English First People 12 Unit 4
Main Topics:
-
Traditional Indigenous leadership compared to modern government systems.
-
Indigenous rights, land claims, treaties, and laws that protect these rights.
-
Modern challenges such as missing and murdered Indigenous women, child welfare, and protecting the environment.
-
Self-determination and leadership — how Indigenous peoples take action, lead their communities, and keep their cultures strong.
Leadership
Key Skills
-
Asking questions and researching complex issues to understand them better.
-
Thinking about fairness, justice, and how to make responsible choices.
-
Seeing issues from both Indigenous and non-Indigenous points of view.
-
Sharing ideas clearly through speaking, writing, or digital projects.
Suggested Activities
-
Research a current Indigenous issue and suggest a fair and respectful solution.
-
Role-play a treaty meeting or land-claims discussion.
-
Listen to or invite an Indigenous leader to speak, then reflect on what you learned about leadership.
-
Make a video or podcast about what self-government means to Indigenous communities in BC.
This unit focuses on modern Indigenous issues and leadership in their own communities today.
Students learn about self-government, land rights, treaties, and political leadership. They also study challenges Indigenous communities face today, like protecting the environment,
keeping traditions alive, and fighting for equality and justice. Students see how Indigenous leaders work to improve their communities and protect their rights. By the end of the unit, students understand how Indigenous peoples are taking care of their communities, keeping culture alive, and shaping the future.
