ENGLISH FIRST PEOPLES CURRICULAR COMPETANCY
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The main ideas in English peoples 12 is to comprehend and connect with the first peoples languages and text. It’s also to analyze the first people's culture, knowledge, and worldviews. ​
The main ideas in English peoples 12 is to comprehend and connect with the first peoples languages and text. It’s also to analyze the first people's culture, knowledge, and worldviews. ​The 2nd main idea is to create and communicate, it involves (writing, speaking, and representing). It's used to exchange ideas with respect and build shared understandings from a diverse viewpoint.
The concept is utilized to transform ideas and information to create original text, using various genres, forms, structure, and styles. The First Peoples competency focuses on understanding Indigenous ways of knowing, culture, and connection to the land. It teaches about respect, relationships, and the importance of learning from different perspectives. This competency helps students see how everything is connected from people, land, animals, and stories all depend on one another.
It also encourages listening and understanding. When learning about Indigenous history, such as residential schools and cultural traditions, it shows how strong and resilient Indigenous communities are. These lessons help build awareness about reconciliation and why it matters today.
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The competency promotes values like balance, community, and care for the environment. It challenges students to think beyond their usual views and to appreciate the knowledge that comes from storytelling, experience, and connection to nature.
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Overall, the First Peoples competency is about learning to respect all ways of knowing. It reminds students that understanding and empathy are key to building stronger and more inclusive communities.
BIG IDEAS
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Learning about Indigenous knowledge systems helps us understand the world in different ways.
- First Peoples have unique ways of knowing, teaching, and connecting to the land that deepen our understanding of identity, culture, and place.
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Language is vital to identity and culture.
-Indigenous languages hold deep meanings, histories, and worldviews; when they are lost, parts of culture and identity are lost too.
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Stories and oral traditions connect people to history, community, and the land.
- Storytelling is a way to pass down lessons, values, and history that keep cultures alive and guide future generations.
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Indigenous perspectives and experiences are essential understanding Canada’s past, present, and future.
- Learning about the effects of colonization, treaties, and reconciliation helps create respect and understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.
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Reconciliation requires understanding, respect, and action.
- It’s about more than just learning history; it’s about recognizing injustices, rebuilding relationships, and making change in communities and institutions