Aboriginal Treaties

British Columbia and Yukon Territory Curriculum Objectives

Learning Outcomes (Grade 10)
Social Studies

SOCIETY AND CULTURE: CANADA FROM 1815 TO 1914
It is expected that students will:

assess the interaction between Aboriginal people and Europeans
describe contributions made by Aboriginal people, the French, and the British to the development of Canada

POLITICS AND LAW: CANADA FROM 1815 TO 1914 (I)
It is expected that students will:

analyse the impact of the 1837-38 Rebellions, the Red River Rebellion, and the Northwest Rebellion on the development of Canada

POLITICS AND LAW: CANADA FROM 1815 TO 1914 (II)
It is expected that students will:

evaluate the impact of western expansion and federal policies on Aboriginal people

Learning Outcomes (Grade 11)
Social Studies

POLITICAL ISSUES I
It is expected that students will:

demonstrate understanding of the history and present status of Aboriginal land claims and self-government in Canada

LEGAL ISSUES
It is expected that students will:

demonstrate awareness of the provisions of the Indian Act and its impact on the citizenship of Aboriginal Canadians

Learning Outcomes (Grade 12)
BC First Nations Studies

LAND AND RELATIONSHIPS II
It is expected that students will:

analyse the exchange of ideas, practices, and materials between First Nations and other cultures, in historical and contemporary contexts, with reference to: governance, economics, environment, language

CONTACT, COLONIALISM, AND RESISTANCE I
It is expected that students will:

explain the intent of various government policies related to BC First Nations before and after Confederation