BC First Nations Studies 12

Supplementary Online Material

BC First Nations Studies 12 focuses on the diversity, depth, and integrity of the cultures of

British Columbia’s Aboriginal peoples.  In emphasizing the languages, cultures, and history

of First Nations peoples, the course addresses an important part of the history of British Columbia.

It is intended to provide a conceptual foundation for all learners to develop
an appreciation and respect for the similarities among and differences between the diverse cultures of the world.

As such, it will help to promote understanding of First Nations peoples among
all students.

This wiki is designed to provide you, the learner, with access to supplementary material to support and enrich your learning.  

These are by no means the only resources that would be useful but merely a small sample.  

Continue to check this wiki as more resources will be added throughout the semester.  Enjoy!

Course Outline 

Unit 1: Relationship to the Land/Cultural Expressions

          - BC First Nations Map

             Click on the link to see a map of BC First Nations traditional territories.

          - BC Archives (website)

             This website gives a great overview BC First Nations.  It looks at topics such as regions, relationship to the land and oral traditions.  If you flip to the last 2 pages you will be able to view videos of traditional activities, living, and tools.

          - Land and Relationships PowerPoint Presentation

          - British Columbia First Nations Art

Unit 2: The Historical Journey

          - Colonialism Introduction PowerPoint Presentation

          - The Douglas Treaties 

             This website give a detailed background of the Douglas Treaties.  It also outlines where the 14 treaties were signed and what First Nations they were signed with.

          - Aboriginal Veterans PowerPoint Presentation

          - Residential School Propaganda Video 

             This video is was created to highlight how Residential Schools were helping Canada's Aboriginal peoples.  It is a government perspective showing what assimilation was supposed to look like.

          - Where are the Children:  Healing the Legacy of Residential Schools

             This is a phenomenal website devoted to the children of Residential Schools.  The website is divided into multiple sections.  You will find:  a 3-D tour of a Residential School, an interactive history,  and a map and timeline.  Go to the 'Projector' section of the website to see videos of Residential School Survivors talking about their experiences.  Very Powerful!

          - The Indian Act PowerPoint Presentation

          - The White Paper PowerPoint Presentation

          - The McKenna/McBride Comission PowerPoint Presentation

Unit 3:  Negotiations and Renewal

          - Landmark Court Cases

            Click on the links below to look at a brief summary of these landmark court cases.

                    - The Calder Case

                    - Delgamuukw

                    - Sparrow Case

                    - Van der Peet

          - The BC Treaty Commission

          This website will link you to the video 'What's the deal with Treaties'.  This video introduces important concepts about treaty making and is worth checking out!  Also on this page is a link to the Nisga'a Treaty Wiki.  Another useful site worth looking at.

          - BC First Nations Treaty History Video

             Click the link to be taken to the Unit 3 video page. 

          - The Oka Crisis: CBC News report (video)

             Click the link to be taken to the Unit 3 video page.

          - Oka:  10 Years Later (video)

            Click the link to be taken to the Unit 3 video page.

          -  Aboriginals as Stereotypes PowerPoint Presentation

 Action Plan