More than Just Chit-Chat: Teaching Social Studies with Podcasts
In my classes I use a team-structured, project-based approach to teach history and civics. It’s an approach that covers nearly all the bases.
History
The Land Beneath My Feet
I am from a place called Curve Lake First Nation. It’s located deep in the nether regions of the Kawartha Lakes area in Ontario. In some ways, my home is an odd place.
Laying the Foundation: Treaty Education for Young Students
Teaching junior elementary school students about treaties can be a daunting task for even the most experienced educators.
Healing through Art: The Legacy of the Williams Treaties
As we reflect on the Williams Treaties, their history, and their impact on the communities they affected, we grapple with issues of colonialism, land rights, and healing.
Learning from History: Teaching the Treaties to High School Students
All people living collectively in Canada are “treaty people,” meaning that we all have rights and responsibilities for this land we call home.
Land of Incalculable Value: A Williams Treaties Overview
In 1923, three parcels of land in southern Ontario were the subject of a legal process that defined how they could be used and who would control them.
What Is a Treaty?
Treaties are agreements between Indigenous nations and the government. They provide a potential framework for co-existence on the land that is now called Canada.
A Truth and Reconciliation Reading List: 10 Books for K–12 Students
To help you generate meaningful discussions for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we’ve compiled a list of books about Indigenous history, culture, and resilience.
20 Books to Read for Black History Month and Beyond
Incorporate Black history and Black creators in the classroom all year round with the help of these books.
How a Midnight Kitchen Talk Helped Shape Canada’s Identity
The setup almost sounds like a joke: Three politicians walk into a hotel kitchen one evening, and walk out with a deal to make Canada a truly independent nation.