Indigenous Connections
True or False: The land we live on is a part of Treaty 6 territory.
True.
Everything all around us.
What is it called when we throw garbage on the ground instead of putting it in a trash bin?
Littering.
Why should we protect the environment?
We should protect the environment because it's like taking care of our home, making sure plants, animals, and people can live happily and healthy together.
True or False: Indigenous stories and legends do not provide important lessons about the need to care for and protect the Earth.
False.
List 3 things that make up the environment.
Any 3 of the following: air, soil, water, plants, humans, or animals.
List 3 ways humans impact the environment.
Any 3 of the following: pollution, using resources, living on the land or development of cities and businesses.
List 3 ways we can protect the environment.
Any 3 of the following: be respectful of nature, reduce human disturbances, follow regulations, acknowledging animal crossings, managing the population, or reduce, reuse, and recycle.
How did Indigenous peoples historically rely on the environment for their food and homes?
Indigenous peoples often hunted, fished, and gathered plants for food, and used materials from nature to build their homes.
Tertiary consumers.
How can building cities, roads, and businesses sometimes harm the environment?
Building cities, roads, and businesses can harm the environment by taking away green spaces and polluting the air and water.
Explain what would happen if we didn't protect the Earth.
If we didn't protect the environment, animals and plants could get sick or disappear, the air and water might not be clean, and it could become harder for people to live happily on Earth.
Why is the land important to Indigenous peoples in terms of their culture and traditions?
The land holds special meaning for Indigenous peoples as it is often tied to their stories, ceremonies, and ways of life, passing down from generation to generation.
Why are different levels of the energy pyramid dependent on each other?
The organisms on each level of the energy pyramid are needed for the survival of every organism in the levels above and below it.
True.
List 3 ways we can help protect the environment in our daily lives.
Any 3 of the following: using less plastic, recycling, turning off lights and electronics when we're not using them, walking instead of driving, planting trees, or being kind to nature by not littering.
Historically, explain how Indigenous people respected the land.
They viewed themselves as equals to the environment, only taking the resources they needed to survive.
List the 4 levels of the energy pyramid from top to bottom.
Tertiary consumers, secondary consumers, primary consumers, producers.
In what ways do humans impact the land when using natural resources?
Humans impact the land by cutting down trees, digging, and using a lot of water, which can harm ecosystems.
How does pollution affect animals and plants, and what can we do to help them?
Pollution can make animals and plants sick or even die, but we can help by not throwing trash in the water, using less harmful chemicals, and avoid littering to keep their homes safe and clean.