Our Relationship with the Land and Water

Big Ideas

  • Everything is connected through the lands, waters, and all living things.
  • We have roles and responsibilities to look after the lands and waters.
  • The lands and waters sustain us and provide us with everything we need.
  • Indigenous knowledge systems and languages are connected to the land.

Let’s Explore

1. Watch the following videos:

Water is Life by Shannon Paul

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Kim Debassige Talks About the Land

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2. Consider the Following

How does this connect with what you learned about Chi-Naaknigewin?

Review the learning in Chi-Naaknigewin

3. Learn About Water Protectors and Land Defenders

Explore the learning resource about Water Protectors and Land Defenders.

View the Water Protectors and Land Defenders resource

Used with permission from Jodie Williams.

Teacher Slide Deck

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