{"id":1146,"date":"2021-12-03T12:27:15","date_gmt":"2021-12-03T20:27:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/nalaatsi\/?page_id=1146"},"modified":"2025-09-13T09:57:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T16:57:07","slug":"unit-1-identity-terminology-moving-beyond-stereotypes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/nalaatsi\/english-first-peoples-12\/unit-1-identity-terminology-moving-beyond-stereotypes\/","title":{"rendered":"Unit 1: Identity, Terminology, &#038; Moving Beyond Stereotypes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-4gbudh-85152a72a3407b05dc7aa7bc3e5b9292 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-1146'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-216eud-fd47313fc9064d33da03d39daf4833a9 '   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-1146'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-39epdh-820cb5e1f1c3a667023d2f908ed3501f av_one_full  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_section  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-kwqsqdk8-3823a74cef2c8f14d763ceac0dc9a325 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1 class=\"entry-title\">Unit 1: Identity, Terminology, &amp; Moving Beyond Stereotypes<\/h1>\n<hr \/>\n<p>In this first unit, we are going to explore what terms like \u2018Aboriginal\u2019, \u2018First Nations\u2019, and \u2018Indigenous\u2019 mean, and how these terms have evolved over time. After looking at the language we use when talking about Indigenous peoples in Canada, we\u2019ll\u00a0examine common stereotypes about Indigenous people. Next, we\u2019ll explore ideas around identity; specifically, the things that shape our own identities.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s start with this video concerning the language we use when talking about Indigenous peoples in Canada. \u201cHow to Talk about Indigenous People\u201d from Inuk journalist Ossie Michelin.<\/p>\n<div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to talk about Indigenous people\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XEzjA5RoLv0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Activity 1: Terminology<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Define the following terms: Indigenous, First Nations, Metis, Inuit, and Aboriginal.<\/li>\n<li>Why do you think many Indigenous people prefer not to use the term \u2018Aboriginal?\u2019 Think of and list 5 other words that start with \u2018Ab\u2019. (This might offer some clues\u2026)<\/li>\n<li>Reaction: in a short paragraph tell me what you thought of Ossie\u2019s \u2018How to Talk About Indigenous People\u2019? Do his explanations line up with your understanding of the words?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Activity 2: Evolving Terms<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The term \u201cIndigenous\u201d is quickly replacing \u201cAboriginal\u201d. In a paragraph, tell me what you think of when you hear the term \u201cIndigenous\u201d? (Check out the video below for some other perspectives to help you out!) Do you prefer the term over \u201cAboriginal\u201d?<\/p>\n<div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What does being Indigenous mean?\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/X-zwP6q1GkM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Activity 3: \u201cAn Indian By Any Other Name\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Read the short story \u201cAn Indian By Any Other Name\u201d by Drew Hayden Taylor.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/nalaatsi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2021\/12\/an-indian-by-any-other-name.pdf\">\u201cAn Indian By Any Other Name\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Drew has a very different take on the importance of the language we use to talk about Indigenous peoples. In complete sentences, answer the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Do you agree with his position on political correctness? Are we too politically correct these days?<\/li>\n<li>From what you gathered in the story, where did the term \u201cIndian\u201d originate? (If you\u2019re not sure, do a quick google search).<\/li>\n<li>Do you agree or disagree that the language we use to describe Indigenous peoples isn\u2019t really that important?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<table style=\"border: none;\">\n<tbody style=\"border: none;\">\n<tr style=\"border: none;\">\n<td style=\"border: none; width: 30%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1154 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/nalaatsi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2021\/12\/Powwow-cartoon.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"388\" height=\"296\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: none; vertical-align: top; font-size: 18px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Activity 4: Stereotypes &amp; Myths<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Stereotypes and myths abound when it comes to Indigenous peoples in Canada (and everywhere else, for that matter).<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Your first task is to brainstorm and write down at least 5 stereotypes about Indigenous peoples that you\u2019re aware of. We will return to this in later units when we debunk these stereotypes.<\/li>\n<li>Racist sports teams. There are several sports teams and mascots in North America that many argue are racist and completely unacceptable. Thankfully, this is changing! A lot of Indigenous folks have fought to have these teams and mascots changed with campaigns like the one below.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Proud To Be (Mascots)\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mR-tbOxlhvE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Check out how many racist sports teams &amp; mascots have already been retired <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thewrap.com\/sports-teams-dumped-racist-names-mascots-indians-redskins\/\">here<\/a>. In a brief paragraph tell me whether you think this issue matters. Do you think it is important that we eliminate problematic\/racist sports teams &amp; mascots?<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<table style=\"border: none; height: 1149px;\" width=\"421\">\n<tbody style=\"border: none;\">\n<tr style=\"border: none;\">\n<td style=\"border: none; width: 30%;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: none; vertical-align: top; font-size: 18px;\"><strong>Activity 5: Identity is Messy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Identity for most people is complicated. An individual can identify in many different ways, and isn\u2019t necessarily defined or limited to any one identity.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1689\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/nalaatsi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2023\/08\/self-identity-266x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"266\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/nalaatsi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2023\/08\/self-identity-266x300.jpeg 266w, https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/nalaatsi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2023\/08\/self-identity.jpeg 568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 266px) 100vw, 266px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Our identities are complicated and multi-faceted. Drew Hayden Taylor\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/nalaatsi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2023\/10\/Pretty-Like-a-White-Boy.pdf\">Pretty Like a White Boy<\/a> explores this idea. After reading the story, I\u2019d like you to compose a critical response. At least 2 paragraphs that address the following questions:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>How is Drew Hayden Taylor\u2019s sense of identity complicated? How does he struggle with other peoples\u2019 ideas about him versus his own ideas about himself?<\/li>\n<li>Do you have any similar feelings about your identity? How do you identify? How would you describe yourself to someone who\u2019s never met you?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Congrats, you are finished the first unit of EFP 12!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"parent":1141,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1146","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-04-23 09:03:45","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"post_tag","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/nalaatsi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1146","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/nalaatsi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/nalaatsi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/nalaatsi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/nalaatsi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1146"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/nalaatsi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1146\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1687,"href":"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/nalaatsi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1146\/revisions\/1687"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/nalaatsi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1141"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/nalaatsi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1146"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/nalaatsi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1146"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}