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,...

Wampum Belt

by | Feb 24, 2026

Have students explore and research the Wampum Belt. Ask them: What is its significance? How does it demonstrate the Indigenous Peoples’ understanding of treaties? How is that different from how the colonists viewed treaties? Why is this important?

Thirteen Cookies

by | Feb 24, 2026

Ask students to research the Thirteen Colonies at the time of the war. Have them note: Which colonies were considered loyalist? Which were considered in rebellion?

The Seven Year’s War

by | Feb 24, 2026

Have students research and explore the Seven Years’ War (French and Indian War). Ask them: How did it impact the coming war and hostilities between Upper Canada, Lower Canada and the United States? How did it shape the relationship between the Six Nations people and...

Grades 4-6: Prescribed Burns

by | Feb 24, 2026

Were you surprised to hear about the “prescribed burns” in Toronto’s High Park on page 31? Watch this video for an idea of what it looks like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdUkL4q-WOQ. Research how fires help urban forests as well as other types of...