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Activity Kit: The Battle of Hill 70

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Kaitlyn Merriman

The First World War was a pivotal moment in Canadian history,  considered by many to have played a large role in defining the early Canadian identity. However, introducing WW1 to Students can be a challenging feat; the horrific nature of … Continue reading →

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March New Titles: A Mixed Bag

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Sarah Morelli

Homophobia in the Hallways: Heterosexism and Transphobia in Canadian Catholic Schools by Tonya D. Callaghan  Catholic schools, despite the religious affiliation, receive public funding in Canada. Because of this, Catholic schools are beholden to civil, not church law. Despite this, according … Continue reading →

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February New Titles: Strong Women

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Kaitlyn Merriman

February has been been a chilly one, so let’s take some time to warm-up our hearts and minds with some great reads! Have you heard of the psychology study that came up with thirty-six questions designed to make you fall in … Continue reading →

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Featured Activity Kit: Super Big Boggle

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Sarah Morelli

Are you looking for a way to build your students’ vocabulary in a fun, interactive (and somewhat noisy) way? Then look no further than Super Big Boggle! This game puts brains to the test to see who can come up … Continue reading →

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Refugee Awareness Week 2019

Posted on February 20, 2019 by Chelsea Humphries

Refugee Awareness Week is back at the OISE Library! RAW is an initiative led by OISE graduate student Henry Ssali and the African Alumni Association as part of Black History Month. The event began in 2018, bringing the plight of … Continue reading →

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