SK History
What was the purpose of Residential Schools?
The purpose was the education, integration, assimilation and "Christianization" of Indigenous children into mainstream Canadian society.
True or False: According to the Canadian Human Rights Act, Harassment is a discriminatory practice.
True.
What is the Black Panther's Name
Who is T'Challa
Who is Barack Obama?
The first Black President of the United States of America
How many Residential Schools were in Saskatchewan?
20
The denial of goods, services, facility or accommodation are defined under what act in Canada?
The Canadian Human Rights Act
Who has directed over 35 movies and won 2 of each of the following awards: Academy Awards, BAFTAs, Peabody Awards, and Emmys for his work?
Who is Spike Lee?
This black boxer, also known as "The Greatest" faced much adversity on his way to becoming a three-time World Heavyweight Champion.
Who is Muhammad Ali
Who is Rosa Parks?
An African American activist in the civil rights movement best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott.
When did the last Residential School close?
True or False: Canadian Human Rights Laws prohibit interviewers from asking questions concerning religion, race, and marital status.
True
Olympic Champion in the 100m, 200m, long jump and 4x100m was a black man who faced adversity from his white opposition but was accepted by his teammates, who were predominantly white.
Jesse Owens
He was a baptist, minister and activist
Who is Martin Luther King Jr
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is recognized on what day?
September 30th
True or False: during an interview, it is acceptable for the interviewer to ask if you have been arrested before.
False. However, they can request a criminal record check.
Retired auto worker and Korean War vet Walt Kowalski fills emptiness in his life with beer and home repair, despising the many Asian, Latino and black families in his neighborhood. Walt becomes a reluctant hero when he stands up to the gangbangers who tried to force an Asian teen to steal Walt's treasured car. An unlikely friendship develops between Walt and the teen, as he learns he has more in common with his neighbors than he thought.
What is Gran Torino?
Who is on Canada's 10-dollar bill?
Who is Viola Desmond?
This movie is about two siblings who live in a small Southern town, during the 1930s. The story covers the changes in their lives over the course of their childhood. Through their father's work as a lawyer, they begin to learn of the racism and evil prevalent in their town.