Aboriginal Studies 30
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"Good Governance is perhaps the single most important factor in eradicating poverty and promoting development."
UN Secretary - General Kofi Annan
Key Topics:
Key Topics:
Aboriginal leaders often stress that their nations have the
inherent right to self determination.
Self determination allows for control over areas such as education, cultural preservation, economic development, and government.
Reconciliation in Canada (Teacher)
Opening videos which deal with the history between First Nations and the Canadian Government. The impact of intergenerational trauma in First Nation communities from being forced to attend residential schools. Twenty four years after the last residential school closed how are First Nations across Canada and the Canadian Federal government moving towards reconciliation.
The videos listed below are for you to gain background knowledge on the what happened to many First Nations in Canada and moving towards a better future of reconciliation with the Canadian Federal government.
Healing a Nation Through Truth and Reconciliation | Chief Dr Robert Joseph | TEDxEastVan
Canadian Federal Government Apology to First Nations
Alberta Curriculum
PROGRAM RATIONALE AND PHILOSOPHY RATIONALE The focal point of Aboriginal Studies 10–20–30 is the wealth and diverse nature of Aboriginal languages and cultures. The program of studies explores concepts within the students’ own unique context. It is intended to provide a conceptual framework for all learners to enhance understanding of the diverse Aboriginal cultures within their region, Canada and the world. The term “Aboriginal” refers to First Nations, Métis and Inuit.