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Developed for Ontario's Canadian History and Indigenous Studies courses, this reading comprehension looks at the important role of the Cree Indigenous population in WWII. This reading examines: Indigenous involvement in WWII; discrimination and the challenges Indigenous soldiers faced; the role of the Cree Code Talkers; the importance of recognition and honour in reconciliation; and, of course, the importance of Indigenous language and culture. This 4 1/2 page reading comprehension includes: a

Developed for Ontario's "Contemporary Aboriginal Voices" course (NBE), Creation Stories as Spiritual Foundation is a reading comprehension adapted from the Government of Alberta's Walking Together resource, looking at oral tradition and the role it plays in First Nations and Inuit cultures. This reading comprehension includes 10 multiple choice questions and 10 short answer questions (basic understanding, thinking and inquiry, and making connections). An answer key is provided for easy evalua

This reading comprehension resource ( original article found online from CBC radio - "Indigenous storytellers share scary stories and the wisdom they hold") explores the deep cultural significance of Indigenous ghost stories, scary creatures, and supernatural beings. Drawing on the wisdom shared by Indigenous storytellers, students will learn how these eerie tales are not just meant to frighten, but to teach important lessons about respecting sacred places, protecting ancestral traditions, and f

Developed for Ontario's "Contemporary Aboriginal Voices" course (NBE), Ceremonies: Symbolism & Tradition is a reading comprehension adapted from the Government of Alberta's Walking Together resource, looking at various ceremonies and the roles they play in First Nations and Inuit cultures. This reading comprehension includes 10 multiple choice questions and 8 short answer questions (basic understanding, thinking and inquiry, and making connections). An answer key is provided for easy evaluati

Developed for Ontario's "Contemporary Aboriginal Voices" course (NBE), The Enduring Strength of Indigenous Oral Tradition is a short reading comprehension looking at oral tradition and the role it plays in Canadian Indigenous cultures (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit). This reading comprehension includes 5 basic understanding questions that would work well to quickly instill understanding as a bell ringer, or as a reading comprehension on a unit test. An answer key is provided for quick and ea

Developed for Ontario's "Contemporary Aboriginal Voices" course (NBE), FNMI Worldviews is a reading comprehension adapted from the Government of Alberta's Walking Together resource, looking at Worldviews in First Nations, Metis, and Inuit cultures. This reading comprehension includes 10 multiple choice questions and 10 short answer questions (basic understanding, thinking and inquiry, and making connections). An answer key is provided for easy evaluation. While developed for Ontario's NBE3E/3C

This bundle of 7 in-depth case studies explores the lives and legacies of influential Indigenous figures, pivotal legal cases, and important movements that have shaped the ongoing fight for Indigenous rights, justice, and cultural preservation. From Buffy Sainte-Marie's impactful music and activism to the Delgamuukw v. British Columbia court case and the legal work of Kimberly Murray, this collection offers students a comprehensive look at the diverse ways Indigenous communities continue to

Developed for Ontario's Secondary Indigenous Studies Curriculum, Orange Shirt Day is a short reading comprehension on the now-named National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, examining its origin, its evolution, and its importance in the cultural context. This reading comprehension includes: 5 question vocabulary match10 multiple choice comprehension quesions4 short answer "Demonstrate Understanding" questions3 short answer "Critical Thinking" questionsand 5 longer "Make Connections" questions.

Designed for secondary Civics and/or Law students, this reading comprehension will enable students to understand their rights and responsibilities in regards to Criminal Justice in Canada. Comprehension questions and the answer key are included with this reading. This reading comprehension covers CHV2O (Ontario Civics and Citizenship) curriculum expectations under B3. Rights and Responsibilities.

