Newcomers relied on a good relationship with Nation people Survival in a new land requires many skills The Crown wanted to populate the west with settlers and expand Restricted traditions and loss of buffalo had great impact Treaties were signed, promises made and reserve land created uses role play to imagine experiences of other people Drama requires imagination Writing is an expressive tool Hold meetings to debate ideas while in various roles Use tableau to illustrate concepts of history Read and respond to text about treaties, Métis people and traditions of First Nations people Write a series of historical Journal entries to represent a view point. Part II Assessment Formative Summative Pre-Assessment Graffiti Wall: Identify worldview and culture traits – self and others On-going assessments of process through observation of role: Meetings in role to discuss newcomers/challenges/ways to help each other Read and Respond: Discuss cultural perspectives in the Conqueror, and books Frayer Treaty 6 agreement review of concepts Performance Task (and illustrate) the story of treaty 6 negotiations and promises, from a view point (see descriptions of role playing participants to select a role). Alternatively write from the point of view of an animal, rock, or a spirit. Write a series of historical journal entries in role. Use the entries to create a “postcard from the past”, written and illustrated from point of view in role and dated at the time of treaty negotiations, to someone in the present day. Other Evidence
A Peaceful Gathering & Meeting of the Nations Loss of the Buffalo, Starvation Comes Sacred Ceremony to Sign the Treaty before the Creator Promises are Broken and the People are Hurt Truth and Reconciliation are the Healing Journey D) Writing in Role, of view Hot Seat (new volunteer) to be interviewed about what they witnessed in the time leading up to the signing of the treaty. This models how we use our imagination and empathy to see from another view point. We can also do research to deepen the role. Writing: Discuss “voice” and compare writing from your own “voice” or writing from a different point of view. Discuss the idea of writing from the point of view of the role taken on in the role-playing activity. How is this s Initial write: Write an historical journal entry “in role” prior to September 1876. Write about what your life is like, what you are seeing around you and how you are feeling. Students could begin with “Today I….” Date the journal entry prior to 1876. Write a series of three or more journal entries as you continue to research and explore the history before and during the time of treaty. Include details about what you are seeing, hearing and feeling about the possibility of making a treaty with the newcomers. Pose questions to support the writing process such as: What do you hope will happen? Use the entries to create a “postcard from the past”, written and illustrated from point of view “in role” and dated at the time of treaty negotiations, to someone in the present day. 1876 Signing of Treaty 6: Role Play Role Play allows you to put yourself in the shoes of another person, see it through their eyes and imagine how they might feel or think. Use the cards provided – or create your own from research - to help you understand the character (real or
I organized transport, supplies, labour, etc for many newcomers including missionaries, miners, explorers, and scientists. I know the habits and dialects of First Nations people. I was a commissioner for the negotiation of Treaty 6. James McKay Treaty Commissioner I was a Métis fur-trader and guide/interpreter with the Hudson Bay Company. I was influential and helped represent First Nations concerns during treaty negotiations. North West Mounted Police I am a member of the North West Mounted Police (NWMP). , started the NWMP in 1873 to bring law and order to the . The Canadian Prime Minister, , advised Queen Victoria that the NWMP were needed at the time. I help enforce agreements with First Nations people and protect them. Fur Trader I travel across the country, trading with First Nations people for furs. The furs are worth a lot of money. I trade guns, flour, salt, sugar and cloth for furs. I work for the Hudson Bay. Some fur traders work for the Northwest Company. I get along well with First Nations people; They help me in my work.