Instructions:
Teacher leads a discussion with students about what the Indigenous law of water is. Métis Knowledge Keeper Candace Lloyd from Cross Lake Island, Saskatchewan and Sault St. Marie, Ontario shared with QUILLS her understanding of the Law of Water. These understandings are expressed in Law of Water.pdf. Teachers should review this source prior to facilitating the discussion. A key understanding to focus on is, what goes on to the land will end up in the water.
“Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it.
Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves.” ~ Chief Seattle 1854
- Students refer to the worksheet Law of Water Activity.pdf to research a list of contaminants that are commonly found in the local water supply.
- Students go to a local grocery store to examine and record ingredients in personal care products. If this is not possible, students can take photos of the ingredients in products they have at home. Students can refer to the following resource when making their video: https://rb.gy/yzrd5
