Welcome to Indigenous Peoples in a Global Context! NDW4M

Mind’s On – Picture Jigsaw/Discuss Simple! Take the picture that was given to your group and a) discuss what you think is happening in the picture and where these people might be from and b) discuss the questions that are on the back of the pictures (in more general terms – not related to the picture).

Questions to Discuss... What do you know about Indigenous people around the world? Do you know any recent Indigenous issues in Canada? Can you name any Indigenous heroes/politicians/celebrities? Why did you take this course?

Defining Indigenous The word Indigenous refers to the original inhabitants of the land or their descendants. There are at least 5000 indigenous cultures today, with at least 300 million indigenous peoples

Indigenous Peoples in Canada In 1982, the Canadian constitution recognized three groups – First Nations, Métis and Inuit – as Aboriginal peoples It is still used as it reflects much of the language used In Canadian legal documents. Each has distinct histories, languages, practices and spiritual beliefs that are have been challenged and even destroyed

Nations Discussion Question What makes Canada a nation? Nation can simply be defined as an identifiable group of people. Can also relate to kinship (connection between groups and individuals), history, language, beliefs and values. This reflects a shared identity.

First Day Stuff… Attendance Course Outline Work Expectations Student Info Sheet

Wrap Up – Exit Response Indigenous peoples are among the first to suffer from increasingly harsh and erratic weather conditions, and a generalized lack of empowerment to claim goods and services to which other population groups have greater access. - Regina Laub, FAO focal point for Indigenous Peoples Why do you think this is?