"indigenous peoples are central to the Canadian context, and it is important to infuse their knowledge into the learning experiences of all students. The intentional integration of Indigenous knowledge in Hands-on Social Studies helps to address the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (2015), particularly the calls to "integrate Indigenous knowledge and teaching methods into classrooms" (Action 62 and "build student capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy and mutual respect" (Action 63).

Introduction to Hands-on social studies, grade 6 -- The Hands-on social studies assessment plan -- Heritage and Identity: communities in Canada, past and present -- People and environments: Canada's interactions with the global community -- Appendix: Image banks.