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Civics

Learn how people make a difference in societies/Understanding role in society

Voting

Making Decisions

What can I do to make my community/society better?

Clarify own beliefs and values relating to matters of civic and political importance

How policies are developed

Learn about the different roles of Government

Foreign Affairs

Taxes

Approving and monitoring spending

Passing Laws

Understanding politics

Types of Government

Liberal

Democratic

Levels of Government

Municipal

Provincial

Federal

Community

Build positive relationships with diverse individuals and groups

Indigenous studies

Adopt leadership roles in your community

To learn about community

Immigration

Cultural Backgrounds

Ancestors

What is special about my community?

Where did I come from?

History

Understanding Canada's connection with the rest of the world

Challenges and responsibilities associated with Canada’s position in the world

Foreign Relations

Understand Canadian heritage and identity

Understand your role as an informed and global citizen

Early Eighteenth Century

World War I

Colonial North America

History of Canada

Aboriginal Peoples

First Nations

Metis

Inuit

Newcomers

French and English Canadians

Systemic racism on Indigenous individuals

Treaties

Residential School Systems

The Indian Act

Learn about significant events, developments and issues in the past

Inquiry

Communicate findings

Debates

Discussions

Evaluate information and evidence

Interpret Information

To gather and analyze information

Research

To ask questions