There are many distinct Indigenous Nations on the land now known as Canada. Each culture is unique and full of stories, learnings, practices, and traditions.
Gain an appreciation of just a few Indigenous Nations and Ancestral, Artistic and Cultural belongings during a lesson with an Indigenous Museum Educator highlighting Indigenous Knowledges, Art, and Culture at ROM.
Learning goals:
Understanding Indigenous ways of being, knowing, and doing.
Not one homogeneous group: showcase the diversity of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit across what is Now Known as Canada.
The interconnectedness of all living things, which includes the land, water, sky, and everything in creation. Ideas of interconnectedness as reflected in art, language and stories.
Contemporizing and making Indigenous knowledges and understandings an important part of everyone’s life.
Raise cultural awareness and break stereotypes, especially the “vanishing race” stereotype that was the foundation of Indigenous Ancestors, Artistic and Cultural Belongings held at ROM.
Curriculum links:
Depending on the examples the ROM Educator decides to focus on, links may include:
Grades
Subject
Strand
1 & 2
Social Studies
Heritage and Identity
People and Environments
3 to 6
Social Studies
Heritage and Identity
7
History
New France and British North America, 1713–1800
Canada, 1800–1850: Conflict and Challenges
8
History
Creating Canada, 1850–1890
Canada, 1890–1914: A Changing Society
Grade
Course
9
NAC1O, CGC1D
10
NAC2O, CHC2D, CHC2P
11
NDA3M, NBV3C, NBV3E, HSG3M, HSE3E, HRT3M
12
NDW4M, NDG4M, CHI4U, HHS4U HHS4C
Program content and availability subject to change.
Booking Information
Advance booking is required.
President's Choice School Entrance hours - Tuesdays to Fridays – 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Museum Hours – 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Bookings are for Ontario-based groups only. Groups may include schools, educational groups, daycares, and camps with children/youth aged 18 or younger.
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