Unit 1: Identity and Worldview

1. I can understand and value the importance of self-respect and respect for others in developing human relationships.

2. I can analyze and differentiate between the concepts of equality and equity.

3. I can recognize and appreciate various forms of leadership, including subtler ones.

4. I can acknowledge and respect Indigenous worldviews as legitimate perspectives.

5. I can appreciate the significance of Indigenous cultural traditions.

Unit 2: Community and Kinship

1. I can analyze the roles and functions of families within communities.

2. I can explain the impact of residential schools on the family life of Indigenous peoples.

3. I can explore how Indigenous people have reclaimed control over their education.

4. I can compare and contrast Indigenous and settler perspectives on land.

Unit 3: Governance

1. I can research the historical methods of selecting Indigenous leaders.

2. I can investigate the value-based differences in leadership between Indigenous and Euro-Canadian cultures.

3. I can appreciate the distinct political processes and structures of Indigenous peoples.

4. I can recognize the objectives of Euro/Canadian government policies in relation to Indigenous peoples.

5. I can identify the effects of imposed governance systems on Indigenous communities through specific examples.

6. I can comprehend the devastating impacts of the Residential School system.

7. I can investigate the historical loss of traditional territories by Indigenous peoples.

8. I can understand the sacred nature of treaty agreements.

Unit 4: Economies

1. I can analyze the environmental responsibility inherent in Indigenous economies.

2. I can articulate the role of the buffalo in the diverse economies of Indigenous plains cultures.

3. I can provide evidence of thriving Indigenous economic activities prior to European contact.

4. I can examine the factors that disrupted traditional Indigenous economies.

5. I can grasp the impact of European diseases on Indigenous populations.

6. I can analyze how post-contact economies affected traditional Indigenous societies.

7. I can recognize the importance of preserving Indigenous knowledge and practices.

8. I can reflect on how this course has expanded my understanding of Indigenous history, culture, and perspectives.