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My Name is Seepeetza
Shin Chi's Canoe
Indian Act
Canadian Charter ofRights
Richard's Presentation
100
Who were the women that took "care" of Seepeetza in the residential schools
"Sisters" or Nuns
100
Who did Shin' Chi ask to cut his braids?
Grandma or YahYah
100
What is Colonialism?
When a dominant nation or country takes over/takes control of/influences a nation or country with less power.
100
When was the Canadian Charter of Rights created?
The Canadian Charter of Rights (and Freedom) came into effect on April 17 1982.
100
What did you get if you were a registered Indian?
A number
200
What did the sisters take Seepeetza into town to perform with others from the Residential Schools?
A dance
200
Who did Shin-Chi attend the residential school with?
His sister, ShiShietko
200
When was the Indian Act created?
The Indian Act was first passed in 1876. It was various laws that concerned First Peoples.
200
Who signed off on the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom?
Queen Elizabeth
200
If you are a woman, what happened to your registered Indian number when you got married?
You switched to your husbands number
300
Who is Seepeetza's younger sibling?
Cookie.
300
What did Shin-Chi hold onto at night to make him feel safe?
A wooden canoe that his dad carved.
300
Were there any laws on the Indian Act regarding Farms?
Yes! The Laws about farms was the example we talked about in class.
300
Is this document still used today?
Yes
300
Was there grocery stores in Canada during the time when the Indian Act was created?
Probably, but the First People were doing just fine without them
400
What province is Seepeetza's Residential school in?
British Columbia
400
What did Shin-Chi look for in the river to know that it was Summer and he could go home?
Salmon
400
What is 1 thing the Indian Act covered?
They were given numbers, laws, constitutions, legal document clearly defined and identified who Indians were
400
What type of websites did I suggest using? What did they end with?
Canadian Government websites that end in .gc or .gov or .bc
400
What were the 3 countries involved in exploring the "New World"?
Spain, France, England
500
What animal does Seepeetza say she really connects with?
Horses
500
Why wasn't Shin-Chi able to see Shi-Shi-etko until Summer?
Because boys and girls aren't allowed to be with each other in Residential schools. Even if they are brothers and sisters.
500
What is the purpose of the Indian Act?
It imposed government control over all First People, covering many aspects of daily life and tried to assimilate them.
500
Why do we have laws or rules in Canada?
The Canadian legal system respects individual rights and ensures that our society is orderly.
500
How does Richard describe the land that we are living on?
Shared territory of the Coast Salish peoples