Elijah Harper

What did Elijah Harper’s grandfather teach him?

• Hunting and fishing

• Math and science

• Reading and writing

Why were Indigenous children sent to residential schools?

• To get a better education

• It was a chance to see the world

• Because the government wanted them to be more like white people

What happened to Elijah Harper at residential school?

• They cut his hair off

• He was forbidden to speak his own language

• He was told he was a heathen

• All of the above

Why did Elijah Harper decide to enter politics?

• To help First Nations people stand up for their rights

• He wanted to become prime minister

• He thought it would be good for his career

 Why was Elijah Harper against the bill that said Canada was created by the English and the French?

• He didn’t think French language and culture should be protected

• It didn’t acknowledge the role of First Nations in the creation of Canada

• It didn’t protect English language and culture

What did Elijah Harper hold up when he said no to the bill?

• An eagle feather

• His hand

• A sign

In 1981, Elijah Harper became the first what?

• Aboriginal member of government in Manitoba

• First Nations prime minister

• Indigenous politician in Ontario

What is a heathen?

• Someone who is very religious

• Someone who is considered to have a no religion or culture

• Someone who is refuses to go to school

What happened to Elijah Harper’s classmates who ran away from residential school?

• They made it back to their families

• They lived in hiding until residential schools were closed

• They were caught and brought back to the school

What did Elijah Harper feel was Canada’s duty?

• To open more residential schools

• To protect First Nations language and culture

• To promote the role of the English and French in creating Canada