The Distant Early Warning (DEW) Line was a radar defence network in Canada’s Arctic. A Cold War engineering marvel, with terrible effects on the land and Inuit communities.
Students investigate nineteenth century life in Canada through three context-based activities that each involve research, artifact creation and presentation components.
In the course overview unit, students are introduced to the six historical thinking concepts using activities that correspond to six events/topics of the twentieth century.
This lesson focuses on exploring what is known about specific Black fur traders and learning more about their life and character at the Hudson’s Bay Company or North West Company.
In this lesson students explore the Numbered Treaties with a focus on present relevance, historical and contemporary relationships, and the benefits shared by all Canadians.
In this lesson students explore the enduring and cross-country nature of the Treaty relationship in Canada making note of challenges and opportunities.
This free magazine, which is based on the Seven Sacred Teachings, is aimed for students in grades 5–12. Each chapter teaches children about residential schools, Treaties, and the historic and current relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. Available in English and French.
