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First Peoples 12 is a class where students learn about the history, culture, and stories of Indigenous peoples in Canada — the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit. In this course, students explore how these communities lived in the past, how they see the world, and how their
What is First People?
What does First People Learn about?
What does First People Learn about?
History
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Who the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit are.
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How Indigenous peoples lived before Europeans arrived.
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What happened during colonization and how it changed their lives.
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The story and impact of residential schools.
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Learning about reconciliation and how Canada is trying to make things right.
Today’s Issues
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Topics like land rights, protecting the environment, and keeping languages alive.
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Learning about reconciliation, which means making peace and understanding after past harms.
Values and Understanding
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Respecting different worldviews and beliefs.
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Learning about kindness, fairness, and responsibility.
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Understanding how Indigenous wisdom helps create a better future for all Canadians.
traditions still shape life in Canada today. The class teaches about their deep connection to the land, their spiritual beliefs, and the importance of family, language, and community. Students also learn about the power of storytelling — how myths, legends, and modern stories help pass down lessons, values, and culture from one generation to the next.
The course also looks at the difficult parts of history, such as colonization and the residential school system, which caused great pain and loss for many Indigenous families. By learning about these events, students gain a better understanding of why
reconciliation — making peace, showing respect, and working together — is so important in Canada today. Overall, First Peoples 12 helps students learn respect, understanding, and empathy. It shows that Indigenous peoples have strong voices, rich traditions, and important knowledge that continue to guide and inspire people across Canada, both in the past and in the present.
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How Indigenous peoples see the world and their connection to nature.
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Why land, language, and family are so important.
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How stories help teach lessons and share culture.
Beliefe
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Reading old legends and modern stories written by Indigenous authors.
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Learning what these stories mean and what they teach.
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Seeing how storytelling keeps culture alive.
Literature