This reading comprehension for the article by David A. Robertson, "Ashley Callingbull: Turning Pain into Power", featured in Fashion Magazine (included, but also available to read for free online), students will explore the inspiring journey of Ashley Callingbull, the first Indigenous woman to be crowned Mrs. Universe. This reading comprehension task invites students to reflect on the key themes of resilience, self-empowerment, and the powerful role of cultural identity in overcoming obstac

Engage your students in critical thinking and discussions about social justice issues with this comprehensive reading comprehension activity. This resource explores the complex topic of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Crisis (MMIW Crisis) in both Canada and the United States, shedding light on the significant challenges faced by Indigenous communities. Through a short, thought-provoking reading passage, students will delve into the establishment of "man camps" by extractive industries

Developed for Ontario's "Understanding Contemporary First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Voices" course (NBE3E, NBE3C, NBE3U), The Portrayal of Aboriginal Identity in the Media is a short reading comprehension looking at the role media representations play in shaping public perceptions, attitudes, and understandings of Aboriginal peoples. This reading comprehension includes 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions that would work well to quickly instill understanding as a bell ringer, or as a

The Haudenosaunee ( (hoe-dee-no-SHOW-nee) Thanksgiving Address - the words that must be said before anything important is done. For the Haudenosaunee peoples (more commonly known as the Iroquois), the Thanksgiving Address is an important part of daily life. As these are the words that must come before all others, this assignment is a great way to introduce the Haudenosaunee culture, as well as to show students how they can make connections between themselves and course content. While this ass

Developed for Ontario's "Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology" course, Body Ritual Among the Nacirema is an Anthropological, Psychological, and Sociological reading comprehension looking at the fictional culture of the Nacirema (you know, that backwards American culture!). This Bundle includes: a .pdf copy of the article (5 pages including cover)14 college-level comprehension questions [7 knowledge & understanding, 7 thinking & inquiry] (5 pages)20 university-level comprehen

In this activity, students learn about different leadership styles by first completing a self-assessment quiz. Next, students learn what each of the different leadership styles means, and then finally, they apply that knowledge by identifying which style is being used in a variety of scenarios, and explaining how they know. This task touches upon CHV2O (Ontario Civics and Citizenship) curriculum expectations in Strand A: Political Inquiry and Skill Development (A1.1, A1.4, A1.5, A1.6, A1.9, a

Students learn about the levels and branches of Canadian government as well as the roles and responsibilities therein in this series of PowerPoint presentations (3 presentations with a total of 74 slides). The presentations come with a fill-in-the-blank workbook to make note-taking a breeze. This mini-unit covers CHV2O (Ontario Civics and Citizenship) Curriculum expectations in B2: Governance in Canada: (B2.2, B2.3, and B2.5).

This bundle includes a reading comprehension on Inuk singer/songwriter Susan Aglukark as well as a poetry analysis for her hit song, "O Siem." This 3-page reading comprehension about Inuk singer/songwriter Susan Aglukark is divided into 3 key focuses: a short biography; an examination into Aglukark's understanding of identity and Inuit culture, and a look at the importance of language in both the Inuit culture and Aglukark's own songwriting. This poetry analysis of Inuk singer/songwriter Susan A

Developed for Ontario's "Contemporary Indigenous Issues and Perspectives in a Global Context" course (NDW4M), Tapu/Taboo: Sacred Customs in the Pacific Islands is a short reading comprehension looking at taboo and the role it plays in Indigenous culture. This reading comprehension includes basic understanding questions as well as higher-level thinking and application questions. An answer key is provided for quick and easy evaluation. While developed for Ontario's NDW4M curriculum, this text c

Developed for Ontario's Secondary Native Studies curricula, with a key focus on the concept of identity, this is a short reading comprehension looking at the intersecting factors of Indigenous identity (gender, sexuality, socio-economic, and colonialism) and the barriers and issues they cause. This 2-pager reading comprehension includes 10 short answser questions and an answer key quick and easy evaluation and/or discussion. While developed for Ontario's Indigenous Studies curricula (NDA3M, NB

Developed for Ontario's "Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology" course (HSP3C, HSP3U, HSP3M), If Humans Were Built to Last is an Anthropological reading comprehension looking at, well, why the human body breaks down over time. This file includes: a link to the article .pdf (free download)the reading comprehensionthe answer keylist of curriculum expectations met by this taskCurriculum Expectations: A1.1 explore a variety of topics related to anthropology…to identify topics f