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Celebrating Indigenous Peoples In Canada

Learning and Activity Guide

Elementary, Middle

Description

The National Indigenous Peoples Day resource is a collection of fun and educational activities for students. Through a variety of fun facts, stories, quizzes, games, colouring pages, and crafts, students learn more about the unique heritage, diverse cultures and valuable contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Across Canada, National Indigenous Peoples Day is marked by ceremonies and celebrations that highlight cultural performances and activities, displays of arts and crafts, and events that recognize the contributions of Indigenous people.

To access other excellent resources for exploring Indigenous perspectives on a number of themes and issues related to sustainable development visit our National Indigenous Peoples Day page.

General Assessment

Recommendation of how and where to use it

The resource is an excellent teaching tool for to initiate a broader examination of the many historical and contemporary contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Metis people to Canada and the world. An excellent resource to accompany National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated on June 21st. Through the activities and projects, students learn about the unique heritage, diverse cultures and valuable contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. The booklet could be used as a prelude to discussions of the importance of culture and traditions in different groups and, at the same time educating younger students of the many historical contributions of Indigenous people to Canada. The resource examines topics of culture, medicine from nature, transportation, cooking and crafts in an age-appropriate manner. Teachers are encouraged to consult local Elders, cultural education centres or friendship centres for more information.

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      • Social Studies
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        • Regional and Global Communities: Canada is made up of many diverse regions and communities
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      • Step 3Select a subject
      • Social Studies
        • Step 4Relevant matches
        • Global Indigenous Peoples: Learning about indigenous peoples nurtures multicultural awareness and respect for diversity.
        • Global Indigenous Peoples: Indigenous knowledge is passed down through oral history, traditions, and collective memory.
        • Global Indigenous Peoples: People from diverse cultures and societies share some common experiences and aspects of life.
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      • Social Studies
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        • First peoples and European Contact: Demographic changes in North America created shifts in economic and political power.
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      • Social Studies
        • Step 4Relevant matches
        • Canadian Issues and Governance: Canada’s policies and treatment of minority peoples have negative and positive legacies
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      • Social Studies
        • Step 4Relevant matches
        • Global Issues and Governance: Economic self-interest can be a significant cause of conflict among peoples and governments.
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      • Social Studies
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        • The Ancient World to the 7th Century: Religious and cultural practices that emerged during this period have endured and continue to influence people.

Themes Addressed

Human Rights (1)

  • Cultural Diversity

Indigenous Knowledge (2)

  • Rituals, Spirituality and Worldviews
  • TEK -- Traditional Ecological Knowledge

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