Unit 1: Learning Objectives
Key Understanding: Factors of diversity of Aboriginal nations of Canada.
Knowledge 
Students will:
describe the factors which affect identity.
illustrate how legal and political structures define Aboriginal peoples.
summarize the Métis struggle for the right to self define.
interpret the effects of imposed definitions on Indian and Métis peoples.
Values
Students will:
gain an appreciation of Aboriginal peoples as distinct and unique nations.
demonstrate respect for the perseverance of Aboriginal peoples to retain unique identities.
demonstrate respect for other points of view.
Skills/Processes
Students will:
locate information using a variety of sources.
work cooperatively and effectively in group situations.
practice oral presentation skills and reflective listening skills.
Key Understanding: Influences of worldview on daily life.
Knowledge
Students will:
describe how worldview shapes peoples lives.
analyze the role of Elders in the Aboriginal community as keepers of worldview.
identify and interpret how key values are transmitted in Aboriginal communities.
comprehend that there are diverse expressions of Aboriginal worldviews.
Values
Students will:
appreciate the role of Elders in expressing the Aboriginal worldview.
appreciate the diverse and common elements of Aboriginal worldviews.
explore the source of their own values.
Skills/Processes
Students will:
demonstrate capacity to implement appropriate protocol for interacting with Elders.
develop interpretation skills to determine statements of worldview and diverse perspectives.
Key Understanding: The basis of Aboriginal rights.
Knowledge
Students will:
define the concepts of Aboriginal rights, nation, sovereignty, and treaty.
explore how contemporary Aboriginal peoples negotiate for rights and self-determination.
assess the positions of Aboriginal leadership in both historical and contemporary times.
Values
Students will:
appreciate the diversity of perspectives relevant to Aboriginal rights.
develop respect for process in the negotiation of Aboriginal rights.
develop respect for the role of Aboriginal leadership in entrenching Aboriginal rights.
Skills/Processes
Students will:
further develop oral presentation skills.
read and interpret symbolic language in oral histories, speeches and legal documents.
locate data to support statements and paraphrase information.
examine issues from a variety of perspectives.
Key Understanding: The effects of Canada's expansionism of the 1800s.
Knowledge
Students will:
define the concept of confederation.
know the impacts of Confederation on the Métis peoples of the Red River Settlement.
know the impact of The National Policy on Aboriginal peoples.
Values
Students will:
appreciate the diversity of perspectives involved in the history of Canada during the 1800s.
recognize the historical basis for issues affecting Aboriginal and Canadian governments today.
Skills/Processes
Students will:
identify the main features of The National Policy and analyze the impact of it on Aboriginal peoples.
analyze and apply sections of The British North America Act, 1867 which relate to Aboriginal peoples.
analyze The British North America Act, 1867 as relevant to contemporary issues.
Key Understanding: The basis of Treaty rights.
Knowledge
Students will:
apply the understanding inherent in the oral tradition of the honour, sacredness and legality of a person’s word.
identify the major terms and conditions of the treaties made between First Nations and the Crown or Canadian Government
.
comprehend that the "spirit and intent" of the treaties includes both written and oral promises made during the treaty-making process.
synthesize the implementation of treaties within Canada
.
Values
Students will:
appreciate the negotiation skills and approaches used in treaty making.
develop respect for the spirit and intent of Canadian treaties.
Skills
Students will:
compare and contrast the language of treaties and oral histories.
analyze and apply protocols when accessing information from Elders, community people and community events.
apply planning and organizational skills.
Key Understanding: Interpretation and basis for interpretation of Aboriginal and treaty rights.
Knowledge
Students will:
illustrate the role of spirit and intent in interpreting the implementation of treaty rights.
interpret legal definitions of rights as compared with the spirit and intent of same rights.
be able to identify key facts and significance of selected landmark cases in determining Aboriginal and treaty rights.
Values
Students will:
appreciate differing points of view within a legal context.
value diversity within groups.
develop appreciation for Canadian treaties and what they symbolize.
Skills/Processes
Students will:
analyze selected case studies to identify their significance in determining Aboriginal and treaty rights.
practise group process skill in summarizing and presenting information.
