Factors that sustain and challenge the identities and worldviews of indigenous peoples. Sample topics:
- Factors that challenge the identities and worldviews of indigenous peoples:
- disconnection from traditional territories and cultural teachings
- evolution of a sense of indigeneity
- impact of residential schools and modern education
- stereotypes and institutionalized racism
- legislation (e.g., Indian Act, Bill C-31, enfranchisement)
Responses to inequities in the relationships of indigenous peoples with governments in Canada and around the world. Sample topics:
- United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (Framework for Reconciliation)
- national organizations
- local and regional indigenous organizations
- modern treaties and self-government
- Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples
- Indian Residential Settlement Agreement
- Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
- disputes over land rights and use (e.g., Oka, Ipperwash, Gustafsen Lake)
- Metis status and rights (e.g., Daniels case)
- advocacy and activism