Native Studies 20 "I Can" statements.

Unit 1: Introduction

1. I can understand and explain the 12 Principles Common to First Nations Philosophies.

2. I can relate Indigenous philosophy to my own and other philosophies or codes of ethics.

3. I can appreciate and identify Indigenous worldviews as practiced by Indigenous peoples.

4. I can develop my comprehension, interpretation, and creative thinking skills to represent Indigenous worldviews using various media.

Unit 2: Self-Determination and Self-Government

1. I can understand and explain the political rights of Indigenous peoples based on their traditional practices.

2. I can discuss the historical repression of Indigenous political rights and its consequences.

3. I can recognize and appreciate the ongoing struggle of Indigenous peoples for empowerment and self-government.

4. I can identify and analyze the methods and strategies used by Indigenous peoples to resolve political issues.

Unit 3: Development Case Studies and Readings

1. I can understand and explain Indigenous concepts of development, including respect for the land and holistic views.

2. I can discuss the importance of self-determination and self-government in Indigenous development.

3. I can identify the negative impacts of imposed development on Indigenous communities and cultures.

4. I can recognize the relevance of Indigenous principles of development, conservation, and change to non-Indigenous science and technology.

Unit 4: Social Justice

1. I can increase my understanding of prejudice, discrimination, racism, ethnocide, and genocide and their impacts.

2. I can develop awareness of social justice issues and realities faced by Indigenous peoples in Canada and globally.

3. I can relate Indigenous philosophy to social justice issues and understand its application.

4. I can identify and take action on social justice issues of personal concern, creating a personal action plan for social change.