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Lesson 1 - Rationale and Objectives

Rationale

Theme one examines the principle of sovereignty. There are a number of Aboriginal political organizations whose mandates include allowing Aboriginal People across Canada to exercise sovereignty or self-determination in the areas of education, health and politics. Students are expected to explore these issues from an Aboriginal perspective in order to recognize what challenges and factors surround Aboriginal sovereignty.

Objectives

Knowledge

• Recognize the importance of self-determination to Aboriginal People
• Define self-determination and sovereignty from an Aboriginal perspective
• Determine how decisions made at the local, regional and federal levels impact Aboriginal Peoples' desires for sovereignty
• Define Aboriginal identity and its relation to the quest for sovereignty

Skills

• Research different Aboriginal political groups
• Locate specific areas in which Aboriginal People have gained some micro forms of sovereignty

Attitude

• Develop an appreciation for the continuing struggle of Aboriginal People across Canada in respect to sovereignty and self-determination
• Develop compassion and understanding of Aboriginal Peoples' desires for self-determination

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