Chapter 5's reading, "A Mother to a Teacher," is an anonymous letter written by an Indigenous mother to her child's teacher.The letter tries to educate the non-Indigenous teacher about her child's culture, language, way of life, and method of learning.What is the mother's letter an act of resistance to?

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The mother's letter is an act of resistance to assimilation policy, which aimed to erase Indigenous cultures and force assimilation into the dominant white culture. The mother is advocating for her child's right to maintain their language, culture, and identity within the school system, which was not traditionally prioritized or respected under assimilation policies.

Chapter 5's Reading, "A Mother to a Teacher," Is an Anonymous