Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls - Social Studies Project
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Description
Explore the symbolism of red dresses and red hands in our communities, shedding light on the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) epidemic in North America. Through this resource, students will conduct research on missing women, gaining insight into the alarming rates of violence against Indigenous women and girls. Delving into this sensitive topic, the project addresses difficult themes of murder and crime, making it suitable for grades 7 and above, ideal for middle and high school students.
Page 1: MMIWG Lesson Plan
Page 2: What is MMIWG handout
Page 3: Rates of Violence, British Columbia
Page 4: Women's Memorial March, Canadian National Inquiry
Page 5: How can we learn more?, what can we do?
Page 6: The Red Press Project, The Red Hand
Page 7: MMIWG Bios
Page 8: MMIWG Bios
Page 9: MMIWG Bios
Page 10: MMIWG Research Project instructions
Page 11: MMIWG Research Project questions
Page 12: MMIWG Research Project questions - answer key
Page 13: MMIWG Biography card (option one)
Page 14: MMIWG Biography card (red dress)
Page 15: MMIWG Biography card (red hand)
Page 14: Red Hand cutout example
Page 16: Red Hand cutout (Honouring MMIWG)
Page 17: Red Hand cutout (example)
Page 18: Red Hand printables (smaller shape)
Page 19: Red Dress printables
Other Social Studies resources:
94 Calls to Action Research Project
All About Canada's Indian Act
Canada's Residential Schools
Indigenous Veterans Day Interactive Poppy
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