Pride Month
Celebrate the history and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month by sharing these books with students.
Social Studies and History
National Indigenous History Month
Reflect on the history, diversity, and strengths of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples during National Indigenous History Month with the help of these books.
Equity vs. Equality: Eliminating Barriers in the Classroom
In recent years, “equitability” and “equality” have become popular buzzwords, but although the terms are often used interchangeably, there are significant differences between them.
Is It Time to Update the Citizenship Test?
For many newcomers to Canada, their first impression of the First Peoples of Canada often comes in the form of an outdated study guide for the citizenship test.
Civic or Civil? What Kind of Citizens Are We?
In discussions about political science, it is possible to make the distinction between civil citizenship and civic citizenship.
One Small Step: Women’s Rights and the Citizenship Act
The issue of gender equality in Canada isn’t new. Women have been fighting for their rights since well before Canada was a country.
The Quest to Give Voting Rights to Permanent Residents
In Canada, provincial and territorial governments determine who can vote in municipal elections, and they all currently have laws restricting that right to Canadian citizens.
What is Citizenship?
What it means to be a citizen has changed dramatically since the concept first appeared in ancient Greece.
Éy Swáyel! Welcoming Indigenous Pedagogy as a Canadian Educator
As an educator in Canada, whose homeland has been inhabited by Indigenous peoples long before me, I have the opportunity and responsibility to teach this history to my students.
Black History Month 2022
These 10 books honour and celebrate Black culture and experiences. Share them with students not only during the month of February, but all year round.