Levels of Government
This level of government handles national defense
Federal
What is the first step in the making of a new law?
A bill is introduced
Name a RIGHT that we have as Canadian citizens?
Freedom of expression
Freedom to vote
Equality
Why is it important to learn about the past decisions that the government has made (especially towards Indigenous people)?
To understand the impact of those decisions, and how it affected the people, the land, traditions, etc.
Provincial
Which level of government manages hospitals?
Provincial
What is the second step in the making of a new law?
A debate in the house of commons
Name a RESPONSIBILITY that we have as Canadians?
Follow rules and laws
Respect others
What are some ways we can help support reconcilliation?
Learn, listen, act
The United States has a President. In Canada, what is the title of the person in charge of the Federal Government?
Prime Minister`
Which level of government handles garbage collection?
Municipal
What is the third step in the making of a new law?
The house of commons votes on whether or not to approve the bill/new law
In Canada you have the RIGHT to an education. What is your responisibilty at school?
Follow school rules
What is an example of how past government decisions NEGATIVELY impacted Indigenous Peoples?
(open ended question)
Lost land, lost culture and traditions, were forced to not speak their traditional language, forced to go to residential schools, etc.
Having a say in who is the Prime Minister is exercising your RIGHT to ______?
VOTE
Which level of government creates passports?
Federal
What is the fourth step in the making of a new law?
The senate reviews the bill
Why are rights and responsibilities important?
The keep society fair
(open-ended question)
In short form, what happened in the book "Secret of the Dance". What was the message of the book?
Canadian government made potlaches (a traditional Indigenous ceremony) illegal
People from a certain indigenous group had to sneak away to have a potlach
The boy got to see his dad dancing
Later, the Canadian governement amended/changed the law against potlaches
Message: to learn about how different indigenous groups had their culture and traditions taken away from them
Royal Assent is the final step in a bill becoming a law. What is the title of the person who gives Royal Assent (they represent the King).
The Governor General
Name one municipal responsibility...
Garbage removal
Snow removal
Public and recreational parks
Royal Assent
When you are 19, you have the right to vote in government elections. What is your responsibility in voting?
Do your research
Go and vote on voting day
Why is it important to understand the perspectives of others?
For fair understanding, making sure all voices are heard
In Canada we have a DEMOCRATIC government. Our country is run on democracy. What does that mean?
It means "ruled by the people". Citizens have the power to make decisions on how their communities and country is run. We have the right and responsibility to vote for the people we want in charge.