The term ‘Indian’ appears in both books to describe First Nations people. Why was this word commonly used?

Explorers thought they found India when they arrived in North America.

What is Circle Justice?

Indigenous justice system that focuses on reconciliation.

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1
An extremely distressing event that creates a lasting emotional response is called:
Abandonment
Depression
Trauma
Abuse
2
An important aspect of many Indigenous belief systems is:
Helping the community
Connection to language
Familial bonding
Connection to the land
3
When people are influenced by historic events that have caused consistent challenges in their family, this is called:
Familial turmoil
Oppression
Systemic abuse
Generational trauma
4
The term ‘Indian’ appears in both books to describe First Nations people. Why was this word commonly used?
Explorers thought they found India when they arrived in North America.
The language barrier created a misunderstanding.
'Indian' was a way to purposefully disrespect Indigenous people.
The Canadian Government mandated the use of that term.
5
What is Circle Justice?
A system that asks the offender to pay back the victim.
A system that punishes young people by banishing them.
A jury proceeding where they sit in a circle.
Indigenous justice system that focuses on reconciliation.
6
Both Cole and Saul are struggling to understand their _________:
Family
Identity
Environment
Language
7
What does the term 'Zhaunagush' mean?
Horse
White man
Water spirit
Old talk
8
What does the term At.óow mean?
Something that you inherit
Something that you take
Something that you lose
An animal spirirt
9
In both books, ______________ is considered beneficial to Saul and Cole, for similar reasons.
Separation
Forgiveness
Hockey
Banishment
10
Cole harms his classmates to avoid his problems. Saul’s parents use alcoholism to do the same. These are examples of:
Depression
Healing
Denial
Escapism

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