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Indigenous Education in the Elementary Classroom
This webinar will explore a variety of resources that have been developed in partnership with Indigenous knowledge keepers and community members by the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education Association of Ontario. These digital resources have been designed to provide accurate content along with curriculum connections to support the learning of Indigenous peoples, and truths …
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Combating Online Hate in Schools: What to Know. What to Do.
This program examines the issues of digital citizenship in an age of online hate. Participants will be oriented to the state of online hate through the Center’s searchable database and discuss some of the challenges young people face on popular digital platforms. Participants will learn about some of the common symbols and codes used by …
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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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Central to the Economy: Bank of Canada Education Resources for Financial & Economic Literacy
Economic and financial literacy are core competencies for good citizenship but can be very puzzling to teach. The Bank of Canada is here to help. Representatives from the currency and museum departments will highlight activities, lesson plans, and resources for K-12 teachers and students, produced by educators for educators. They’ll highlight their most popular entry …