Introduction
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The History of the Land
What do you think about when you think of the history of Canada. Many of you may think of history as starting in 1867, being confined to the land mass that is now known as Canada, and centralized around certain key figures, such as John A. MacDonald.
However, there is much more to the history of Turtle Island than is indicated in the narrative of Canadian history that is taught in schools, and which lies within the public conscience. Indigenous people have lived, interacted and thrived on this land since time immemorial. Their histories and relationships to the land are an important part of the Canadian historical and modern narrative, and help us all to understand where we come from, and where we hope to go as a nation.
Learning Goals
By the end of this lesson, you will have achieve the following learning goals:
- I will gain an understanding of key elements of Indigenous history from the region which I live.
- I will learn how Indigenous histories affects modern practices within academic institutions.
- I will situate myself within the histories and experiences of Indigenous peoples on the land which is now Canada.
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