Ontario Grade 11 NBV3E World Views and Aspirations of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Communities in Canada (Grade 11, Workplace Preparation)
Chapters: 4
1. A. Research and Inquiry Skills
A1 Exploring · A2 Investigating · A3 Processing Information · A4 Communicating and Reflecting
- Indigenous Peoples in Canada: From Ancient Nations to Reconciliation – Canada's Constitution names three groups of Indigenous peoples: First Nations, Inuit and Métis (about 1.8 million people, 5% of the population, in 2021). They lived on the land for more than 10,000 years, with their own nations, languages, laws and trade. After contact in the 1500s came the fur trade, alliances and treaties (Two Row Wampum, Royal Proclamation 1763, Numbered Treaties 1871–1921). The Indian Act (1876) and residential schools (1883–1996) tried to assimilate Indigenous peoples and caused deep, lasting harm. From the 1960s, Indigenous people won back rights: the vote (1960), the Calder case (1973), Section 35 of the Constitution (1982), Nunavut (1999), land claims and self-government. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (2008–2015) gave 94 Calls to Action. Today Indigenous voices lead in politics, law, art, literature and media.
- World Views and Aspirations of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples – A world view is the set of beliefs and values through which a group sees the world: ideas about land and nature, relationships, knowledge, values, and spirit and time. Many Indigenous world views share ideas such as the interconnection of all living things, respect for land and water, learning from Elders through oral tradition, and responsibility to future generations. Yet First Nations, Métis and Inuit are three distinct peoples with many nations, languages and traditions. Their aspirations today include self-determination, language revival, land and water rights, community-led education, good health and reconciliation. Research on these topics must use Indigenous sources, respectful terms and honest citation.
2. B. Understanding and Respecting World Views and Cultural Diversity
B1 The Concept of World View · B2 First Nations, Métis, and Inuit World Views · B3 Cultural Awareness Skills and Strategies
- World Views and Aspirations of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples – A world view is the set of beliefs and values through which a group sees the world: ideas about land and nature, relationships, knowledge, values, and spirit and time. Many Indigenous world views share ideas such as the interconnection of all living things, respect for land and water, learning from Elders through oral tradition, and responsibility to future generations. Yet First Nations, Métis and Inuit are three distinct peoples with many nations, languages and traditions. Their aspirations today include self-determination, language revival, land and water rights, community-led education, good health and reconciliation. Research on these topics must use Indigenous sources, respectful terms and honest citation.
- Indigenous Peoples in Canada: From Ancient Nations to Reconciliation – Canada's Constitution names three groups of Indigenous peoples: First Nations, Inuit and Métis (about 1.8 million people, 5% of the population, in 2021). They lived on the land for more than 10,000 years, with their own nations, languages, laws and trade. After contact in the 1500s came the fur trade, alliances and treaties (Two Row Wampum, Royal Proclamation 1763, Numbered Treaties 1871–1921). The Indian Act (1876) and residential schools (1883–1996) tried to assimilate Indigenous peoples and caused deep, lasting harm. From the 1960s, Indigenous people won back rights: the vote (1960), the Calder case (1973), Section 35 of the Constitution (1982), Nunavut (1999), land claims and self-government. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (2008–2015) gave 94 Calls to Action. Today Indigenous voices lead in politics, law, art, literature and media.
3. C. Colonization and Decolonization
C1 Colonialism and Colonization · C2 Decolonization, Resilience, and Social Change
- Civics and Government: How Citizens and Governments Work Together – Civics is the study of how people govern themselves and how citizens take part. In a democracy, power comes from the people, who choose representatives in free elections. Government has three branches: the legislature makes laws, the executive carries them out and the judiciary checks they follow the constitution. Most countries also have levels of government (local, state or provincial, national), each with its own jobs. A law starts as an idea, becomes a bill, is debated and voted on, and gets final approval. Citizens have rights, such as free speech and voting, and responsibilities, such as obeying laws and respecting others. Active citizens stay informed, vote, volunteer and work peacefully for change.
- Indigenous Peoples in Canada: From Ancient Nations to Reconciliation – Canada's Constitution names three groups of Indigenous peoples: First Nations, Inuit and Métis (about 1.8 million people, 5% of the population, in 2021). They lived on the land for more than 10,000 years, with their own nations, languages, laws and trade. After contact in the 1500s came the fur trade, alliances and treaties (Two Row Wampum, Royal Proclamation 1763, Numbered Treaties 1871–1921). The Indian Act (1876) and residential schools (1883–1996) tried to assimilate Indigenous peoples and caused deep, lasting harm. From the 1960s, Indigenous people won back rights: the vote (1960), the Calder case (1973), Section 35 of the Constitution (1982), Nunavut (1999), land claims and self-government. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (2008–2015) gave 94 Calls to Action. Today Indigenous voices lead in politics, law, art, literature and media.
4. D. Reclamation and Reconciliation
D1 Reclaiming Traditional Beliefs, Values, and Customs · D2 Truth, Reconciliation, and Renewal · D3 Aspirations and Social Action
- Indigenous Peoples in Canada: From Ancient Nations to Reconciliation – Canada's Constitution names three groups of Indigenous peoples: First Nations, Inuit and Métis (about 1.8 million people, 5% of the population, in 2021). They lived on the land for more than 10,000 years, with their own nations, languages, laws and trade. After contact in the 1500s came the fur trade, alliances and treaties (Two Row Wampum, Royal Proclamation 1763, Numbered Treaties 1871–1921). The Indian Act (1876) and residential schools (1883–1996) tried to assimilate Indigenous peoples and caused deep, lasting harm. From the 1960s, Indigenous people won back rights: the vote (1960), the Calder case (1973), Section 35 of the Constitution (1982), Nunavut (1999), land claims and self-government. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (2008–2015) gave 94 Calls to Action. Today Indigenous voices lead in politics, law, art, literature and media.