqueness. Quebec, with its predominantly French-speaking population, excels in pulp and paper production, hydroelectric power, and cultural exports. Ontario, the most populous province, serves as Canada’s financial hub with Toronto and is bordered by the Great Lakes. Manitoba stands out for its Ukrainian…
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Module 1: Who We Are
Aboriginal peoples The ancestors of Aboriginal peoples are believed to have migrated from Asia many thousands of years ago. They were well established here long before explorers from Europe first came to North America. Diverse, vibrant First Nations cultures were rooted in religious beliefs about their relationship to the Creator, the natural environment and each…