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Elijah Harper, Shannen Koostachin, Jeannette Corbière Lavell, Ovide Mercredi, Mary Simon; the Assembly of First Nations [AFN], the Native Women’s Association of Canada, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, the Métis National Council, Idle No More)
Sample questions: “What factors led to the creation of the AFN in 1982?” “What trends
do you see with regard to activism among Indigenous women and youth during this period? What factors do you think have con- tributed to the increased involvement of these groups in advocating for Indigenous peoples?”
F3.3 analyse actions taken by Indigenous individ- uals, communities, and/or organizations during this period in response to some developments that have had or could have a negative effect
on the environment (e.g., the response to the Mackenzie Valley and/or Northern Gateway pipelines; logging at Grassy Narrows; a golf course development at Sun Peaks; fracking at Elsipogtog; the Alberta oil sands projects; Bill C-45, 2012; pollutants in the Aamjiwaang First Nation community), and explain how these responses are related to Indigenous identities and self-determination
Sample questions: “What actions have some Indigenous individuals and groups taken to draw attention to activities that may be causing environmental damage? How effective have these strategies been in drawing widespread attention to environmental issues in Canada?” “Why are Indigenous communities in the North particularly concerned about develop- ments that will result in higher greenhouse
gas emissions?”
F3.4 describe some significant issues, trends, and developments in the arts and popular culture in Canada that are relevant to Indigenous peoples during this period, including the cultural con- tributions of some Indigenous individuals, and explain how these developments/contributions reflect and enhance First Nations, Métis, and Inuit identities (e.g., with reference to individuals such as Shirley Cheechoo, Norval Morrisseau, Alanis Obomsawin, Daphne Odjig, Kellypalik Qimirpik, Rita Joe, Richard Wagamese; develop- ments such as the creation of the imagiNATIVE Film and Media Arts Festival, the Indigenous Music Awards, the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network, Arnait Video Productions, Qaggiavuut Arts Society; more diverse roles for Indigenous actors; increased access to Canadian and global markets for Indigenous artists; increased attention to and respect for Indigenous cultural contributions in Canadian society)
Sample questions: “Do you think that the inclusion of Indigenous award categories
in national award ceremonies has changed perceptions of Indigenous contributions to Canadian culture?” “Why do you think the first solo exhibition featuring a First Nation artist at the National Gallery of Canada took place over 120 years after the gallery was founded? How would you assess its significance?” “What support is available to Indigenous entrepreneurs looking to start a new venture in the arts and entertainment sector?”
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