use the historical inquiry process and the concepts of historical thinking when investigating aspects of the history of Indigenous peoples within the boundaries of contemporary Canada from precontact to the present day

apply in everyday contexts skills developed through historical investigation, and identify some careers in which these skills might be useful

analyse some key political alliances as well as key aspects of social and economic life among some First Nations and Inuit societies prior to 1500 in different regions of what would be called North America, with a particular focus on societies in the territories that would become Canada (FOCUS ON: Continuity and Change; Historical Perspective)

demonstrate an understanding of some key interactions and settlement patterns of major First Nations and Inuit societies prior to 1500 in different regions of what would be called North America, with a particular focus on societies in the territories that would become Canada (FOCUS ON: Historical Significance; Cause and Consequence)

analyse how various factors contributed to the identities, well-being, and heritage of some First Nations and Inuit societies prior to 1500 in different regions of what would be called North America, with a particular focus on societies in the territories that would become Canada (FOCUS ON: Historical Significance; Historical Perspective)

analyse some key social, economic, and political developments that affected Indigenous peoples in different regions of Canada between 1500 and 1763, and some changes that resulted from these developments (FOCUS ON: Cause and Consequence; Continuity and Change)

analyse interactions among Indigenous peoples and between Indigenous peoples and European colonists and governments in different regions of Canada between 1500 and 1763, as well as some factors that affected these interactions (FOCUS ON: Historical Significance; Historical Perspective)

analyse how attitudes, beliefs, and values of Indigenous and European peoples affected First Nations and Métis individuals and communities in different regions of Canada between 1500 and 1763 (FOCUS ON: Cause and Consequence; Historical Perspective)

describe some key social, economic, and political issues, trends, and developments that affected Indigenous peoples in different regions of Canada between 1763 and 1876, and analyse their impact (FOCUS ON: Historical Significance; Continuity and Change)

describe some key developments in relations between Indigenous peoples, settlers, and colonial/dominion governments in different regions of Canada between 1763 and 1876, and explain their significance (FOCUS ON: Historical Significance; Cause and Consequence)

analyse how beliefs, values, and the contributions of various individuals and groups helped shape the development of Indigenous rights, identities, and heritage in different regions of Canada between 1763 and 1876 (FOCUS ON: Cause and Consequence; Historical Perspective)

describe some key social, economic, and political issues, trends, and developments, including the Indian Act, that affected Indigenous peoples in Canada between 1876 and 1969, and analyse their impact (FOCUS ON: Cause and Consequence; Historical Perspective)