Summer Learning Journey Week 2 Day 4

Week 2: I have a Dream

Day 4: Indigenous Rights

Activity 1: Guiding Principles

Activity 2: Celebrating Diversity

The Maya People

1. Some people keep track of the days in their sacred calendar in order to to time rituals and celebrations.
2. A man watches the sun and the stars to know when to plant.
3. There are old cities buildings that were constructed to be placed in a line with the sun, moon and stars.

Ainu People

1. In Japan, there are not many opportunities for people to be exposed to Ainu language and culture.
2. Between 1871 and 1876, the Japanese government forced the Ainu to be Japanese citizens without their permission. 
3. The Ainu language was forbidden and the people were forced to speak Japanese.

Activity 3: Wise Words

One of my best friends (Sia) is one of the many role models that I look up to, she is a role model to me because I know that she goes through rough times but she still gets back up again and continues to be happy as she always is. She is also a role model to me because she is always strong to me and she is a lovely person. 

Sia’s Advice:

I think that for all those you want to follow their dreams all you have to do is keep going, try your best, work had and never give up. Always be positive and remember that you can do anything with God.