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Treaty Education

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Kindergarten
Grade 1
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Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6

   TREATY EDUCATION - GRADE FIVE

Objectives:

- to learn how treaties are perceived by both Aboriginal and non Aboriginal people
- to understand the influence and power of the Indian Agent
Key Terms: point of view, perspective, respect, Elder, Indian Agent, Indian Act

Suggested Resources:
• Prior to the visit to the Diefenbaker Centre or OTC Learning Centre/discuss the role of the Indian Agent. (See handout)
• Discuss/research how and why the Indian Act was introduced. (See handout)
• Information on Treaty Six.
• Aboriginal Elders and Community Workers in Schools
• Raven's Feather Dance - 10 min VR398.Z RAV

Suggested Activities:
• A Timeline of Events Leading to Treaties in Saskatchewan
• Diefenbaker Center Tour - Treaty Six Display
As a Follow-up activity to the Tour of the Diefenbaker Centre read the "Maligned Wolf" and discuss the following questions:
1. What story is the "Maligned Wolf" based on?
2. From who's point of view was the original and both stories written?