Welcome to BC First Peoples (BC First Nations Studies)....
Please begin by recognizing and acknowledging the Semiahmoo, Matsqui, Katzie, and Kwantlen Nations on whose traditional unceded territories we live, we learn, and we do our work.
Please begin by recognizing and acknowledging the Semiahmoo, Matsqui, Katzie, and Kwantlen Nations on whose traditional unceded territories we live, we learn, and we do our work.
Here's an online version of the textbook:
http://indenblog.edublogs.org/files/2009/07/BC_First-Nations-Studies.pdf
Sept 6/8...Culture...what is it and who is it important?
Culture is an important concept...students used talking/sharing circles to try to determine what culture is. At the same time, students learned a little about aboriginal governance (using consensus as a means to govern) while they were discussing culture...Critical thinking, communication, social competencies were clearly demonstrated!
First Peoples are part of the land and water, and this interconnected relationship continues to shape and influence First Peoples' worldview.
Using the class text, or an electronic device, research the following items...
Based on what you know...Describe the following and explain how they (and the land and sea) impact(ed) First Nations culture (then and now):
SALAL
CAMAS BULB
OOLICHAN
SALMON
CEDAR TREE
SEA OTTER
OBSIDIAN
http://indenblog.edublogs.org/files/2009/07/BC_First-Nations-Studies.pdf
Sept 6/8...Culture...what is it and who is it important?
Culture is an important concept...students used talking/sharing circles to try to determine what culture is. At the same time, students learned a little about aboriginal governance (using consensus as a means to govern) while they were discussing culture...Critical thinking, communication, social competencies were clearly demonstrated!
First Peoples are part of the land and water, and this interconnected relationship continues to shape and influence First Peoples' worldview.
Using the class text, or an electronic device, research the following items...
Based on what you know...Describe the following and explain how they (and the land and sea) impact(ed) First Nations culture (then and now):
SALAL
CAMAS BULB
OOLICHAN
SALMON
CEDAR TREE
SEA OTTER
OBSIDIAN
September 18...regions of BC and the culture of people who live there...use the textbook to complete the task:
September 18...the cultural presentation...students will choose a cultural group in BC and prepare a short presentation to share with peers in a one on one setting. This project can be completed in pairs, and must include information about the region where your group lives , resources used (plants and animals, etc.), clothes, language, beliefs...anything you find interesting! The date for presentations TBD.
September 20-Oct. 2: Students should be working on their cultural presentations...
October 4... Regional Notes (Northeast and Northern Interior) Geographic Report...
October 11...Northern Interior notes...
October 12...Cultural Presentation ( Haisla culture...)
October 12...Cultural Presentation ( Haisla culture...)
October 16...Mr Goldsack is away today-another needle to the eye day :(
Students were asked to complete the last of the cultural tasks (Kwakwaka ‘wakw) before sharing their presentations...
Students were asked to complete the last of the cultural tasks (Kwakwaka ‘wakw) before sharing their presentations...
October 23...Primary source images of First Contact at "Friendly Cove". Hey...where are the Totem Poles??? The second Half of the class was dedicated to Cultural presentations (one on one sharing). Each student who listens to a presentaion must submit the answers to the following:
1. What did you learn?
2. What more do you need to know?
October 25...Plant Walk is cancelled for today... Southern Interior notes followed by more presentations...
1. What did you learn?
2. What more do you need to know?
October 25...Plant Walk is cancelled for today... Southern Interior notes followed by more presentations...
Oct. 31...the BC Blanket Exercise shared by Cecelia....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGd764YU9yc (link to the Secret Path)
Nov.2...start thinking about the consequences of first contact with European countries....today, students are asked to read through chapter 3 of the text and consider the importance of the potlatch...slaves, items of prestige, and trade between different cultural groups...
