Chapter 2.3
Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence: Reclaiming Culture and Sovereignty
Discover how Indigenous peoples in Canada have resisted colonial oppression and revitalized their cultural practices, languages, and governance systems through powerful movements spanning centuries.
What You'll Learn
Indigenous resistance encompasses diverse strategies opposing colonial policies effectively
Cultural resurgence involves proactive revitalization of languages and practices
Contemporary movements combine traditional knowledge with modern activism strategies
Art and food sovereignty represent powerful forms of resistance
What You'll Practice
1
Analyze specific resistance movements like Oka Crisis and Idle
2
Examine cultural revitalization through language and land-based healing programs
3
Evaluate treaty implementation and sovereignty as resistance strategies
Why This Matters
Understanding Indigenous resistance and resurgence develops critical thinking about justice, sovereignty, and cultural preservation essential for informed citizenship in contemporary Canada.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Resistance
Resurgence
Sovereignty
Cultural Revitalization
Self-Determination
NS Curriculum Aligned
