Lesson Plan

Title: Canadian First Nations Relation to the Government Subject/Course:

Time: Nov 12th, 2014
Strand: Relationships
Grades: 12

NDW4M

Lesson Description
This is an introduction lesson to a larger unit about indigenous relationships with national
governments. Since we are in Canada, the intro lesson will look at a history of Canadian First
Nations. This will include things such as the Indian Act, Idle no more, etc.
Stage 1: Desired Results
Fundamental Concepts/Skills
-Critical thinking
-Historic inquiry process
Big Ideas/Essential Question
What is the relationship like between First Nations & the Canadian Government?
What are some of the challenges that Indigenous peoples face when they deal
with National governments?
Ontario Curricular Overall Expectation
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describe some of the international indigenous peoples organizations developed by

indigenous
peoples throughout the world;
describe similarities and differences in the relationships between the worlds indigenous
populations and their national governments;

Ontario Curricular Specific Expectation

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compare the histories of the interaction between different indigenous peoples and their
national governments (e.g., the Aborigines and the government of Australia, the Manobos
and the government of the Philippines, the Maasi and the government of Tanzania) and
extend the comparison to the Canadian context

Lesson Goals

To give students a better understanding of the history of first nations in Canada. This lesson
will focus on this topic from the perspective of their relation with the government.

Key concepts and/or skills to be

learned/applied:

Background Knowledge:

Knowledge of some first nations history

Stage 2: Planning learning experience and instruction

Student Groupings
Instructional Strategies
Whole Class
Lecture/PowerPoint
Individuals
Materials
Considerations
Computers, iPads
Some days we will not have access to a
computer lab or the iPads
Accommodations
Students can use their own computer

Pick an indigenous group for them.

Stage 3: Learning experience and instruction
Motivational Hook (10 MINS.):
-Show video about Idle no more http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzXI7aznBtc
Relationships, Colonialism
Open (30 MINS):
-lecture/powerpoint to teach students about some of the history of Canadian first nations. This
will focus on the historic relationship and the treaties that have happened throughout the years.
Body (25 Nov 11MINS):
-Show video about Idle no more http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzXI7aznBtc
Close (5 MINS):
- Ask the students if there any questions and talk about due dates for the essay.
Link to Future Lessons

Assessment
Two Page Essay about relationships between indigenous people and their national
government