Indigenous Content

 
 
  • Grade 3
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Grade 3

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Pearson Canada is proud to present learning resources that demonstrate our commitment to honouring the histories, cultures, worldviews, and knowledge of Canada’s First People’s communities.

Here are some samples of Indigenous content contained in the Inquiring Minds, custom social studies series for British Columbia.

Inquiring Minds: Global Indigenous Peoples represents a unique collaboration with Indigenous authors, Elders, educators, artists, photographers, and community members. Four student modules in Grade 3 explore Indigenous Peoples’ connections to the land, ceremonies and celebrations, language and stories, and people and community.

These texts incorporate First Peoples Principles of Learning and were approved by FNESC as authentic Indigenous resources. Authors followed protocols by meeting in person with contributors, offering gifts, providing copies of completed resources, and by going through the Chief and Council. Contributors from global Indigenous communities were contacted through email or phone call.

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spirit bear

The Land is Our Home

Traditional stories were shared with the permission of the person who either wrote it or retold it, recognizing that a traditional story is the cultural property of the person sharing it. Pages 2–3

 
world views

Our Words, Our Stories

Indigenous teachings are explored through fact boxes, inquiry activities, oral literacy activities, text features, maps, charts, photographs, stories, interviews, digital features such as QR codes, and activities summarizing learning. Page 7

 
Honouring our ways

Honouring Our Ways

Whenever possible, photographs came from members of the community or from a contributing First Nations photographer. Acknowledgements were included for community members. Page 26

 
Our words, Our Stories

Our Words, Our Stories

Indigenous people who make a difference in their communities are featured in interviews and articles. Page 27

 
Our Ancestors, Our Families

Our Ancestors, Our Families

All modules feature pages that include territory connections, terms of reference, worldviews, and specific Indigenous teachings for each module. Page 7

 
Sample Teaching Notes

Sample Teaching Notes

Teaching notes and support written by Indigenous authors.

 

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Grade 4

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Pearson Canada is proud to present learning resources that demonstrate our commitment to honouring the histories, cultures, worldviews, and knowledge of Canada’s First People’s communities.

Here are some samples of Indigenous content contained in the Inquiring Minds, custom social studies series for British Columbia.

Inquiring Minds: First Peoples and European Contact examines the impact of contact and colonization on First Peoples in Canada. Grade 4 students will explore land and identity, conflict and cooperation, changes to ways of life and the consequences of those changes, and the significance of people and events.

Historical thinking concepts—evidence, significance, cause and consequence, ethical judgement, continuity and change, and perspective—are used to explore content examples. (These historical thinking concepts provide a specific focus to the curricular competencies.) All topics explore Indigenous perspectives and examples from First Peoples throughout BC. Integration of First Peoples Principles of Learning allow students to make connections between these topics and their own experiences and knowledge.

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five nations

Explores how the diversity of the land affects how people live in BC. Pages 8–9

 
mowachaht saw

Investigates differences in perspectives during contact between First Peoples and European newcomers. Pages 42–43

 
gold rush

Examines the consequences of change due to the gold rush on First Peoples in BC Pages 112–113

 
Chilcotin War

Explores the significance of a major event, such as the Chilcotin War, for First Peoples in BC. Pages 162–163

 
fur trade

Explores the impact of the fur trade on First Peoples in BC. Pages 82–83

 
Land Rights

Examines issues surrounding land rights for First Peoples in BC. Pages 180–181

 

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Grade 5

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Pearson Canada is proud to present learning resources that demonstrate our commitment to honouring the histories, cultures, worldviews, and knowledge of Canada’s First People’s communities.

Here are some samples of Indigenous content contained in the Inquiring Minds, custom social studies series for British Columbia.

Inquiring Minds: Canadian Issues and Governance explores Canadian identity. Grade 5 students will examine issues about land, immigration, human rights, and the effects of Canadian government policies on diverse peoples. Historical thinking concepts—evidence, significance, cause and consequence, ethical judgement, continuity and change, and perspective—are used to explore content examples. (These historical thinking concepts provide a specific focus to the curricular competencies.)

