Creation Stories and Worldviews
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies · Grade 9 · Identities and Cultures · 1.º Período

Creation Stories and Worldviews

Students analyze various creation stories to understand foundational Indigenous worldviews and connections to the land.

Ontario Curriculum ExpectationsNAC1O A1.1NAC1O A1.2

About This Topic

Students analyze various creation stories to understand foundational Indigenous worldviews and connections to the land.

Key Questions

  1. What do creation stories teach us about relationships with the land?
  2. How do worldviews shape cultural identity?
  3. What are the commonalities and differences among First Nations, Métis, and Inuit worldviews?

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