Indigenous Governance and Societies

Indigenous Governance and Societies

Grade 2 · Social Studies · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can explain how indigenous people work together in a community.

Warm-Up Video

CBC Kids News · 5:55

Treaties with Indigenous peoples in Canada, explained | CBC Kids News

Practice Questions

2 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

The video mentioned wampum belts. What did one wampum belt show about how different Indigenous nations agreed to work together? The video talked about treaties. Even though there were disagreements, what was the original idea behind treaties that showed how Indigenous people wanted to work together with settlers? The video said that treaties were about relationships. What did that mean about how Indigenous people wanted to work with other groups?

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