Today we went over the Course Outline and I talked about what we would be learning in this course as well as my classroom expectations. Since, much of the history that we will be looking at takes place in Europe... we started off by labelling a map of Europe. We will be spending some more class time this week studying the map so that everyone feels ready for the MAP QUIZ next Tuesday Feb 8. A really good website to help you study is below.
2. Choose one of the following Indigenous groups in Canada
Inuit
Eastern Woodlands
Plains
Plateau
Northwest Coast
Complete the chart ("Indigenous Groups in Canada") by researching the culture of the particular group you have chosen. (You may choose one particular band or nation found within that grouping, if you prefer.)
3. We will be discussing the relationship between the Indigenous Peoples of Canada and the Colonizers. From early contact to approximately the 1800's, the relationship was based on cooperation. Starting in the mid-1800's, the relationship deteriorated with increased immigration and unfair and racist government policies of displacement and practices of assimilation.
4. The Proclamation Act of 1763 states some very important "rules" in regards to Indigenous Land rights. Research this Act and explain what it sets out, specifically, in regards to Indigenous peoples.
5. In 1876, the government of Canada introduces the "Indian Act". It is an attempt to "kill" indigenous culture and assimilate the First Nations Peoples into Euro-Canadian culture. Watch the following videos to learn about the policies within this act and how it impacts Indigenous peoples and their culture.
Create a list of the policies included in the "Indian Act".
6. What kinds of short term/long term consequences would you expect these policies to have on indigenous peoples that experienced them as well as future generations of indigenous peoples?
Watch the following video
Summarize the ideas found in the video.... the long term consequences that "The Indian Act" has had on indigenous peoples' lives/families.
9. So... we've briefly looked at the impact of colonization and the Indian Act and how it continues to negatively affect indigenous peoples today. Now... how does Canada move forward? How can it address the wrongs of the past and repair the relationship with Indigenous peoples? That is what Truth and Reconciliation is all about....
Watch:
In 2008, Prime Minister Stephen Harper officially apologized, on behalf of Canada, for the residential school system.
Watch:
A commission was set up to look at how the Canadian government's policies had hurt (and continue to hurt) Indigenous peoples, address these wrongs and find a way forward... It was called the "Truth and Reconciliation Commission". In 2015, it released it's report.
massive world-wide empire - 1/4 of all people on the globe owed allegiance to the British crown
very powerful Navy
Serbia
strong feelings of nationalism amongst Serbian people (some of which were ruled by the Austrio-Hungarian Empire, others who were in Serbia). They did not want to be ruled by the Austrio-Hungarians.
buddied up with Russia
Germany
recently united from a group of smaller states.
feeling quite powerful
wanted to quickly industrialize, militarize (and strengthen their navy) and build their empire
France
recently had been at war with Prussia (Germany) and had lost some important territory to them in the east of France.
1. For many years, Christopher Columbus was seen as a hero. In the United States, they had a holiday named after him, called, Columbus Day. As we learn more about his voyages to the "New World" and the ways in which he treated the Indigenous Peoples of the Caribbean, we must question this "hero" status.
Watch the following video.
Then write a paragraph explaining your opinion on the following. Please share this paragraph with me on Office 365.
"Is it fair for us to judge historical figures by the values we have today rather than judging them by the values that existed during their time period?"
2. We are preparing for a trial in class. The trial will charge the following people/groups with the death of millions of Taino people. Christopher Columbus, Columbus' Men, Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand and The System of Empire.
You will be assigned to a group. Each group must come up with a defense and then argue who they feel is the most guilty. Each group will also have the opportunity to provide witnesses and question other groups.
*Marks will be given for the activity so if you won't be at school, please choose ONE of the defendants listed above and then:
Read the Indictment
Write a well-constructed paragraph to defend yourself against the charges.
Write a well-constructed paragraph explaining who you think is most guilty and why.
Please share this assignment with me on Office 365.
3. Using the information in the handout, the video, your textbook (chapter 8) or from the internet, complete the worksheet that includes; Definitions, Reasons for Exploration (3 G's - Gold, God and Glory), and the Consequences on the aboriginal peoples in the areas explored / colonized.
4. For the rest of the class, we participated in a simulation activity, where two very different cultures meet for the first time. In this activity we looked at how easily misunderstandings can occur between different cultures. For example, what is respectful in one culture may be considered disrespectful in another. It is important for people to take the time to learn about each other's culture rather than prejudging it.
1. Handed back Renaissance tests and went over correct answers.
2. Introduced European Exploration - read pages 243-246 of our textbook, "Pathways". Took notes, on who?, where?, when?, why?, what? and how? about European Exploration.
3. Completed a world map - focussing on Continents, oceans and key countries (that we'll be discussing in this unit). Assignment below.
