Colonial Lens
Colonial Lens:
In this introductory module, you will learn how the narrative of Canadian history is shaped by European colonialism. We will re-examine history from an Indigenous worldview, and how a colonial heritage has affected the ways in which one views Indigenous Peoples to this day.
Learning Objectives:
Identify possible cultural biases shaping Canada’s historical narratives and how they recount its history.
Explore historical events shaping the Canadian landscape of which you may not have been aware of.
Realize that most history books are written for and by dominant societies and rarely include Indigenous worldviews.
Understand that Canada is inherently a colonial state.
Slideshow:
Colonial Lens of History
View the following slides below before proceeding to the unit quiz.
Watch: First Contact
A humorous look at first contact, by Indigenous filmmaker Steven Paul Judd.
Module Quiz
Take the quiz. These short quizzes will assist you in retaining the information you have learned.
Watch short (1:00 min.) clip on Canada’s 150th anniversary with the world-acclaimed, Indigenous architect of the Museum of History, Douglas Cardinal as he participates in the launch at the Great Hall of History with Prince Charles of Wales:
Watch short (1:00 min.) trailer of the Douglas Cardinal film which highlights his architecture and his master piece at the Museum of History. Watch the full (12:00 min.) film in your bonus video library. This film is playing daily in Venice Italy at the Biennial Art Exhibition from May to November 2018.
Take an online virtual visit of the Great Canadian Hall designed by Anishnabee architect, Douglas Cardinal at:
https://www.historymuseum.ca/history-hall/
Visit the Museum of History in the Ottawa - Gatineau region:
https://www.historymuseum.ca
