Sept 22 2025 Sept 30 Day of Reconciliation Sept 30 & Thanksgiving Oct 13 2025 Lesson: understanding history/culture - cultural appropriation/colonization/reconciliation

Attendance

Note: Lock Down Drill Review.

Silent Read 15 min 

*Sept 30 2025 Day of Reconciliation Sept 30 & Thanksgiving Oct 13 2025.

Terms: - Students to take notes: Quiz Friday! Sept 26

What is Cultural Appropriation?

The use of a people's traditional dress, music, cuisine, knowledge and other aspects of their culture, without their approval, by members of a different culture.  

What is colonization? 

In Canada, colonization occurred when a new group of people migrated to North America, took over and began to control Indigenous Peoples. Colonizers impose their own cultural values, religions, and laws, make policies that did not/do not favour Indigenous Peoples.

What is reconciliation?

Reconciliation is the process of developing a respectful relationship between Indigenous and settler (i.e. non-Indigenous) people across Canada. It’s about working together to overcome the devastating effects of colonization.

How do Indigenous Peoples in Canada View Thanksgiving -View Video: 6 min.

Class Discussion Questions: Pair Work. 

Understanding History: How does the history of Thanksgiving change the way we usually think about the holiday? 

Celebrating Culture: In what ways can Indigenous communities take back Thanksgiving to highlight their own traditions and values? What special foods or customs could be included to honor Indigenous culture and gratitude?

Cultural Appropriation vs. Appreciation: Iserhoff talks about food appropriation related to Thanksgiving. How can we tell the difference between appreciating another culture’s food and taking it without giving credit, especially during important holidays?

Journal Work: Create a supportive drawing/sketch regarding how we (settlers) can celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday in a more thoughtful way based on what we’ve learned today? 

*Be ready to discuss please.