Resistance and Resilience
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies · Grade 11 · Historical Contexts and Colonial Impacts · 2.º Período

Resistance and Resilience

Highlight the historical and ongoing resistance of Indigenous peoples against colonial policies. Celebrate the resilience and strength of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities in preserving their cultures.

Ontario Curriculum ExpectationsC3.2 Describe examples of Indigenous resistanceD2.2 Analyze the resilience of Indigenous cultures

About This Topic

Highlight the historical and ongoing resistance of Indigenous peoples against colonial policies. Celebrate the resilience and strength of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities in preserving their cultures.

Key Questions

  1. How have Indigenous peoples historically resisted assimilation?
  2. What are key examples of Indigenous resilience in the face of colonialism?
  3. How do communities continue to assert their rights today?

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