Lighting the 8th Fire

Who is the host of 8th Fire: Indigenous in the City?

• Wab Ken

• Wab Canoe

• Wab Kinew

• Wab Kennew

What is the First Nations prophecy called that says now is the time for all people to come together and build a new relationship?

• Reconciliation

• The Eight Fire

• The Indigenous Movement

• The Canadian Unity

What percentage of urban Canadians have little or no contact with Aboriginal peoples?

• 25%

• 33%

• 50%

• 75%

What is the fastest growing population in Canada?

• Immigrants

• Senior Citizens

• Indigenous Youth

• Millennials

What is one of the main reasons why Aboriginal kids join gangs?

• Lack of parental guidance

• They want to rebel against their families

• They are forced to join by gang leaders

• They are influenced by negative environments and lack of opportunities

What was the purpose of residential schools in Canada?

• To provide education for Indigenous children

• To assimilate Indigenous children into European culture

• To promote Indigenous languages and cultures

• To improve the living conditions of Indigenous families

What is one of the negative effects of residential schools on Indigenous families?

• Improved relationships between parents and children

• Preservation of Indigenous languages and cultures

• Increased sense of identity and pride

• Devastation and trauma

What is one of the ways in which the Canadian government tried to erase Indigenous narratives?

• Promoting Indigenous art and culture

• Acknowledging Indigenous land rights

• Supporting Indigenous education

• Forcing assimilation and displacement

What is one of the reasons why Indigenous people choose to live in cities?

• To escape poverty and violence

• To reconnect with their traditional lands

• To access better education and opportunities

• To isolate themselves from non-Indigenous people

What is one of the biggest stereotypes about Indigenous people in Canada?

• Highly educated

• Hardworking

• Alcoholics and drug addicts

• Wealthy