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Focus on the importance of wampum belts for ceremonial and diplomatic purposes, as well as to mark agreements such as Treaties and covenants.

Design a classroom Treaty with your students and use it throughout the year as the typical “class rules.”

Explore the meaning and the significance of the phrase “We are all Treaty People.”

In this activity, students will learn more about the impact of the fur trade in their community by visiting or researching a local historic site.

We know that the legacy of The Beaver is complicated, sometimes even problematic. However, we also know that within the pages of the magazine there is great potential to encourage new questions and perspectives in sharing history with future generations.

This webinar aims to empower and support educators in their ongoing learning about what it means to bring truth and reconciliation into the classroom.

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Transcript of Deborah Dobbins' speech at the 2018 Governor General's History Awards.

Antony Caruso's approach to Canadian history fuses critical thinking with a healthy dose of drama.

Their contributions were often overlooked in official histories, but Indigenous men and women played crucial roles in the success of the fur trade.