Resistance and Resilience
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies · Grade 12 · Colonialism and Historical Impacts · 2.º Período

Resistance and Resilience

Students highlight the historical and ongoing resistance of Indigenous peoples against colonial policies. The topic focuses on key historical figures, movements, and the enduring resilience of communities.

Ontario Curriculum ExpectationsE1.1 Identify key historical figures in Indigenous resistanceE1.2 Analyze the strategies used by Indigenous communities to maintain their cultures

About This Topic

Students highlight the historical and ongoing resistance of Indigenous peoples against colonial policies. The topic focuses on key historical figures, movements, and the enduring resilience of communities.

Key Questions

  1. How have Indigenous peoples historically resisted assimilation?
  2. What are some key examples of Indigenous resilience in Canada?
  3. How do historical resistance movements inform contemporary activism?

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