Orange Shirt Day Bundle - Truth and Reconciliation in Canada - Intermediate
by West Coast Indigenous TeacherCommemorate National Truth and Reconciliation Day (Orange Shirt Day) with this Indigenous Education resource bundle, created by a First Nations educator, crafted to nurture empathy and comprehension among students. This bundle is made for intermediate students.
Resources Included:
1. Indigenous People in Canada: Immerse students in the vibrant heritage of Indigenous peoples with two user-friendly activities, seamlessly adaptable for integration into various subjects and occasions like social studies, history, Indigenous education, Orange Shirt Day, or Indigenous Peoples Day.
2. Orange Shirt Day Lesson: Explore the profound effect of residential schools through a comprehensive 6 page handout, complemented by reflective questions and an answer key for in-depth understanding.
3. Residential School Empathy Activity: Deepen students' comprehension of the impact of residential schools with perceptive exercises, including a writing prompt and a bulletin board activity fostering empathy and awareness.
4. When We Were Alone - Reading Response: Reading response to "When We Were Alone", reading response questions, reflection activity.
5. Writing Letters to Residential School Survivors: Engage students in a meaningful truth and reconciliation exercise with this no-prep writing activity. Encourage them to compose letters to residential school survivors in Canada, fostering empathy and understanding.
6. Land Acknowledgement Package: Cultivate a sense of reverence for the land by guiding students in crafting their own Land Acknowledgements, instilling a profound connection to the environment.
This bundle offers an ideal reconciliation activity for intermediate middle or high school students, facilitating transformative discussions and immersive learning experiences on Truth and Reconciliation Day.
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Orange Shirt Day Activity - Writing Letters to Residential School Survivors
By West Coast Indigenous Teacher
Engage students in a meaningful truth and reconciliation exercise with this no-prep writing activity. Encourage them to compose letters to residential school survivors in Canada, fostering empathy and understanding. Perfect for Orange Shirt Day, Indigenous Peoples Day, or general Indigenous Education, the resource includes two examples, a checklist, and both half-page and full-page letter templates. Empower students to connect with history and promote healing through heartfelt expressions of empathy and support.
Page 1: Lesson plan / Notes for teachers
Page 2: Letter checklist
Page 3: Example letter #1
Page 4: Example letter #2
Page 5: Letter template full page
Page 6: Letter template half page
Page 7: Residential school books written by Indigenous people
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When We Were Alone - Reading Response - Indigenous Education
By West Coast Indigenous Teacher
3 activities in response to "When We Were Alone" by David A Robertson. This resource features three response activities, including questions, a writing task, and a reflection activity. No prep; just read the book and print out the activities!
Page 1: When We Were Alone Lesson Plan
Page 2: When We Were Alone Reading Response questions
Page 3: Reading Response writing activity (half page size)
Page 4: Reading Response writing activity (full page size)
Page 5: Reading Response reflection activity
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Orange Shirt Day Lesson - Residential Schools in Canada - Indigenous Education
By West Coast Indigenous Teacher
Learn all about Orange Shirt Day (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation), coming up on September 30th. This engaging Indigenous Education lesson includes 6 pages of handouts about why we wear orange shirts, the impacts of residential school, etc. Reflection questions (with answer key), a reading list also included.
Page 1: Orange Shirt Day: notes for teachers
Page 2: What is Orange Shirt Day, Why Orange Shirts?, Why Did Residential schools exist?
Page 3: What happened at residential school?
Page 4: Who attended?, our responsibility
Page 5: Residential Schools in Canada: map, pictures
Page 6: Impacts of Orange Shirt Day
Page 7: Generational Trauma
Page 8: Orange Shirt Day: reflection questions
Page 9: Orange Shirt Day: question answer key
Page 10: Books about Residential School by Indigenous authors
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Indigenous People and Groups in Canada - Social Studies - Indigenous Education
By West Coast Indigenous Teacher
Deepen students' understanding of the Indigenous peoples and groups in Canada; First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities. 4 activities included here! Can be integrated into social studies, history, Indigenous Education, Orange Shirt Day, or Indigenous Peoples Day lessons. I strongly advocate for every Canadian teacher to incorporate this resource into their curriculum. Suitable for grade three and older, extending all the way to middle and high school levels. This resource is available in French!
Page 1: Lesson Plan
Page 2: Indigenous people in Canada handout
Page 3: Brainstorming activity #1
Page 4: Brainstorming activity #2
Page 5: Fill in the blanks activity
Page 6: Fill in the blanks activity (answer key)
Page 7: Questions worksheet
Page 8: Questions worksheet (answer key)
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Orange Shirt Day Empathy Activity - Every Child Matters - Indigenous Education
By West Coast Indigenous Teacher
This Orange Shirt Day activity will help students understand the impact of residential schools on Indigenous communities and Indigenous children. Includes writing prompts and a bulletin board activity for a classroom display. Centered on the theme "Children should feel...at school," it encourages reflection on the importance of creating a safe and inclusive educational environment. This resource facilitates meaningful discussions on historical trauma and promotes empathy and understanding among students, making it a valuable addition to any lesson on Indigenous history and reconciliation.
Page 1: Lesson plan
Page 2: Brainstorming activity
Page 3: Brainstorming activity (example)
Page 4: Writing prompt "I believe children should feel____at school" (full page)
Page 5: Writing prompt "I believe children should feel____at school" (half page)
Page 6: Bonus activity: "Every child should get to___at school" (full page)
Page 7: Bonus activity: "Every child should get to___at school" (half page)
Page 8: Feathers for bulletin board option #1
Page 9: Feathers for bulletin board option #2
Page 10-12: Bulletin board word cut outs
Page 13: Books about residential school by Indigenous authors
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Land Acknowledgements for Intermediate Grades
By West Coast Indigenous Teacher
Ideal for your truth and reconciliation journey with Indigenous peoples in Canada, featuring five student activities and a comprehensive checklist for crafting a land acknowledgement. Through these Indigenous Education activities, students will establish connections with the land they inhabit, identify the Indigenous territories they reside in, and independently compose their own land acknowledgements, fostering understanding and respect for Indigenous lands and peoples.
Page 1: Land Acknowledgement Lesson Plan
Page 2: Understanding Land Acknowledgement handout (brainstorming activity included)
Page 3: Creating Land Acknowledgements checklist
Page 4: Land Acknowledgement reflection questions (worksheet)
Page 5: My Land Acknowledgement fill in the blanks template
Page 6: My Land Acknowledgement fill in the blanks template (example)
Page 7: My Land Acknowledgement worksheet (illustration and written acknowledgement activity)
Page 8: I live on ______ lands colouring sheet
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