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Decolonizing Voice – Whose Voice Is It? – POST LINKS
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action in 2015 and the Calls for Justice in 2019, underscored the need for today’s students to learn about Indigenous issues, knowledge and history. All leaders in education need to be aware of appropriation challenges facing educators and how to do this work in a positive …
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Inuit in Canada: From Dog Teams to the Internet; Resiliency and Change (FNMIEAO)
The purpose of this workshop is to provide an introduction on the Inuit in Canada in order to bridge cultural differences and create a deeper understanding about the Inuit in Canada. Topics such Inuit history, political structures, perspectives on health, housing, food security as well as Inuit Qaujimajatugangit (Inuit Traditional Knowledge) will be discussed. Zoom …
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Addressing Hate: Understanding Contemporary Antisemitism and its Historical Roots
This workshop is being jointly offered by OTF and Facing History and Ourselves. Antisemitism is a grave threat to students’ safety and to human rights, and left unchecked, becomes a harbinger for persecution against other minorities, intolerance and the corrosion of democracy. This past year alone has seen a marked increase in antisemitism and related …
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Truth and Reconciliation in the Classroom
During this webinar, we will focus on how to use our newest comprehensive resource: Truth and Reconciliation in the Classroom. This resource includes numerous high-quality videos on a multitude of topics such as geography, treaties, history, leadership, community life and more. Connections to the new curriculum as well as ready-made classroom activities in both English …
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Just Blend It! Inquiry and Blended Learning in the History and Social Science Classroom
Through a sampling of practical, hands-on, collaborative activities, we will explore blended learning pedagogy and technology options to use in your classes. These strategies, for teachers in grades 7-12, will be geared to support inquiry and critical thinking in history and the social sciences. Learn some new tools and strategies to engage your students in …