March 28
First Peoples Self Governance
Intro – videos from MOODLE:
- Chanie Wenjack
- Residential Schools
Using the resource links from MOODLE, answer the following questions; upload your work to your BLOG by Friday:
- What are some examples of areas that Canada’s First Peoples may exercise self governance over?
- In regards to control over activities of First Peoples communities, what does the Court require that the community/group must prove in order to be granted self governance over that activity?
- What is the importance of Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982?
- What is the importance of UNDRIP?
- What are some issues/criticisms with how Canada is addressing First Peoples Governance? Describe two.
- What does the concept of Truth & Reconciliation mean? What might be some additional ways we can move forward meaningfully towards this goal in how we do things in school?
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