Lesson 3.2

How has historical globalization impacted the identity and citizenship of Indigenous peoples?

Aboriginal identities and forms of citizenship existed before the arrival of the Europeans. You will examine the impacts of historical globalization on these identities and citizenship.

Assignment

You should now complete What Happens If . . . ? Assignment  Assignment.

Reimagining a Past Without Imperialism

Without imperialism, what legacies would we pass on to the Seventh Generation?

You will examine the impacts of historical globalization and imperialism and then write an alternative or counterfactual scenario. How different might present conditions for Aboriginal peoples be if a specified imperialist practice in Canada had not occurred? Would conditions have improved, worsened, or stayed the same?

Assignment

You should now complete the Challenge: Reimagining a Past Without Imperialism Assignment .

Section Summary

Historical globalization fostered the rise of wealthy and powerful European empires. In Canada, historical globalization created Canada as a colony and then as a country. The imperialist policies of the British Empire in Canada led to the balance of power mostly in favour of non-Indigenous peoples. Those of European descent were able to gain rights and status as citizens. For First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples in Canada, the application of imperialist practices created challenges to their ways of life, identity, and citizenship that have lingered for more than seven generations. In response, efforts have been made by both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples in Canada to respond to the legacies of historical globalization.