Unit 4 Social and Economic Development
This Unit focuses on the factors that have affected First Nations Social and Economic Development. The barriers that have been put in place by the introduction of Europeans and the building of Canada are looked at. In addition, we take a look at success stories both socially and economically.
The Reality for First Nations in Canada
Put out by the Assembly of First Nations, this Fact Sheet looks at the situation faced by many First Nations people in Canada. We see a huge difference between the average Canadian non-native citizen and First Nations communities in death rates, suicides, living conditions, education and economics.
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Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
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First Nations Justice Systems
Just a quick overview of First Nations and Metis Justice
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Traditional First Nation and Metis Justice Assignment
Using the document on the link below, answer the questions on the assignment sheet provided. When you have completed it hand it in to the Hand in Bin.
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Information on Sentencing Circles
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Using the information we looked at on Sentencing Circles, and the case studies we looked at (for extra information you can look at the PDF above the question), write a one page response to this question. Do you think that sentencing Circles are a good option for First Nations people when administering justice to people who have broken the law?
Wasakechak and the Ducks
A traditional cree story used to educated children. Wasakechak is the trickster, the imperfect hero, through his mistakes were are to learn values.
First Nations Economic Development
We look at the growth of First Nations business, we look at some success stories but also the factors that negatively affect economic growth, such as the Indian Act.
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