IN5.2
Analyze the evolution of Canada as a multicultural nation.
Indicators for this outcome
(a)

Describe Canada's historical and current demographics, including population numbers, age, and location.

(b)

Identify trends and challenges in Canada's demographics.

(c)

Differentiate between refugees and immigrants.

(d)

Explain what motivates newcomers to move to Canada (e.g., entrepreneurship, employment, family reunification, refuge, education, reputation as a good place to live).

(e)

Undertake an inquiry which compares the immigration policies and practices of the 19th century to those of the current era, and assess the results of those policies and practices.

(f)

Identify the goals of various ethnic and cultural advocacy organizations in Canada, including First Nations, Inuit, and Métis organizations, as well as organizations supporting new immigrants to Canada.

(g)

Identify the historic origins of a variety of place names in Canada, and investigate the reason for the naming.

(h)

Graphically display the country of origin of immigrants to Canada in the 19th and 21st centuries, and account for similarities and differences in the two eras.

(i)

Examine the Canadian government treatment of various groups of immigrants to Canada (e.g., Chinese immigrants in the 1800s, Japanese Canadians in the 1930s and 1940s, Eastern European immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th century).

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R041495
The Red Sash
A young Métis boy lives near the fur trading post of Fort William. His father spends the winter months as a guide leading voyageurs into the Northwest to trade for furs. At Rendezvous, the voyageurs paddle back to Fort William with their furs and the North West Company canoes bring supplies for the next season.
The young boy rows to a nearby island and hunts hare for the celebration. While at the island, a storm begins and a canoe carrying a gentleman from the North West Company is caught on the lake. The boy helps the canoe land and takes the gentleman to town in his canoe, earning the voyageur's red sash.
The book includes brief background information on Fort William and a glossary.
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $18.95
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R072238
A Bloom of Friendship: The Story of the Canadian Tulip Festival
Every spring, Ottawa bursts into colour from thousands of blooming tulips. Renaud describes the events that lead to the friendship between two countries in World War II. Photos, illustrations and military maps capture the friendship between Canada and the Netherlands.
This book was short listed for the 2006 Ontario Library Association Silver Birch Award.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $9.95
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R053348
For Every Child: The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in Words and Pictures
In the foreword, Desmond Tutu reminds us that all children have the right to be happy, to be healthy, to learn and to find security in adults that they can trust. Many children in the world do not have these rights, either due to war, famine, training as child soldiers or as refugees fleeing their homes. Fourteen rights are highlighted in the book with an illustration by an international artist.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $13.95
Record posted/updated: August 16, 2020
R102107
My First Métis Lobstick: A Story of Métis Life During the Voyageur Fur Trade Days
This illustrated book describes the tradition of the lobstick feast celebrated by the Métis people of Canada as told from the viewpoint of a Métis child born in 1820. The book reveals the importance of lobstick making and ceremony to the Métis community. The stories are written in English and Michif and are recorded in both languages on an audio CD included at the back of the resource.
Media and Formats : Book CD/DVD
Price : $15.00
Record posted/updated: June 15, 2022
R015670
Concentus Citizenship Education Resources. Grade 5: The Intentional & Explicit Teaching of Essential Citizenship Competencies
Students will continue their exploration of rules and societal order to the workings of the various governing systems in Canada, including First Nations and Métis governance and those patterned on the Westminster parliamentary systems. Students will extend their understanding of the impact of the differing levels of government and develop a greater understanding of the nature of the treaty relationships between the First Nations and Canada's federal government. Finally, students will examine the role of diversity and multiculturalism in the development of the Canadian personal identity.
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Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
free
canadiancontent
saskatchewancontent
fnmicontent
Record posted/updated: January 3, 2019
R039260
African Rhythms: Animated Stories for Children
African Rhythms is a collection of animated stories that explore various African cultural traditions.
•  Jump-up. Caribbean Carnival in Canada!
•  The Cora Player
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
free
canadiancontent
Record posted/updated: January 4, 2019
R100650
Saskatchewan Social Studies 5. Student Text
Saskatchewan Social Studies 5 has been custom published for Saskatchewan and has been developed by a team of Saskatchewan teachers. At the beginning of each unit, the Essential Question box sets the focus for the unit. The textbook provides opportunities for hands-on learning and engages students with My Story, Closer Look, Making a Difference and Looking Back activities.
•  Saskatchewan Social Studies 5. Teacher Resource with DVD
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $85.31
Record posted/updated: August 15, 2020
R049355
Hannah's Story
Hannah Taylor sees her first homeless person in Winnipeg at the age of five. Hannah constantly thinks and worries about the man - where is he staying and what he is eating. When Hannah turns eight, she establishes the Ladybug Foundation, Inc. Hannah speaks to politicians, business leaders, students and the media to raise awareness and funds to help feed and shelter the homeless. Hannah's message inspires young people and adults to work together to help others. Her foundation supports projects in Canada that touch the homeless or near homeless. Today, Hannah continues to spread her message across Canada and around the world. She is a role model as a young human rights activist.
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Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
free
canadiancontent
rovervideo
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R072167
Take Action - Make a Difference: A Social Studies Handbook
The authors provide seven action steps for young people to take action in order to make a difference in their local community or in the world. The seven action steps are clearly outlined with real-life examples of young people taking action. Each step includes colour illustrations, photographs and a skill power section that offers guidance in developing a brochure, writing a speech and other projects.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $17.32
Record posted/updated: August 15, 2020
R054577
Nelson InfoCanada Geographic Regions Series
This series of books examines Canada's geographic regions. Each book contains information on the location, climate, plants and animals, natural resources, First Nations people, settlers, food items, transportation, tourism and looking at the future. There are fact boxes, graphs, illustrations and "things to do" that extend student learning. Included in each book are a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
•  Nelson InfoCanada Geographic Regions Classroom Pack
•  The Appalachian Highland
•  The Arctic
•  The Canadian Shield
•  The Cordillera
•  The Great Lakes Lowland
•  The Interior Plains
•  The St. Lawrence Lowland
Media and Formats : Book
Price : Free
Record posted/updated: January 5, 2019
R021565
Community Ties
The Community Ties kit is part of the Take Action for Reconciliation series that introduces students to Indigenous cultures, perspectives and worldviews to promote the principles of reconciliation. The kit is composed of multiple copies of a student book and a teacher's guide that contains suggestions for enrichment and cross-curricular activities. The student books contain stories about Indigenous communities in Canada, highlighting the importance of strong families and communities.
Media and Formats : Kit
Topic : Truth and Reconciliation
Price : $385.00 (16-pack)
Record posted/updated: November 6, 2019