Connection to Land and Place
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies · Grade 12 · Indigenous Worldviews and Identities · 1.º Período

Connection to Land and Place

This topic examines the deep, reciprocal relationship between Indigenous peoples and the land. Students analyze how land informs identity, language, and traditional knowledge.

Ontario Curriculum ExpectationsB2.1 Assess the significance of land in Indigenous culturesC1.3 Evaluate the impact of environmental changes on traditional practices

About This Topic

This topic examines the deep, reciprocal relationship between Indigenous peoples and the land. Students analyze how land informs identity, language, and traditional knowledge.

Key Questions

  1. How does the land shape Indigenous identities?
  2. What is the significance of traditional ecological knowledge?
  3. How do displacement and relocation impact community well-being?

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