Module 1: Perspective and Place

Section 1.1: World View

Lesson 1.1B: Cultures in Contact

Seeing Red Over Myths.
Drew Hayden Taylor comments on the myth of pan-Indianism..
http://v1.theglobeandmail.com/series/lafontaine/stories/COMYTHS4.html

Running in Good Company
Drew Hayden Taylor pokes fun at the notion of mixed-blood identity.
http://www.drewhaydentaylor.com/excerpts.html

Dr. Nancy Turner
Teachings of Respect







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Beyond Words: Creating Racism-Free Schools for Aboriginal Learners
British Columbia Teachers Federation Aboriginal Education publication on anti-racism.
http://www.bctf.ca/uploadedFiles/Public/AboriginalEducation/BeyondWords(1).pdf

Section Assignment 1.1 Part B: Team Mascots-–-It’s All Just For Fun

Native Names and Imagery in Sports: Media Awareness Network
Useful encapsulation and overview of the issues concerning the use of
Aboriginal names in sports.
http://www.debwewin.ca/articles.htm#article7

Team Names and Mascots
Website on the use of Aboriginal mascots in sports with outstanding information
and links to many other excellent websites on the same and related subjects.
http://bluecorncomics.com/mascots.htm

Background to the McKenna McBride Royal Commission
Excellent summary of the creation of Indian Reserves and the
events leading up to the McKenna McBride Royal Commission.
http://www.ubcic.bc.ca/Resources/ourhomesare/narratives/Background_1.htm

Roy Henry Vickers
Discrimination







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Ardythe D. Wilson
Gitxsan and the Land







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