Description
Indigenous Life in Canada: Past, Present, Future: Racism and Stereotypes is part of a set of 32-page books by Coast2Coast2Coast and published by Beech Street Books. Designed for elementary students from grades 4 to 7 the books offer an introduction to Indigenous life in Canada in the past, present and future. The content consultant for Racism and Stereotypes is Dennis McPherson, band member of Couchiching First Nation and Associate Professor of Indigenous Learning, Lakehead University. Over six chapters the racism and stereotypes are discussed as follows: Chapter 1: Discrimination, Racism, and Stereotypes; Chapter 2: Historical Background; Chapter 3: Cultural Appropriation; Chapter 4: Healthcare; Chapter 5: Discrimination in the Justice System and Workplace; Chapter 6: Moving Forward. This book contains simply written text illustrated with maps, charts, images and photos. Each book has brief sidebars of additional information about a topic as well as suggested framing questions to assist students in critical thinking. Includes an index, information about the author, additional resources and a glossary. Leveled Guided Reading: V. Recommended.