The study of Heritage and Citizenship in Grade 6 focuses on the distinct cultures, both past and present, of Aboriginal peoples in Canada, and on the early European explorers.
Students describe the role of the environment in shaping Aboriginal cultures.
They examine the interactions between Aboriginal peoples and European explorers at the time of their first contact, and they learn how the early explorers contributed to the development of Canada. They also study the origins of concerns related to Aboriginal peoples and determine their present social, political, and economic conditions. This site provides students with information about Canada's native peoples as well as links to other related sites. This page provided ideas for communities to use to celebrate Citizen and Heritage Week in February 1999. Appreciation of the contributions of Aboriginal and European settlers forms a basis for some activities.