True or False Questions

by | Feb 25, 2026

Have students answer true or false to the following statements. They should be able to give details to support their answers. • Terra nullius allowed people to take lands used by Indigenous Peoples. • The Gradual Civilization Act allowed the First Nations to keep...

Residential Schools

by | Feb 25, 2026

Next, brainstorm questions with students in order to develop an inquiry about why Indigenous Peoples of Canada were forced to attend residential schools, what happened at residential schools and how Indigenous rights changed with the Indian Act. Following this,...

KWL Chart

by | Feb 25, 2026

Before reading, introduce students to the KWL chart to activate prior knowledge of the Indian Act and residential schools, e.g., terra nullius; the Gradual Civilization Act; the Gradual Enfranchisement Act; loss of rights; rights of First Nations, Métis and Inuit as...

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?