Autumn Peltier: Fighting to Protect Canada’s Water

Instructions

Read the article concerning the activist you chose.
Take notes while viewing and reading the text in your student booklet.
Complete the activist’s character map (graphic organizer) on the next tab using the video and written text to help you collect evidence to justify your opinion.

*You can always change your mind and choose the other activist.

Description — Autumn Peltier, Photographer Linda Roy

Watch a Video

The Teen Fighting to Protect Canada's Water Meet Autumn Peltier

YouTube blurb : "She is the teen fighting to protect Canada's water — meet 13-year-old Canadian Autumn Peltier. She speaks bravely, confidently and passionately, and as a so-called water walker, Peltier pleaded with Justin Trudeau to protect Canada’s water. Now she is gearing up to speak at the United Nations for World Water Day."

Read an Article and Listen to a Podcast

Meet Autumn Peltier, Teen Water Warrior

Picture of Autumn Peltier — Autumn Peltier, Photographer Linda Roy

Takes Notes: Autumn Peltier

Are You Curious?

Find out how Autumn Peltier has inspired a young American artist. or This Indigenous Activist is Canada's Own Greta Thunberg.

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Complete Autumn Peltier's graphic organizer.

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                                        <div>How Can&nbsp;<b><i>Autumn Peltier</i></b>&nbsp;Inspire?</div>
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                                                    20px; font-weight: 800; ">Goals</p><div class="G1011a jarallax c_espacement-etroit bg_secondary " data-jarallax=" " data-speed="1.0 " style="margin-top: -15px; ">        <div class="container
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                                                    800; "></p>*&nbsp; Protect Canada's clean water<div>*Protect clean water ways for indigenous people</div><div>* Become a lawyer/ chief/ politician</div><p></p>    </section>        </div>                 </div>        <div class="container ">                    </div>    </div><section class="G1011 " data-version="0.1.1 " data-recit-block="2 " style=" ">    </section></section><section class="G1011 " data-version="0.1.1 " data-recit-block="2 " style=" ">    <div class="G1011a jarallax bg_grey
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                                                    <p class="G001 text-dark text-left" data-version="0.1.1" data-recit-block="2" style="font-family: ubuntu; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800;"></p>* Speaks publicly about Mother Earth and pollution<div>* Nominated for children's international peace prize in 2017</div><div>* Asked to speak around the world</div><div>* Spoke with the prime minister</div><div>* Spoke to world leaders at the United Nations (2019 Global Landscapes Forum)</div><div>* Participated in a Global Climate Strike</div><div>* Raised awareness for the environment/ climate change</div><br></section><section class="G1011" data-version="0.1.1" data-recit-block="2" style="">
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                                " style="font-family: ubuntu; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; "></p>* 4 station communities with polluted water<div>* Was verbally/ physically bullied by classmates</div><div>* Single mother = less money</div><div>* When 8 years old, boil-water advisory = can't drink water</div><p></p>    </section>        </div>                 </div>        <div class="container
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                                                            <div style="text-align: left;">- The planet is in danger and needs help</div><div style="text-align: left;">- We should fight for what we believe in</div><div style="text-align: left;">- We shouldn't let bullies affect us or get in our way</div>
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Cross Curricular Competency

To Exercise Critical Judgement.

"There's no way my newspaper would let me publish my opinion if it were not justified. Being able to justify my arguments forces me to refine my judgement and I think that is separates our publication to some of the wild accusations found online.

-Jiao Xung, columnist"

Did you know?

Just because we can justify an argument, doesn't make it right!

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Write your decision and its justification.

In your student booklet, enter your justification like you practised. Don’t forget to express how this person could be inspiring to secondary 4 and 5 students specifically.

Complete the following text with your justification.

<p><i><b>In the course of our unit dealing with inspiring personal stories, we have the opportunity to have a video conference with either Autumn Peltier or Xiuhtezcatl Martinez. For me, the most inspiring person we can invite for secondary 4 and 5 students is definitely Autumn Peltier, and here's why.</b></i></p><p><i><b>First of all, this young girl has already accomplished so much at such a young age. If you take a look at her history in public speaking, you will notice that she's brought awarenesss about the state of the planet to multiple important groups of people. For example, she got to speak with our prime minister, Justin Trudeau, and although she was very nervous and emotional, she managed to voice her concerns to this very important political figure. Speaking directly to someone with so much power can be intimidating, especially for a thirteen year old, but she still managed&nbsp; to show up face to face with him. Miss Peltier was also given the opportunity to speak to many other world leaders at the 2019 United nations Global Landscapes Forum. If you thought speaking to one political leader was hard, imagine talking to nearly 200 of them!&nbsp; Yet, Autumn stood her ground and succeeded once more at her craft. I believe that this is a huge showcase of her&nbsp; courage and one of the main reasons she is so inspiring for sec 4 and 5 students, because she shows us that we can accomplish great things despite our young age and limited ressources.</b></i></p><p><b><i>Second of all, this determined girl inspires with her dedication and hard work within the water protection and environmental communitees. Ever since she realised that not everyone has access to clean drinking water, Autumn has tried as best she could to find a solution to this problem, and her commitment to the climate fight has been recognised. For example, in 2017, this amazing young lady was nominated for the Children's International Peace Prize. Although she did not win this prize, the fact that her devotedness was acknowledged says a lot about how much her work has positevely impacted her field. With that in mind, I believe that this demonstrates how inspiring she can be to us as teenagers because it shows us how our work can be recognised no matter our age.</i></b></p><p><b><i>Third of all, Autumn Peltier inspires by her perserverance through the struggles and challenges of life. You would think that someone fighting relentlessly to save our planet would receive love and support from the people around them, but that isn't always the case. When she started her climate awareness journey, her classmates would often verbally, and sometimes even physically, bully her for her «silly interest». Although it did initially affect her, she managed to push through the mockery from her peers and still continued her craft. I believe that many kids and teenager tend to hold back from taking a stand by fear of jugment from their friends, but Miss Peltier's determination to continue fighting for what she believes in could inspire someone to come out of their shell and speak up about their beliefs.</i></b></p><p><br></p>

What's Next?

Now that you better how to write to support inspiring initiatives, and that you know what makes a person and their story inspiring for others, you are ready to take on your final task for this unit!

Continue to your final task!

English as a Second Language • 5e secondaire 2022-2023 - Douance

6.1 Autumn Peltier: Fighting to Protect Canada’s Water

Autumn Peltier: Fighting to Protect Canada’s Water

Instructions

Watch a Video

Read an Article and Listen to a Podcast

Are You Curious?

To Exercise Critical Judgement.

Did you know?

What's Next?

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6.1 Autumn Peltier: Fighting to Protect Canada’s Water

Autumn Peltier: Fighting to Protect Canada’s Water

Instructions

Watch a Video

Read an Article and Listen to a Podcast

Are You Curious?

To Exercise Critical Judgement.

Did you know?

What's Next?