All topics include Indigenous perspectives and examples from First Peoples throughout Canada. Integration of First Peoples Principles of Learning allow students to make connections between these issues and their own experiences and knowledge.

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first peoples' perspectives

Explores First Peoples’ perspectives on Canada. Page 19

 
Immigration

Examines the impact of immigration on First Peoples in Canada. Page 115

 
respect

Investigates connections between First Peoples and the land, including use of natural resources, economic initiatives, and land claim issues. Page 45

 
Rights

Explores issues surrounding governance, including examples from Indigenous Peoples around the world. Page 132

 
fur trade

Analyzes the impact of Canadian government policies on First Peoples. Pages 66–67

 
Land Rights

Examines the human rights issues for First Peoples in Canada, and Indigenous Peoples around the world. Pages 172–173

 

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Grade 6

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Pearson Canada is proud to present learning resources that demonstrate our commitment to honouring the histories, cultures, worldviews, and knowledge of Canada’s First People’s communities.

Here are some samples of Indigenous content contained in the Inquiring Minds, custom social studies series for British Columbia.

Inquiring Minds: Global Issues and Governance explores connections between global issues such as conflict, migration, trade, governance, media, and poverty. All topics include Indigenous perspectives and examples from First Nations throughout British Columbia. These examples include visuals, stories, first-hand accounts, and connections between language, identity, and worldview.

Historical/geographical thinking concepts— evidence, significance, cause and consequence, ethical judgement, continuity and change, and perspective—are used to explore content examples. (These historical thinking concepts provide a specific focus to the curricular competencies.)

Integration of First Peoples Principles of Learning allow students to make connections between global issues and their own experiences and knowledge.

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governance

Presents Indigenous governance models. Page 6

 
stereotypes

Examines media stereotypes of Indigenous Peoples. Pages 42–43

 
poverty

Investigates human rights issues for Indigenous Peoples. Pages 80–81

 
trade

Examines globalization through an Indigenous lens. Page 102

 
migration

Explores the consequences of urbanization and immigration for First Peoples in BC. Page 132

 
Conflicts

Analyzes Indigenous models for conflict resolution. Page 175

 

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Grade 7

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Pearson Canada is proud to present learning resources that demonstrate our commitment to honouring the histories, cultures, worldviews, and knowledge of Canada’s First People’s communities.

Here are some samples of Indigenous content contained in the Inquiring Minds, custom social studies series for British Columbia.

Inquiring Minds: The Ancient World to the 7th Century explores the idea that in studying the past, we can discover human experiences that are universal across time, place, and cultures. This text uses five themes to explore how we are all connected to the past. These topics (language and interactions, place, beliefs and worldviews, social organizations, and economy and trade) include Indigenous perspectives. Examples from First Peoples in Canada are included where possible.

Historical thinking concepts—evidence, significance, cause and consequence, ethical judgement, continuity and change, and perspective—are used to explore content examples. ( These historical thinking concepts provide a specific focus to the curricular competencies.)

Integration of First Peoples Principles of Learning allow students to make connections between the information and their own knowledge and experiences.

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communication

Humans come into contact with each other through trade, travel, conflict, and cooperation. Indigenous Peoples use story as a way of passing on cultural beliefs, traditions, and knowledge. Pages 32–33

 
environment adaption

All humans live in a place in the world. How they interact with and adapt to their environment determines their way of life. Indigenous Peoples see the land as the provider of all life. Pages 44–45

 
ancient haida

Humans live in groups, from families to societies. Among the Haida, hereditary chiefs and matriarchs made decisions about resources and settled conflicts. Pages 146–147

 
creation stories

Beliefs help humans understand how they fit into the world and explain their ways of life. Indigenous Peoples’ traditional stories pass down the wisdom and knowledge of their ancestors. Pages 112–113

 
ancient trade

When people need something, they create a demand for a product or service. At least 10 000 years ago, trade occurred among Indigenous Peoples in North America. Pages 196–197

 

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