Presentation

What is colonization?

• the act of taking control of an area or country that is not yours

• the act of hurting someone else

• an act of respecting our environment

• an act that includes learning about indigenous learnings and teachings

What are the impacts of colonization?

• storms, tornados, and hurricanes

• global warming, climate change, and pollution

• unhappiness, sadness, and anger

• residential schools, and loss of territory, language and culture

150,000 of indigenous children were taken from their families and placed

in schools where they were stripped of their language and culture...

What was the name of this government implemented system?

• residential school

• separate school

• primary school

• sunday school

What year was the last residential school closed in Canada?

• 1970

• 1979

• 1996

• 1981

How many indigenous languages are there in BC

• Over 50

• 12

• 23

• 5

What is the correct term used to describe the indigenous peoples of Canada?

• Aborigines

• Native American

• First Peoples

• Indians

What is the name of the Indigenous art form that often features

detailed designs and carvings on wood, stone and metal?

• Potlach art

• Haida art

• Inuit art

• Totemism

Which Totem animal is NOT commonly seen in the Totem poles

• bear

• deer

• dolphin

• raven

Which Canadian law once banned the potlatch ceremony among Indigenous peoples?

• The Indian Act

• The Cultural Preservation Act

• The Indigenous Ceremonial Law

• The Heritage Act

What is the significance of the raven in Indigenous mythology?

• It is considered a trickster and a creator

• It symbolizes peace and harmony

• It represents wisdom and knowledge

• It is a guardian of the underworld