Introduction to the concept of legacy

1. Legacy

2. What is a Legacy?
• A legacy is the spiritual or physical
properties (possessions) that one leaves
behind for future generations. It is what a
person(s) is best known for and can be
either good or bad

3. My family legacy
What have you inherited from your family?
Genetics
Possessions
Memories
Relationships

4. Think of your extended family
Draw your family tree
Go back as far as you can!

5. Canada is a land of immigrants. Probably
your family originally comes from England,
Scotland, Poland, Ukraine…Find out where
your roots are!
Are you first/second/third….generation Canadian?

6. Genetic
information
Look at you!
Who do you take
after? (physically
& personally
speaking)

9. Think of objects some of your family members have given to you,
especially those that were already in your family (jewels, books,
objects, etc.)

10. Do research on your family
name (do you have a coat of
arms?)
Find the meaning of your name
& ask your parents why you
were named like that (a family
member? A literary character?)

11. My family legacy
What have you inherited from your family?
Genetics
Possessions
Memories
Relationships
TASK: MY FAMILY LEGACY TO ME

12. TASK: MY FAMILY LEGACY TO ME
Build a chest, a quilt, a poster board, a book, a flag,
a coat of arms, etc. that represents what your family has left you
Be creative and choose something that represents your family. E.g.: If all of you
have a common hobby, go for it. Say you all love dirt bikes, make a template
and use it as your background to present your information!
YOU MUST INCLUDE (AT LEAST) THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
-your family tree
-origin and meaning of your name & family name
-your roots in Canada
-Genetics (which physical and emotional traits you have inherited)
-Memories (some of the most important ones, both happy & sad)
-possessions (choose something valuable & explain its significance)

14. PLACE
NAMES
TOTEM
POLES

15. First Nations’ totem poles stand as
tribute to the legacy of our indigenous
peoples.

18. TASK: FIRST NATIONS’ LEGACY IN CANADA

19. PROJECT: MAKE A TOTEM POLE WITH THE LEGACY THAT YOUR FAMILY
HAS LEFT YOU
-Materials: toilet paper rolls (or paper tower or aluminum paper rolls)

20. •A paper towel tube
•Crayons, tempera paint, or markers
•Brown construction paper (a few sheets)
•Scissors
•Tape, White glue
•2 popsicle sticks (optional)
Supplies needed:

22. How to create a Time Capsule
A time capsule is a way to
communicate the present day to
the future

23. • Select a container:
• To store it inside, at home : a shoebox,
bin, or old suitcase might be quite
adequate.
• If you plan to place the time capsule
outdoors or bury the time capsule, you will
have to choose a container that is very
waterproof and weatherproof.

24. • Collect the objects to go in your time
capsule.
• Objects for time capsules need not be of
high monetary value.
• Choose things that reflect the spirit of the
present. What is unique about today?
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