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Overall Expectations and Related Concepts of Historical Thinking
Big Ideas*
Framing Questions*
D: Canada, 1945–1982
D1. Social, Economic, and Political Context: describe some key social, economic, and political events, trends, and developments in Canada between 1945 and 1982, and assess their significance for different individuals, groups, and/or communities in Canada, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals and communities (FOCUS ON: Historical Significance; Continuity and Change)
Canadian society experienced major changes during this period, as a result of a variety of national and international social, cultural, and political factors .
What impact did international politics and movements during this period have on the quality of life of people in Canada?
Why do times of change lead to both conflict and cooperation?
What factors contributed to the development of social movements in Canada during this period?
In what ways did colonialist government policies continue to have an impact on First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals and com- munities during this time?
Which event or develop- ment during this period made the most significant contribution to the develop- ment of identities in Canada? What criteria can we use to make that judgement?
D2. Communities, Conflict, and Cooperation: analyse some key experiences of and interactions between different communities in Canada, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities, as well as interactions between Canada and the international community, from 1945 to 1982 and the changes that resulted from them (FOCUS ON: Continuity and Change; Historical Perspective)
Although this period was marked by conflict and tensions, both nationally and internationally, Canada also participated in cooperative ways in the international community .
D3. Identity, Citizenship, and Heritage: analyse how significant events, individuals, and groups, including Indigenous peoples, Québécois, and immigrants, contributed to the development of identities, citizenship, and heritage in Canada between 1945 and 1982 (FOCUS ON: Historical Significance; Cause and Consequence)
This was a time of major transformation in identities in Canada .
E: Canada, 1982 to the Present
E1. Social, Economic, and Political Context: describe some key social, economic, and political events, trends, and developments in Canada from 1982 to the present, and assess their significance for different groups and communities in Canada, including First Nations,
Métis, and Inuit communities (FOCUS ON: Historical Significance; Continuity and Change)
National and international cultural, social, economic, political, and technological changes since 1982 have had a major impact on people in Canada .
What impact have changing demographics had on different groups in Canada since 1982?
What impact has regionalism had on Canada and on identities in Canada?
Why have people in Canada become more aware of the impact of hundreds of years of colonialist policy on Indigenous individuals and communities? What actions have individuals and communities been taking to change this colonial relationship?
Which individuals or groups made the greatest contribution to heritage in Canada during this period? How can we measure that contribution?
E2. Communities, Conflict, and Cooperation: analyse some significant interactions within and between various communities in Canada, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities, and between Canada and the international community, from 1982 to the present, and how key issues and developments have affected these interactions (FOCUS ON: Continuity and Change; Historical Perspective)
Historical factors continue to influence interactions and relationships between different groups, communities, and governments in Canada .
E3. Identity, Citizenship, and Heritage: analyse how various significant individuals, groups, organizations, and events, both national and international, have contributed to the development of identities, citizenship, and heritage in Canada from 1982 to the present (FOCUS ON: Historical Significance; Cause and Consequence)
Various social and political developments and events, as well as cultural icons, have had an impact on the development of heritage in Canada in these years .
* See page 14 for a discussion of the purpose of big ideas and framing questions.
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