Exploring the effects of European/Aboriginal interactions on Aboriginal History, Identity, and Culture
Abstract
This resource pack takes students through the history of the interaction
between Canada’s Aboriginal people and European colonists. Students will appraise the
significance of Louis Riel from different perspectives, assess the authenticity of various
treaties and place the Oka Crisis into its historical context before making judgments. They
will also track the changes and constants in regards to Aboriginal title in the 20th century,
assemble causes and assess consequences of the reservation system in Canada, and consider
how to respond to past injustices in terms of residential schools.