indigenous facts
When was the last residential school closed
Kivalliq Hall 1997
Who are respected knowledge keepers in many Indigenous cultures?
Elders
what are three major groups to live in Canada
Inuit, Metis, and First Nations
What symbol is often used to represent balance and connection in life?
The medicine wheel
About how many Indigenous languages are spoken in Canada
70
What type of gathering celebrates Indigenous culture through dancing, drumming, and community?
A powwow
How was knowledge traditionally passed down before written records?
Oral storytelling
what animal symbolizes respect in the grandfather teachings?
the buffalo
What does a land acknowledgement show?
A) Who owns the land today
B) Respect for the Indigenous peoples of the land
C) A legal document
D) A tourist attraction
B) Respect for the Indigenous peoples of the land
Which animal is commonly linked to wisdom and guidance?
The beaver