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Grades 10-12 Lesson 6: The Tale of Neskantaga

Grades 10-12 Lesson 6: The Tale of Neskantaga

“For more than 20 years we haven’t been able to drink water from our taps or bathe without getting rashes. Water is a basic human right, and it should not have taken this long to provide the people of Neskantaga with access to safe drinking water.” – Neskantaga Chief Wayne Moonias
Neskantaga First Nation in Northern Ontario has the longest-standing drinking water advisory of any First Nation in Canada. Two decades ago, their water-treatment plant (which was then only a couple of years old) broke down – never to run again, and this means that the water could be contaminated with any number of bugs that pose threats to human health. This affects the daily lives of the over 340 residents of this First Nation.

Grade Five Thematic Unit: Unit Scope and Introduction

Grade Five Thematic Unit: Unit Scope and Introduction

he purpose of this unit is to provide students with an opportunity to learn about water and how it is viewed from an Aboriginal perspective. Water is a sacred element.

Grade Seven Thematic Unit: Unit Scope and Introduction

Grade Seven Thematic Unit: Unit Scope and Introduction

The purpose of this unit is to provide students with an opportunity to learn about water and how it is viewed from an Aboriginal perspective. Water is one of the four sacred elements; the other three are Earth, Wind, and Fire. Water is extremely important as all forms of life are unable to exist without water.

Grade Eight Thematic Unit: Foreigners Invade Your Country Simulation

Grade Eight Thematic Unit: Foreigners Invade Your Country Simulation

Students will be able to understand what it is like for a foreign nation to take over their homes and territory. Students will be able to simulate situations and defend their positions with other group members.

Grade Nine Thematic Unit: Introduction and Directions

Grade Nine Thematic Unit: Introduction and Directions

Students will be able to review various case studies regarding water issues of First Nations people. Students will be able to identify water issues within the media and provide the classroom with current events and facts regarding water in their area. Students will monitor media outlets for current events regarding water (floods, river flows, tsunami, etc.).

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