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.
Social Studies
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.
Thinking Like a Teen: Teaching the Charter to Grade 9 Students
In my experience with teaching the Charter, a great way to connect the priorities of fifteen-year-olds with the values of this significant document is by thinking like a teen.
The Language of Empowerment: Engaging ELL Students with the Charter
By engaging critically with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, newcomer students develop more than just a broader vocabulary or sharper analysis skills.
Making Space for Justice: The Realities of “Universal” Human Rights
Is the Charter of Rights and Freedoms truly universal in the human rights it promises to protect?
Saving the Future: Climate Action and the Rights of Nature
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees the basic rights to democratic and free life, but what about the right to nature?
A Look at the Right to Peaceful Assembly and the Freedom Convoy Protest
At present, there are widespread misunderstandings of how the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms works.
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.
Celebrate Women’s History Month with These 10 Books
Learn about the women and girls of the past and present who have made important contributions to our collective history with the help of these books.