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World Views and Aspirations of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Communities
in Canada, Grade 11, College (NBV3C)
This course explores the diverse knowledge, world views, and aspirations that shape the actions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals and communities in Canada. Students will examine the historical and contemporary context of those beliefs, values, aspirations, and actions, including the impact of colonization and decolonization. Students will explore the factors that shape world views to develop an understanding of how acknowledging diverse cultures, values, and ways of knowing contributes to truth, reconciliation, and renewed nation-to-nation relationships. Students are also given the opportunity to develop their own problem-solving strategies to build mutual understanding related to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit world views and aspirations.
Prerequisite: Grade 10 First Nations, Métis, and Inuit in Canada, Open, or Grade 10 Canadian History since World War I, Academic or Applied
World Views and Aspirations of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Communities
in Canada, Grade 11, Workplace (NBV3E)
This course explores the diverse knowledge, world views, and aspirations that shape the actions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals and communities in Canada. Students will examine issues of identity facing individuals and communities with respect to changing relationships with the land, nature, one another, and Canada. Students will explore their own world and others’ world views, and the factors that shape world views over time, to develop an understanding of how traditional and contemporary beliefs and values influence the aspirations and practices of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities. Students are given the opportunity to develop further understanding about the impacts of colonization and how reconciling diverse knowledge, world views, and aspirations contributes to a call for societal understanding.
Prerequisite: Grade 10 First Nations, Métis and Inuit in Canada, Open, or Grade 10 Canadian History since World War I, Academic or Applied or the Grade 10 locally developed compulsory credit (LDCC) course in history
Contemporary Indigenous Issues and Perspectives in a Global Context,
Grade 12, University/College (NDW4M)
This course examines global issues from the perspectives of Indigenous peoples. Students will explore the depth and diversity of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and knowledge. Students will consider how diverse Indigenous communities persevere despite current global environmental and economic trends, and will investigate topics such as identity, social justice, human rights and abuses, spirituality, resilience, and advocacy for change.
Prerequisite: Any Grade 11 University, University/College, or College Preparation course in First Nations, Métis, and Inuit studies, Canadian and world studies, or social sciences and humanities
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