{"id":1098,"date":"2021-12-02T13:57:59","date_gmt":"2021-12-02T21:57:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/nalaatsi\/?page_id=1098"},"modified":"2025-09-13T09:55:32","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T16:55:32","slug":"unit-3-the-historical-legacy-contemporary-issues","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/nalaatsi\/bc-first-nations-studies-12\/unit-3-the-historical-legacy-contemporary-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"Unit 3 &#8211; The Historical Legacy &#038; Contemporary Issues"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-kvsrenui-b14b1a8d1309cb34ed77f54b3001e83d main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-1098'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-kvts73l9-5069c3f9577187b1bd412032baaef222 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" >\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-1098'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-10fws-54b4c7ae7c62872606a75579c7ae33e2\">\n#top .flex_column.av-10fws-54b4c7ae7c62872606a75579c7ae33e2{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-10fws-54b4c7ae7c62872606a75579c7ae33e2{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_column.av-10fws-54b4c7ae7c62872606a75579c7ae33e2{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-10fws-54b4c7ae7c62872606a75579c7ae33e2 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_section  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  no-padding first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-kvtr0g61-93931998f2578653f48c4f8e3c21c8c6 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Unit 3 &#8211; The Historical Legacy &amp; Contemporary Issues<\/span><\/h1>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1099 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/nalaatsi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2021\/12\/louis-riel-graphic-novel.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"546\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/nalaatsi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2021\/12\/louis-riel-graphic-novel.jpg 625w, https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/nalaatsi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2021\/12\/louis-riel-graphic-novel-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 546px) 100vw, 546px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Unit 3 looks at the historical legacy of colonialism in BC, contemporary issues facing Indigenous people in BC, as well as M\u00e9tis\u00a0history and some of the specific issues facing M\u00e9tis people today.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ACTIVITY 1:<\/strong> The M\u00e9tis people represent a distinctive group in BC (and Canada). Metis history is both fascinating and an integral part of Canadian history. Today there are thriving M\u00e9tis communities and populations all across Canada. Central to M\u00e9tis culture are the M\u00e9tis sash and the infinity flag (see the image below):<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>The infinity symbol represents the coming together of two distinct and vibrant cultures, those of European and indigenous North America, to produce a distinctly new\u00a0<\/em><em>culture, the\u00a0M\u00e9tis. The flag symbolizes the creation of a new society with roots in both Aboriginal and European cultures and traditions. The sky blue\u00a0<\/em><em>background of\u00a0<\/em><em>the flag emphasizes the infinity symbol and suggests that the\u00a0M\u00e9tis\u00a0people will exist forever<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For an introduction to the origins of the M\u00e9tis people, take a look at this website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ictinc.ca\/blog\/the-metis-nation-a-battered-but-unbroken-people\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">T<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ictinc.ca\/blog\/the-metis-nation-a-battered-but-unbroken-people\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">he Metis<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ictinc.ca\/blog\/the-metis-nation-a-battered-but-unbroken-people\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0Nation.<\/a>\u00a0Also refer to pages 161-65 in your textbook for an overview of Metis history.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1103 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/nalaatsi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2021\/12\/metis-bnr.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"872\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/nalaatsi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2021\/12\/metis-bnr.jpg 872w, https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/nalaatsi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2021\/12\/metis-bnr-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/nalaatsi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2021\/12\/metis-bnr-768x192.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/nalaatsi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2021\/12\/metis-bnr-705x176.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 872px) 100vw, 872px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In point form, answer the following questions:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>What are the origins of the M\u00e9tis people?<\/li>\n<li>How is the M\u00e9tis nation distinct from other Indigenous groups?<\/li>\n<li>What was the Northwest Resistance (also referred to as the Northwest Rebellion)? What was the aftermath of the resistance? (2-3 points)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>ACTIVITY 2:<\/strong> As you\u2019ve learned, the legacy of colonialism continues to have a profound impact on Indigenous people in Canada. The cultural reawakening and revitalization we\u2019re seeing across Turtle Island speaks to the immense strength and resiliency of Indigenous people. While progress has been made in many areas there are still enormous challenges. Colonization Road is an excellent short documentary that explores colonization and its legacy. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymotion.com\/video\/x6vuqcd\">Access the documentary here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1679\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/nalaatsi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2023\/08\/cr-300x126.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"479\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/nalaatsi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2023\/08\/cr-300x126.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/nalaatsi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2023\/08\/cr-1030x432.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/nalaatsi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2023\/08\/cr-768x322.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/nalaatsi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2023\/08\/cr-1536x645.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/nalaatsi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2023\/08\/cr-1500x630.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/nalaatsi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2023\/08\/cr-705x296.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/nalaatsi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2023\/08\/cr.jpeg 1930w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 479px) 100vw, 479px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sit back, relax, and take in this documentary. Complete these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/nalaatsi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2021\/12\/colonization-road-questions.docx\">Colonization Road Questions<\/a>\u00a0as you watch, (or after you watch if you prefer). Point form is fine.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>ACTIVITY 3:<\/strong>\u00a0Contemporary challenges. Refer to pages 150-156 in your textbook.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>What are the \u201cRules of Exclusion\u201d and how do they affect status? (2 points)<\/li>\n<li>\u201cGoverning Communities\u201d \u2013 how is the European model of governance different than traditional First Nations approaches? Name 2-3 ways.<\/li>\n<li>Choose two of the health-related struggles facing First Nations people in BC and list 2-3 points about each.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1105 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/nalaatsi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2021\/12\/native-land.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"296\" height=\"196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/nalaatsi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2021\/12\/native-land.jpeg 449w, https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/nalaatsi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2021\/12\/native-land-300x198.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 296px) 100vw, 296px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>ACTIVITY 4:<\/strong> Given the history of colonization, as well as ongoing injustices, many Indigenous people in BC (and the rest of Canada) have a conflicted relationship with Canada. This often finds expression during Canada Day celebrations. Check out this BuzzFeed article\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/ossiemichelin\/dear-canada-its-not-me-its-you?utm_term=.hoPAPOlR0E#.enOQMVBPA6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dear Canada, It\u2019s Not Me, It\u2019s You<\/a><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019d like you to answer (in a short paragraph): do you agree with the attitudes expressed in this article? Are you proud to be Canadian? Or is your relationship with this country, like Ossie\u2019s, more complicated?<\/p>\n<hr style=\"margin: 30px 0; clear: both;\" \/>\n<p><strong>ACTIVITY 5:<\/strong>\u00a0Now it\u2019s your turn to become an expert on an issue that affects Indigenous people in BC today. Below is a list of possible topics. Choose\u00a0<strong>2<\/strong>\u00a0of the issues below. (If there is an issue you are passionate about run it by me, you are not limited to the topics listed below).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Language Revitalization<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Reconciliation (in BC &amp; Canada)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Conditions on Reserves in BC<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Land Claims in BC<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>The Issue of Alcohol in Indigenous Communities (refer to Harold R Johnson)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Overrepresentation of Indigenous Children in the Foster Care System<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Justice System (ie. prisons)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women &amp; Girls<br \/>\n<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your task is to create a PowerPoint presentation for both of the topics you choose. This is a fairly open-ended assignment, but aim for somewhere in the area of 10-12 slides. Visuals are encouraged, as well as short video clips. 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