World Views and Aspirations of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Communities in Canada
The National Inquiry's 231 Calls for Justice offer a powerful vision to end violence against Indigenous women, girls, Two Spirit and lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender and intersex (2SLGBTQI+) people, inspiring action across governments and partners. Click on the image to the right to read the 231 Calls for Justice.
In this lesson, students will watch Angry Inuk to explore how environmental policies like the EU seal ban impact Inuit communities and raise questions about whose voices are heard in decision-making. They will examine the effectiveness of different forms of protest—such as petitions, civil disobedience, and social media—and debate whether seal hunting should be banned. Using evidence from the film and government sources, students will consider the perspectives of various stakeholders and reflect on Inuit values, cultural rights, and sustainable practices.
In this lesson, students will explore how Indigenous peoples—such as those in the Canadian Rangers program—support national efforts while asserting local identity, advancing self-governance, and fostering economic development in remote communities. They will engage in thinking routines, exit cards, and reflection activities.
In this interactive workbook, students will select and organize relevant information about the history of Indigenous peoples in Canada using secondary sources such as books, articles, and news media. They will engage with thinking routines and reflection questions to assess prior knowledge, make personal and real-world connections, define key terms, summarize key ideas, and identify examples of Indigenous resilience.
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action
