A look at how early globalization efforts (then known as Imperialism) shaped the world. This video then considers how we should respond to historical globalization. This excellent resource was created by an Alberta Teacher for Social Studies 10
A look at the impact of Imperialism on the Indigenous people of Turtle Island (the area that became North America). This excellent resource was created by an Alberta Teacher for Social Studies 10
This 13-minute video addresses the post-World War II breakup/collapse of European empires, particularly Africa and Asia. It describes some of the challenges of decolonization. Note: teachers may want to preview this video.
This 13-minute video explains European Imperialism in the 19th century, with a focus on Africa and Asia. Learn how these European countries managed to leverage the Industrial Revolution to build empires.
This documentary considers that, while the 13th Amendment to the US Constitution abolished slavery officially, an new industry of imprisoning black men for minor crimes has replaced it.
With the arrival of European newcomers, centuries of Indigenous traditions face sudden change, as France and England compete for a stronghold on this continent.
A new generation of rebels and entrepreneurs compete for the key to this land’s prosperity - it’s natural resources - while others fight to protect them. It’s an epic quest for treasure that shapes the country to this day.
“Where is Home?” is an eye-opening documentary film focused on homelessness and the complex social issues facing the city of Lethbridge, Alberta and many other communities across Canada. The film presents unique perspectives from many individuals
Students can virtually explore the ways in which human activity is permanently changing the Earth’s natural systems using augmented and virtual reality, interactive art, photography and film.
You can use this interactive map to see if there was a residential school in your community. Once you identify the school in your community, read the survivors' stories. The residential school system separated 150,000 Indigenous children from their families; the last one closed in 1996.
View video clips about Chinese immigration and the lives of new Chinese-Canadians. Scroll down to access additional videos and resources about the topic.
This excellent document explains the "Doctrine of Discovery" which was first proclaimed in Papal Bulls of the 1400s in Europe and was used to as the justification for colonial dispossession of lands.
This resource from Manitoba Education explores the history of the relationships between Indigenous peoples and French settlers in North America prior to 1763.
The collection includes a glossary of common Indigenous terms and information on Indigenous communities, languages, education, treaties and lands. One section is devoted to Truth and Reconciliation and residential schools.
A more detailed article about the Two Row Wampum Treaty between Dutch settlers and the Haudenosaunee. It is the basis of all treaty relationships in Canada.
