“Challenging Canadian Identity”
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Authors
Rogers, Shannon
Clancy, Erin
Maxwell, Leah
Thomas, Joshua
Date
2017-05-09
Type
other
Language
en
Keyword
Montreal Massacre , Oka , Land Right Conflicts , Indigenous Peoples in Ontario , Deinstitutionalization , Kingston Penitentiary , Huronia Regional Centre , Gulf War , NAFTA , The Afghanistan War , 9/11 , G20 Summit , Idle No More , Indigenous Peoples , Social Media , Charter of Rights and Freedoms , Truth and Reconciliation Commission
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Abstract
We chose the curriculum unit of 1982-Present in the Grade 10 Introduction to
Canadian History course because it is often one that we have seen neglected in our
experience as students and Teacher Candidates. Since the course spans a long period
of time, many teachers do not leave sufficient time or run out of time for this area of the
course, meaning that this unit is often absent or rushed. We chose to create resources
and lesson plans for this unit so that we could bring attention to many events and issues
that would help students understand Canadian History to the present.
The central theme of our unit is “Challenging Canadian Identity” because many of
the topics explored in the period of 1982 - Present have repercussions that challenge
the stereotype or “typical” Canadian identity. We feel that exploring these topics will
allow students to develop the skills necessary to look at themselves as Canadians
through multiple lenses, therefore also developing their own multi-faceted identities as
responsible Canadian citizens. We want the students to understand that there is not one
cohesive “Canadian identity” and we want them to have the skills to be able to
challenge the generally accepted norms.
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“Challenging Canadian Identity”