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Indigenous Voices : Trains, Protest and the Political System

Exploring the role of elections and voting in colonialism, discussing civic action, and analyzing historical case studies to inspire active citizenship.

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Indigenous Voices : Trains, Protest and the Political System

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  1. IndigenousVoices: Trains, Protest and the Political System AFN Directors of Education National Forum Halifax, February 2019

  2. Land Acknowledgement I would like to acknowledge that we are gathered today in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq.

  3. Opening Circle Truth: Acknowledging the role of elections and voting in colonialism • Reconciliation: • How do you see youth today taking civic action? • What do you hope for their future?

  4. Civic Action:Then and Now Analyzing a model for active citizenship through historical case studies

  5. How can you take action to make a difference?

  6. Minds On Share your ideas with a partner! 1. What is one thing you would like to change in your school, community, or society? 2. What could you do to change it?

  7. Two Case Studies: Intro videos Women and the Vote in Manitoba Aboriginal and Treaty Rights in the Constitution What is the Constitution Express?

  8. Activity: Introducing a model of civic action

  9. Consolidation: Discussion 1. What could happen if you removed one of the quadrants? 2. Would the events in the case study be similar or different today?

  10. Consolidation: Reflection Exit Card

  11. Just for teachers • Historical information on two case studies: • Women and the vote in Manitoba • Aboriginal and Treaty Rights in the Constitution Potential Response Guide Teaching tips and extension ideas Assessment rubric Curriculum links (online)

  12. Reflection How could this support your students? My concern is… My question is…

  13. The rest of the suite…

  14. Geographyof Elections Understanding ridings aselectoral communities

  15. DoesVotingMatter? Experiencing the effectsof voting

  16. VotingRightsthrough Time Exploring issues ofinclusion since 1867

  17. Elections bythe Numbers Interpreting dataon voter turnout

  18. Election Simulation Toolkit Engaging students in the electoral process

  19. View, Download and Order Visit our website: • electionsanddemocracy.ca Follow us: @democracyCA Elections and Democracy

  20. Thank you!

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