First Nations
FIRST NATIONS STUDIES 10
Course Description: First Nations Studies 10 offers students with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis ancestry the opportunity to explore many facets of indigenous peoples’ culture and history. As a combination of an ‘out-trip’ program, guest speakers, and in-class activities, the class aims at approaching and exposing a wide variety of opportunities to learn and develop personal connections to aboriginal culture.
Description: Storytelling will be a regular part of the class and students will begin to develop their role as storytellers. Students will learn a traditional story of their choice; they will be expected to learn, practice, and prepare. As part of the evaluation process, each student will share his/her chosen story with the group. Talking circles will also be a regular part of the class.
In addition to the storytelling component, each student will be required to complete and present ONE other PROJECT chosen from the list below:
· hand work (beading, leather work);
· carving;
· singing/drumming;
· traditional language; or
· individual choice (with approval from instructor)
The class will also engage in an ‘out-trip’ program that will include dog sledding, snowshoeing, hiking, canoeing, and traditional foods preparation. These activities will be weather and seasonal dependent.
Evaluation
Student evaluation will be based upon their:
o process and presentation of Major Project; and
o storytelling process and presentation
Course Description: First Nations Studies 10 offers students with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis ancestry the opportunity to explore many facets of indigenous peoples’ culture and history. As a combination of an ‘out-trip’ program, guest speakers, and in-class activities, the class aims at approaching and exposing a wide variety of opportunities to learn and develop personal connections to aboriginal culture.
Description: Storytelling will be a regular part of the class and students will begin to develop their role as storytellers. Students will learn a traditional story of their choice; they will be expected to learn, practice, and prepare. As part of the evaluation process, each student will share his/her chosen story with the group. Talking circles will also be a regular part of the class.
In addition to the storytelling component, each student will be required to complete and present ONE other PROJECT chosen from the list below:
· hand work (beading, leather work);
· carving;
· singing/drumming;
· traditional language; or
· individual choice (with approval from instructor)
The class will also engage in an ‘out-trip’ program that will include dog sledding, snowshoeing, hiking, canoeing, and traditional foods preparation. These activities will be weather and seasonal dependent.
Evaluation
Student evaluation will be based upon their:
o process and presentation of Major Project; and
o storytelling process and presentation
