Similar Experience

by | Feb 25, 2026

In the story, Nipishish is made to attend residential school and is told and made to feel that he is good for nothing. Ask students: Have you heard of any other residential school survivor stories that relate to this experience? Explain.

Changes in Your Community

by | Feb 25, 2026

In the book Good for Nothing, Nipishish and his community are concerned about the development that is taking place in their community without their consultation. Ask students: Can you think of something that has happened in your community where you have been in a...

British and American Forces

by | Feb 24, 2026

The beliefs held about and approaches to Indigenous Peoples by the British and American forces differed. Discuss with students: How were they different and how did this lead to the different treatment of and outcomes for Indigenous Peoples in each country?

Promises

by | Feb 24, 2026

Have students identify treaties that were made with the Six Nations and find out if those promises were kept. Ask them to investigate unceded territories and what it means when the terms unceded and not surrendered are used. Curriculum Connections: Civics and Careers,...