Optional: Learning Objectives
Key Understanding: A major aim of Native Studies is to develop personal and cultural awareness in all students through a focus on contemporary Canadian issues.
Knowledge 
Students will:
interpret the elements of personal and cultural awareness, appreciation and respect.
justify the development of improved personal and cultural awareness.
relate cross cultural principles to personal and cultural interaction.
Values
Students will:
develop respect for the discipline of Native Studies and its place in their personal education.
value the importance of personal and cultural awareness.
develop capacity for cross cultural competencies.
Skills/Processes
Students will:
seek a variety of perspectives when focusing on contemporary Canadian issues, inclusive of Aboriginal peoples.
develop competency to think critically, to evaluate based upon criteria and to reserve .
continue to develop social, personal and cultural knowledge and skills.
Key Understanding: Native Studies promotes the development of sensitivity and understanding of the diverse elements of Aboriginal knowledge.
Knowledge
Students will:
demonstrate understanding of the concepts of worldview, philosophy, and Aboriginal knowledge.
analyze how worldview affects relationships and way of life.
evaluate the impact of Aboriginal knowledge and worldview upon contemporary issues in Canada.
Values
Students will:
appreciate the personal and cultural relevance of worldview.
demonstrate respect for protocol involved in seeing knowledge in the areas of worldview, philosophy, and Aboriginal knowledge.
develop awareness of personal and cultural factors in determining worldview.
Skills/Processes
Students will:
gather, interpret and reflect upon information from a variety of sources.
creatively and critically examine the influence of worldview on culture.
practice the process of collecting oral history interviews by adhering to local procedures and protocols.
Key Understanding: There is tremendous diversity in the identity of Aboriginal peoples.
Knowledge
Students will:
illustrate the diversity of Aboriginal peoples in Canada.
identify criteria for determining appropriate terminology such as language, culture, and geographical location.
Values
Students will:
appreciate the diversity of Aboriginal peoples in Canada.
develop respect for the rights of individuals to define themselves.
appreciate the factors affecting identity of Aboriginal peoples in Canada.
Skills/Processes
Students will:
distinguish between categories of identity of Aboriginal peoples in Canada.
locate the diverse Aboriginal nations, and other relevant data in a wide variety of sources including maps.
demonstrate ability to apply factors of identity to improving self- understanding.
analyze the impact of imposed identity on Aboriginal peoples in Canada.
Key Understanding: Aboriginal people continue to make numerous positive contributions to Canada.
Knowledge
Students will:
demonstrate an openness to viewing contributions of Canadian Aboriginal peoples.
identify criteria for evaluating contributions and apply these to a range of Aboriginal examples.
demonstrate understanding of the effects of stereotyping, while becoming competent in identifying and refuting stereotypes.
Values
Students will:
appreciate the numerous contributions of Aboriginal peoples to Canada
.
demonstrate willingness not to pre-judge, but to base judgment on knowledge.
develop a personal commitment to harmonious relationships with others.
Skills/Processes
Students will:
gather and evaluate information from a variety of sources.
develop further ability for self-expression and communication.
develop competencies for positive cross cultural interactions and relationships.
Key Understanding: Native Studies provides a focus on five interrelated topics which potentially impact ALL Canadians.
Knowledge
Students will:
analyze the influence of contemporary issues in Canada.
demonstrate insight into the concept of interconnectedness.
identify key issues to focus on during this course of study.
Values
Students will:
appreciate the interconnected nature of contemporary issues.
demonstrate respect for the influence of worldview upon contemporary issues.
demonstrate concern for the effects of contemporary issues on all Canadians.
Skills/Processes
Students will:
gather and evaluate information from a variety of sources.
apply understanding of contemporary issues to diverse groups of people.
practice identifying connections between people and contemporary issues.
