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The Pretendians is a documentary hosted by Anishinaabe author Drew Hayden Taylor, investigating how and why Indigenous identity, culture and art are being appropriated by those who are not First Nations. This viewing guide includes 9 questions that meet curriculum expectations in Ontario's Indigenous Studies courses regarding cultural identity, cultural appropriation, stereotypes, and colonialism. An answer key is included for easy evalutation and/or to help facilitate meaningful discussion.

This Indian Horse movie viewing guide of seven comprehension questions was developed for the Ontario Grade 11 NBE curriculum, and is suitable for all three levels. The questions cover all four strands of the NBE curriculum: Identity, Relationships, Sovereignty, and Challenges, and include an answer key for easy evaluation and assessment. While created for the NBE curriculum, this viewing guide will fit in easily with most Native Studies, History, or Civics curriculums.

This movie viewing guide of seven comprehension questions was developed for the Ontario Grade 11 NBE curriculum, and is suitable for all three levels. The questions cover all four strands of the NBE curriculum: Identity, Relationships, Sovereignty, and Challenges, and include an answer key for easy evaluation and assessment. While created for the NBE curriculum, this viewing guide will fit in easily with most Native Studies, History, or Civics curriculums.

Elevate your students' cultural understanding and communication skills with this captivating oral storytelling project! In this project, students will immerse themselves in the rich traditions of storytelling by researching and presenting traditional stories from Canada's FNMI cultures. Whether performed live in front of an audience or recorded as a podcast, students will bring these ancient tales to life, honing their public speaking and presentation skills while honouring the oral traditions

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 poetry analysis of Jeanette C. Armstrong's "History Lesson" includes 4 literary analysis questions that examine the big concepts of the course (relationships, challenges, and sovereignty) and a figurative language worksheet looking at Armstrong's use of: alliteration, allusion, anaphora, hyperbole, irony, juxtaposition, metonymy, onomatopoeia, and personification. This analysis comes with an answer key with explanations to ensure easy evaluation and/or meaningful discussion.

We Were Children, an NFB documentary/drama about two survivors' experiences in the Canadian Residential School system, is one of the most pertinent and relevant ways to tie in curriculum content with current affairs. This We Were Children movie viewing guide was developed for the Ontario Grade 11 NBE curriculum, and is suitable for all three levels (NBE3E, NBE3C, and NBE3U) with questions targeting the major NBE curriculum topics: Identity, Relationships, Sovereignty, and Challenges. An answe

"Reel Injun" is a Canadian documentary by Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond which takes a look at the Hollywood "Indian", exploring the portrayal of North American Natives through a century of cinema. This viewing guide consists of an examination of the emergence and portrayal of 7 Hollywood Indian stereotypes, as well as 4 deeper thinking questions focusing on the connection between these stereotypes and identity, resistance, relationships, and the impact of colonialism on Indigenous peoples. An ans

This reading guide includes a matching section of quotes to the form of figurative language used in Drew Hayden Taylor's Toronto at Dreamer's Rock, an understanding section of straight-forward, read-within-the-lines comprehension questions; a critical thinking section for higher-order, read-between-the-lines and make connections questions, and a chart for identifying the use and purpose of literary devices allusion and humour. An answer key for easy assessment is included.Although developed

This Reading Guide package includes 2 versions of the question packs for differentiated instruction. Both packs include a section of figurative language used in "Sugar Falls," an understanding section of straight-forward comprehension questions, and a critical thinking section for higher-order, read-between-the-lines and make connections questions. Answer keys for easy assessment are included. Although developed for Ontario's NBE3E, NBE3C, and NBE3U, with questions specifically targeting the

The film, Beans, is based on true events, chronicling the 78-day standoff between two Mohawk communities and government forces in 1990 Quebec (widely known as the Oka Crisis). This feature film is available for streaming on Crave, or can be purchased on Google Play, iTunes, etc.. This Beans movie viewing guide of eleven comprehension questions was developed for the Ontario Grade 11 NBE curriculum, and is suitable for both college and university levels. It also aligns with the NDA3M and NDW4M

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

This Brother Bear movie viewing guide of seven comprehension questions was developed for the Ontario Grade 11 NBE curriculum, and is suitable for all three levels. The questions cover the Inuit Oral Tradition, as well as all four strands of the NBE curriculum: Identity, Relationships, Sovereignty, and Challenges, and include an answer key for easy evaluation and assessment. While created for the NBE curriculum, this viewing guide will fit in easily with most Native Studies, History, or Civics c

This " Del's Truck" reading guide was created with Ontario's grade 10 literacy test in mind. The questions included (5 multiple choice and 5 short answer) follow the format and style of the reading section of the OSSLT, giving students practice answering questions using details from the story to prove their answers. An answer key has been provided for easy evaluation.A .pdf copy of the story has been provided, although it is also available for free online at: https://www.canadashistory.ca/explo

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

This poetry analysis of Rita Joe's I Lost My Talk includes two sets of questions - one designed for NBE3E and another designed for NBE3C and NBE3U. This analysis examines the relationships between language, culture, and identity. Answer keys have been provided for easy evaluation and/or purposeful discussion.

This Independent Reading Project (IRP) is a fully scaffolded, choice‑driven, and classroom‑tested resource originally designed for Ontario’s ENG1W Grade 9 English course — but it’s flexible enough to use in any Grade 8–12 English classroom. Whether you teach middle school, academic English, applied/college pathways, or senior ELA, this project adapts beautifully to your learners’ needs. Students choose two novels, read in class, and respond through a wide range of creative, analytical, artistic,

This poetry analysis of Métis poet Gregory Scofield's poem, "I Am" includes 5 literary analysis questions that examine two of the big concepts of the course ( identity and relationships). This analysis comes with an answer key with explanations to ensure easy evaluation and/or meaningful discussions.

Bring World War I to life with this engaging, inquiry-based assignment using the Canadian War Museum’s interactive simulation Over the Top. Students step into the role of a Canadian soldier in the trenches, make real-time decisions, learn key WWI vocabulary, and analyze the realities of trench warfare. Perfect for Grade 10 Canadian History (CHC2P & CHC2D), this resource builds historical thinking while keeping students actively engaged. Although aligned to Ontario’s expectations, the assignmen