We learned so much from Goota, an Inuit and guest speaker, today. She shared pictures, artifacts, stories and food. Be sure to ask your child what kind of food they got to try today. You can also ask them about:-traditional housing in the summer and the winter
-tools
-how they make a fire
-how they carry their children/babies
It was a very insightful presentation. She also touched on residential schools and told the students that children were separated from their parents and sent off to schools. They were told never to speak Inuktitut or talk about their traditions. This is a part of our Canadian history and it was presented in a language appropriate to grade 2. Having said that, I would highly encourage you to ask your child about the presentation and see if they have any questions. Some questions that might prompt some discussions:
What's one thing you learned about the Inuit culture?
What would be a challenge living in the arctic?
What's something interesting you saw or heard today?
Do you have any other questions about Inuits or the presentation you heard today?
-tools
-how they make a fire
-how they carry their children/babies
It was a very insightful presentation. She also touched on residential schools and told the students that children were separated from their parents and sent off to schools. They were told never to speak Inuktitut or talk about their traditions. This is a part of our Canadian history and it was presented in a language appropriate to grade 2. Having said that, I would highly encourage you to ask your child about the presentation and see if they have any questions. Some questions that might prompt some discussions:
What's one thing you learned about the Inuit culture?
What would be a challenge living in the arctic?
What's something interesting you saw or heard today?
Do you have any other questions about Inuits or the presentation you heard today?
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