The Road to Reconciliaton: Bringing the 94 Calls to the Middle Years Classroom

Presentation by Jacqueline Cleave with words from École Laura Secord School students Sawyer Hilland and Taylor Williamson

Hosted by Canada’s History Society

 — Posted July 14, 2022
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Canada’s National History Society was honoured to present the 14th Canada’s History Forum and to bring together educators, Indigenous leaders, researchers, and community members for a conversation about truth and reconciliation. Featuring award-winning educators and researchers from across Canada, this event highlighted community-based projects that exemplify meaningful and tangible acts of reconciliation.

This presentation by Jacqueline Cleave was part of the 14th Canada's History Forum, “Called to Act: Truth, Reconciliation, and Collaboration,” on June 4, 2022.

Elementary teacher Governor General's History Awards Winner Jacqueline Cleave led a project to make the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s ninety-four calls to action more accessible to younger learners. Working together over a two-year period, students in three classes explored the calls to action, researched the issues they address, and then rewrote them in child-friendly language.

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