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Open School BC - B.C. First Nations Studies 12

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B.C. First Nations 12 is designed for use by classroom students, distance education or distributed learning students, and self-paced learners. This resource is intended for use along with the Ministry of Education’s B.C. First Nations Studies textbook. The course features interactive multimedia components such as a treaty simulation (winner of the Interactive Award of Merit, CNIE Media Festival 2008) and profiles of Canadian Aboriginal authors. Video interviews are also included with individuals speaking on a variety of topics pertaining to the course context. These exciting multimedia pieces are available in the online course or on the Perspectives CD-ROM for students using the print-based version.

This video is one example of 24 video pieces that are included as part of the course content for B.C. First Nations Studies 12. The videos communicate a wide range of perspectives that are directly relevant to the lives of the speakers, all of whom are involved in a variety of Aboriginal initiatives in B.C.

The first module explores traditional First Nations world view, the oral tradition, and the attitudes and beliefs about First Nations people that were assumed by European settlers.

Module Two summarizes the initial trade-based relationship between Europeans and First Nations, and contrasts the maritime fur trade with the land-based fur trade. The changing relationship between the colonies and First Nations is reviewed in terms of its relationship to more recent history.

Module Three examines traditional and contemporary First Nations creative expression in terms of regional diversity, contemporary media and the visual arts.

The final module addresses contemporary issues including Aboriginal identity and community, self-government and the treaty process.

Each of the four modules of B.C. First Nations Studies 12 has two tests available; these are similar to the Provincial Examination style and format. The B.C. First Nations 12 Source File is a supplementary print-based resource which features website excerpts, poems, articles, and stories relating to the course content. This course includes access to the companion B.C. First Nations 12 website that links to complementary online resources.

Addresses learning outcomes from the 2006 Ministry of Education BC First Nations Studies IRP
Interactive multimedia including animation, sound, and visual components
Companion website
Developed by BC teachers, instructional designers, and multimedia experts

B.C. First Nations Studies (textbook)
Perspectives Media CD
B.C. First Nations Studies Source File
B.C. First Nations Studies course website
Teacher’s Guide

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Use of multimedia resources requires a modern computer with a CD-ROM drive and Flash Player (free to download from Adobe's website). Taking an online course requires all of the above, an Internet connection and a current web browser.

B.C. First Nations Studies 12 Modules

Module 1: Perspective and Place	World View What is World View? Cultures in Contact Oral Tradition Learning the Land Language and the Land Physical Geography The Seven Language Families Trade and Technology Traditional Economy Technology and the Land Stewardship
Module 2: Contact, Resistance and Leadership	The Fur Trade Era The Maritime Fur Trade The Land-Based Fur Trade Women in the Fur Trade Impact of the Two Fur Trade The Colonial Era (1849-1871) Colonialism in British Columbia Historical Roots of the Métis The Cariboo Gold Rush and the Chilcotin War Canada Period (1871-1911) Confederation Indian Act Residential Schools Treaty # 8 and the Victoria Conference Modern Canada Political Developments 1911-1945 The World Wars and the Korean War Post World War Policy and Administration The Land and the Law
Module 3: Creativity and Culture	Cultural Expression – Past and Present The Historical Context Cultural Gatherings (Creativity and Community) Traditional First Nations Houses The Impact of Modern Representation Repatriation Cultural Appropriation Creation/Transformer Stories Traditional Creation Stories Traditional Trickster/Transformer Aboriginal Fiction, Poetry and Drama Aboriginal Fiction Aboriginal Poetry Aboriginal Drama Contemporary Media and Visual Arts Digital Media Newspaper, Magazines Performing Arts Visual Arts and Natural Media Regional Diversity Contemporary Artists
Module 4: Contemporary Issues	Aboriginal Identity and Community Categories and Definitions Evolving Notions of Community Bill C-31 Self-Determination and the Treaty Process Self-Determination and Self-Government The Treaty Process Evaluating the Treaty Process Alternatives to the Treaty Process Rebuilding Healthy Communities The Impact of Colonialism Supporting Healthy Individuals and Communities Healing Programs Taking Control of Education Aboriginal Post-Secondary Education Contemporary Economic Development Background on First Nations Economies Types of Contemporary Economic Development Promotion of First Nations Economic Development Aboriginal Language Renewal Language Groups and Loss of Language Initiatives to Preserve Aboriginal Languages