Komagata Maru Apologies

This lesson plan explores the impact of an apology for historical wrongs on a community.

 

Komagata Maru Apologies

This lesson plan explores the impact of an apology for historical wrongs on a community. Students will investigate a brief summary of the Komagata Maru episode and then delve deeper into the importance of an apology by the Canadian government for historical wrongs and what that means for a community

Focus Questions.

  • What are the facets of an effective apology?

  • Who judges if an apology is satisfactory?

  • Why is it important to publicly recognize historical wrongs?

  • Has the Canadian Government done enough to address the historical injustice of the Komagata Maru?

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Komagata Maru
(Lesson Plan)

Courses + Big Ideas

Social Studies 9

  • Disparities in power alter the balance of relationships between individuals and between societies.

Social Studies 10

  • Historical and contemporary injustices challenge the narrative and identity of Canada as an inclusive, multicultural society

Social Justice 12

  • The causes of social injustice are complex and have lasting impacts on society

First People’s Principles of Learning

  • Learning takes patience and time

 
 

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