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Treaties in Saskatchewan

Introduction

Welcome to the Treaties in Saskatchewan unit. This unit was designed for teachers who will gain knowledge in teaching about the treaties of this country. The goal of this unit is to foster students' learning about the past experiences of First Nations cultures which have shaped the province of Saskatchewan. This unit is designed for a grade four level but can be adapted up to a grade eight level.

Rationale

This unit is designed to introduce the treaties in Saskatchewan and the treaty making process. This unit includes brief explanations about each of the numbered treaties. The main focus will be on Treaties 4,5,6,8 and 10. It is important for students' to learn about the treaties in Saskatchewan because it give's them the opportunity to learn about how their ancestors helped shape this province. A variety of written and oral activities are included with reference to the Saskatchewan Curriculum Guides in Language Arts, Social Studies and other required areas of study. This unit focuses on Saskatchewan curriculum guidelines at the Grade 4 level, but can also be adapted. At the grade 4, the teacher should be expected to use the computers with small groups of students' at a time. Furthermore, depending upon what grade level students are this unit can be adapted for older grades to have students' look up specific websites and do research on their own.

Assessment will be based on journal writing, a portfolio of works collected throughout the unit, discussion, participation and a research report. The time frame can span any where from 2-3 weeks but can be modified for any time frame.

Foundational Objectives Saskatchewan Social Studies Curriculum

Cognitive: Students' will...

-know that immigrants brought with them their own cultures.

Physical: Students' will...

-plan and participate in simulation activities.

Affective/Spiritual: Students will...

-identify and describe past experiences, traditions, and technologies of Aboriginal peoples of Saskatchewan.
-appreciate and value the cultures and traditions of various peoples.

LIST OF TERMS USED IN THIS UNIT

	Annuity - A sum of money payable yearly.
	Cede - To give up, yield or surrender.
	Aboriginal - Original, indigenous or first peoples of an area. The earliest inhabitants of a country.
	First Nations -The Indian people and their descendants.
	Negotiate - To consult with another to arrive at the settlement of some matter.
	Treaty - A contract, settlement or agreement arrived at by negotiations.
	Commissioners - Members of a group authorized to perform certain official duties or functions.
	Perpetual - Continuing forever.
	Adhesion - Agreement or consent to an existing agreement.

	Metis - People of mixed North American Indian and European ancestry.
	Agenda - The items of business to be dealt with at a meeting.