Introduction
Section 2 will examine the role of colonization and how it continues to affect Indigenous Peoples in Canada and define the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people today.
Topics
In Section 2, you will learn about:
- Colonization
- Treaties
- Laws and Acts of Parliament
- The Reserve System
- Residential Schools
- Truth and Reconciliation
It should take you up to three hours to complete Section 2, including watching the recommended videos. Please complete the Locate Yourself activity and the Knowledge Check first.
Activities
Activity 1: Locate Yourself (10 min)
Reflect on the following questions.
- Have you ever experienced being stereotyped or discriminated against?
- If yes, what were the short-term consequences? What were the long-term consequences?
Knowledge Check
Answer the questions below as a way to assess your understanding of decolonization and reconciliation.
Note: If you not using the online version of the Foundations Guide, you can find the Knowledge Check questions and answers in Appendix A.
An interactive H5P element has been excluded from this version of the text. You can view it online here:
https://opentextbc.ca/indigenizationfoundations/?p=5#h5p-2