Indigenous Peoples' Atlas of Canada

The Indigenous Peoples' Atlas of Canada giant floor map is a unique educational tool developed in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's calls to action. It offers a comprehensive exploration of Indigenous Peoples' past, present, and future in Canada. Developed with Indigenous organizations, the map is 8.5 by 11 meters and features layers of information on Indigenous histories and cultures. It is available for K-12 classrooms with a teacher's guide and lesson plans. Additional resources include a four-volume atlas, a land acknowledgment app, and more. Educators are encouraged to engage with local Indigenous communities to foster meaningful discussions.

What was the primary motivation behind developing the Indigenous Peoples' Atlas of Canada giant floor map?

• To replace traditional educational resources

• To create a new political map of Canada

• To respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's calls to action

• To promote tourism in Canada

Which organizations collaborated with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society to develop the map?

• National Film Board of Canada

• Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

• Assembly of First Nations, Métis National Council, Inuit Tapirit Kanatami, and INSPIRE

• Canadian Tourism Commission

What is the size of the Indigenous Peoples' Atlas of Canada giant floor map?

• 10 by 12 metres

• 6 by 9 metres

• 5 by 7 metres

• 8.5 by 11 metres

What do the vibrant colors on the map represent?

• Various Canadian wildlife

• Major cities in Canada

• 12 Indigenous language families

• Different provinces of Canada

What kind of information can be found on the map?

• Borders of historic and modern-day treaties, residential schools, and Indigenous regions

• Locations of Canadian national parks

• Major Canadian highways

• Popular tourist attractions

How long can schools borrow the giant floor map for educational purposes?

• Four weeks

• One week

• Two weeks

• Three weeks

How many lesson plans are included with the map?

• 10

• 15

• 17

• 20

In how many languages are the map and its resources offered?

• Three

• One

• Four

• Two

What additional resources are available to extend learning beyond the classroom?

• A collection of Indigenous music

• A series of documentaries

• A virtual reality experience

• A four-volume atlas set, a land acknowledgement app, a website, a poster map, and articles in Canadian Geographic magazine

What does the Royal Canadian Geographical Society encourage educators to do to enhance learning?

• Host cultural festivals

• Visit local museums

• Connect with local Indigenous communities, organizations, and groups

• Organize field trips to national parks