Chapter Discussion: Cassie, 17

How many Indigenous communities in Canada send their children to boarding schools away from home for high school? Research the Indian Act of Canada. What are the provisions/promises for education? Do you believe they have been met? Curriculum Connections: Indigenous...

Chapter Discussion: Lane, 14

Research lacrosse, or the “Creator’s Game.” Teach your fellow students how the game is played (What are the rules? How do you score and win? What are the penalties and strategies?). What other popular sports or games have Indigenous people in the United States and...

Chapter Discussion: Marissa, 14

Research and track the Trail of Tears. Create a map of the trail and highlight points of settlement by the Cherokee. On the map, include information about why the Cherokee were forced from their lands and other stories from your research. Curriculum Connections:...

Chapter Discussion: Jeffrey, 18

Research and share with classmates the termination movement. How are Indigenous people across the United States and Canada resisting the effects of residential schools and the termination movement and restoring culture and communities? Curriculum Connections: U.S....

Chapter Discussion: Cuay, 12

What sports and activities are Indigenous youths active in, and what other groups are you aware of? Research the Ipperwash Crisis. Who was Dudley George? What was the conflict about and how was it resolved? Curriculum Connections: Physical Education, Health (Healthy...