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new ones; they offer a way to pass on Indigenous knowledge to
younger people; it’s a chance to share Indigenous culture with
non-Indigenous people; they offer a way to acknowledge and
showcase songs and dance.)

Intellectual (Respond) Success Criteria, Assessment
• See the Achievement Chart on pages 34 to 35 of The Ontario
Curriculum (2018) Social Studies Grades 1 to 6, History and
Geography Grades 7 and 8; link on weblinks list
• Student self-assessment
• Observation
• Student questions and wonderings for further learning

Spiritual (Reflect) Consolidation and Debrief

Closing Circle: Capture student voice and reflections for
next task
Prompting Questions:
In 1884, the government changed the Indian Act to ban traditional
Indigenous ceremonies. This meant that the regalia, dances, songs, art,
and crafts that were part of powwow were not allowed.
• How do you think Indigenous peoples felt when they couldn’t
practise their traditions? What impact would this have?
• In what ways do powwows keep tradition and culture alive?

Differentiated Instruction

• Students who struggle with writing can record their thoughts
using technology (Google Read and Write; worksheets can be
uploaded to Google Docs)
• Students would benefit from pre-teaching vocabulary necessary
for developing an understanding of this lesson
• Provide charts (with vocabulary) for students to refer to during
discussions and during writing

Cross-Curricular Ideas

Health and Physical Education:
• Contact Christian Island Elementary School to see if your class can
attend the annual student powwow.
• Use some of the dance videos for Daily Physical Activity (DPA) or
for a movement break for students.
• Invite an Indigenous dancer to your school to demonstrate
their skills.

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