| Curricular Competency |
Assess and compare the significance of past and present factors that influence urbanization (significance) |
Urban Studies 12 |
No CCG |
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| Curricular Competency |
Use Social Studies inquiry processes and skills to ask questions; gather, interpret, and analyze ideas; and communicate findings and decisions |
Urban Studies 12 |
No CCG |
| Keyword: Use Social Studies inquiry processes and skills to ask questions; gather, interpret, and analyze ideas; and communicate findings and decisions |
Elaboration: Key skills:Draw conclusions about a problem, an issue, or a topic.Assess and defend a variety of positions on a problem, an issue, or a topic.Demonstrate leadership by planning, implementing, and assessing strategies to address a problem or an issue.Identify and clarify a problem or issue.Evaluate and organize collected data (e.g., in outlines, summaries, notes, timelines, charts).Interpret information and data from a variety of maps, graphs, and tables.Interpret and present data in a variety of forms (e.g., oral, written, and graphic).Accurately cite sources.Construct graphs, tables, and maps to communicate ideas and information, demonstrating appropriate use of grids, scales, legends, and contours. |
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| Big Ideas |
Reconciliation requires all colonial societies to work together to foster healing and address injustices. |
Contemporary Indigenous Studies 12 |
No CCG |
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| Big Ideas |
Indigenous peoples continue to advocate and assert rights to self-determination. |
Contemporary Indigenous Studies 12 |
No CCG |
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| Big Ideas |
Indigenous peoples are reclaiming mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being despite the continuing effects of colonialism. |
Contemporary Indigenous Studies 12 |
No CCG |
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| Big Ideas |
The identities, worldviews, and languages of indigenous peoples are renewed, sustained, and transformed through their connection to the land. |
Contemporary Indigenous Studies 12 |
No CCG |
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| Content |
restoring balance through truth, healing, and reconciliation in Canada and around the world |
Contemporary Indigenous Studies 12 |
No CCG |
| Keyword: restoring balance through truth, healing, and reconciliation in Canada and around the world |
Elaboration: Sample topics:Royal Commission on Aboriginal PeoplesFinal Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and Calls to Actioncommunity healing initiativescultural resilience (e.g., language, art, music, and dance as healing)culturally relevant systems (e.g., restorative justice model) |
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| Content |
responses to inequities in the relationships of indigenous peoples with governments in Canada and around the world |
Contemporary Indigenous Studies 12 |
No CCG |
| Keyword: responses to inequities in the relationships of indigenous peoples with governments in Canada and around the world |
Elaboration: Sample topics:United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (Framework for Reconciliation)national organizationslocal and regional indigenous organizationsmodern treaties and self-governmentRoyal Commission on Aboriginal PeoplesIndian Residential Settlement AgreementTruth and Reconciliation Commission of Canadadisputes over land rights and use (e.g., Oka, Ipperwash, Gustafsen Lake)Metis status and rights (e.g., Daniels case)advocacy and activism |
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| Content |
community development, partnerships, and control of economic opportunities |
Contemporary Indigenous Studies 12 |
No CCG |
| Keyword: community development, partnerships, and control of economic opportunities |
Elaboration: Sample topics:economic strategies and approaches:joint venturesco-management partnershipscommunity development corporations, co-operatives, public-private partnershipsconsultation versus collaboration to foster economic developmentuse of natural resources (e.g., oil, natural gas, diamonds, forestry, minerals, fisheries)conflicting views of stewardship, ownership, and use of lands and resources |
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| Content |
resilience and survival of indigenous peoples in the face of colonialism |
Contemporary Indigenous Studies 12 |
No CCG |
| Keyword: resilience and survival of indigenous peoples in the face of colonialism |
Elaboration: Sample topics:resurgence of traditional forms of art, literature, dance, and musicemergence of contemporary indigenous artsindigenous websites and social mediaindigenous literatureincreased presence in academia, and decolonization of places of study and learninglanguage revitalizationpractice of traditional systems, including protocols and ceremonies |
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| Content |
factors that sustain and challenge the identities and worldviews of indigenous peoples |
Contemporary Indigenous Studies 12 |
No CCG |
| Keyword: 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 ancestorsElders’ presence, guidance, and wisdomspeaking the indigenous language of one’s own peopleceremonial practicesoral traditionsfactors that challenge the identities and worldviews of indigenous peoples:disconnection from traditional territories and cultural teachingsevolution of a sense of indigeneityimpact of residential schools and modern educationstereotypes and institutionalized racismmedia portrayals and representations of indigenous peopleslegislation (e.g., Indian Act, Bill C-31, enfranchisement)migration to urban areas |
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| Content |
varied identities and worldviews of indigenous peoples, and the importance of the interconnection of family, relationships, language, culture, and the land |
Contemporary Indigenous Studies 12 |
No CCG |
| Keyword: varied identities and worldviews of indigenous peoples, and the importance of the interconnection of family, relationships, language, culture, and the land |
Elaboration: Sample topics:Members of different cultures have different worldviews as a result of their beliefs, values, practices, and experiences.connections to the land as expressed in language, culture, values, and practicesrelationships among family, Elders, and communityBeing a member of a community helps shape a person’s identity.Roles, responsibilities, and experiences as a member of one or more cultural groups shape a person’s identity. concepts of respect, reciprocity, relevance, responsibility, and resilience |
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| Curricular Competency |
Make reasoned ethical claims about actions in the past and present after considering the context and values of the times (ethical judgment) |
Contemporary Indigenous Studies 12 |
No CCG |
| Keyword: Make reasoned ethical claims about actions in the past and present after considering the context and values of the times |
Elaboration: Key questions:What is the difference between implicit and explicit values?Why should we consider the historical, political, and social context when making ethical judgments?Should people of today have any responsibility for actions taken in the past?Can people of the past be celebrated for great achievements if they have also done things considered unethical today? Sample activities:Assess the responsibility of historical figures for an important event. Assess how much responsibility should be assigned to different people, and evaluate whether their actions were justified given the historical context.Examine various media sources on a topic and assess how much of the language contains implicit and explicit moral judgments. |
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| Curricular Competency |
Explain different perspectives on past or present people, places, issues, and events by considering prevailing norms, values, worldviews, and beliefs (perspective) |
Contemporary Indigenous Studies 12 |
No CCG |
| Keyword: Explain different perspectives on past or present people, places, issues, and events by considering prevailing norms, values, worldviews, and beliefs |
Elaboration: Key questions:What sources of information can people today use to try to understand what people in different times and places believed?How much can we generalize about values and beliefs in a given society or time period?Is it fair to judge people of the past using modern values?Sample activity:Explain how the beliefs of people on different sides of the same issue influence their opinions. |
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| Curricular Competency |
Assess how underlying conditions and the actions of individuals or groups affect events, decisions, and developments, and analyze multiple consequences (cause and consequence) |
Contemporary Indigenous Studies 12 |
No CCG |
| Keyword: Assess how underlying conditions and the actions of individuals or groups affect events, decisions, and developments, and analyze multiple consequences |
Elaboration: Key questions:What is the role of chance in particular events, decisions, and developments?Are there events with positive long-term consequences but negative short-term consequences, or vice versa?Sample activities:Assess whether the results of a particular action were intended or unintended consequences.Evaluate the most important causes or consequences of various events, decisions, and developments. |
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