Métis in Canada (IRA104)
Overview
Delivery method
Online
Duration
2 hours
Audience
Employees
Prerequisites
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To register for this course, you must first complete the following:
- IRA102 - A Brief History of the Relationship Between Indigenous Peoples and the Government of Canada
- IRA101 - Reflecting on Cultural Bias: Indigenous Perspectives
Description
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Awareness of the Métis as one of the three distinct Indigenous Peoples under the Canadian constitution is an important step on the journey to reconciliation. This online self-paced course provides a brief introduction to the history and culture of the Métis Nation and the complexity of emerging Métis identity across Canada today. Participants will learn the significance of Métis self-identification and how the Métis had to fight for recognition of their Aboriginal rights and are now establishing their own governments.
Topics include:
- using respectful terminology
- recognizing the Métis Nation and its contribution to Canadian society
- contemplating the historical and contemporary relationships between Métis and the Government of Canada
- understanding the contemporary realities of the Métis Nation
Legacy course code: K102
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