c/c_Études autochtones contemporaines_12e_Facteurs qui maintiennent les identités et visions du monde des peuples autochtones et facteurs qui les mettent en question

Subject
Contemporary Indigenous Studies
Grade
12 année
Concept/Content
factors that sustain and challenge the identities and worldviews of indigenous peoples
Elaboration
  • Sample topics:
    • factors that sustain the identities and worldviews of indigenous peoples:
      • connections to family and community, the land, the spirits, and the ancestors
      • Elders’ presence, guidance, and wisdom
      • speaking the indigenous language of one’s own people
      • ceremonial practices
      • oral traditions
    • factors that challenge the identities and worldviews of indigenous peoples:
      • disconnection from traditional territories and cultural teachings
      • evolution of a sense of indigeneity
      • impact of residential schools and modern education
      • stereotypes and institutionalized racism
      • media portrayals and representations of indigenous peoples
      • legislation (e.g., Indian Act, Bill C-31, enfranchisement)
      • migration to urban areas
keywords
factors that sustain and challenge the identities and worldviews of indigenous peoples