Classroom Activity #3: Critical Thinking
Anishinaabe Giizhigad on June 6 and National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21
(Grades 6-8)
Classroom Activity Ideas:
- Listen to the first three minutes of the video for the History of National Indigenous Peoples Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tfpswUBezM
Source: CBC Kids News - Listen to Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe talk about Anishinaabe Giizhigad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRvXii7uvaA
Source: Anishinabek Nation - Read and discuss the timelines below (reference the PDF document).
Discussion Question: Why is it important that both days are celebrated?
