D3. Aspirations and Social Action
Specific Expectations
D3.1
analyse a variety of aspirations that First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals and organizations characterize as important for communities, for Canada, and for global society (e.g., for communities: truth telling and healing, educational autonomy, economic prosperity, access to clean water; for Canada: reconciliation and justice, the sustainable use of natural resources, the inclusion of Indigenous peoples as equal partners in social and political decision making; for global society: respect for the rights of Indigenous peoples around the world; recognition for the distinct identities of Indigenous communities; global planning for seven generations; the establishment of advisory committees to inform programming on issues related to Indigenous peoples, such as sovereignty/ self-governance and self-determination) in terms of how these aspirations reflect Indigenous knowledge and world views and promote renewed relationships
- In what ways are governments and Inuit community-based organizations working together to support the aspiration of improved access to mental health services? How do these efforts reflect Inuit values?
- How do the calls to action expressed in the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada reflect First Nations, Métis, and Inuit aspirations and world views? What are some specific ways in which the report encourages renewed relationships based on mutual understanding and respect?
- How are the environmental aspirations of Indigenous peoples in Canada and in other countries similar? How do they reflect Indigenous knowledge and world views? What benefits might there be in considering these perspectives in efforts to address climate change?
D3.2
interpret and explain the goals of a variety of social initiatives to support First Nations, Métis, and Inuit aspirations (e.g., with reference to Shannen’s Dream campaign for equitable funding and culturally based education for First Nations children and youth; programs, resources, and funding offered through Indspire to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals; Ontario Arts Council awards and fellowships for emerging and established First Nations, Métis, and Inuit artists; scholarships, bursaries, and financial literacy resources provided by banking institutions; entrepreneurship programs for Indigenous women), and analyse their achievements and continuing challenges
- What are the goals of this partnership between a health network and an urban Indigenous community? What obstacles and supports has the partnership experienced? Has the partnership achieved its goals? What evidence can you offer?
- What challenges do First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities still face with respect to mental health crisis management? How might these challenges be better addressed?
- What specific resources and funding are available to Indigenous youth and women to start a business?
- What programs has the Métis Nation of Ontario developed in order to address Métis aspirations with respect to academic and skills development? What are some of their achievements?
- How are colleges and universities re-examining the ways in which they are delivering education to Indigenous students in response to the calls to action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada?