The Provincial Government is expanding resources for educators to commemorate Confederation 75 within the K-12 curriculum.

Lessons are now available on the K-12 professional development site for teachers www.k12pl.nl.ca in English and French and are available to cover a range of topics for K-12 curriculum:

• Canada A-Z
• Our Classroom Museum
• I Am Canada
• More Alike than Different
• The Province in Confederation
• Historical Exploration of Confederation
• Our Charter Rights
• Cultural Showcase: Exploring Canada’s Diversity

In partnership with the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, Confederation 75 educational resource packages will be offered to schools. In addition, Confederation 75 scholarships will be presented to 75 Grade 12 students in the province.

To support ongoing professional learning opportunities for educators, and complementing commemorations for the 75th anniversary of Confederation, the inaugural professional development and learning opportunity for educators focused on democracy, governance and citizenship will take place in St. John’s from November 25 to 27, 2024. Further information is available on the House of Assembly website, including the application form. The deadline to apply is October 20, 2024.

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“Our province has a rich and colourful culture and it is important that government provide enriched resources for our educators. All students will have the opportunity to learn more about Newfoundland and Labrador’s vibrant history and its path before, during and since Confederation. I encourage educators to take advantage of these curriculum tools to benefit our students.”
Honourable Krista Lynn Howell
Minister of Education

“The Confederation 75 learning resources are a key legacy project of our Confederation 75 commemorations. They will enable K-12 students across Newfoundland and Labrador to better understand and appreciate our province’s unique democratic history. This project also provides our youth with a foundation to potentially explore, and engage in, democracy and governance later in their lives.”
Honourable Steve Crocker
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation

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Learn more
K-12 Professional Learning – Celebrate 75

House of Assembly and the Departments of Education and Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation Partner to Offer Professional Development Opportunity for Educators

Today Marks the 75th Anniversary of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Confederation with Canada

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