The Path to Self-Government
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies · Grade 11 · Governance and Self-Determination · 4.º Período

The Path to Self-Government

Trace the journey of Indigenous communities toward self-government and autonomy. Examine successful models of self-government and the challenges faced in negotiating these agreements.

Ontario Curriculum ExpectationsG1.2 Evaluate the progress of Indigenous self-government initiativesG3.1 Analyze the challenges in negotiating self-government agreements

About This Topic

Trace the journey of Indigenous communities toward self-government and autonomy. Examine successful models of self-government and the challenges faced in negotiating these agreements.

Key Questions

  1. What does self-government mean for Indigenous communities?
  2. What are some successful examples of Indigenous self-government in Canada?
  3. What challenges arise during self-government negotiations?

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