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Truth and reconciliation

Grade 6
Social Studies
Heritage and Identity

Description

In this activity, students analyze the historical events that led to the proclamation of the first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation in Canada.

Learning goals

I explain the importance of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation in Canada.

Vocabulary

orange shirt
National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
Canadian identity
Indigenous Peoples
First Nations
residential school
importance
reconciliation
truth
Phyllis Webstad
commemoration

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