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THE FOLLOWING CONCEPTS ARE COVERED IN THE PROGRAM:

Grade 2

– Canada is made up of many diverse regions and communities

Grade 3

– People from diverse cultures and societies share some common experiences and aspects of life

– Learning about indigenous peoples nurtures multicultural awareness and respect for diversity

– Indigenous societies throughout the world value the well-being of the self, the land, spirits, and ancestors.

– Indigenous knowledge is passed down through oral history, traditions, and collective memory.

Grade 4

– Interactions between First Peoples and Europeans led to conflict and co-operation, which continue to shape Canada’s identity

Activity Notes Duration

Introduction Students will be introduced to the museum and St. Roch. 10 minutes

Story: The Journey

Back Home Students will hear a story about Palluq and her family preparing to travel. 15 minutes

Station 1: Packing the Qamutik Students will explore and use traditional Inuit tools and innovations. They’ll reflect on how the arctic environment influences the tool design and materials. 30 minutes

Station 2: Dog Teams Students will form their own dog sled teams by using Inuit tools, approaches and rigging style (fan-hitch). 30 minutes

Conclusion: All students will be gathered back in the TK gallery for a conclusion and thank you. 5 minutes

Grade 2 and 3

– Explain why people, events, or places are significant to various individuals and groups

– Explain why people’s beliefs, values, worldviews, experiences, and roles give them different perspectives on people, places, issues, or events

Grade 4

– Construct narratives that capture the attitudes, values, and worldviews commonly held by people at different times or places.

Illustrations by Aija Komangapik. This program was made possible through the generous knowledge sharing and artistry of Inuit consultants, artists, musicians, makers and dog racers.