The Canadian Reader Issue 3

An Award for Courage

Internet Connections (p. 12)

1. Learn more about this news story:

• https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/young-courage-award-camden-scribe-9.7314272 

2. See Camden Scribe receiving his award:

• https://www.instagram.com/reel/DclAmBqKneQ/ 

3. Watch Camden Scribe perform a traditional dance at the Calgary Stampede:

• https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2031800204128843 

4. Find out more about the Young Courage Award:

• https://youngcourageaward.ca 

5. Visit the Raoul Wallenberg Academy’s official award page: 

• https://raoulwallenberg.se/young-courage-award/?utm_source=chatgpt.com 

6. Explore 100 things you can do to make a difference:

• https://raoulwallenberg.se/app/uploads/2018/10/100-listan-english.pdf 

Canada's Clothing Crisis

Internet Connections ( p. 20 )

1. Read more about this news story:

• https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/why-more-clothes-donated-to-charity-are-going-in-the-garbage-9.7307128
• https://www.thecooldown.com/green-business/thrift-stores-canada-donated-clothes-dump/ 

2. Learn about Fashion Takes Action:

• https://www.fashiontakesaction.com 

3. Explore the 7 R’s of Sustainable Fashion:

• https://www.fashiontakesaction.com/7rs 

4. Want to learn sewing basics? Check out these resources:

Sewing Basics for Kids: 

• https://www.instructables.com/Sewing-basics-for-kids/

How to Sew a Button for Beginners: 

• https://teachbesideme.com/life-skills-how-to-sew-a-button/

How to Fix Your Clothes: 

• https://modern-mending.com/clothing/how-to-teach-kids-to-fix-their-clothes/ 

5. Try these upcycling and recycling ideas for old T-shirts:

• https://www.bonfire.com/blog/what-to-do-with-old-t-shirts/
• https://www.marthastewart.com/what-to-do-with-old-t-shirts-11708626
• https://www.shinyhappyworld.com/2011/03/beanbag-toy-snakes-free-pattern.html 

6. Find out about the life-cycle of a T-shirt:

• https://youtu.be/BiSYoeqb_VY?si=vE5TnEykL7QDfLw7 [6:03]

7. Check out what happens to some unwanted or donated clothes:

• https://metrovancouver.org/repair-and-rewear/unwanted-clothes-life-cycle
• https://www.brushmable.com/blogs/mable-lifestyle/what-really-happens-to-donated-clothes-the-hidden-journey-no-one-talks-about?srsltid=AU7gw4UkvSsrPrI0rSaT049e5A5630n3zQiXzP2iMA26na7IGbQVFR43  

A Twenty-Dollar Symbol

Internet Connections (p. 28)

1. Learn more about this news story:

• https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/bank-of-canada-king-charles-new-bill-9.7330784
• https://globalnews.ca/news/12046322/new-20-dollar-bill-king-charles-iii-unveiled-canada/

2. Explore the accessibility features of the new $20 bill:

• https://www.bankofcanada.ca/banknotes/audience-specific-resources/blind-and-partially-sighted/

3. Have a closer look at the features of all Canada’s bank notes:

• https://www.bankofcanada.ca/banknotes/5-polymer-note-security-features/
• https://youtu.be/bgllf-WkrPA?si=4jMjRNWFTECShaJj

4. Discover other bank note series (past, present, and future):

• https://www.bankofcanadamuseum.ca/complete-bank-note-series/

Teacher's Corner (p. 28)

1. Image of the new $20 bill:

• https://www.gg.ca/en/activities/unveiling-20-bank-note

2. Teaching with the vertical $20:

• https://www.bankofcanadamuseum.ca/2026/09/teaching-with-the-vertical-20/