SS9 First Nations Unit Final assignment
Final Project + Presentation (due: February, 28/March 1)
As we see in the news these days, life in Aboriginal communities across Canada is changing. Aboriginal communities are deeply divided about a vast number of Canadian political, economic, social, and environmental issues. But the news does not describe the entire story of these issues, many of which have been developing for centuries. This assignment is about connecting the history of First Nations peoples, which we have been learning about in this unit, to the events and issues spreading rapidly across the televisions and news stations.
The final product for the unit on First Nations will be a group research poster and presentation that will focus on issues and practices important to a specific First Nation in Canada today:
1) Students will be put into groups of 2.
2) Students will signup for a First Nation to research from the list provided
3) Students will choose 8 topics from the list provided to research about their Nation (that list will be narrowed down to 6 as your research progresses)--> you will need at least 6 separate topics on you poster.
4) Students will create a poster board, on which they will place information and images found in their research
5) Students will give an 8-10 minute presentation, with their group, and cover the information they have found through research and the information they have learned in class. It is important that students do not simply read from their poster, but demonstrate a clear understanding of the material.
You may look over the rubric here:
Final Presentation Rubric
We will go over strategies and places for research in class. And, we will review presentation strategies and tips in class. Students will be marked based on the quality of information provided, and their ability to demonstrate an understanding of their research findings.
Topics that you may choose to research:
· History
· Language/Culture revitalization programs
· Demographics information
· Geographical territory
· Programs for youth
· Economic development
· Governance
· Community projects or activities
· Relationship with the government
· Involvement in the treaty process?
· Motto/philosophy/mission
· In the news—what type of exposure are they getting?
· Iconography/images
· Biggest challenges in the community; biggest strengths
· Schools/education programs
Nations to choose from:
· Kanesatake First Nation
· Kahnawake First Nation
· Listuguj Mi’kmaq First Nation
· Saulteaux First Nation
· Acadia First Nation
· Ahousaht First Nation
· Chemainus First Nation (Stz’uminus First Nation)
· Lil’wat First Nation
· Nisga’a Nation
· Tsawwassen First Nation
· Wet’suwet’en First Nation
· Haisla First Nation
· Musqueam Nation
· Tseil-Wautulth Nation
· Cowichan Tribes
Types of information available/to research:
· Newspapers
· News Sources
· Nations’ websites
· Scholarly/academic articles
· Social media networks provided by Nations (such as Facebook or twitter)
As we see in the news these days, life in Aboriginal communities across Canada is changing. Aboriginal communities are deeply divided about a vast number of Canadian political, economic, social, and environmental issues. But the news does not describe the entire story of these issues, many of which have been developing for centuries. This assignment is about connecting the history of First Nations peoples, which we have been learning about in this unit, to the events and issues spreading rapidly across the televisions and news stations.
The final product for the unit on First Nations will be a group research poster and presentation that will focus on issues and practices important to a specific First Nation in Canada today:
1) Students will be put into groups of 2.
2) Students will signup for a First Nation to research from the list provided
3) Students will choose 8 topics from the list provided to research about their Nation (that list will be narrowed down to 6 as your research progresses)--> you will need at least 6 separate topics on you poster.
4) Students will create a poster board, on which they will place information and images found in their research
5) Students will give an 8-10 minute presentation, with their group, and cover the information they have found through research and the information they have learned in class. It is important that students do not simply read from their poster, but demonstrate a clear understanding of the material.
You may look over the rubric here:
Final Presentation Rubric
We will go over strategies and places for research in class. And, we will review presentation strategies and tips in class. Students will be marked based on the quality of information provided, and their ability to demonstrate an understanding of their research findings.
Topics that you may choose to research:
· History
· Language/Culture revitalization programs
· Demographics information
· Geographical territory
· Programs for youth
· Economic development
· Governance
· Community projects or activities
· Relationship with the government
· Involvement in the treaty process?
· Motto/philosophy/mission
· In the news—what type of exposure are they getting?
· Iconography/images
· Biggest challenges in the community; biggest strengths
· Schools/education programs
Nations to choose from:
· Kanesatake First Nation
· Kahnawake First Nation
· Listuguj Mi’kmaq First Nation
· Saulteaux First Nation
· Acadia First Nation
· Ahousaht First Nation
· Chemainus First Nation (Stz’uminus First Nation)
· Lil’wat First Nation
· Nisga’a Nation
· Tsawwassen First Nation
· Wet’suwet’en First Nation
· Haisla First Nation
· Musqueam Nation
· Tseil-Wautulth Nation
· Cowichan Tribes
Types of information available/to research:
· Newspapers
· News Sources
· Nations’ websites
· Scholarly/academic articles
· Social media networks provided by Nations (such as Facebook or twitter)