recognize the importance of their continued participation in the political and electoral processes (1)
identify the structures and processes of the Canadian legal system and responsibilities (2)
recognize that all humans are born with inalienable rights as set out by the U.N. Universal Declaration of Human Rights and supported by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (2)
understand that societies are dynamic and change over time (2)
recognize the importance of their continued participation in civic processes (2)
examine how decisions are made in various contexts (3)
identify the structures of the Government of Canada and the Government of Nunavut (3)
recognize how power is distributed locally, regionally, and nationally (3)
apply critical thinking skills to analyze and deconstruct government policies from an historical perspective (4)
research and analyze a significant Canadian Conflict in terms of causes and consequences, continuity and change and historical perspective (5):
evaluate solutions to the conflict
consider and theoretically apply potentially better solutions, including those rooted in the Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit principles
express and defend the research and the results in the form of a written essay
present a summary of the research and results to the class
Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Students will:
recognize that all humans are born with inalienable rights as set out by the U.N. Universal Declaration of Human Rights and supported by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (2)
Federal/Provincial relations
Students will:
appreciate the history of how Inuit political leaders emerged and adapted and their accomplishments (1)
identify the structures and processes of the Canadian legal system and responsibilities (2)
identify the structures of the Government of Canada and the Government of Nunavut (3)
recognize how power is distributed locally, regionally, and nationally (3)
apply critical thinking skills to analyze and deconstruct government policies from an historical perspective (4)
Indigenous rights
Students will:
demonstrate understanding of the impact of Inuit contact with non-Inuit (1)
explain the process of assimilation/acculturation on Inuit culture and language (1)
appreciate the history of how Inuit political leaders emerged and adapted and their accomplishments (1)
understand the importance placed on restoring balance and harmony by traditional and contemporary Inuit society and processes used to accomplish this (2)
explore the IQ principle of Pijitsirarniq (serving) through the study of leadership in Nunavut and Canada (3)
demonstrate an understanding of the importance of Tunngavik in their lives, their community, their region and territory (3)
examine the consequences of the Residential Schools system using oral, visual and written material (4)
identify aspects of continuity and change in the story of residential schools (4)
analyze the concept of reconciliation through the use of oral, visual and written material and the roles of individuals, communities, institutions and governments in the reconciliation process (4)
identify strategies they could employ to help facilitate awareness and reconciliation in their communities (4)
research and analyze a significant Canadian Conflict in terms of causes and consequences, continuity and change and historical perspective (5):
evaluate solutions to the conflict
consider and theoretically apply potentially better solutions, including those rooted in the Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit principles
express and defend the research and the results in the form of a written essay
present a summary of the research and results to the class