Expectations by strand
A. Historical Inquiry and Skill Development
Overall Expectations
Throughout this course, students will:A1. Historical Inquiry
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
Transferable skills:Critical thinking and problem solving Communication Innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship A2. Developing Transferable Skills
apply in everyday contexts skills developed through historical investigation, and identify some careers in which these skills might be useful
Transferable skills:Global citizenship and sustainability Self-directed learning Collaboration
B. Prior to 1500
Overall Expectations
By the end of this course, students will:B2. Communities, Conflict, and Cooperation
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)
Transferable skills:Critical thinking and problem solving Communication Global citizenship and sustainability B3. Identities, Cultures, and Self-Determination
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)
Transferable skills:Critical thinking and problem solving Communication Global citizenship and sustainability
C. 1500–1763: The Imposition of Colonialism – Contact, Conflict, and Treaties
Overall Expectations
By the end of this course, students will:C2. Communities, Conflict, and Cooperation
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)
Transferable skills:Critical thinking and problem solving Communication Global citizenship and sustainability C3. Identities, Cultures, and Self-Determination
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)
Transferable skills:Critical thinking and problem solving Communication Global citizenship and sustainability
D. 1763–1876: Settler and State Expansion and Indigenous Resistance
Overall Expectations
By the end of this course, students will:D2. Communities, Conflict, and Cooperation
Transferable skills:Critical thinking and problem solving Communication Global citizenship and sustainability D3. Identities, Cultures, and Self-Determination
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)
Transferable skills:Critical thinking and problem solving Communication Global citizenship and sustainability
E. 1876–1969: Assimilation, Encroachment, and Life in the Industrial age
Overall Expectations
By the end of this course, students will: