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Alderville First Nation, Grade 3

Big Ideas
CURRICULUM
CONNECTIONS Different communities in early nineteenth-century Canada influence
the way we live today.
The Ontario Curriculum (2018)
Social Studies Grades 1 to 6,
Framing Questions
History and Geography Grades
7 and 8 • How does the community of Alderville First Nation celebrate

Overall Expectations: A1. during a powwow?
compare ways of life among • How do powwows help to maintain Indigenous culture
some specific groups in Canada
and tradition?
around the beginning of
the nineteenth century and
describe some of the changes
between that era and the Background Information
present day
Alderville First Nation Resource Book:
Specific Expectations: A1.3
Pages 33 and 34, Powwow. These pages provide an overview of
identify some key components
of the Canadian identity and the Alderville First Nation powwow with accompanying photos.
describe some of the ways in
A powwow is a traditional gathering that happens across North
which communities that were
America. Men, women, and children celebrate and share culture
in Canada around the early
1800s have had an impact on and heritage through drumming, singing, dancing, feasting, art,
Canadian identity and laughter.
The Ontario Curriculum, Grades The Indian Act of 1876 banned powwows, but some First Nations
1-8: The Arts, 2009 continued the tradition in secret. Amendments to the Indian

Overall Expectations: A2. Act in 1911 allowed certain First Nations to hold powwows.
Reflecting, Responding, It was not until Indigenous veterans returned from war and
and Analyzing: apply the demanded freedom that there was a revival of powwows. An
critical analysis process to
amendment to the Act in 1951 allowed powwows to proceed
communicate their feelings,
without interference.
ideas, and understandings in
response to a variety of dance Modern powwows stand as a testament to the strength of First
pieces and experiences
Nations people to resist assimilation by maintaining their culture.
A3. Exploring Forms and For more, see The History of Powwows from the online Canadian
Cultural Contexts: demonstrate Encyclopedia; link on weblinks list.
an understanding of a variety
of dance forms and styles
from the past and present,
and their social and/or
community contexts

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