How have the relations between First Nations (Metis) and Europeans shaped Canada?
The purpose of this project is to connect past events, relations, and government policies to the present. In what ways has Canadian history, specifically in regards to the First Nations and Metis communities, shaped society, social norms, current movements and events at the present?
You will be working in groups of four (each group will have a different topic) and will have five blocks in the Learning Commons to do research, take notes, and collaborate with your groups members to create a mini documentary or report about the current event/issue your group has chosen.
Here is a copy of the project: First Nations Current Events
Important information: Each group must cite a minimum of 4 sources; two must be from a database such as CPIQ, and two must be articles with First Nations/Metis perspectives.
Also, all group members must contribute to the research, but each group only needs to hand in ONE Works Cited. We have a lot of really helpful information for you on how to create an excellent Works Cited. Click on the link above (in the menu) called WORKS CITED, where you will find information on how to use Easybib, Works Cited samples, and more!! Please ask Ms. Parungao if you have any questions.
Timeline for the project:
April 3 – Learning Commons (Introduction and outline of project, selection of topics, information on creating a Works Cited, assigning roles in groups, start of research.
April 5 – Learning Commons (Research, note-taking, Works Cited)
April 9 – Learning Commons (Research, note-taking, Works Cited, and searching for visual information for project)
April 11 – Learning Commons (Completion of research, work on presentation)
April 15 – Learning Commons (Complete filming and editing of video, gathering and completing all materials that need to be handed in)
April 17 – Learning Commons or Classroom (location TBD) (In-class presentations)
Links for Research Topics:
1. 8th Fire Movement – Information from the 8th Fire website; Youtube video on First Nations Stereotypes
2. Idle No More – Information from the official Idle No More website
3. Nishiyuu Walkers’ Trek to Ottawa – News article about the Walk from Nunatsiaq Online
4. Federal Court declares Metis, non-status – Youtube video from NTD World News
5. Enbridge Pipeline First Peoples Perspectives – Article from the Huffington Post; Youtube video of the Red Lake Nation Blockade of the Pipeline
6. Reforming the Indian Act – News article from Macleans magazine; video from the CBC about ending the Indian Act
7. Assembly of First Nations – Official website of the Assembly of First Nations; A pledge from the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations
8. Aboriginal Land Claims – Article from CBC news about Land Claims; a video from the Province of BC regarding an agreement between the province and the Tla’amin Community in BC
9. Musqueam in Vancouver Defending Sacred Burial Sites – news article from Rabble.ca
10. Squamish First Nations Reservation and the 2010 Olympics – Information from Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada; Squamish Nation Pow Wow video
11. Highway of Tears – Article from Human Rights Watch about the Highway of Tears; video from CBC digital archives about the Highway of Tears; 89 page report – Those Who Take Us Away: Abusive Policing and Failures in Protection of Indigenous Women and Girls in Northern British Columbia, Canada.