by boot | Mar 5, 2025
Introduce the book and your goals for studying it, and briefly outline the issues the book explores. Tell students that issues-based study raises varied opinions, and that, as a class, you will set some ground rules for maintaining a respectful and safe classroom...
by boot | Mar 3, 2025
Have an open-ended discussion with students and ask them to share their thoughts on what the book is about and what stood out for them. As the discussion unfolds, direct students to focus on the particular areas of inquiry you want them to pursue.
by boot | Feb 26, 2025
Ask students: Have you ever moved from one place to another? A new school, neighborhood, town, region or country? How did you feel?
by boot | Feb 25, 2025
Discuss with the students their understanding of an apology, its importance and what must be present (criteria) in order for an apology to be effective. Watch a short video on the Prime Minister’s apology for the Government of Canada’s role in the Indian Residential...
by boot | Feb 25, 2025
Potlatch Ceremony (August 20, 1959) Seepeetza describes the potlatch that was held in honor of her aunt Alice’s passing. Explore the importance of having a ceremony to honor the life of someone and specifically, the potlatch ceremony of the Salish people. Ask the...
