Chapter Discussion: Ta’kaiya, 11

In what ways have Indigenous people in both Canada and the United States contributed to the environmental movement? Research the Northern Gateway Pipeline environmental protest movement. Which Canadian Indigenous peoples are participating in the movement? Why are they...

Chapter Discussion: Rachel, 15

Where is Iqaluit? What are the geographical features of the region? How did the Inuit survive here before contact? What were their important resources? How are they preserving their old ways and culture? Curriculum Connections: Geography, Indigenous Studies...

Chapter Discussion: José, 18

Research the Indian Removal Act in the United States. What were its goals? Why did the U.S. government want all Indigenous peoples removed from the Eastern Woodlands? How are the removal nations reclaiming their cultures and identities? Curriculum Connections: U.S....

Chapter Discussion: Nena, 16

Research Indigenous contributions to science, medicine and inventions. Share your findings with your class. Besides the Seminole, what other Indigenous nations were separated or split by the Indian removal policies? Curriculum Connections: Indigenous Studies...

Chapter Discussion: Seneca, 11 and Ian, 14

What is a powwow? What is involved in a traditional powwow? Who may participate? Are there local powwows in your region? Who hosts them? Curriculum Connections: Indigenous Studies (Worldviews), Social Sciences (Communities, Celebrations), Music,...