1. What is an historical wrong?
-A "historical wrong" refers to an event or action in the past that is widely regarded as unjust, immoral, or harmful. Historical wrongs often have lasting impacts on societies, cultures, and individuals, leading to ongoing struggles for justice, reparations, and reconciliation. Acknowledging these wrongs is important for understanding history and addressing their consequences in the present.
2. Provide an example of an historical wrong.
This can include acts such as slavery, colonization, genocide, discrimination, or violations of human rights. Canadian examples include internment, Chinese head tax and Residential schools to name a few.
3. Provide two topics or central ideas that affect Canadian identity.
-demographics, culture, social change, politics, economics, science and technology, social media, international involvement
4. In a senate committee meeting (our simulation) what is the purpose of this meeting?
-to bring witnesses and experts forward around creating legislation
5. When considering ethical judgements what is important to remember?
-understanding both sides perspectives at the time
