General Knowledge
Who are three main indigenous groups that are recognized in Canada?
First Nations Inuits and Métis
What were the Indigenous children not allowed to speak in the residential schools?
Their own language
How can we recognize the indigenous peoples?
By advocating, and participating in community engagements, participate in daily land acknowledge in schools and work
What is the purpose of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada?
To document the history and impacts of residential schools and to promote reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.
When was the last residential school closed in Canada?
In 1997, the last federally funded school was operated in Canada
How can you make the land acknowledgement meaningful?
By learning about indigenous people and their history, and supporting communities
September 30 is recognized as what in Canada?
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
What is the term for the practice of recognizing the traditional territories of indigenous peoples at the start of territories?
Territorial acknowledgement
The treaty signed in 1764, was one of the first to acknowledge land rights in what is know as Canada, specifically in Ontario?
The Niagara treaty