NBV 3C1 World Views and Aspirations of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Communities
This course explores the diverse knowledge, world views, and aspirations that shape the actions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals and communities in Canada. Students will examine the historical and contemporary context of those beliefs, values, aspirations, and actions, including the impact of colonization and decolonization. Students will explore the factors that shape world views to develop an understanding of how acknowledging diverse cultures, values, and ways of knowing contributes to truth, reconciliation, and renewed nation-to-nation relationships. Students are also given the opportunity to develop their own problem-solving strategies to build mutual understanding related to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit world views and aspirations.
PREREQUISITE: CHC 2D1, CHC 2P1 or NAC 2O1

NBV 3E1 World Views and Aspirations of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Communities
This course explores diverse knowledge, world views, and aspirations that shape the actions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals and communities in Canada. Students will examine issues of identity facing First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals and communities with respect to changing relationships with the land, nature, one another, and Canada. Students will explore their own and others’ world views, and the factors that shape world views over time, to develop an understanding of how traditional and contemporary beliefs and values influence the aspirations and practices of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities. Students are given the opportunity to develop further understanding about the impacts of colonization and how reconciling diverse knowledge, world views, and aspirations contributes to a call for societal understanding.
PREREQUISITE: CHC 2D1, CHC 2P1 or NAC 2O1

NDA 3M1 Contemporary First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Issues and Perspectives
This course explores existing and emerging issues of local, regional, and national importance to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit in Canada. Students will analyse diverse perspectives on issues and events related to land, community, governance, identity, culture, and global trends. Using the concepts of political thinking and the tools of political inquiry, students will explore their own and others’ ideas and investigate issues to determine what needs to change and why. Students are also given the opportunity to develop their own problem-solving strategies to address an issue of their choice.
PREREQUISITE: CHC 2D1, CHC 2P1 or NAC 2O1

NDG 4M1 First Nations, Métis and Inuit Governance in Canada
This course explores aspects of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit governance in Canada as well as laws, policies, and judicial decisions that have affected and continue to affect the lives of Indigenous peoples in this country. Students will investigate historical and contemporary relations between First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities and colonial, federal, and provincial/territorial governments and will develop their understanding of Indigenous rights in Canada. Students will examine how traditional values and cultural practices inform models of Indigenous governance and leadership as they explore strategies being used to revitalize and strengthen First Nations, Métis, and Inuit sovereignty, self-governance, and self-determination in Canada
PREREQUISITE: CGF 3M1, HPW 3C1, HSP 3U1, HSP 3C1, NBV 3C1, NDA 3M1

NDW 4M1 Contemporary Indigenous Issues and Perspectives in a Global Context
This course examines global issues from the perspectives of Indigenous peoples. Students will explore the depth and diversity of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and knowledge. Students will consider how diverse Indigenous communities persevere despite current global environmental and economic trends, and will investigate topics such as identity, social justice, human rights, spirituality, resilience, and advocacy for change.
PREREQUISITE: CGF 3M1, HPW 3C1, HSP 3U1, HSP 3C1, NBV 3C1, NDA 3M1

Blenheim District High School

​First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies​

Grade 9 and 10 Courses

Compulsory Courses

Senior Level Contemporary and World Views

First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies