Dr. Michael Calvert
Assistant Superintendent, South Allegheny School District, Pennsylvania
Been using Humy in his district since 2024
“We enjoyed the program last year and used it frequently.”
Collection · 26 AI figures
Canadian
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26 AI figures for this unit, including Tecumseh, Kenojuak Ashevak and Louis Riel. Share one link and students choose who to talk to.
Featuring Tecumseh, Kenojuak Ashevak, Louis Riel and 23 more
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- Figures
- 26
- Students join
- With a link
- Grading
- None, open exploration
Collection
PreviewCanadian
- TecumsehChat with Tecumseh
- Kenojuak AshevakChat with Kenojuak Ashevak
- Louis RielChat with Louis Riel
- Nellie CournoyeaChat with Nellie Cournoyea
- Alanis ObomsawinChat with Alanis Obomsawin
- Mary SimonChat with Mary Simon
- +20 more figures
The 26 figures in this collection
Tecumseh
Shawnee leader and warrior.
Kenojuak Ashevak
Renowned Inuit artist known for her prints and drawings.
Louis Riel
Leader of the Métis people and founder of Manitoba, Canada.
Nellie Cournoyea
A Canadian politician, who served as the sixth premier of the Northwest Territories from 1991 to 1995
Alanis Obomsawin
Prominent Indigenous Canadian filmmaker and activist.
Mary Simon
Canadian diplomat and politician.
Murray Sinclair
Canadian judge and politician known for leading the Indian Residential School Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Shawn A-in-chut Atleo
Canadian First Nations leader and former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations.
George-Étienne Cartier
Prominent Canadian statesman and Father of Confederation.
George Brown
George Brown is a historical figure who was a prominent Canadian politician and one of the Fathers of Confederation.
Sir John A. Macdonald
The first Prime Minister of Canada.
Gabriel Dumont
Métis leader and rebel during the North-West Rebellion in Canada.
Thomas D'Arcy McGee
Irish-Canadian journalist and politician, advocate for Canadian Confederation.
Hector Langevin
Prominent Canadian politician and key figure in the creation of the Canadian Pacific Railway.
Samuel Leonard Tilley
One of the Fathers of Confederation in Canada.
Charles Tupper
Canadian politician and politician briefly served as the sixth prime minister of Canada for two months.
Alexander Galt
Canadian politician and one of the "Fathers of Confederation.
Joseph Howe
Canadian journalist and politician known for his advocacy for freedom of the press.
Leonard Birchall
Royal Canadian Air Force officer known for his role in alerting Allied forces about a Japanese fleet during World War II.
Billy Bishop
Top Canadian flying ace of World War I.
Sir Robert Borden
Canadian lawyer and politician who served as the eighth Prime Minister of Canada during World War I.
Tommy Prince
One of Canada's most decorated Indigenous soldiers.
Arthur Currie
Canadian military commander during World War I.
Albert Bandura
Renowned psychologist known for his work on social learning theory and self-efficacy.
Francis Pegahmagabow
Indigenous Canadian soldier and sniper.
Andrew McNaughton
Canadian military leader and engineer.
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What educators are saying
Jacob Chisom
World and American History, Monticello High School, Arkansas
Been using Humy in his classroom since 2024
“My students say it’s a welcome change of pace. I’m not a fan of the “sage on the stage” model, so I try to incorporate research-oriented and self-paced activities. With Humy, students have to take charge of their learning. They’ve become more adept at critical thinking, forming better questions, and improving their reading comprehension. The interview feature has been my go-to tool. I create assignments where students must ask historical figures a set number of questions, then summarize the responses to ensure they’re truly absorbing the material. This approach lets them actively explore the past rather than passively consuming information.”
Roger Campbell
7th-grade World History, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Been using Humy in his classroom since 2024
“Humy has helped me bring historical figures, sometimes long past, to life. When my students interact with these figures in real-time, it eliminates some of the perceived “ancient” characteristics of my curriculum. This has shifted my students’ thinking away from viewing history as abstract or irrelevant. Real-time interactions make historical figures relatable, even allowing students to ask off-topic questions that help put historical lives in a more relevant context for 13-year-olds. The feature I use the most is the interview feature. After teaching a topic, most recently Gandhi and Joan of Arc, I have the students ask pointed, focused questions. We practice good conversation techniques beforehand, teaching them to listen (or read) carefully and formulate thoughtful follow-up questions rather than just interrogating. It helps students practice effective conversation skills.”
Dr. Michael Calvert
Assistant Superintendent, South Allegheny School District, Pennsylvania
Been using Humy in his district since 2024
“We enjoyed the program last year and used it frequently.”
Jacob Chisom
World and American History, Monticello High School, Arkansas
Been using Humy in his classroom since 2024
“My students say it’s a welcome change of pace. I’m not a fan of the “sage on the stage” model, so I try to incorporate research-oriented and self-paced activities. With Humy, students have to take charge of their learning. They’ve become more adept at critical thinking, forming better questions, and improving their reading comprehension. The interview feature has been my go-to tool. I create assignments where students must ask historical figures a set number of questions, then summarize the responses to ensure they’re truly absorbing the material. This approach lets them actively explore the past rather than passively consuming information.”
Roger Campbell
7th-grade World History, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Been using Humy in his classroom since 2024
“Humy has helped me bring historical figures, sometimes long past, to life. When my students interact with these figures in real-time, it eliminates some of the perceived “ancient” characteristics of my curriculum. This has shifted my students’ thinking away from viewing history as abstract or irrelevant. Real-time interactions make historical figures relatable, even allowing students to ask off-topic questions that help put historical lives in a more relevant context for 13-year-olds. The feature I use the most is the interview feature. After teaching a topic, most recently Gandhi and Joan of Arc, I have the students ask pointed, focused questions. We practice good conversation techniques beforehand, teaching them to listen (or read) carefully and formulate thoughtful follow-up questions rather than just interrogating. It helps students practice effective conversation skills.”
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Who is in this collection?
26 AI figures: Tecumseh, Kenojuak Ashevak, Louis Riel, Nellie Cournoyea, Alanis Obomsawin, Mary Simon, Murray Sinclair, Shawn A-in-chut Atleo and 18 more. Each one has its own page on Humy.
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