Here's an online version of the textbook: http://indenblog.edublogs.org/files/2009/07/BC_First-Nations-Studies.pdf
Here's an online version of the textbook: http://indenblog.edublogs.org/files/2009/07/BC_First-Nations-Studies.pdf
Nov. 8....Today is Aboriginal Veterans Day, we read the following poem and looked at how aboriginal soldiers did not get the same treatment/benefits as other Canadain soldiers...students reviewed using a Jeopardy game...the Onion team squeaked out a win! Students can play the game at home using this link: https://www.playfactile.com/edit/bcfn12
Nov. 14...contact and its consequences...the following project is student's "big" demonstration of learning for the term...
Nov. 20...students should be progressing with the Potlatch assignment (due: Nov. 27)...the following button link should be helpful...
Nov. 27...end of term 1....students are moving forward and learning about the fur trade...Maritime vs Land Based...
Dec. 5...students engaged in conversation about issues related to the fur trade....and continued working on the Fur Trade Timeline/questions.
Dec 11...students explored the issues related to "colonialism" in BC...
Dec. 18..."appropriation"...a move toward colonial government and the gold rush.
Dec 11...students explored the issues related to "colonialism" in BC...
Dec. 18..."appropriation"...a move toward colonial government and the gold rush.
Dec. 18... the Chapter 5 questions will be the basis of the unit test (in January!). Here's an Online version of the Textbook: http://indenblog.edublogs.org/files/2009/07/BC_First-Nations-Studies.pdf
Jan.8-12...Chapter 5 Mind Map...
Here's some notes that might be helpful for the Mind Map...
Feb.1....one event that occurred during the early stages of colonial development in BC was the outbreak of small pox. While not a new event in the history of the land, it was the first time during the colonial period and the way in which government reacted was interesting...the following article presents one theory: http://www.macleans.ca/news/canada/how-a-smallpox-epidemic-forged-modern-british-columbia/
The following gallery notes were gathered on Feb. 6 in class and will be helpful for the assignment attached
The following gallery notes were gathered on Feb. 6 in class and will be helpful for the assignment attached
-12Feb 3-28...students will learn more about the Residential School system in Canada...we begin with a guest speaker...
Unrepentant: Canada's Hidden Genocide
Mar.1-8...video: The Fallen Feather, and the documentary: Sorry State
Mar. 8-12..students read primary source documents from the inquest into the 1902 death of Duncan Sticks. students were asked to answer the questions and think about the reality of student protests at residential schools.
Unrepentant: Canada's Hidden Genocide
Mar.1-8...video: The Fallen Feather, and the documentary: Sorry State
Mar. 8-12..students read primary source documents from the inquest into the 1902 death of Duncan Sticks. students were asked to answer the questions and think about the reality of student protests at residential schools.
April 5-13...welcome back! Today students were asked to design and create a memorial Tile for a residential school student who did not survive the experience...we will begin investigating the impact of the 1876 Indian Act.
April 16-20...the Indian Act...students will examine the Indian policy in the USA leading up to 1876. What impact did this have on First Nations in Canada??
The next assignment is the BC Fishing Task. In BC the Indian Act, together with a "new economy" forced many to adapt to a new way of life. Students will need to use the text (or the electronic version) to complete the task. DUE APRIL 27
April 16-20...the Indian Act...students will examine the Indian policy in the USA leading up to 1876. What impact did this have on First Nations in Canada??
The next assignment is the BC Fishing Task. In BC the Indian Act, together with a "new economy" forced many to adapt to a new way of life. Students will need to use the text (or the electronic version) to complete the task. DUE APRIL 27
April 23-27...Aboriginal War Veterans experience...please choose a topic from the list of Indian Act Statements below and prepare a report about the impact of the Indian Act...DUE MAY 11
APRIL 30: INTERIM REPORTS ARE AVAILABLE ON MyEducation BC in the Term 3 "Interim" column.
May 1...Chapter 7 Adapting to New (Wage Based) Economies...use the notes to prepare for a quiz scheduled for May 10!
May 7-10...review for the quiz...The Indian Act report is now due!
May 11-18... Mckenna/McBride commission...what happened? Why?
May 11-18... Mckenna/McBride commission...what happened? Why?
May22-June 1...The focus is on Chapter 9 and how First Nations people resisted the government, and some of the landmark cases that have happened.